There is an American woman who has been deeply rooted in China for 70 years, and even said that she would scatter her ashes into the Yellow River after her death. Regarding the subsidies issued by the state to foreign teachers, she insisted that she was not a foreign teacher, but a Chinese, and this subsidy should not belong to her.
In fact, China's "green card" is the most difficult to obtain in the world, according to statistics, in 2015 the United States issued nearly 1 million green cards, while China from 2004 to 2014 issued a total of just over 7,000 places.
So, who is this woman who is sacred, who can let *** personally give instructions and issue her an ID card of the People's Republic of China?
Shirley Wu, a woman born in July 1925 in Arkansas, USA, was originally named Shirley Wood. Her father was a diplomat who worked in the U.S. ** department, and her mother, Mrs. Dawson, was a learned new-age woman who served as a member of the World Peace Council.
Although Wu Xueli was born during the Great Depression, her family conditions were very good, and her parents were open-minded and kind, and they loved this daughter very much. Since she was a child, Wu Xueli has lived the best life, even when other children are hungry and unable to go to school, she still receives the best education, no need to worry about food and clothing, just develop her own hobbies.
However, due to the nature of her parents' work, Wu Xueli often had to follow her parents to different places, which also broadened her horizons.
Wu Shirley, a young heart full of courage and love for the unknown. She excelled in school, excelled in her grades, and was loved by her teachers. She is always fully committed and even strives for perfection.
Literature is her passion, and she has won many awards for her brilliant writings. At the age of 13, she learned about China for the first time through **'s "Journey to the West" and was deeply attracted by this ancient oriental country.
Since then, she has developed a strong interest in China, collecting various materials and information, and hopes to visit China in person. She never imagined that one day she would have a special fate with China.
In 1941, Wu Xueli was admitted to Michigan State Agricultural College in the United States and met Huang Yuanbo, a Chinese student. Huang Yuanbo is studying for a doctorate in the United States and is a special student in the United States sent by the Ministry of Agriculture of China, and his unique elegant temperament deeply attracted Shirley.
After the two contacted and talked, Shirley found that although Huang Yuanbo was not good at talking, he was rich in thought, sincere and honest, full of enthusiasm for serving the motherland, and studied very hard.
His patriotism deeply admired Shirley, and at the same time satisfied all her imagination of the Chinese. As time passed, Shirley fell in love with Huang Yuanbo and pursued him.
Huang Yuanbo was also moved by Shirley's sincerity and brilliance, and the two soon fell in love. Their feelings are not affected by their upbringing and racial differences, and they are envious of others.
Huang Yuanbo and Wu Xueli, an affectionate couple, held a simple and solemn wedding after the end of World War II in 1945. The following year, Huang Yuanbo responded to the call for national construction, and Wu Xueli firmly followed him on a ship to China, and she also gave herself a Chinese name - Wu Xueli.
At that time, Wu Shirley was only 21 years old, but she chose to spend the rest of her life in China, as if fulfilling her childhood dream. They first arrived in Shanghai, where the fighting had just subsided and order was being restored, and although life was more difficult than in the United States, Wu Shirley was full of joy, she eagerly observed everything in China, and there was not a trace of desire to return to the United States.
Soon after, Huang Yuanbo was invited by the relevant departments in Xi'an to serve as the head of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine of Northwest Agricultural University, and Wu Xueli also went to teach English. The couple finally lived a settled life.
Huang Yuanbo and Wu Xueli's fate from studying to settling down is inseparable from the deep affection between them. In 1953, Huang Yuanbo was invited by his old classmates because of his outstanding ability, and the couple went to Henan together and settled in Henan since then.
When they first arrived in Henan, the living conditions of Huang Yuanbo and Wu Xueli were very simple. Huang Yuanbo has to walk more than an hour on a dirt road to get to work every day, and when it rains, he will be covered in mud.
There is no running water at home, so Wu Xueli has to go several miles away every day to carry water, which is very hard. Despite the difficult living conditions, Wu Shirley has always remained optimistic and positive, she has learned Kaifeng dialect and needlework, and gets along very well with her neighbors.
Over the past few years, Wu Xueli has fully integrated into the local life, and her Kaifeng dialect is even more fluent than the locals. This made Huang Yuanbo very surprised, and he also deeply felt Wu Xueli's outstanding talent.
The story of Huang Yuanbo and Wu Xueli tells us that no matter how difficult life is, as long as there is love and perseverance, we will definitely create a good life. Their stories are the power of love, the spirit of tenacity, the wisdom of life, and the example that each of us can learn from.
Soon after, Wu Xueli was hired as an English teacher in the Department of Foreign Languages of Henan University, starting her teaching career that lasted for more than half a century, and since then she has cultivated countless outstanding students.
Shirley's American English teaching provides students with an authentic language learning environment. At that time, due to various financial and other reasons, students only had a dilapidated old hand-cranked phonograph when learning foreign languages, and the English language coming out of the phonograph had become distorted.
Shirley's arrival provides students with better opportunities to learn English. As one of the first batch of foreign teachers in New China, Shirley has been committed to the teaching and research of English language, English and American literature, and theoretical translation of works.
Her lectures are rigorous but interesting, always relevant to life and vivid. In order to help students better grasp and use English words, Shirley even uses the grass outside the window and the plates in the cafeteria as teaching tools, and her arrival has injected new vitality and motivation into the Department of Foreign Languages of Henan University.
On the campus of River University, you may see a blonde and blue-eyed teacher, and she is the English expert Wu Xueli. Shirley not only moved the English class outdoors to lead the students to observe and discuss the grass and trees on campus in English, but also innovatively introduced sitcom teaching, allowing students to experience the vividness and fun of English by playing the roles in famous stories such as "Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales" and "Grimm's Fairy Tales".
This teaching method has made Shirley gain a high reputation among students, and everyone not only likes to listen to her knowledge, but also is willing to mingle with her. However, Shirley is very strict with her students.
She is uncompromising, both in her writing and in her academic integrity. She has extremely high requirements for students' graduation ** and resolutely does not tolerate plagiarism.
Although she is usually kind to people, she is ruthless when it comes to ** writing, so she is called "** killer" by students. She insisted that only strict requirements can help students grow better, and only after passing this hurdle will the road be smoother in the future.
This is Shirley Wu, an English teacher who is both passionate and principled. In her own way, she let the students master English and learn how to behave in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
In addition to her busy workday, Shirley has always cherished her dream of being a writer. She often writes about her life in China. Her book, A Street in China, published in London in 1958, describes what she saw, heard and felt in China in vivid and vivid words.
Reading between the lines reveals her expectations and confidence in China's future. The book has had an impact in the West, conveying a positive image of China. Seventeen years later, Shirley's mother, Mrs. Dawson, was invited to China as a member of the World Peace Council.
Under the influence of her daughter, Mrs. Dawson also chose to stay in China and became a professor of English in the Department of Foreign Languages at Henan University. She did not die until her death, and her ashes were also placed in the ancient land of Kaifeng.
In 1975, the Prime Minister met Shirley by chance and learned about her eagerness to become a Chinese citizen. **I deeply feel Shirley's love for China, her selfless dedication to China's education, and her positive contribution to cultural exchanges between China and the United States.
So, he personally instructed Wu Xueli's naturalization requirements, and asked the Henan school to protect the lives of Mrs. Dawson's mother and daughter. In this way, Shirley officially became a citizen of the People's Republic of China.
However, at that time, the relevant laws on "nationality transfer" in China were not clear, which was a huge problem for Shirley. However, when she learned that *** personally approved her Chinese nationality, tears of excitement couldn't help but flow, and her wish for nearly 30 years finally came true.
After the reform and opening up, Shirley often returned to the United States to visit relatives, and every time she would do her best to introduce China's customs, society and culture. In that era when information was not yet developed, she traveled between China and the United States many times, which changed the misunderstanding of many foreigners about China and made more people interested in China.
Therefore, Shirley was praised by "People**" as "the matchmaker of Sino-US cultural exchanges".
In 1981, with more than 20 years of teaching experience and excellent teaching ability, Shirley became the first batch of graduate tutors in the School of Foreign Languages of Henan University, and was highly respected by her colleagues.
In their eyes, Shirley is a veritable "three-more professor", that is, the most courses, the most teaching hours, and the most graded students**.
At the same time, ** also noticed her excellent performance and professionalism, entrusted her with important tasks, and invited her to participate in the translation work of national conferences many times.
Shirley's dedication and dedication to her work have been highly praised by many national leaders. In 1988, Shirley accepted the invitation of the Marxist-Leninist Compilation Bureau of the Communist Party of China to participate in the translation of the first draft of the report of the Seventh National People's Congress.
With her in-depth knowledge of China and her native language advantages, she has played a vital role in translating new words that have emerged after the reform and opening up, such as "law enforcement is like a mountain", "honesty and integrity", and "cohesion".
Her translations are widely used and are regarded as the standard translation method in our country.
Shirley Wu is an educator who crosses nationalities. With her talent and diligence, she has made brilliant achievements in China's education, and has won the honors of "Advanced Educator of Kaifeng City" and "Outstanding Educator of Henan Province".
However, despite having worked and lived in China for many years, she has always referred to herself as a "Chinese" and believes that the term "foreign teacher" is inaccurate.
In an interview with a reporter from ** TV, Wu Xueli affectionately expressed her deep love for China. "I have witnessed the development of China with my own eyes, and the more I love it," she said.
I love this great and beautiful country and believe that it will get better and better. "This love and loyalty to the motherland has deeply infected everyone. Shirley Wu has not only achieved success in her educational career, she is also a collector.
A five-star red flag she bought in 1949 in her collection is a symbol of her deep respect for the new China and her love for the motherland. Whenever the National Day comes, she will solemnly hang this red flag at the gate of the courtyard to express her deep respect and love for the motherland.
Wu Xueli, an educator across nationalities and a person who deeply loves the motherland, makes us deeply feel the charm of Chinese culture and the tenacity and enthusiasm of the Chinese people.
The story of Wu Xueli and the five-star red flag has gone through many years, and although the red flag has faded slightly, it has witnessed Wu Xueli's growth and carries her feelings.
On her bookshelf, there is a greeting card from Zhongnanhai that reads: "Shirley Wushi: Happy New Year, welcome the Olympics." This was written by Wan Boao, the son of her student Wan Li, former chairman of the National People's Congress.
There are many similar greeting cards on the shelves. Over the years, Wu Xueli has continued to receive letters or blessings from students from all over the world, and her students have already spread all over the world, and Wu Xueli feels happy for this.
Although Wu Xueli gave birth to 6 children, her husband Huang Yuanbo died in 1984, and her 5 children also went to the United States to study, and now, only Wu Xueli's eldest son stays in Kaifeng to take care of her.
Shirley is a legend, and her son Huang Liping sees her as doing one thing with her heart all her life. Today, Shirley has spent more than 60 years by the Yellow River in China, witnessing the changes of New China.
She is a happy old man who enjoys the same family for four generations, like a lush tree deeply rooted in the land of China, bearing fruit. Despite being in a wheelchair, Shirley would still come to the University campus to admire the beauty of the falling leaves and tell her grandson that she wanted to scatter her ashes in the Yellow River when she died.