In a small village in Guizhou, there lives a girl named Shi Niyin. Her smile brightens up the whole village, and her beauty makes her a "flower" in people's mouths. The young men in the village dreamed of marrying her home.
Shi Maoyin was born in 1961 in Zhaijin Village, Qingyun Township, Guizhou.
She was born in an ordinary Dong family, and her family was poor, and even basic education became a luxury. Despite the difficult living conditions, Shi Niyin showed extraordinary talent and tenacity from an early age.
Shi Maoyin's childhood was not full of play and learning like other children.
She didn't have the opportunity to enter school, but she found her own world in her daily life.
Her hands seem to have magical powers, whether they are weaving, dyeing or embroidering, she can easily master them.
When she was ten years old, the elders of the village noticed that the cloth dyed by this little girl was brightly colored, the texture of the cloth was neat, and the embroidery patterns were unique and vivid.
The other girls in the village often gathered around her, asking for help. She always smiled, patiently answered them one by one, and taught them hand in hand.
In addition to the skillful hands, the appearance of Shi Niyin is also a highlight of the village. She has large, watery eyes, a straight nose, and long shiny black hair.
Whenever the setting sun shines on her face, her clear eyes seem to reflect the tranquility and beauty of the entire valley.
People in the village often say that she is like a wild flower in the mountains, pure and charming.
Her smile was warm and bright, and whenever she smiled, it seemed that the whole village brightened up.
The years passed quietly, and Shi Milk gradually grew up.
Her talent and beauty spread more and more widely in the village, and even people from neighboring villages came to see this "flower in the village".
Every time she catches up with the market, Shi Niyin wears her own embroidered Dong costumes, and walks in the crowd, always attracting countless envious eyes.
Despite the many accolades, Shi Niyin has never been proud. She still retains her hardworking and humble nature.
Such a stone milk lead, unconsciously, has become the treasure of the whole village, and her story is also on the village road, with the wind, quietly spread ......
In 1978, the painter Hou Yimin received an unprecedented task: to design the front of the fourth edition of the renminbi. This is not only a challenge for artistic creation, but also a task of great national significance.
Hou Yimin knew that the design needed to convey the beauty of China's national unity and harmony.
Hou Yimin retreated for several days, carefully conceiving the design plan. He repeated several sets of sketches, but none of them satisfied him.
He hopes that the design of the renminbi will truly reflect China's diverse culture, especially the demeanor of ethnic minorities.
Hou Yimin decided to go to Guizhou, a place known for its multi-ethnic culture, to find real inspiration**.
On a hot afternoon in 1978, Hou Yimin came to Luoxiang Town in Congjiang County.
The bazaars there are bustling with people dressed in the traditional costumes of their respective ethnic groups, and they are bustling with the breath of life.
Hou Yimin shuttled through the crowd, observing every detail, looking for a face that could touch his soul.
At that moment, his eyes were drawn to a girl who was shopping for needlework in front of a stall.
It was Shi Niyin, who was wearing the traditional clothes of the Dong people, and was intently selecting materials for embroidery.
The sun shone on her body, and her big eyes, straight nose and jet-black hair stood out from the crowd. When she found the right needle and thread and showed a satisfied smile, Hou Yimin was deeply moved by this scene.
He thought that she was the one who could represent the beauty of China's ethnic minorities.
Hou Yimin stepped forward, expressed his thoughts to Shi Niyin, and asked for a portrait of her.
Although Shi Maoyin was surprised, she readily agreed.
In a simple exchange, Hou Yimin felt her simplicity and kindness, which strengthened his choice.
After returning to Beijing, Hou Yimin turned this chance encounter into inspiration for his work.
He used his pen to paint the face of Shi Niyin, integrated the cultural elements of the Dong people, and created a work that is both real and has national characteristics.
In the end, the painting was chosen as the obverse of the fourth edition of the renminbi and became a memory in the hands of hundreds of millions of Chinese.
As a result, Shi Maoyin's face was passed down to the world, and she herself still lived in her peaceful little village, unaware of this sudden fame.
As time passed, Shi Milk grew up and married a man named Shi Xuehai.
Shi Xuehai is a simple and hard-working man, he and Shi Maoyin's personalities are very similar, and the two soon developed a deep relationship.
Although the days after marriage are ordinary, they are full of small happiness and satisfaction. However, their family situation is not optimistic, and life is still difficult.
Shi Xuehai's family conditions are poor, and the family's livelihood mainly depends on meager agricultural income and handicrafts introduced by Shi Xuehai.
With the passage of time, the Dong girl Shi Niyin, who used to smile quietly on the RMB, gradually grew into a woman. The years have left a slight mark on her face, but it has not taken away her industriousness and optimism.
Although he was the face of the renminbi, Shi Maoyin did not receive any special treatment for this. Her life is still poor and ordinary, but she has always maintained an optimistic attitude and a hard-working lifestyle.
In 2010, after Shi Niyin's story was reported, her small village gradually became the focus of attention.
Many tourists and ** have come to see the girl on the yuan. Shi Niyin was a little confused by this sudden attention.
Although she rose to fame because of these reports, she did not change her lifestyle because of it.
She still works in the fields with her family, continuing her simple and ordinary life.
Her life has indeed changed a bit because of the attention of **, and tourism in the village has gradually risen, and many villagers have been financially improved as a result.
She firmly believes that no matter how the outside world changes, true happiness and satisfaction come from family harmony and inner peace.
She knows that fame and attention do not change the essence of life, and what is truly worth cherishing is every ordinary and real day spent with her family.
In her heart, that love of life and commitment to family is far more precious and lasting than a short-lived fame.
In 2017, Shi Niangyin's life took a turn for the better. Poverty alleviation expert Ling Yuping helped her start planting rice and saplings, improving her living conditions.
Ling Yuping is an experienced agricultural expert whose goal is to help improve the lives of people in disadvantaged areas through the implementation of sustainable agricultural projects. After researching the situation of Shi Niu's family, he decided to help her improve her livelihood.
Ling Yuping introduced a new agricultural model to Shi Maoyin, the mixed cultivation of rice and seedlings. This model not only increases the diversity of crops, but also improves land utilization and income.
Although she was hesitant to use this new method at first, she decided to give it a try, considering the difficulty of life.
Under the guidance of Ling Yuping, Shi Muyin began to grow rice and planted some economic saplings around the rice fields.
At first, due to her lack of experience, she encountered many difficulties, but with Ling Yuping's encouragement and help, she gradually mastered these new technologies.
Over time, she has yielded good harvests of rice and saplings, and her family's financial situation has improved significantly.
By 2023, Shi Niyin's life has changed dramatically.
Her rice fields and sapling planting have matured and become the family's main income**.
Shi Milk's life is no longer as difficult as before, and she and her family can finally enjoy the long-lost stability and well-off.
The changes over the years are not just economic.
Shi Maoyin's success story has inspired others in the village. She selflessly shared the planting techniques and experience she learned with the villagers, helping them also embark on the road to poverty alleviation and prosperity.
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