[The story of the foreign farmer's homecoming].
He is Italian, but his home is in Wenzhou, China; His appearance seems unfamiliar, but when he speaks, he is fluent in Wenzhou dialect. This is Xu Xiangshun, a legendary old man known as a "foreign farmer".
At the beginning, his father, an Italian military officer, was unfortunately killed in battle, leaving him and his mother Chidi adrift in front of the world. The young Xu Xiangshun could not even remember his father's face, but his life was rewritten by a Chinese businessman. Xu Dingfu, his later father and his hero, gave Xu Xiangshun and Qiandi a home and a warmth.
So, Xu Xiangshun followed the Chinese father to China, and began his fantasy life in Wenzhou. He integrated into this strange country, learned Wenzhou dialect, and became accustomed to life in China. Although his appearance is different from that of the locals, his heart has long been deeply rooted in the land.
However, the ups and downs of fate did not end there. The death of his mother in an accident plunged him into deep despair. But it was his mother's last wish that made him rediscover his goal in life - to return to Italy and tell his relatives about his mother's well-being.
Even if his hands are disabled and even if he doesn't understand the language, Xu Xiangshun has embarked on the journey back to Italy without hesitation. After countless hardships and setbacks, he finally found his relatives and expressed his mother's thoughts in simple words. After 55 years of separation, the embrace of his relatives made him feel endless warmth.
However, Xu Xiangshun chose to stay in China. Although Italy is his mother's homeland, China is his home, where his relatives, friends, and land he loves so much. He took root in this land and spent 77 spring and autumn seasons.
On September 15, 2023, Xu Xiangshun, a "foreign farmer" from Wenzhou, passed away, leaving behind endless nostalgia and emotion for him.
Xu Xiangshun's story tells us that home is not necessarily connected by blood, but more by heart. In his life, he has experienced countless ups and downs and struggles, but he has always adhered to his inner beliefs and found his own home. His story inspires us and makes us understand that no matter where we are, the warmth of home is always in our hearts.
Xu Xiangshun, your story will always be remembered in our hearts, may you rest in peace.