On September 8, 1976, all the people standing beside *** were with heavy emotions, looking at his faint breath and haggard face when he was dying, which made people feel pity, but they felt powerless.
Everyone present had tears in their eyes, trying to control themselves from *** and try to talk to him as much as possible, hoping that he would stay awake.
** Trying to open his lips, trembling, he slowly raised his right hand and slowly fell again, as if he could not wield even a trace of strength.
The paramedic who saw this scene realized that ** seemed to have something to say, but no one in the room could decipher what he wanted to say.
Noticing ***'s tightly knit brows, the medical staff thought of the barber who usually had more private communication with ***, and was also his guard, Zhou Fuming.
Perhaps Comrade Zhou Fuming should be invited over, and he may understand the chairman's intentions. Hearing the advice of the medical staff, **'s brows relaxed.
After Zhou Fuming received the news, he immediately put down the unfinished breakfast in his hand, and he didn't even have time to change his shoes, so he grabbed his coat and hurriedly went out.
When he saw ***, the tears that slipped from the corners of Zhou Fuming's eyes showed his sadness. Seeing him come in, ** also slowly opened his eyes and raised his hand to signal Zhou Fuming to approach.
Zhou Fuming suppressed his choked up, and listened to *** whispering, although he couldn't hear it clearly, he knew that *** must have something important to explain.
Zhou Fuming noticed that there was rice paper and a pen at the head of the bed, so he got up and put the pen in his hand. **Although the pen is weak, it can still move the pen slightly.
Zhou Fuming held the rice paper, the tip of the pen trembled on the paper, although the handwriting was distorted, but he could finally identify the word "three". When I raised the pen again, I was unable to continue.
The pen was behind, and soon he raised his hand again, this time not to write, but to tap three times on the plank at the head of the bed.
Connecting this series of actions of ***, Zhou Fuming understood his intentions.
**What does the "three" of the painting and the tapping of the bed board mean? Why is only Zhou Fuming able to understand what kind of special relationship there is between them?
Become a *** barber.
Zhou Fuming, born in 1935, is a native of Yangzhou and dominates the barber industry.
Zhou Fuming is passionate about haircutting and enjoys bringing a new feeling to his customers.
The satisfaction and self-confidence of customers made Zhou Fuming feel a great sense of achievement.
Because of this love, Zhou Fuming's haircutting skills became more and more exquisite, and in 1959, he was rated as a "young pacesetter" in the barber industry.
Zhou Fuming made a name for himself in the barbering world.
This also became the basis for him to be selected as the *** exclusive barber.
Due to the illness of ***'s exclusive barber teacher, ** urgently needed to find a skilled barber when he was in Hangzhou.
For ***, haircutting is not only a personal image, but also a national image, so Zhou Fuming was chosen to become a temporary barber.
If it's only half an hour, can you get a haircut? A local ** asked.
If there are no special requirements, it should be fine. Zhou Fuming replied confidently.
Knowing that he needed it, Zhou Fuming took his tools and followed ** to physical hair for an important person, but he didn't expect that person to be ***
I was surprised to see *** Zhou Fuming.
When he got a haircut, he felt a great honor and a great responsibility, and knew that the image of *** represented the country.
Hello, Chairman. Although Zhou Fuming is experienced, he still takes the initiative to greet when facing ***.
** amiable, took the initiative to shake hands with Zhou Fuming, and showed a cordial attitude that moved Zhou Fuming.
Thank you for your hard work, Comrade Xiao Zhou. ”
It's not hard, it's my honor to give you a haircut. Zhou Fuming responded excitedly.
**'s attitude made Zhou Fuming relaxed, and it only took twenty minutes to complete the haircut and shaving.
Since then, whenever *** comes to Hangzhou, he will always find Zhou Fuming for a haircut, and sometimes even stay in Hangzhou to let Zhou Fuming serve.
Please take good care of this home."
As time passed, ** got used to Zhou Fuming's service, and finally invited him to Beijing to get a full-time haircut.
After the consent of his family, Zhou Fuming went north in October 1960 and began his career as a haircut.
**Love Zhou Fuming's haircutting technique because he is able to do a haircut without interrupting reading.
Zhou Fuming's skills make *** almost infeasibly feel the progress of the haircut when reading, and at the same time satisfied with the hairstyle designed by Zhou Fuming for him.
In the process of cutting ***'s hair, Zhou Fuming had a deep understanding of him, and often understood ***'s intentions through a single action or a look.
**'s closeness to Zhou Fuming goes beyond professional relationships, as if he has become a close friend.
However, Zhou Fuming sometimes felt that there was nothing to do, because it was impossible to get a haircut every day, so he began to look for other jobs that could help.
Once when he was helping out in the kitchen, he was found by ***, and after explaining the reason, ** smiled and said that the kitchen was not for him and that he should stay by his side.
Since then, Zhou Fuming has not only become a barber, but also a personal butler, responsible for his daily life.
In 1963, Zhou Fuming was personally appointed as the last guard, which marked his special status by ***'s side.
Sending the Chairman on his last ride.
Facing the dying *** Zhou Fuming on the bed, he felt deep grief and recalled with Master Mao.
Xi's old days are now such a scene.
** He has a special status in Zhou Fuming's heart, he is a benefactor, a mentor, and a relative.
Back then, Zhou Fuming's daughter was seriously ill, and it was *** who provided life-saving funds, and this kindness will always be remembered by Zhou Fuming.
Seeing the three bars drawn on rice paper, and then knocking on the bed board, Zhou Fuming burst into tears.
Because he understood the hint of *** and realized that even in the last moments of his life, ** still cared about the country and people he loved deeply.
** Referring to foreign affairs, especially relations with Japan, which shows his concern for the future of the country.
With tears in his eyes, Zhou Fuming reported the news about Japan** to ***, showing ***'s concern until the end of his life.
In the early morning of September 9, 1976, ** passed away, and Zhou Fuming accompanied him, sorted out his remains, and expressed deep condolences and respect.
At the funeral of ***, Zhou Fuming supported the coffin, which was the last thing he could do for ***, representing his deep affection and respect for ***.