JINGWAH Times reporter Miao Feifei
man in the ward to take care of his father. Tao Ran, a JINGWAH Times reporter,
since 2008, Wang Sheng takes the old father of the seventies, Wang Yuan Jie, every time he goes to the marathon for a long run. As of July this year, the old father who had never been out of Beijing had visited 106 cities, and most of the expenses came from credit card overdraft.
Wang Sheng said he was 44 years old and often took part in long distance races. His father, Wang Yuanjie, lived with him. He had never left Beijing before and had no amateur activity at home every day. "When I first lived in a bungalow, my neighbors were more closely connected. Since I moved to high-rise buildings, my neighbors had little contact, and I had no communication at all."
Wang Sheng said he was worried about his father's loneliness. In 2008, before he went to Shanghai for a marathon, he had the idea of taking his father along with his father, who was 71 years old.
Wang Yuanjie, the old man, said he was very hesitant at first when he heard the idea. "I'm more than 70 years old. If I'm sick on the road, is it not a trouble for the children?" At last, Wang Sheng tried to persuade his father to follow.
"that was the first time my father slept outside the hotel, and went to bed early in the evening, but he didn't sleep until late at night. He was very excited, but he was afraid of being seen. " Wang Sheng said, it was sad to see his father at that time. "People of this age have not yet been out of Beijing."
since taking part in the Shanghai marathon, Wang Sheng will take his father every time he goes out to compete. After several trips, Wang Yuanjie has confidence in his body and is willing to follow his son.
Wang Sheng said, "my father went to the scene to cheer on his son when he was playing. Sometimes he watched TV live in the hotel. After the game is over, we'll have some local snacks and play in the local area. "
over the past 5 years, Wang Sheng has taken his father to 105 cities in 17 provinces, such as Shanghai, Zhejiang, Qinghai, Fujian and other provinces, and once went to Sinuiji in Korea.
two people choose train trips each time, "trains, high speed rail, and more ordinary trains", Wang Sheng said, in addition to safety considerations, and economic factors. So far, the housing loan of Wang SINGER has not yet been paid off. Over the past 5 years, the total cost of travelling with the father has been more than 6 yuan, most of which come from credit card overdraft. Wang Sheng's brother expressed his understanding and gave some economic help.
through 5 years of traveling, the old man has learned to use digital cameras, and learned to search for travel strategies online. Wang Sheng said his father had "caught up with the tide".
in July of this year, Wang Yuanjie's son suddenly suffered from cerebrovascular disease at home and was sent to General Hospital of China Aviation for treatment. Now he has entered the rehabilitation stage. "After recovery, you have to go out with your son," Wang Yuanjie said.