The Advanced Deeds of Model Daughter-in-Law Wang Xiuying

In Shimenzi Village, Jianchangying Town, Qian'an City, Wang Xiuying has devoted herself to caring for her bedridden mother-in-law for nine years without a single day's neglect, earning unanimous praise from the villagers.

Her mother-in-law, Zhao Lianying, is 84 years old this year. At the age of 75, she suffered hemiplegia and completely lost the use of her right side. "My mother-in-law needs help to sit up, but she can eat by herself. We help her sit up, and she can eat with her left hand," Wang Xiuying said. Her mother-in-law eats, drinks, and relieves herself all on the kang, and normally needs diapers like a baby. When she has a bowel movement, Wang Xiuying uses stiffer paper to take it away. Wang Xiuying said that in the past she could change the diapers by herself, but in recent days her mother-in-law's condition has not been good, so it takes several people to lift her.

Zhao Lianying has 4 sons. Wang Xiuying is the wife of the fourth son, Cai Tong. Zhao Lianying is willing to live in her youngest son's home because she and Wang Xiuying get along well in temperament. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have never had a quarrel. Her mother-in-law has been bedridden for 9 years, and Wang Xiuying has cared for her for a full 9 years.

Wang Xiuying's two daughters and youngest son are all in school. Her husband, Cai Tong, has a bad back and cannot do heavy work, so he stays at home. Wang Xiuying alone farms, raises cattle, and raises pigs, supporting this family of six.

Hearing others praise her, Wang Xiuying said shyly, "I haven't done anything special. Everyone should treat their own parents well. Everyone grows old someday. It's all what should be done. Besides, everyone treats my mother-in-law very well, and my several sisters-in-law often come over to help look after her."

Though her words are plain, they let people feel her simple and kind heart.

Li Jianjun Li Suyan Yang Xiaosong