Colorful years

These spirits, like brilliant stars, illuminated his path of growth and inspired him to keep moving forward.

The classic historical stories his father told him were particularly beneficial to him. He understood the greatness of maternal love and education embodied in the story of Mencius' mother moving three times to find the right environment for her son.

We have come to understand the virtues of humility and courtesy conveyed by the story of Kong Rong giving away pears.

I felt the patriotism and sense of responsibility expressed in "Yue Fei's mother tattooing words on his back";

I have come to appreciate even more the spirit of diligent study and perseverance embodied in the story of "pricking one's thigh with an awl and hanging oneself from a beam".

These values, like precious treasures, were carefully cherished in his heart and became the most solid foundation for his life's journey.

During this precious time, Congcong not only received positive guidance and moral education from his father, but also gradually developed a correct worldview, outlook on life, and values.

He learned to view the world with a broader perspective and to accept different people and things with a more inclusive mindset.

He understood the importance of responsibility and commitment, and realized that only through continuous effort could he create his own brilliance.

He also learned to be grateful and to give back, knowing that he should not only enjoy the beauty of life, but also use his own strength to help those in need.

This experience was like a valuable journey, allowing him to reap abundant rewards on his path of growth.

He believes that no matter how great the difficulties and challenges in the future, as long as he maintains this belief and courage, he will surely be able to create a better tomorrow.

After spending time together and exchanging ideas extensively, Congcong has grown even more appreciative of his father's open-mindedness and wisdom.

I originally thought that my father was wrongly classified as one of the twenty-one types of people during the Four Cleanups Movement. He was not only removed from his position as production team leader, but also placed under the control of the team. He had to get the production team's approval for everything he did, which made it extremely inconvenient for him to move around.

In that turbulent era, social changes brought about ups and downs in the lives of countless people. Many suffered unjust treatment, their hearts filled with resentment and bitterness.

They attributed their suffering to the times, and even blamed the great leader Chairman Mao, thus joining the camp of denying the past and criticizing history.

However, my father was different. Despite suffering many unfair treatments and living an extremely difficult life, he never uttered a single complaint.

Faced with adversity, he always remained calm and believed that it was all arranged by his personal destiny, just as the famous saying goes: "People have sorrow and joy, separation and reunion, just as the moon has its phases of waxing and waning."

This open-minded attitude allows him to accept the various setbacks in life with a peaceful mind.

Moreover, in his father's view, the injustice he suffered did not stem from Chairman Mao himself, but from the improper handling of policies by certain implementers. This was nothing more than "crooked monks reciting crooked scriptures," and it cannot be used to negate the achievements of the entire era and the great leader.

My father always held a very deep and sincere affection for Chairman Mao. This affection was not formed overnight, but stemmed from his years of in-depth study and profound understanding of history.

In his father's eyes, in the long history of China's five thousand years, countless dynasties have risen and fallen, and many emperors and rulers have appeared, but none of them can be compared with Chairman Mao.

Those monarchs who once ruled the world may have had their own merits and achievements, but they could never reach the unparalleled height of Chairman Mao.

Chairman Mao's greatness is not only reflected in his leadership of the Chinese people through arduous struggles to overthrow the "three great mountains" weighing down on the Chinese people and establish a new China; but also in his selfless dedication of everything he had for the interests of the country and the people.

His selfless dedication to public service, his far-sighted strategic vision, and his exceptional leadership skills are all unprecedented.

Chairman Mao's selflessness has deeply moved the world. He dedicated his life to realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, devoting all his energy to the revolutionary cause and national construction. Even in the face of numerous difficulties and immense pressure, he never wavered in his beliefs and determination.

It is precisely because of a great and selfless leader like Chairman Mao that China was able to escape the predicament of poverty and weakness since modern times and embark on the road to prosperity and strength.

In his father's heart, Chairman Mao is an eternal monument. His glorious deeds and lofty spirit will forever be engraved in the long river of history, inspiring generations of Chinese people to move forward and strive to realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

In the years to come, optimism will become Congcong's compass in life, allowing him to calmly face the vicissitudes of fate.