In 1994, Zhang Xueliang’s only living son returned to China and asked someone to take care of him on the plane: he was 64 years old and could not speak Chinese.

"The crane has a dream of returning to its nest, and the clouds have not left the heart."

In the fifty-fifth spring and autumn after separation from the motherland, Zhang Lulin came back. Not only does he represent himself, but he also represents his father, Zhang Xueliang.

He returned to his motherland, firstly to fulfill his father's long-cherished wish, and secondly because he was homesick.

He has lived an anonymous life in the United States for most of his life. Although he has a strong desire to return home, he has always been unable to return to his homeland due to various force majeure factors.

Until 1994, he returned to his hometown as a Chinese aerospace expert in the United States.

At the age of 64, he cannot speak Chinese, but it is difficult for him to eliminate his strong sense of belonging and love for his motherland.

That day, there was light rain in the sky in Shenyang, Northeast China. It not only moistened the land, but also soothed the heart of the old man who had returned from the country.

The time of Zhang Lulin’s birth destined his life to be extraordinary and difficult. He was born in Tianjin in 1930. At this time, Zhang Lulin had no idea how extraordinary the life he would experience would be.

Less than a year after he was born, Japan invaded the three northeastern provinces, and the Chinese nation fell into an unprecedented crisis.

His father, Zhang Xueliang, launched the Xi'an Incident in order to save the national crisis, but was imprisoned in Yangmingdong, Xiuwen County, Guizhou Province in 1938.

As Zhang Xueliang’s only son in China, his situation was obviously very bad. His mother Zhao Yidi took him to and from several places. It was obviously hard during this period. The two of them drifted apart for a long time, and finally Only then settled down in Hong Kong.

Young Zhang Lulin was very dependent on his mother. He never thought that one day he would be separated from her.

Therefore, when she learned that Zhao Yidi was going to Guizhou to take care of her father, Zhang Lulin was very happy, thinking that she could finally see her long-separated father.

But the mother entrusted herself to Iyager and Ena, and told them not to let Zhang Lulin have too much contact with the outside world to prevent anyone from harming him.

Zhang Lulin finally couldn't bear it anymore. She hugged Zhao Yidi's leg tightly and cried loudly: "I want to meet dad with you, don't leave me alone!"

Zhao Yidi was also in tears, but he still endured the immense pain in his heart and said goodbye to the young Zhang Lulin.

As a mother, she obviously made great determination. Firstly, Zhang Xueliang really needed someone to take care of her; secondly, based on the domestic environment, it was very unsafe even if she kept Zhang Lulin by her side.

Zhang Lulin started a new life after coming to the United States with Iyager and Ena.

Yiyage and Aina did not even live in the Chinese community because they were afraid that Zhang Lulin’s true identity would be exposed.

He also changed his name, no longer called 'Zhang Lulin', but 'Kerr', a completely American name.

He began to learn English and began to use English to talk to his family in his daily life.

"Some masks can never be taken off after being worn for a long time." Zhang Lulin's disguise over the years has caused him to become completely Westernized. Later, he could no longer even name himself and his family in Chinese.

Iyager and Ena were very kind to him, and they regarded him as their own.

He is also very grateful to Iyager and Eina for taking care of him. Over the years, he has completely regarded Iyager and Eina as his own family.

With her talent and continuous hard work, Zhang Lulin was admitted to the University of California after graduating from high school and majored in aerospace. After graduating from college, he became an aerospace expert.

At this time, Zhang Lulin probably did not expect that becoming an aerospace expert would be an indispensable condition for him to return to his homeland later.

Zhang Lulin's love comes like a story written in a storybook. It can be said that even the storybook does not dare to write such a beautiful story.

So art comes from life, but life is higher than art.

Zhang Lulin met a Chinese girl Chen Shuzhen while studying at the University of California, and the two were deeply attracted by each other's talents.

He dated and fell in love with Chen Shuzhen, and finally got married together.

In fact, both of them noticed that the other's identity was somewhat unusual, but out of protection for the other, neither of them explained their true life experience.

It was not until after they got married that Chen Shuzhen made up her mind to tell Zhang Lulin her true life experience.

Only then did Zhang Lulin learn that Chen Shuzhen was the niece of the Cantonese warlord Chen Jitang.

Seeing that his wife was so frank, Zhang Lulin had no need to hide it anymore.

And Chen Shuzhen also learned that her husband turned out to be the son of the famous General Zhang Xueliang.

In other words, since both of them are famous generals, they are really a good match. I have to say that such a coincidence is indeed rare, and it is indeed a good story.

Family ties are thicker than water, and Zhang Lulin has never stopped missing her father and mother.

In 1956, Zhang Lulin came to Kaohsiung, Taiwan for the first time and met her father and mother who were still imprisoned.

Zhang Lulin met his father and mother again after an absence of 15 years. He burst into tears for a while. It was difficult for him to express his feelings.

He can no longer speak Chinese these days in the United States, but feelings know no boundaries.

Later Zhang Lulin had two children. His father Zhang Xueliang named his eldest grandson Zhang Juxin and his second grandson Zhang Juyang.

Their names combined are "faith", and the meaning contained in the two words "faith" is naturally self-evident.

"A person is a reed that can think, and thoughts form a person's greatness." Faith creates heroes, and faith allows people to understand their own wisdom and strength.

For Zhang Xueliang, faith is China and the Chinese nation. And he is a national hero. During the years of the Anti-Japanese War, his army dedicated its strength to national liberation and national independence.

The heavy meaning, expectation and love contained in the word "faith" are sighing and sighing. It also makes people feel Zhang Xueliang's deep affection for the mainland.

In 1990, Zhang Xueliang had gained relative freedom, but mainland China, where he wanted to go most, was still not allowed. The seeds of returning to his homeland were planted in his heart.

Being unable to return home is obviously very painful and torturous for a homesick person. So Zhang Xueliang and his wife came to the United States to stay with Zhang Lulin's family.

Staying with his son and grandson, the pain of being unable to return has obviously been diluted a lot.

The seeds of longing for return have been planted, so how can we prevent them from sprouting, growing, and blooming?

But Zhang Xueliang’s wish finally became his long-cherished wish. First there were various obstacles, and then the journey back home was long and he was already old.

The issue of returning to China has undoubtedly become a needle in Zhang Xueliang's head. Zhang Lulin also sees his father's wish and takes it to heart.

Zhang Lulin was very excited when she received the invitation letter from the relevant departments in Beijing. The invitation letter sent from the motherland is the greatest comfort for a wanderer who has been wandering abroad for many years.

After hearing the news, his father Zhang Xueliang could not calm down for a long time. He sighed and sighed, and finally explained it to Zhang Lulin.

"Not only are we going to Beijing, but we are also going to the Northeast to see the old residence in Shenyang and the empty tomb of your grandfather outside Fushun City."

So Zhang Lulin set off, taking the The long-cherished wish of an elderly father flies to Beijing with his heart that has been wandering all year round and his hope and love for the motherland.

Zhang Lulin was very excited on the plane. He wanted to know what his long-lost motherland looked like now.

This old man who is over fifty years old rarely feels a little uneasy. He has seen too many things and experienced too many things in his life.

But when he thought about returning to his homeland, he still couldn't calm down. He wanted to see the changes in his motherland. He recalled what the expert from the technical delegation of the Chinese Ministry of Aeronautics and Astronautics whom he had met said.

"China has undergone earth-shaking changes now. I very much hope you can come to China to see it."

He does not speak Chinese, but the warm reception of the relevant personnel Zhang Lulin felt the warmth of the motherland.

For the first time, this old man who had been wandering abroad for many years deeply felt the beauty of the motherland, like a tired bird returning to its nest.

During the few days he stayed in Beijing, he felt the changes in his motherland and learned about the vigorous development of China's aerospace industry, which made him very happy.

"Go to the Northeast to see your old residence in Shenyang and your grandfather's empty tomb outside Fushun City."

Zhang Lulin came to Shenyang in the Northeast on September 5, 1994.

It is raining in the sky, it is spring rain, warm and delicate. The sound of rain was accompanied by the sound of the express train, the car stopped, and the sound of rain was accompanied by the sound of the people's warm reception.

Zhang Lulin and his wife Chen Shuzhen got out of the car together. When they looked up and saw the ancient Japanese-style building of Shenyang South Station, they couldn't help but get wet in their eyes.

Zhang Lulin recalled the scene when he left his motherland when he was under ten years old. He hugged his mother's legs and cried loudly. At that time, he only knew that he would be separated from his father and mother. What he did not expect was that he would be separated from his motherland for 55 years.

If he had understood it at that time, he would not be leaving behind only his father and mother, but also this land.

This spring rain was extremely suitable. It not only moistened the earth, but also soothed the wandering heart of this old man who had been wandering outside for many years.

Zhang Lulin's mood was obviously very complicated at this moment. He was sent to the United States when he was under ten years old. After living in the United States for so many years, he had forgotten how to speak Chinese.

Now, after fifty-five years, he has returned to his motherland, and his feelings for the motherland have been awakened bit by bit.

From his marriage to a Chinese girl Chen Shuzhen, to going to Taiwan for the first time to see his imprisoned father and mother, to being able to communicate with his father and mother, and later to talking with experts from the technical delegation of the Chinese Ministry of Aerospace .

Zhang Lulin’s sleeping wanderer’s heart was awakened step by step. Now, he has truly awakened after returning to the motherland.

Zhang Lulin kept his father's instructions in mind. On the afternoon of the day they arrived in Shenyang, he and Chen Shuzhen couldn't wait to arrive at the Zhang family's old residence "Da Shuai Mansion" near the south gate of Shenyang.

When he visited this well-preserved, antique building, he felt a lot.

China is indeed a great country, and he firmly believes that China will be better in the future.

Ancient buildings remind people of many things. Zhang Lulin and his wife Chen Shuzhen also visited many places during their stay in Shenyang.

These historical traces also evoked Zhang Lulin’s memories of her motherland and the past events of the Zhang family.

During this period, his father's old friends also came to visit him. Liu Mingjiu, the then Vice Chairman of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference, even dragged him to bring two bottles of wine from his hometown to his old boss Zhang Xueliang.

After that, Zhang Xueliang sent his inscription to the Northeast Military Headquarters all the way back to Shenyang.

The inscription is: "Cranes have dreams of returning to their nests, and clouds have never left their nests."

Thirteen days were obviously not enough, but Zhang Lulin brought a camera and saw everything he saw. Photographed.

Firstly, it was to leave a souvenir for myself, and more importantly, to show my father the hometown he had been away from for many years.

His father obviously had a stronger affection for the motherland. He wanted to return to the motherland many times, but this wish failed to come true.

Zhang Lulin wanted her father to see it too, see the changes that have taken place in China today, and see his former residence, the most unforgettable "Mausoleum of the Marshal", to relieve his homesickness.

Zhang Lulin returned to the United States and told her father in detail what she had seen and heard in her motherland. Their family gathered together and listened.

The second return was also to fulfill his father's wish. He was to attend Yan Baohang's 100th birthday event.

Zhang Lulin once again flew back to his motherland from the southwest coast of the United States. He gave an emotional speech at the memorial meeting:

"I am very happy to be back, and I feel very honored to be back in my hometown. ”

Once again expressed his love and pride for his hometown. He returned to his hometown twice to represent his father.

From another perspective, is it also a deep regret that his father Zhang Xueliang failed to come back after two visits?

Fortunately, Zhang Lulin fulfilled his father's wish twice, which is also Zhang Xueliang's blessing.

Zhang Lulin can't complain about her father and mother. In the ancient times of history, separation is not a bad thing, because there is always a chance to see each other again alive.

They did meet each other in the end, but there were regrets after all.

In order to prevent his descendants from forgetting their roots, Zhang Xueliang began to teach his grandsons to learn Chinese. But his time with his grandson was limited and he didn’t teach much.

But it was not completely hopeless. In 1996, with the support of Zhang Xueliang, Zhang Lulin’s son Zhang Juxin was admitted to Peking University.

When it comes to his mother Zhao Yidi, Zhang Lulin always thinks that she is great. During the war years, her mother took him around to protect his safety.

There was also some complaint that her mother entrusted him to Iyager and Ena, leaving her alone to accompany her father.

But he was no longer the child under ten years old at that time, and he already understood his mother's difficulties and last resort.

In 2000, his mother Zhao Yidi died of illness. At the last moment of her life, she said: "Take care of your father."

His mother had been accompanying his father all his life, and what she gave him before her death was to take care of his father.

Five years later, Zhang Lulin’s father, Zhang Xueliang, passed away. Buried with his mother in the Valley of the Temples.

The most frequently described sentence during the Republic of China is "This was the best of times and the worst of times." Troubled times produce heroes, and troubled times produce beauties. Those who are loyal, flesh and blood, and stubbornly resist all come from troubled times.

But when these things fall on ordinary people, the weight and impact are unpredictable. What's more, Zhang Lulin's unusual life experience?

Under the catalysis of various conditions, Zhang Lulin wandered around not long after she was born. When she was under ten years old, she was forced to separate from her mother, and even left her hometown to protect herself.

When he came to the United States, his name was Kerr. He spoke English, studied at the University of California, and was already a pure American.

He fell in love with the Chinese girl Chen Shuzhen at the University of California, but did he see the shadow of his motherland in this Chinese girl? No one knows.

After fifteen years, he finally reunited with his father and mother and reunited with his family.

Fifty-five years later, after being away for most of his life, he was able to return to his motherland again.

Returning to your homeland as a Chinese aerospace expert living in the United States, you will feel strange when you look at the earth-shaking changes in your motherland.

But fortunately, he was finally reunited with his family and returned to his country.

In 2005, the 75-year-old Zhang Lulin, his wife Chen Shuzhen, and his eldest son Zhang Juxin returned to China again and visited Shenyang, Xi'an and other places.

In the ancient capital of Xi'an, he came to the place where his father Zhang Xueliang raised the banner of saving the country and resisting Japan more than 60 years ago.

I also came to the memorial hall of the old house where his father and mother lived, and I felt a lot of emotions for a while.

It’s just that in the end everything is “the living are passers-by, and the dead are returnees. Heaven and earth have gone against each other, and we share the sorrow of the eternal dust.”