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From the age of 7 to 24, during the period of 17, her image was closely related to the whole hope project. Many people may not know her name, but once they meet her, they will never forget her "big eyes".

Before the flash, she kept smiling and looked straight at the camera. Looking closely, her eyes are not as big as those in that famous photo, nor are they anxious and helpless. Some are quiet and peaceful, dressed in black professional clothes. If no one introduces her, she may be regarded as a passerby.

She is one of the most special celebrities in China. From the age of 7 to the age of 24, 17 years, her image is closely related to the whole hope project. Her eyes were once called "big eyes that hurt the hearts of the people." Many people may not know her name, but they will never forget her "big eyes" after reading it once.

This is Su Mingjuan. On March 5th, at the foot of Mount Tai, Su Mingjuan, as a representative of young volunteers, donated 60,000 yuan to Guangming Hope Primary School in Liudu Town, Tai 'an City. After the ceremony, Su Mingjuan accepted an interview with our reporter and described a known or unknown mental journey.

Luck and gratitude

Starting from Hefu, it takes more than four hours to drive west to Jinzhai County, which is the most populous and largest mountainous county and reservoir county in Anhui Province, and zhang wan Village in Lingtao Township is in the southwest of the county. 17 years ago, without that photo, Su Mingjuan might have dropped out of school, got married early, dug in the fields, or went out to work, just like many girls here, and lived this life peacefully.

Su Mingjuan said, "I was born in a poor peasant family. Parents work in the fields day and night all year round to support their families. " "I'm lucky again." 199 1 in may, Su Mingjuan, who was in the first grade of primary school, met a man who changed his fate-Jie Hailong, and was photographed-"I want to study".

From 65438 to 0989, China Youth Development Foundation began to launch Hope Project in China. At that time, Project Hope had no image spokesperson. Two years later, China Youth Daily photojournalist Jie Hailong's "I Want to Read" photo naturally gave the Hope Project an image representative and accelerated the progress of this project. The main character in the photo is Su Mingjuan, with a pencil in her hand and big eyes full of longing and knowledge under her unkempt hair. How many times this photo of "Big Eyes" was printed is an incalculable number, but its influence is so strong that within eight months after the photo was published, Project Hope received a donation of 1 100 million yuan, many of which were named to be donated to "Big Eyes" in the photo.

Since then, Su Mingjuan's real name has been replaced by "big eyes", and her life track has also changed. As the image representative of Project Hope, Su Mingjuan can continue his studies with peace of mind and no longer have to worry about tuition fees. With the support of Project Hope, Su Mingjuan successfully completed her primary and secondary school studies, and in September 2002, she was admitted to the Finance Department of Anhui University Vocational and Technical College. 1June 1998, elected as alternate member of the 14th Central Committee of the Communist Youth League. /kloc-0 won the title of "National Star of Hope" in September, 1999, and was elected as a member of the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League in 2002.

"Because of this photo, I have more opportunities than others. Without the hope project, there would be no me today. " Su Mingjuan said that life has only passed more than 20 years. Apart from the donors who know their names and those who don't, "I want to thank four people most now."

The first two are her parents. "My parents gave me life and raised me. I will definitely repay them and give them a good life "; Next is Uncle Jie Hailong. "I always call him Uncle Jiehailong. Since I met him, he has given me a lot of care and love in life and study. " ; And Cao Yong, director of Anhui Hope Project Office. "In recent years, my life and work have basically been in Anhui Province. He gave me a lot of help and advice, such as what kind of life and work I am suitable for. "

Su Mingjuan expressed his gratitude without hesitation.

Enlarged 17 years.

From 65438 to 2007, Su Mingjuan was not only lucky and grateful. It can be said that from the moment Xie Hailong pressed the shutter, her life was doomed to be restless. Her dress, academic performance, job choice and other every move are concerned by the public, and some words and deeds may be "magnified" under the microscope.

To a certain extent, many other children will say, do and make mistakes, but Su Mingjuan won't, because she has a label of Hope Project on her forehead. "Everything you say and do must be carefully considered." "Because I represent the image of Project Hope, many people pay more attention to me, as if my success represents the success of all those children in Project Hope, and I have taken on a great responsibility." Su Mingjuan said.

From a little girl who was on the verge of dropping out of school to an image representative who received much attention, everything came too suddenly. After the initial novelty, Su Mingjuan had to accept many changes and move along a seemingly set track: accepting one interview after another and participating in one public welfare activity after another. At first, I still spoke my hometown dialect. Many people take this for granted: "big eyes" are flags, hopes, and this is your responsibility. "I am willing to take responsibility, but I am too tired. I am just an ordinary little girl. " In the face of the interview, Su Mingjuan's words revealed the waves pressing on his mind. At that time, even Xie Hailong, her discoverer, appealed that "Su Mingjuan needs peace".

But more things are magnified.

The request to stop donating has stirred up a thousand waves. On June 65438+1October 65438+February, 2002, Su Mingjuan wrote to the China Youth Development Foundation, and voluntarily requested to withdraw from Project Hope. She has donated 12 years. "I think everyone should learn to be self-reliant when they enter the university ... I think those donations can be used for students who need help more than me, so that they will no longer be poor." In society, her actions even triggered a discussion about self-esteem and self-improvement. But in the end, the China Youth Development Foundation did not agree with Su Mingjuan's request, saying that "it will continue to provide you with financial support until you have the ability to live independently after graduation."

Five years later, looking back on what she did in college, Su Mingjuan still thinks that she made the right choice. She said, "Project Hope donated college tuition. I live on 400 yuan a month, and part-time job can solve part of it. At that time, I really hoped to make donations to those who needed it most. "

And the sales girl incident. In the summer vacation of 2003, Su Mingjuan and several classmates went to a real estate company in Hefei to do sales, sold several houses and earned thousands of dollars. After this information was reported by the media, some people thought that Su Mingjuan was being used, while others thought that she was using her fame and the signboard of Project Hope to make money. Now talking about this matter, Su Mingjuan still thinks that there is nothing wrong with her behavior as a salesperson. "This sales is the most profitable time. The university earned about 10,000 yuan through three years of work-study program. I donated the money I earned to others. There is nothing wrong with honest efforts. "

She was once in trouble. "I saw some media reports online, many of which were not written in face-to-face interviews. Of course, I am not happy. " Su Mingjuan said frankly.

This may be the price of her growth. After that, she successfully completed her studies and became an employee of Anhui Branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China.

"Big eyes" should be yourself.

In the spring of March, Su Mingjuan came to Taishan to participate in the systematic youth volunteer activities organized by ICBC. During the activity, participants donated 60,000 yuan to Guangming Hope Primary School in Liudu Town, Tai 'an City, and Su Mingjuan was one of the donors. On the stage, she always smiles and behaves appropriately; Off-stage, she is very quiet, which meets the requirements of everyone taking a group photo.

In fact, for Su Mingjuan, over the years, the process of accepting donations by himself is also a process of constantly helping others, some of which are known to the outside world and others are unknown. When she was at school, Su Mingjuan always donated money from outside to others who needed it more. In junior high school, high school and college, she helped a poor student. After graduating from college, Su Mingjuan began to donate money to a college student in Fuyang Normal University. "I saw her materials in the Hope Project Office of Anhui Province, and later I went to her hometown in Lu 'an specially. Her parents are in poor health. She used to be the youngest of three children in the family, and then her brother and sister died. Now I'm a junior, and my academic performance is good. We often call, and I am glad to see that she is growing every day. " Su Mingjuan said. The bigger change comes from the change of the role of "big eyes". For more than ten years, with the care and love of the whole society, I have changed from a poor child in a mountain village to an ordinary worker who has contributed to society. It is my bounden duty to spread love and repay the society. I am willing to do my best to double my love for society. "At the donation site of Guangming Hope Primary School in Liudu Town, Su Mingjuan poured out his heart like this.

From the donor to the recipient, from passive to active, from receiving to giving, the change of roles has made Su Mingjuan feel more. She believes that it is not a shameful thing to accept the help of good people. Donors should not have too much burden. They should turn others' help into their motivation to work harder. As long as they study hard during their studies and work hard after graduation, it is the best reward for society.

Now "Big Eyes" is trying to be an "ordinary worker who contributes to society". She works in the institutional business department of the bank, not a special employee. "In the beginning, my colleagues taught me by hand, and my leaders and colleagues were very concerned about me. I should do my job well and keep healthy and motivated. "

Now, Su Mingjuan takes part in less public welfare activities and does things with the help of the collective. "After all, personal strength is still too thin. As long as there is an opportunity, I am still willing to participate in some public welfare activities and do my bit to help more people. " At present, she mainly uses weekends and holidays to participate in Project Hope, social undertakings and some activities to help the disadvantaged groups in society, such as serving as an ambassador for recruiting Olympic volunteers. "There are two or three big events a year."

Now, life in Su Mingjuan seems very boring. "Walking in the street, most people won't recognize me." . During the slack season, she will take her parents who are still in her hometown to Hefei for a "walk". "I still like the countryside and beautiful scenery"; If there are difficulties at home, she will send money home. "The total is 10,000 yuan."

"Big Eyes" has been with Su Mingjuan for 17 years. During 17, Project Hope donated millions of poor children to school, and Su Mingjuan was just one of them. Once, she tried to get rid of the influence of "big eyes" and wanted to have her own space. Now, when answering a reporter's question, Su Mingjuan said, "Although I am very lucky, it rarely happens to other peers. If I participate in public welfare activities, I can appeal and appeal to more people. I still want to be remembered for these big eyes, but I want to be myself in my daily life. "

This sentence, Su Mingjuan said very seriously.