Why does a 60-year-old American grandfather want to be a "West Side Aunt"?

In the winding alley of Shichahai in Xicheng District, there lived a 62-year-old American grandfather Gao. Lao Gao, who has lived in Beijing for 22 years, became popular on the Internet because he starred in a promotional film called "Aunt Xicheng". In the video, Lao Gao frankly wants to be a public security volunteer in Shichahai area-"Aunt Xicheng", hoping that he can always live in Beijing.

Wearing sunglasses and casual shoes, 62-year-old Gao rode an "electric donkey" and turned out of the hutong where he lived to greet his neighbors. "Have you eaten?" If his tall nose and brown eyes hadn't "betrayed" him, this American uncle would have been almost like Uncle Beijing in an alley.

In addition to wanting to be a "Xicheng aunt", Gao's feelings for Beijing and his desire to live in Beijing have also touched many people. Gao said that since his visa is about to expire and China does not have a retirement visa at present, it is difficult for him to stay in Beijing. He said he might choose a tourist visa in the future. Although the visa is only 60 days at a time, he said, "This is where I live, where my friends are, and this is my home." Many netizens lamented that "the eyes are red", commented on Uncle Yang as "cute" and "honest", and wondered about his daily life and whether he could stay in Beijing as he wished.

My major is China language and culture. After graduation, I worked in new york for a short time, and was soon sent by the company to Hong Kong office to engage in senior talent consultation. "It is the headhunter that everyone often says." Stay in Hong Kong 12 years. "I learned to speak Cantonese, during which I had a Singaporean lover and two children."

When talking about life in Beijing, Gao mentioned that he was more "comfortable" and "used to eating" in terms of diet. "I like salty and spicy food very much." In his spare time, Gao will cook his favorite Zhajiang Noodles in his own residence. "I don't like the Zhajiang noodles sold to tourists in the store. I like to do it myself. I go to the vegetable market to sell handmade noodles, cook meat sauce at home and cut some favorite dishes. Fast and delicious. " When I don't want to cook, all kinds of takeaway software are also easily used by Lao Gao.

Gao said that it was purely accidental that the propaganda film "Aunt Yang in Xicheng" became popular on the Internet. He was very happy to learn that many netizens praised him. "However, I'm not an aunt. You should call me Uncle Xicheng. " He said with a smile.