Reported about 1 year ago
81-year-old Zhou Chaonan, a former coal miner who had to drop out of school at 14 due to family reasons, fulfilled his lifelong dream by receiving an honorary graduation certificate from the principal of Mingde Junior High School, where he had once attended. After working as a miner for decades and establishing the Monkey Cave Miner Museum, where he and his friends donate their pensions to preserve historical artifacts, Zhou Chaonan finally received recognition for his efforts. He now emphasizes the value of education and learning in his speeches, encouraging students to appreciate the opportunity to study.
Source: YAHOO