Li Yuemei (1st L) helps a student wash his hands before lunch at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)
PINGSHUN, Sept. 9, 2021 (Xinhua) -- Nestled deeply in the Taihang Mountain at an elevation of 1,600 meters in Pingshun County, the Datuo teaching site is the only educational facility within 10 kilometers reach. Song Zhongsheng and his wife Li Yuemei, the only faculty at the site, have been working there for 16 years in a row, currently rendering their services to merely five students of varying ages.
A perfect team of two, Song is responsible for classes of Chinese, political science, and physical education, as Li takes on mathematics, painting, and music. More often than not, they need to walk some of their students' home after a full day's work at site.
"Education is a life changer. We are willing to devote our time here, serving as a bridge for these kids to walk out of the mountain."
Song Zhongsheng (R) walks a student home after school in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)
Li Yuemei (R) teaches mathematics at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)
Li Yuemei chats with her students at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Song Zhongsheng (R, rear) and his wife Li Yuemei (L, rear) pose for a group photo with their students in the classroom at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Li Yuemei (C) walks students home after school in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Song Zhongsheng (1st L) dines with his students at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Song Zhongsheng (1st L) and his wife Li Yuemei (2nd L) play a game with their students at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)
Song Zhongsheng (rear) and his wife Li Yuemei prepare their lessons at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 31, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)
Song Zhongsheng tutors students with their homework at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Song Zhongsheng tutors a student with her homework at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)
Song Zhongsheng (L) and his wife Li Yuemei clean the classroom at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 31, 2021. (Xinhua/Yang Chenguang)
Li Yuemei teaches mathematics at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Li Yuemei (L) walks students home after school in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 7, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Song Zhongsheng (1st L) and his wife Li Yuemei (2nd L) play a game with their students at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Song Zhongsheng (3rd L) and his wife Li Yuemei (1st R, rear) chat with their students at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)
Song Zhongsheng teaches Chinese at Datuo teaching site in Datuo Village, Pingshun County, Changzhi City of north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 8, 2021. (Xinhua/Zhan Yan)■
