She from Damaocun wrote a letter to Yu Hua

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Summary: This is not an ordinary letter, but a portrayal of a person choosing to restart their life at nearly sixty.

• Introduction -

Not long ago, Yu Hua came to Da Mao Village.

She stood at the back of the crowd, excited yet only took a distant glance before turning and leaving, writing a letter to Yu Hua.

Not attempting to paint life in a rosy light, she is doing something that few dare to do—

Restarting life at nearly sixty.

▲ Da Mao Ocean Ecological Village

A letter to Mr. Yu Hua

Dear Mr. Yu Hua:

I hope this letter finds you well!

As I sit down to write this letter, the evening breeze in Da Mao Village is blowing through the coconut trees, carrying a faint scent of grass and wood. I am a retired teacher from Wuhan, nearing sixty this year, and usually do some student work at Da Mao Primary School. At this moment, I am sitting in my accommodation in Da Mao Village, writing these heartfelt words by the light.

A few days ago, I learned that you were visiting Da Mao Village. I stood at a distance in the crowd, gazing at your figure, my heart overflowing with excitement and joy, nearly unable to contain it. As a loyal reader of yours for decades, being able to see you up close at this moment is the most precious encounter I have had since retirement.

My connection with your writings dates back several decades. At that time, I was teaching in a primary school in Wuhan, leading a busy and fragmented life, sometimes feeling exhausted from daily routines. It was during that time that I stumbled upon your works—perhaps it was the resilience of Fugui, or the fiery spirit of ordinary people like Xu Sanguan; those words shone like a beam of light into my life back then. You wrote about ordinary people’s persistence in suffering, the hidden strength within ordinary lives, making me realize that regardless of whether life is mundane or full of ups and downs, one must carry on with hope. Those works have accompanied me through my youthful years of teaching and have become the warmest spiritual support in my career.

After retirement, I made a bold decision—to come alone to Da Mao Village in Sanya. First, I wanted to trace the footsteps my father once left in Hainan. When my father retired at sixty, he was rehired as an outstanding principal and lived and worked at a middle school in Haikou. He often spoke of Hainan, with its sea breeze, coconut trees, and simple, down-to-earth charm. I wanted to come here, walk the paths he walked, and see the scenery he described, fulfilling a long-held wish. Secondly, I wanted to change my lifestyle after retirement and add a new chapter to my life journey.

▲ Da Mao Ocean Ecological Village

However, my initial days in Da Mao Village proved to be more challenging than I had imagined. In a new place, I had to slowly adapt to the language and lifestyle habits, and moments of loneliness often struck. Especially during the quiet of the night, looking at the moonlight in this foreign land, I would think of my family in Wuhan and my decades-long teaching career; the difficult taste of nostalgia left me somewhat lost.

During those days, I opened your works once again. The familiar words offered me a different understanding. In my youth, I learned “perseverance” from your writing; now, nearing sixty and putting down roots in a foreign land, your words once again provided me with the strength to move forward. You wrote about the resilience of life, about the light in ordinary days, making me suddenly understand that loneliness is a part of life, and my journey in Da Mao Village, searching for my father’s footprints, is itself a form of love for life. Your words felt like an old friend gently patting my shoulder in times of confusion, telling me: take your time, regardless of age, as long as you have love in your heart, you can bloom your own flowers in new lands.

That day, when I saw you from a distance, I did not approach to disturb you; I simply watched silently, filled with gratitude. Thank you for your works, which have accompanied me for half my life and have once again become my spiritual support during my days of rooting in a foreign land.

Spring is beautiful in Da Mao Village, with gentle coconut breezes and lush greenery on the ridges. I wonder if you felt the warmth of this land during your visit to Da Mao Village? If you have the opportunity to return here, perhaps you will see the coconut trees at the village entrance, the waves of rice in the fields, and feel the warmth of the people welcoming you.

▲ Da Mao Ocean Ecological Village

Finally, I sincerely wish you continued productivity in your writing, with endless vibrant stories; may all your days be comfortable, peaceful, and joyful. May your words continue to warm more readers like me, accompanying us through every journey of life.

Yours sincerely,

Tong Yan

A retired teacher from Wuhan working at Da Mao Primary School & your loyal reader

March 23, 2026, in Sanya Da Mao Ocean Ecological Village

“Yuan Yang is committed to creating a lifestyle that makes Da Mao a third home for some in Sanya, Hainan, or even foreign friends, where they can freely relax or interact with villagers, create, experience nature, receive education, and engage in community activities, and a place they wish to enjoy repeatedly.”

Da Mao was originally a village; what Yuan Yang is doing here is not rebuilding a “scenic area” to be viewed but preserving the original order of land and life while gradually adding new possibilities—agriculture, education, housing, and community, all growing naturally in the same space.

It has been planned, but not overly designed; it has been organized, yet still leaves room. This is not a one-time destination, but rather a place that can be revisited repeatedly.

If it were you, where would you choose to start your third life?

We continue to document

Those who regard Da Mao Ocean Ecological Village as their “third home.”

Their choices vary, but all point to one thing

—Life, there are other possibilities.

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