Mark 1: Chiayi Minban Houses as a Safe Haven for the Vulnerable and Elderly
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In the narrow alleys, a huge signboard comes into view. This apartment in Chiayi is run by the second-generation owner Li Qingren. Since he took over at the age of 18, he has always insisted on renting it out to the disadvantaged at a low price, so it is called the folk version social housing.
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In the early days, it was mainly rented out to workers from Chiayi County, but now most of the elderly living alone live here.
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Resident Mr. Xiao Ruiqi:
Houses in the north are more expensive. I have been here for 5 or 6 years.
Standard 2: Too many residents are difficult to manage
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There are currently 46 residents in the apartment. Li Qingren said helplessly that a lot of effort is needed to manage it.
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Mr. Li Qingren, the owner of the apartment:
(The elders) have different speech and living habits, so they are more or less the first to have friction, which is really difficult to manage.
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In the face of conflicts, Li Qingren learned from his father’s experience to resolve the life frictions among the residents, and most of the residents will tolerate each other
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Resident Ms. Cai Huiying:
The old man on the second floor below, I will help them move things.
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Resident Mr. Xiao Ruiqi:
Just let everyone (understand) each other.
Mark 3: Had the idea of going out of business, persisted in good intentions and continued to lease
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Li Qingren also said frankly that last year he was troubled by fire regulations and considered closing his business. Fortunately, kind-hearted people came forward to rescue him and he was able to tide over the difficulties.
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Mr. Li Qingren, the owner of the apartment:
Our (rental) increase is very small, the monthly rent is 2,400 yuan, the main reason is that we live in some elderly people with relatively low income.
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Li Qingren said that helping the disadvantaged elderly is a vocation, so he has not set a retirement age, and will continue the good deeds of Fangchun Apartment for nearly half a century.
Interview writers: Wang Zhengshan, Wu Xingfang
Cinematography and editing: Wang Zhengshan, Wu Xingfang