Mark 1: Tai Chiayi Minban as a Safe Haven for the Vulnerable and the Elderly
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In the narrow lanes, a huge signboard comes into view. This apartment in Chiayi is run by the second generation owner Li Qingren. Although he took over at the age of 18, he has always insisted on renting it out. to the disadvantaged in s. low price, so it is called the folk version of social housing.
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In the early days, it was mainly rented to workers from Chiayi County, but now most of the elderly who live 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 control
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There are currently 46 residents in the apartment, Li Qingren said helplessly that it takes a lot of effort 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 control.
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In the face of conflict, Li Qingren learned from his father’s experience to resolve the life friction 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’ll help them move things.
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Resident Mr. Xiao Ruiqi:
Let everyone (understand) each other.
Mark 3: Had the idea of going out of business, continued 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 was considering closing his business. Fortunately, kind people came forward to save him and he managed to cope with the difficulties.
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Mr. Li Qingren, the owner of the apartment:
Our increase (rent) is very small, the monthly rent is 2,400 yuan, the main reason is that we live in some elderly people who have relatively low income.
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Li Qingren said that helping the underprivileged elderly is a profession, so he has not set a retirement age, and will continue the good deeds of Fangchun Apartment for nearly half a century.
Interview authors: Wang Zhengshan, Wu Xingfang
Cinematography and editing: Wang Zhengshan, Wu Xingfang
