Ye Lianping waits to give an English lesson at the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. With no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a bungalow built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living place. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country support him in the recent years, and he is also given many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against the time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)
Ye Lianping writes news abstracts on a blackboard outside the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. With no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a bungalow built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living place. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country support him in the recent years, and he is also given many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against the time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)
Ye Lianping writes news abstracts on a blackboard outside the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. With no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a bungalow built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living place. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country support him in the recent years, and he is also given many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against the time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)
Ye Lianping makes breakfast at home in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. With no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a bungalow built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living place. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country support him in the recent years, and he is also given many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against the time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)
Ye Lianping prepares for the English lesson the next day in the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 30, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. With no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a bungalow built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living place. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country support him in the recent years, and he is also given many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against the time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)
Ye Lianping has supper at home in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 30, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. With no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a bungalow built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living place. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country support him in the recent years, and he is also given many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against the time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)
Ye Lianping writes news abstracts on a blackboard outside the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. With no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a bungalow built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living place. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country support him in the recent years, and he is also given many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against the time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Zhang Duan)
Ye Lianping gives an English lesson at the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. With no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a bungalow built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living place. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country support him in the recent years, and he is also given many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against the time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)
Ye Lianping gives an English lesson at the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. With no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a bungalow built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living place. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country support him in the recent years, and he is also given many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against the time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)
Ye Lianping checks copies of test papers handwritten by himself in the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 30, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. Having no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a shanty house built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living spaces. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country have come to support him in recent years, and he has also received many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)
Ye Lianping writes a notice bidding farewell to the college student volunteers in the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 30, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. Having no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a shanty house built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living spaces. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country have come to support him in recent years, and he has also received many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)
Ye Lianping prepares for the next day's English class in the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 30, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. Having no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a shanty house built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living spaces. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country have come to support him in recent years, and he has also received many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)
Ye Lianping explains English questions to a student in the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. Having no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a shanty house built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living spaces. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country have come to support him in recent years, and he has also received many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)
Ye Lianping walks past students after an English class in the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. Having no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a shanty house built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living spaces. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country have come to support him in recent years, and he has also received many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)
Ye Lianping makes copies of the test papers handwritten by himself in the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 30, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. Having no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a shanty house built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living spaces. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country have come to support him in recent years, and he has also received many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)
Ye Lianping teaches English in the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. Having no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a shanty house built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living spaces. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country have come to support him in recent years, and he has also received many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)
Ye Lianping teaches English in the classroom of the "home for left-behind children" in Buchen Village of Hexian County, east China's Anhui Province, July 31, 2019. Ye Lianping, a 92-year-old retired teacher in Buchen Village of Hexian County, set up the "home for left-behind children" in 2000 to teach them English lessons for free. As most of the young people work far away, elders and children are left behind in the village. Having no child himself, Ye lives with his wife in a shanty house built 30 years ago, where he offers those children who live far away with food and living spaces. In the past 19 years, Ye has helped more than 1,000 children on his own. Moved by his deeds, volunteers across the country have come to support him in recent years, and he has also received many honors and awards. However, Ye's will is to run against time, which he thinks he is really short of to take care of those left-behind children. (Xinhua/Liu Junxi)
