How to lose your passport?
This man's name is Wayne Archer. He is an American. He visited China in 2000, but after visiting Beijing, he somehow lost his passport. He looked all over Beijing, but he couldn't find his passport. He had to apply for a new passport at the American embassy in China, but the new passport could not leave the country.
Why can't I leave the country?
Because he doesn't have a valid visa, according to the regulations of our country, foreigners need a valid visa to leave the country. His visa is on his old passport. If the old passport is lost, the visa will be invalid. He had to stay in the terminal of Beijing airport, waiting for the arrival of his visa.
How to live?
In the terminal, he can only make a living by picking up bottles and cans discarded by others. He gets free food in the airport restaurant every day and lives a hard life. But he never gave up. He has been waiting for the arrival of the visa.
How to wait?
He goes to the American Embassy in China every day to check the progress of the visa, but he is told that he still needs to wait every time. He walks around the terminal every day, watching people come and go. He knows that they all have their own destinations, but he can only stay here and wait.
How to spend the long 18 years?
18 is a long time, but he didn't give up, he kept waiting, and he kept insisting. He spent 18 spring, summer, autumn and winter in the terminal. He saw the changes in the airport, the development of the country and the changes in people. He seems to be different in this world, and his story touched many people.
How to end this waiting?
20 18, he finally waited for the arrival of the visa, and he could finally leave the terminal. He returned to America, he returned to his hometown, and his story was also known. His story makes people cry. His story tells us, don't give up, stick to it and you will see the day that belongs to you.