(Minghui.org) I’d like to tell you about some of my experiences while I renovated a condo I owned in another city two years ago.

My husband and I visited a tile store to compare styles and gain a sense of the local building-materials market.

The store owner was very excited and asked, “Is it really you?” She grabbed my shoulders, and I immediately realized she was Rong, the sales clerk who sold me tiles when we renovated our current condo years ago. Holding my hand, she tearfully said, “I haven’t heard from you for years, and I couldn’t get in touch with you. Are you okay?” With a concerned expression she said,“Your WeChat account was deleted, and I was so worried about you!”

I said, “I’m doing very well. I’m happy to see you, too!” She held onto my hand as if she were afraid I might disappear. Her voice was choked with emotion, “Everyone uses WeChat nowadays. When your contact information suddenly disappeared, I thought you…” She wiped away her tears.

I recalled what happened eight years earlier. At that time, we were renovating our condo, and she worked at the tile store. When I bought tiles from her, I explained to her in detail what Falun Dafa is as well as the truth about the persecution of Dafa practitioners in China by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), including illegal detention, torture, and even organ harvesting. She was in her twenties at the time, had recently married, and had a very young child. Not only did she accept the truth and withdraw from the CCP’s affiliated organizations, she also greatly admired the courage of Dafa practitioners who remained steadfast in their faith despite the persecution.

Because of the renovation I often visited the building-materials market and always brought her truth-clarification booklets. In return, she shared her knowledge about building materials with me. She once told me, “Ever since you came to our store, our business has been going so well! The other stores are all envious of us. Our store is the sales champion this month. Even my boss can’t believe it—she’s so happy she can’t stop smiling!”

I said, “Because you understood the truth you were blessed.” She happily replied, “Yes, I know. How can I thank you? My salary has doubled this month. Let me take you out to dinner.” I said, “You don’t need to thank me. You should thank our Master. Tell your relatives and friends that Falun Dafa is good and how you were blessed after learning the truth. Let them read the booklets I gave you. If you spread the good news you’ll be doing a good deed. Things will get better for them, too!”

One day she contacted me and said, “I’d like to talk to you.” When we met, I noticed she looked tired. She said, “My mother-in-law is sick. The doctors suspect leukemia. What are we going to do? She’s only in her fifties. Both my husband and I work, and we can’t leave work for too long. She takes care of our child, and these past few days I’ve been going back and forth to the hospital along with the child. My boss says the store is short-staffed and that I have to return to work soon, otherwise she’ll have to hire someone else. It looks like I won’t be able to keep this job.”

I gave her a Dafa amulet and suggested she give it to her mother-in-law, and ask her to sincerely say, “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good.” I told her that they could recite it together, and I asked her to give her mother-in-law the booklet From Despair to Hope I gave her.

I comforted her, “Didn’t you say you wanted to open your own business? A setback may turn out to be a blessing in disguise. If you work for yourself, you can also take care of your child.” I also told her about people who recovered from terminal illnesses after they say the auspicious phrases. She said, “Thank you. These past few days I’ve been running around in circles and didn’t know what to do. I was getting depressed. I now feel reassured.” I said, “There’s no need to thank me. I should thank you for treating me as someone you can share with. I hope I can help you. Believe in the boundless power of Dafa, and everything will work out.”

That was the last time we talked. Soon after, the Minghui editorial board suggested we delete WeChat, and we lost contact. She happily told me, “Look—this is the store I opened. We also bought a new home and a car. My mother-in-law’s health has remained stable all these years. Our child is in elementary school now. Everything in our family has gone smoothly, just as you said it would. Our whole family has always been grateful to you and grateful to Master. We know that Master saved my mother-in-law and saved our family. Even now, our entire family continues to recite, ‘Falun Dafa is good; Truthfulness- Compassion-Forbearance is good.’” Still holding my hand, she said, “I’m so happy to see you again today.” Knowing how severely the CCP persecuted Falun Dafa, she was worried about me, and was afraid that something terrible might have happened.

On our way home, my husband and I talked about a similar experience. At a handbag counter in a shopping mall, a saleswoman greeted me as though I were a long-lost relative, “It’s been so many years, yet you haven’t changed at all!” I smiled, thinking she had mistaken me for someone else.

She said, “You don’t remember me, do you? But I’ll always remember you. I remember everything you told me!” she said. Suddenly, it came back to me—I visited the mall years ago and I clarified the truth to her, and helped her withdraw from the CCP’s affiliated organizations.

She said, “Ever since I withdrew from those organizations, everything has gone smoothly. Dafa is truly miraculous! These days, the stores are all having such a hard time. Companies are constantly cutting staff, and some businesses are closing. But mine continued to do well. I really have to thank you for helping me understand so many things.” I smiled and said, “You should thank Master, he asks us to clarify the truth and save people.”

Even though we talked years ago, and with so many people passing through the center, she recognized me. My eyes filled with tears, and I put my palms together in gratitude to Master. The nine Chinese characters “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good” have been engraved on the hearts of many people.

Clarifying the Truth While Renovating My Condo

To better supervise the renovation in that city, I rented an apartment nearby. After signing the contract, the landlord, a young man, said, “This apartment was our marital home. After we moved out, we initially didn’t want to rent it to anyone. But you seem like a very nice person, so having someone like you live here and air the place out is very good. If you need anything, just let me know.” He hurried away to take care of other matters. I later discovered that a light in one room didn’t work and there was a small leak in the bathroom. I called him, and he said he would arrange for workers to come and do repairs.

Soon three strong young men arrived. One repaired the plumbing, one fixed the light, and one applied sealant. They chatted as they worked, and I wanted to clarify the truth to them, but my human thoughts surfaced; “I’m in an unfamiliar place, and they are so young. Will they have deeply ingrained atheistic beliefs? They don’t seem particularly friendly.” With those thoughts, I couldn’t bring myself to speak. When the repairs were done and they left, I felt deeply disappointed in myself.

Later, as the weather grew colder, the kitchen water heater broke. I notified the landlord, and he said, “I’ll have the guys buy an instant water heater and install it.” I said, “Don’t worry about it if you have to buy a new one. I only stay here occasionally and don’t need to use it much.”

He insisted, “No. It will be inconvenient to wash vegetables and dishes with cold water in winter. I’ll have them install one.” That afternoon, the same three young men arrived with the new water heater. As they worked in the kitchen, they chatted with me. I learned that the landlord was their boss and he owned a fairly large business. The three men managed construction sites, and just happened to be working in the city at the time. I struck up a conversation with them about masks, COVID vaccines, and vaccine side effects over the past few years. They all agreed with what I said. Soon the installation was finished. Suddenly, one of them answered a phone call and said, “Now that the hot water is working, the boss said there’s something going on over there and we need to hurry over.” I deeply regretted another missed opportunity to clarify the truth to them.

When winter arrived and the heating system failed, I called the landlord, and once again the same three young men came. “The radiant floor heating hasn’t been used for a long time—it probably needs cleaning,” they said. However, the manifold couldn’t be turned, so they contacted the landlord and told him. The landlord said, “Just take care of it and make sure it’s fixed. Don’t let her freeze.” I apologized to them, “I’m really sorry to trouble you again and again. Your boss is such a good person!” One of them said, “We don’t know why he decided to rent it to you, as our boss isn’t short of money. There have been so many things to fix. But once we finish repairing the heating, hopefully there won’t be anything left for us to fix here.”

Then, another young man asked, “Do you have a spiritual belief?” I smiled and was about to answer when he continued, “The first time we came here, I told the other two that you didn’t seem like an ordinary person. Our boss also said he rented the apartment to the right person.”

I thought, “This is the third time. Could it be that Master arranged for these three young men to come here to hear the truth? If I don’t tell them now, I may never have another chance to tell them. What am I still worried about? Just because I’m in another city, should I stop clarifying the truth to people? How can I be selective?” I thanked Master for enlightening me through the young man’s words and for opening the way for me to clarify the truth.

I spoke to them about the beauty of Dafa and the brutality of the CCP’s persecution, including the unprecedented crime of forced organ harvesting from Dafa practitioners for profit. I explained that such atrocities have reached into ordinary society, and many young people are missing—some people believe they were abducted and their organs were harvested. I told them that Heaven would punish the CCP, and that the increase in natural and man-made disasters along with the spread of epidemics were warnings to people. I also told them about the “Hidden Characters Stone” in Guizhou Province, and urged them that if they ever traveled to Guizhou, they should go and see the naturally formed characters of “The Chinese Communist Party Will Perish,” which was formed 270 million years ago. I told them that Heaven truly intends to eliminate the CCP, and that anyone who joined the CCP, the Communist Youth League, or Young Pioneers should withdraw for their own safety, rather than be buried with the regime.

They listened attentively. One said, “I believe you. I joined the Young Pioneers. Please help me withdraw.” The other two also asked me to help them withdraw. The three young men were finally saved.

“Master Li Saved Our Lives”

I hired a local design company to renovate my condo. The company’s manager Yang and designer Hao came to my condo to take measurements. After lunch, I rode back with them in their car. Hao was driving, Yang was sitting in the back, and I was in the front passenger seat. I previously clarified the truth to them. They knew that Falun Dafa is good and it is saving people. They had also withdrawn from the CCP’s affiliated organizations and listened to the audio recording of Master’s “How Humankind Came To Be.” We were traveling in the fast lane on the highway when I suddenly noticed the car drifted toward the steel barrier on the left. I shouted, “Hao, watch out!” At the same time, I grabbed the steering wheel, causing the car to begin to correct. Because we were going very fast, the car still scraped the barrier, and made loud banging and screeching sounds. Fortunately, there weren’t many cars on the highway. Hao was so frightened that he didn’t know what to do. I said, “Turn on the turn signal and pull over to the shoulder!”

Yang, sitting in the back seat was so frightened he could barely speak. Hao stopped the car, but his legs were shaking so badly that he couldn’t get out. I said, “Turn on the hazard lights and put the warning triangle behind the car.” Yang and I got out to inspect the vehicle. There was no major damage, only some scrapes on the door. Yang said, “Luckily you were in the car today. Master Li was protecting you, so we benefited from being with you. Otherwise, this could have been a disaster! I’m amazed at how calm you are!” I said, “You already understand the truth and have withdrawn from the CCP organizations. We are all protected by Master. We had a close call, but nothing terrible happened.” They both said, “Yes, Master protected us and saved our lives. Thank you, Master Li!”

Highway patrol officers soon arrived, and looking at the car. One of them said, “You people are incredibly lucky. Your ancestors must have accumulated great virtue, and you must have divine protection! This is an accident-prone stretch of road. When something happens here, it’s usually serious. But you only scraped the car door, and the vehicle is still driveable. We’ll take some pictures. You don’t want to stay here for long. You have insurance, so contact your insurance company when you get back. You can go.”

A car accident that could have resulted in death and destruction was resolved under Master’s protection. No words could express how grateful everyone was. I am writing down this experience so that Master’s grace and the power of Dafa may be remembered and passed on forever.

The Furniture Store Owner and Employees

I shopping around for furniture, and I eventually settled on one set that I particularly liked. I first clarified the truth to the saleswoman, and helped her withdraw from the CCP’s affiliated organizations. One afternoon, she called me and asked me if I could go there and speak with the store owner about pricing, as the store owner just came back from a trip.

So that afternoon, I met the owner. She was a very elegant and graceful woman. We were the same age, and we felt like old friends. She told me about her entrepreneurial journey. She opened a small shop when she was very young and later moved into a furniture business, eventually selling mid to high-end furniture. She spent nearly 40 years struggling and building her business. She felt physically and mentally exhausted, because the downturn in the real-estate market hit businesses like hers particularly hard. Competition among brands was fierce, and some businesses could no longer survive. She said her brand was doing somewhat better than others, so she would just keep it going for now, as she also wanted to make sure her employees could continue to make a living. She said, “I don’t know why, but I told you so much the very first time we met. It’s very comfortable talking with you.”

I told her, “I’m a Falun Dafa practitioner.” She was interested. “Oh, you practice Falun Dafa?” She shook my hand and said, “I knew there was something different about you!”

Then she told me, “I also have a faith. I’m a Buddhist.” I said, “People who have faith are generally kind and believe in the principle that good and evil have consequences.” She nodded repeatedly. I began telling her how the CCP’s atheism harmed generations of Chinese people. I said, “When the CCP came into power, it first confiscated the factories and the land people owned. After establishing its regime, it launched one political campaign after another. Even national leaders and marshals who helped establish the regime were persecuted to death. These continuous political campaigns even turned family members against each other. In 1989, the government suppressed university students during the Tiananmen Square protests. Beginning in 1999, it launched the persecution of practitioners of Dafa who follow the principles of Truthfulness- Compassion-Forbearance. Our traditional Chinese values of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and faithfulness were severely damaged, resulting in declining morality and widespread moral corruption.”

She said, “Everything you’re describing is exactly what we see. I also sympathize with vulnerable people and help whenever I can. I travel a lot and know many people practice Falun Dafa, but I’ve never had any direct contact with them.”

I said, “Falun Dafa teaches people to be good and cultivate themselves according to Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. It has five gentle, beautiful exercises and has remarkable health benefits. It is practiced in more than 100 countries and Dafa books had been translated into more than 50 languages. Despite being such a good spiritual practice, the CCP could not tolerate it. Because of the CCP’s wrongdoing, Heaven will eliminate it, and people who belong to its organizations will be affected. Dafa practitioners clarify the truth and encourage people to withdraw from the CCP organizations in order to help them stay safe. You believe in Buddha, so you believe in divine beings. That is fundamentally opposed to the CCP’s atheism. You should withdraw from the CCP and its affiliated organizations. Otherwise, even the gods and Buddhas you believe in cannot protect you.” She immediately said, “That all makes sense. I didn’t go to school for very many years. I only joined the Young Pioneers. Please help me withdraw.”

It was then time for her and her employees to hold their staff meeting, and many employees came in. The owner said, “Why don’t you tell our employees about this? These young people need to be safe, too!” So I then explained to them about the beauty of Dafa, the lies used by the CCP to slander Dafa, and the staged Tiananmen self-immolation incident. They had several questions and I answered each one. Many of the employees withdrew from the CCP and its affiliated organizations.

People Withdraw From the CCP

I went to a home-textile store to buy bedding. I started to clarify the truth to a saleswoman. She waved her hands and said, “Please don’t talk to me about this. Our boss believes in Jesus, and all of the employees now also believe in Jesus.” I said, “Dafa’s Master said that Jesus is a great god. In these times, it is quite precious for Chinese people to have a faith. Atheism has harmed many people.” After hearing this, she no longer seemed as guarded. We chatted while she helped me choose products. She asked me several questions, including whether Falun Dafa practitioners don’t take medicine, whether they surrounded Zhongnanhai, whether they participate in politics, and why they encourage people to withdraw from the CCP. I addressed each of her doubts and explained why I believed withdrawing from the CCP organizations was necessary. Another employee nearby, who was helping make cushions, overheard our discussion. She asked how to withdraw. I told them that if they were willing, I could help them, and that their Lord would not want them to believe in the CCP’s atheism. They felt that what I said made sense and withdrew from the CCP’s affiliated organizations.

“I’m Glad to Have Met You!”

After several months, the renovation of my condo was completed. The apartment landlord called and asked, “Are you going to rent the apartment again this year?” I said, “I was just about to contact you. My condo’s renovation is finished, so I don’t need to rent this year. Please come and inspect the apartment when you get a chance to see if everything is okay, and I’ll give you the keys.”

I was preparing to clarify the truth to him. I cleaned the apartment thoroughly and put everything in perfect order. He happily said, “It’s even cleaner than when you first moved in.” I asked him to look at the basement. There were many things belonging to his family down there. He said, “There’s no need. I’m sure nothing is missing.” I gave him the keys and also gave him a truth-clarification amulet. He was very happy. Putting his hands together, he said, “Thank you. I really like your gift. I’m glad to have met you. I know what you do. My guys have told me. One of my distant aunts is just like you. Whenever I visit her during the holidays, she gives me many of the truth-clarification booklets, and she also helped our entire family withdraw from the CCP organizations. You people who practice Dafa are all good people!”

Throughout the renovation, I clarified the truth to all kinds of workers, including those who delivered materials, plastered walls, repaired paintwork, and assembled furniture; those who installed windows, tiles, ceilings, curtain tracks, and water heaters; those who sold bathroom fixtures, appliances, and doors; and so on. I helped them withdraw from the CCP organizations and I hope the words “Falun Dafa is good, Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance is good” have taken root in their hearts.

I am grateful to Master for allowing me to practice Falun Dafa and assist him during the Fa-rectification period. I also want to thank fellow practitioners for their repeated encouragement and help, which enabled me to complete this article.