(China Daily)
Updated: 2008-03-01 14:30

Liu Baofu, 64, a farmer, is attending primary school in Changxian, Chongqing municipality.

"I lost my way one day last year on my way to attend a county meeting. I did not know how to ask for directions or to use a telephone," Liu said.

He said his daughter encouraged him to go to school, and to his surprise, he was admitted.

The new school started last week, and Liu has already learnt to read 20 Chinese characters and use the telephone.

Other farmers in Liu's village want to follow his example, but unfortunately the school does not have sufficient places.

(Chongqing Evening News)