As the seasons change and a new chapter begins, warmth and affection linger long. On February 10, 2026, the day of the Little New Year in northern China, as the Spring Festival approached, Hua Weiguo, Party Secretary of the School of Life Sciences at Southeast University, and Xing Guanglin, Chairman of the School's Labor Union, paid a special visit to retired teacher Lu Xiaoxuan on behalf of all faculty and students. They presented her with carefully prepared New Year gifts and flowers, extending their sincerest holiday greetings and warmest wishes for the New Year.

The atmosphere was warm and cordial. Secretary Hua Weiguo and Chairman Xing Guanglin engaged in a heartfelt conversation with Ms. Lu, inquiring in detail about her health, daily life, and any needs she might have. They repeatedly advised her to stay warm during the winter, take good care of her health, and enjoy a peaceful and comfortable retirement. During the conversation, Secretary Hua provided Ms. Lu with a detailed update on the school's recent developments, highlighting new progress and achievements in areas such as Party construction, academic discipline development, talent cultivation, and scientific research. He particularly emphasized breakthroughs in integrating Party building with professional work and deepening the integration of industry, academia, and research, giving the retired teacher a comprehensive understanding of the school's vigorous growth.

Secretary Hua noted that the school's current achievements would not have been possible without the hard work and selfless dedication of generations of retired teachers. Ms. Lu Xiaoxuan, during her tenure, fulfilled her duties diligently and devoted herself to nurturing students, laying a solid foundation for the school's construction and development. She remains a treasured asset of the school. The school will always remember the contributions of its retired teachers and care deeply about their well-being in later life. He expressed hope that retired teachers would continue to support and care about the school's development, visit the school often, offer valuable suggestions, and contribute their wisdom and strength to the school's high-quality development.

Ms. Lu Xiaoxuan expressed heartfelt gratitude for the school's profound care and New Year greetings, her face beaming with happiness. She fondly recalled her working days at the school, reflecting on the tremendous changes it has undergone over the years. She expressed immense pride and satisfaction in every developmental achievement the school has made. Even in retirement, she said, she remains deeply connected to the school and attentive to its progress. She pledged to continue contributing in any way she can and to fully support the school's duties. She sincerely wished the school even greater success in the new year, hoping it would continue to cultivate outstanding talents in the field of life sciences.

A single greeting carries warmth; a gesture of care warms the heart. This pre-Spring Festival visit not only conveyed the school's respect and care for its retired teachers but also carried forward the fine tradition of respecting teachers and valuing education, as well as honoring the elderly. It built an emotional bridge between the school and its retired teachers. The School of Life Sciences at Southeast University will always remember the contributions of its retired teachers and continue to provide them with excellent service, ensuring they share in the fruits of the school's development and enjoy a happy and fulfilling retirement. At the same time, the school will harness the collective strength of intergenerational collaboration, passing the torch to new generations and driving the school's endeavors to new heights in the coming year.

(Text: Mei Xueyin, Reviewed by: Hua Weiguo)