**A Scientist's Final Gift: A Life of Devotion and Generosity**
Guangzhou, October 14 — In a quiet act of selflessness, Academician Lu Yonggen, a renowned scientist battling a serious illness, donated his life savings of over 8.8 million yuan to education. "The Party trained me, and returning my personal property to the country is my final contribution," he said. His story has touched many, reminding people of the true meaning of life through actions rather than words.
Lu Yonggen, who turned 87 this year, had long been known for his modest lifestyle and deep commitment to education. After being diagnosed with cancer, he and his wife, Xu Xuebin, decided to give away all their savings. One day in March, they went to the bank together, transferring dozens of deposits to South China Agricultural University. Each transfer required passwords and signatures, taking about an hour and a half. The couple eventually donated a total of 8,894,446 yuan, which the university used to establish an education fund to support poor students and outstanding young teachers.
When Li Dasheng, the university’s Party Secretary, saw Lu Yonggen’s trembling hands pulling out a stack of passbooks wrapped in brown paper, he couldn’t help but cry. Despite his illness, Lu lived simply, with furniture from the 1980s, old TVs, rusted beds, and books tied with ropes. His home was filled with books, not luxury.
On weekdays, he often joined students in line for meals, eating quietly and cleanly. He always reminded students not to waste food, asking, “How many trees must grow to make one bowl of rice?†His secretary, Zhao Xingjuan, shared that the couple had been donating money to education and poverty alleviation for years. In 2014, they secretly donated two shops in their hometown to a local primary school.
Lu never left any property to his only daughter, believing that personal wealth should serve society. On one page of his notebook, he wrote four simple principles from his father: “Do a little more, get a little less, keep your waist strong, and speak a little.â€
Born in Hong Kong in 1930, Lu joined the Communist Party in 1949 and returned to Guangzhou, driven by a desire to contribute to the country’s revival. Throughout his career, he remained humble and dedicated. As Dean of South China Agricultural College, he refused special treatment, even when hospitalized, insisting on not receiving preferential care.
But for scientific research and talent, he was generous. He funded new laboratories, awarded researchers, and supported students financially. “He gave everything for science,†said one of his disciples, Zhang Guiquan.
In the field of rice genetics, Lu made significant contributions, proposing the concept of “specific affinity genes†that helped improve rice breeding. He also led efforts to preserve thousands of rice seed resources, even climbing mountains at age 70 to find wild rice.
Despite his illness, he continued to lead a temporary party branch in the hospital, meeting once a month with his colleagues. “We have never left the Party,†said his wife, Xu Xuebin. “Even now, we need the organization.â€
His legacy lives on. Many of his students have become leaders in academia and beyond. “Lu Yonggen changed my life path,†said Wen Simei, a former student.
As he lay in bed, Lu still dreamed of contributing. “Life is precious, but love for the motherland is higher,†he once said. “I hope to be a small spark that lights the flame of patriotism in your hearts.â€
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