The first time I met Yuan Ye was at the opening ceremony for the freshmen of grade 05. At that time, he was wearing a solemn formal suit, with a confident smile and standard Mandarin, telling us that in college we should learn to "do things, be a human being, and be knowledgeable"; but in front of him, he was wearing a white T-shirt, black casual pants and slightly wide sandals, riding a bicycle, and said with a smile: "I am very lazy, and I have to ride a bicycle on such a small campus." - just like a sunny boy with a sports spirit. This afternoon, I tried to get in touch with him—Yuan Ye, the former chairman of the student union.
A happy traveler who understands life and yearns for nature
Yuan Ye was born in a democratic family. His parents were both outgoing and loved singing and participating in literary and artistic activities. Influenced by his parents, he has been fond of music since he was a child. It can be said that it was those classic classical music and ethnic music that accompanied him as he grew up. He began to learn saxophone when he was in junior high w88 casino, and once won the IT Star for a beautiful saxophone song. In high w88 casino, he used his extracurricular time to study Bel Canto and passed the CET-4 exam. In college, he used his expertise to join the choir and became the leader of the w88 casino choir.
Yuan Ye likes many music styles and musicians. As he spoke a series of names of musicians, his eyes suddenly lit up. "I like Beethoven the most." He paused and looked at the floating clouds outside the window. "He is a person who can integrate life into music. In other words, there is a kind of vitality in his music, a kind of struggle against fate. I like his "Ode to Joy" and "Symphony of Destiny" the most." Another musician he particularly loves is China's modern national musician Liu Xing. "I like the lofty artistic conception very much. He does not integrate music into culture, but into nature. Listening to his music is like feeling the mist in a valley where it has just rained. After listening to his music, I feel as if my soul has been cleansed, especially clear."
When Yuan Ye talks about music with me, he always has a peaceful and happy smile on his face. When I asked about the influence of music on him, he said: "I think if you like music and don't take it as a main job, first of all, it can satisfy your own senses. You may not necessarily understand a lot of theoretical knowledge, but if you invest a little bit of preference, I think it will feel very good, and you will feel very comfortable and fulfilled. Sometimes you can vent your emotions, such as when you are frustrated, by singing, playing, or listening to music. It is also a learning process and a mental experience. "This is a very common and ordinary answer, but it touches me, because it is the truest emotion of a music practitioner towards music.
A man with a broad mind like "the wilderness"
At the recent grade meeting, Yuan Ye once taught every freshman in the w88 casino of Finance in Grade 05 "tolerance, positivity, diligence, and freedom" as his experience. "To be a man, I think you should have a broad mind that is open to all rivers. It is really important to learn to tolerate yourself and others. You must have a normal heart to face it all."
Yuan Ye entered UIBE with a very high score. When he first entered the campus, he thought he could be the best in all aspects. But as time passed, he discovered that people's time and energy are limited after all, and it is impossible to cover everything. He must learn to tolerate himself. "I'm not making excuses for myself, I'm really trying my best. Let's talk about contentment. It seems that this person is too unprogressive, but I think contentment can really keep your mentality stable. Anyone who has watched the movie "The Shawshank Redemption" understands that you cannot be depressed at any time. Lose your own hopes and goals in life. Sometimes you may not be able to do your best in many recent and very specific goals, just like the Olympic gymnastics event. You may regret not winning six championships, but if you have four gold medals and two silver medals, then you are the best.”
When he was a sophomore, Yuan Ye participated in the election of the president of the student union of the college with full confidence, but the result was beyond his expectation: he was just a few votes away, and he lost both in the subsequent election of senior class president and junior class president. "It was really a big blow at that time, but it got better after that. Think about it, can't you still study hard without running for election? If there are other students standing in this position, he can do it well. It's not just you who can do it well, others can do it too. In my case, It seems that there are no losers and winners in the election. The reason why you didn't take the job this time is because this position is really not suitable for you. Maybe you can better use your expertise in other positions." When talking about this past event with him, a peaceful smile still hung on his face. Later, Yuan Ye participated in the election for the president of the w88 casino student union with a peaceful mind and won.
A humble and sincere friend
Yuan Ye is the eldest in the dormitory, so everyone calls him "Brother Ye", which can be said to be his favorite title. He always wore his peaceful smile, making friends one after another and gaining happiness one after another. "I always treat everyone with an equal attitude. The people who are with you all have great wisdom and great ambitions, so when you share the information you have obtained and the value you have created, you may invisibly create more value." "Then there must be people who are better than you or not as good as you, right?" I asked immediately. "No, you can't say that. If you are better than me, you are only better than me in certain aspects. If you are not as good as me, the same is true. Everyone has their own differences, and some people may have particularly prominent ones. And I also believe in complementarity. This is true for marriage, and even more so for friends."
Yuan Ye is a miracle, he always has a halo on his head - someone said so. But he couldn't agree. In his opinion, only angels wear halos, and angels are in heaven. If one day he loses his halo, won't he fall down? "I can only be half a bottle of vinegar, so I keep working hard, although I will never be able to achieve a bottle of vinegar. I know that I have to learn for life, because there are too many people who are better than me. I hope to be a person who creates value for society in the future. In my opinion, gaining recognition from society is much more important than obtaining material things for myself."
The 40-minute interview passed like this. I listened to his gentle and somewhat deep voice, looked at his ever-present smile, and felt his beautiful and mature soul. It was like tasting a cup of Longjing with a faint fragrance, which made me feel relaxed and happy, suddenly enlightened. Finally, I asked him about his favorite words, and he said one was "Don't be happy with things, don't be sad with oneself."; the other was "When the sky moves vigorously, a gentleman strives for self-improvement; when the terrain is flat, a gentleman carries things with kindness." I don't need to explain their meanings, because Yuan Ye in front of me is giving the best interpretation of them with his own actions bit by bit. Bless you, Yuan Ye.
