On May 22, 2021, the whole nation were saddened by the news that Dr. Yuan Longping passed away. That afternoon, it wasin Changsha, Hunan Province. As the hearse (灵车) went slowly through the streets , people said together "Grandpa Yuan, rest in peace" over and over again. Some ran along, to see him off for a longer time. Tears ran down their faces with the rain.
Dr. Yuan Longping worked most of his life growing better rice. As a result of his research, the Chinese people are no longerabout getting hungry. For his contributions, Dr. Yuan is always called the "Father of Hybrid (杂交的) Rice" by the Chinese.
Born in 1930, Dr. Yuan graduated from college in 1953. Years later, he decided to do. on hybrid rice. From 1964 to 1969, he did more than 3, 000 experiments, but all. He never gave up. In 1974, he became the first agricultural (农业的) pioneergrow rice that had a high output in the world.
Dr. Yuan Longping was good at English. Actually, he spoke Englishhe talked with foreign reporters. He liked swimming and playing the violin. He also wrote lyrics for a song to show his dream andhis love for his mother.
Like our neighbour and friend, Dr. Yuan Longping was aand caring man. He encouraged the young people and loved children. Dr. Yuan Longping is a greatwith a humble mind and a warm heart.
Dr. Yuan Longping will live in our hearts forever.
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