At dawn, soaring into the sky

Five years later, in the spring, Mo Xiaoyu stood on the top floor of the foundation's newly completed International Exchange Center, overlooking the bustling Beijing CBD. Named after the "Mockingbird," this building has become a vital window for Chinese social organizations to connect with the world. Sunlight filtered through the vast glass curtain wall, illuminating the "Global Mental Health Outstanding Contribution Award" medal on her chest.

"Chairman Mo," the secretary reminded softly, "the delegates to the Global Mental Health Summit have arrived."

Mo Xiaoyu turned around, her dark blue suit and skirt making her look even more capable and elegant. When she walked into the conference room, representatives from more than 20 countries stood up to greet her.

"Five years ago," she began, speaking fluently in both Chinese and English, "we made a promise here: to let the seeds of mental health take root and sprout in every land. Today, I am pleased to tell you that this promise is becoming a reality."

The big screen began to broadcast the foundation's global project achievements: in Africa, local volunteers were using a modified "Heart Station" model to help children in war-torn areas; in Europe, the foundation's emotion management curriculum was incorporated into the education systems of many countries; and in Latin America, mental health services integrated with local culture were being promoted in impoverished communities...

Midway through the meeting, Mo Xiaoyu noticed a familiar figure quietly sitting in the back row—Li Xiaoyu. She had shed her youthful immaturity and now exuded a calm and confident demeanor. She had just returned from Kenya, where she had successfully promoted the "Garden of the Heart" project for African communities.

During lunch break, the master and the apprentice met in the cafe on the top floor.

"Xiaoyu," Mo Xiaoyu said, smiling as he looked at the student in front of him. "The African sun has tanned you, but your eyes have become brighter."

Li Xiaoyu smiled and handed over a report: "Teacher, this is a complete summary of our project in Kenya. What touched me most is that local volunteers have now begun training new psychological counselors on their own."

Mo Xiaoyu flipped through the report and saw the bright smiles of African children in the photos. He couldn't help but sigh: "This is the meaning of inheritance. The seeds we sow have blossomed in foreign lands."

The afternoon meeting focused on the foundation's next five-year plan. When Mo Xiaoyu proposed establishing 100 training centers around the world, different opinions emerged in the meeting.

"Is this target too ambitious?" a European representative questioned. "How can quality be guaranteed?"

At this moment, Li Xiaoyu stood up and said, "Please allow me to share a story."

She recounted how her first project site in her hometown of Gansu grew from one person and one table to its current county-wide network. "Sometimes," she concluded, "the fastest speed isn't radicalism, but the multiplying effect created when every participant becomes a spark."

Her speech won applause from the audience. Mo Xiaoyu was pleased to see that this once timid girl was now able to express her views confidently on the international stage.

That evening, while Mo Xiaoyu was alone in the office processing documents, he received a special gift—a video from Chen Que. In it, their twin daughters were babbling, and the eldest daughter was holding up a painting of three people holding hands.

"Mom," the eldest daughter said in a baby voice, "this is you, Dad, and everyone in the world who needs help."

Mo Xiaoyu's eyes moistened. Balancing career and family has never been easy, but Chen Que has always been her strongest support.

That evening, the foundation held a celebration for its tenth anniversary. The venue was packed with distinguished guests, including government representatives, heads of international organizations, and beneficiary representatives from across the country.

The most moving part was the "Passing the Torch" ceremony. Mo Xiaoyu solemnly pinned the robin emblem, a symbol of the foundation's spirit, on Li Xiaoyu's chest.

"From now on," Mo Xiaoyu's voice spread throughout the conference room through the microphone, "you are the new chairman of the foundation."

The venue erupted in prolonged applause. Witnessed by the crowd, Li Xiaoyu took on this heavy responsibility.

"I will keep in mind the original aspirations of the foundation," she said in a firm and clear voice, "and let the sunshine of mental health shine into every corner that needs it."

After the celebration, Mo Xiaoyu and Li Xiaoyu strolled on the terrace. The Beijing night sky was unusually bright with stars.

"Do you remember what you looked like when you first came to the foundation?" Mo Xiaoyu asked.

"I remember," Li Xiaoyu smiled, "back then I was even nervous asking questions in class."

"Now you're about to lead the foundation on a new journey." Mo Xiaoyu paused, gazing at his protégé. "Remember, the most important quality in a leader isn't ability, but vision. You need to discover more 'Li Xiaoyu's', give them opportunities, and let them shine."

The next day, Mo Xiaoyu attended the final board meeting as a founder. When she officially handed over the chairmanship to Li Xiaoyu, the entire audience stood up and applauded her for ten minutes.

"This is not a farewell," Mo Xiaoyu said in his speech, "but a new beginning. I will focus on the work of the Global Mental Health Alliance and let China's experience benefit more countries."

When leaving the foundation building, Mo Xiaoyu only took away two things: a somewhat worn robin badge and the letter that Li Xiaoyu wrote to her five years ago.

A new day had begun. Under the rising sun, Mo Xiaoyu got into her car and headed for the airport. She would be traveling to Geneva to attend the founding conference of the Global Mental Health Alliance.

As the car drove along Chang'an Avenue, the magnolias along the roadside were in full bloom. Mo Xiaoyu rolled down the window, letting the spring breeze gently caress her cheeks. She thought about the journey she had taken over the past decade: from one person to a group, from an idea to a movement, from China to the world...

My phone rang. It was a message from Li Xiaoyu: "Teacher, the foundation received its 1,000th volunteer application today. You're right. When every star finds its orbit, the entire starry sky will be exceptionally bright."

Mo Xiaoyu replied with a smiling expression and looked out the window.

In this city, this country, this world, there are still so many people who need help and so many things worth doing. And she has just begun.

The car merged into the traffic flow and headed towards the airport. Ahead was a broader world, more difficult challenges, and a more glorious mission.

But for Mo Xiaoyu, this is just the beginning of another journey.

Because true soaring never stops.

When every star finds its own orbit, the entire starry sky will be dazzling.