Who is talking to me in the dark: The Biological Volume

Author: Xiang Qixin, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: Our Shared Home — Earth is home to countless plants and animals, each with its own growth story and moving emotions. They possess a vibrant life just like humans! In reality, they are also indispensable friends to human life. The selected masterpieces in this book are the soulful connection between the wisest minds of humanity and these friends, offering a heavenly and brand-new experience. What thoughts will it bring you? Reading that delights the soul has become a new trend in the study lives of modern Chinese students. Amidst busy studies, reading heartfelt articles filled with goodness and beauty, like crystal-clear, sweet spring water nourishing our souls and enriching our lives, has become a cherished practice. Read with heart, savor with heart — some articles will inspire wisdom, some will move you to tears, some will bring you a sense of sorrow, and some will make you smile with understanding. Like a gentle spring breeze, they create a pleasant and sweet mood. Reading that comforts the soul will forever linger in our memories with a sweet fragrance. Reading this series of books will bring you unprecedented joy.
The Ode to Lilac
Whenever the snow and ice melt, a delicate fragrance instantly fills the northern city of ice. Did the lilac choose Harbin, or did Harbin choose the lilac? The flowers remain silent, yet the heavens and earth marvel at the extraordinary bond between flowers and the city.
"Suddenly, like a spring breeze that arrives in a night, a thousand trees burst into lilacs." Before the spring breeze completely chases away Harbin's icy cold, the lilac blooms like messengers of spring, covering the branches in hues like clouds, mist, and smoke. Harbin's spring is far too brief. The lilac is like a dream within spring, intertwining with Harbin's season, making the city's spring fragrant and magnificent. The lilac of spring, the Sun Island of summer, and the ice and snow of winter are the cherished loves of every Harbin resident. Hundreds of thousands of lilac trees adorn Harbin's streets, parks, and courtyards.
The lilac's blossoms are tiny, like the tip of a finger. Countless small flowers gather in clusters, purple with white, white with pink. From afar, the flowers resemble clouds, seas, and rosy skies. This scene gives strength to those who walk through the winter, igniting passion and boundless imagination. The lilac's fragrance is enchanting, more intense than any other flower. If you stroll through the streets, the scent often reaches your nose before you see the flowers. Generations of Harbin residents have dreamed of their futures amidst this soul-stirring aroma.
In China, the lilac has a thousand-year cultivation history, adding endless elegance to the nation's culture. In ancient times, there were many legends about the lilac, calling it a "divine tree" that brought happiness. Through the ages, scholars and poets have left behind many famous verses about it: "In May, lilacs bloom across the city, their fragrance flows like purple vines." Li Shangyin described the longing of lovers with "Banana leaves unfurl, lilacs remain pure, both opening to the spring breeze." Harbin people have chosen the lilac as their city flower, seeing it as a symbol of their emotions, a vehicle for aesthetic empathy, and a pursuit of life's value.
The lilac possesses a resilient life force, blooming at 45 degrees north latitude, earning the deep affection of Harbin residents. On the surface, the lilac appears delicate, but its roots firmly grip the earth. Its slender stems support large flower clusters, bravely withstanding the cold winds and drought of the north. In early spring, the lilac's rich fragrance fills the city with falling blossoms; in late autumn, its lush green leaves linger long before falling; even in winter, its bare branches a spring tide of flowers.
The deep affection Harbin people hold for the lilac lies in its character, embodying the unique spirit of the northern frontier. It gathers strength from smallness to achieve greatness, overcomes hardship to strive upward, and remains tenacious, resilient, and full of vitality. The lilac is the epitome of Harbin's spirit, a witness to the history of the northern land. With its delicate petals and lush clusters, the lilac adorns the northern ice city with unparalleled charm. The lilac is the beloved of Harbin, and Harbin is the eternal home of the lilac.