In the message, Xi noted that more young people have chosen to serve as volunteers in the country's western regions and rural areas over the years, demonstrating their spirit of dedication and sense of responsibility. He also called on China's young people to dedicate themselves to the country's modernization drive by serving where the nation needs them most.

　　“We never imagined receiving such a prompt and direct response from the president, due to his busy schedule,“ Wang recalled, her voice trembling with emotion.

　　“I may not be able to do much,“ she added, “but I'll give it my all“ — a promise that embodies the unwavering commitment she has held from the beginning.

　　According to Wang, there are over 290 students at the school, and most are the children of border patrollers, herders or farmers.

　　At the beginning, the children faced significant educational challenges, and many parents undervalued formal schooling, resulting in frequent absences, she said.

　　“Some parents even doubted whether we young graduates could really teach,“ Wang added.

　　Undeterred, she and her colleagues tailored their teaching to local needs and conducted over 2,000 home visits. Their perseverance bore fruit as the students learned how to speak Mandarin, how to do math calculations, and even how to speak English.

　　“Seeing their children's progress changed parents' attitudes,“ Wang said. “They started actively supporting regular attendance and learning.“

　　This dedication earned the volunteers extraordinary trust. “Parents told us, 'You treat our children as your own, and we consider you family',“ she said.