亲爱的各位会员、嘉宾、伦敦读书会的朋友们：
大家晚上好！
秋天是一个美好的季节，“每一片叶子都会变成一朵花”。今天，我们齐聚一堂，庆祝伦敦读书会10岁生日，同时今天也是中国国庆75周年。愿我们的祖国繁荣富强，愿读书会越来越好。
十年前的今天上午，首期读书会在查宁阁图书馆二楼的小会议室拉开帷幕。作为读书会的发起人和首期庄主，我那时严重低估了大家对读书的热情，做梦也没想到这段旅程能走十年。十年来，我们先后在7个场地举办活动，今天为止我们举行了108期每月读书会；组织了近160场次的夜谈和共读，一共分享了近600本图书，会员人数从最初的几十人至如今的近270多人。回望过去，这一切仿佛水到渠成，但了解的人都知道，这背后浸透了无数努力和心血，经历了许多起起伏伏，曾多次想要放弃……所幸，我们坚持下来了，我为此深感骄傲和自豪！
英语中有句谚语："It takes a village to raise a child"。一个走过十年的读书会，离不开社会的支持。借此机会，我要衷心感谢威斯敏思图书馆、查宁阁图书馆、光华书店、欧洲时报等机构十年来对读书会的坚定不移的支持。
我还要感谢这十年间每一位庄主、每一位共读夜谈主持人，每一位在读书会分享的会员，正是你们的热情与智慧，照亮了我们成长的道路。特别感谢我的小伙伴们，尤其是现任工作小组的各位，你们是读书会的中流砥柱。没有你们，我无法想象我们能走到今天，更不会有今天的庆典。
对过去这十年，我想借用胡适先生的一句话，“没有一点努力是会白白丢了的，在我们看不见的地方，撒下的种子已经生根、发芽、开花、结果。“
展望未来，10岁的读书会比以往任何时候，都需要大家的支持，才能走下去，才能走的更久远。愿我们继续秉承“多读书，读好书，以书会友”的宗旨，together we learn, together we grow！一起学习，共同进步！
最后，期待在伦敦读书会20周年的庆典上再次见到大家！谢谢大家！
Dear members, guests, and friends of the London Reading Club:
Good evening!
Autumn is a beautiful season, where "every leaf turns into a flower." Today, we gather here to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the London Reading Club, and we also extend our congratulations on the 65th anniversary of our motherland. May our country prosper and may the reading Club thrive.
Ten years ago today, on the morning of October 1, 2014, our first reading gathering was launched in a small meeting room on the second floor of Channing Library. As the founder and host of the first session, I underestimated everyone's enthusiasm for reading and never imagined that we could continue this journey for a decade. Over these ten years, we have held activities in seven different venues, successfully hosted 108 reading sessions, and never paused even during the pandemic. We have organized nearly 160 online discussions and shared almost 600 books both online and offline, with our membership growing from just a few dozen to nearly 300 today. Looking back, it seems like a natural progression, but those who know the journey understand that it has involved countless efforts and perseverance, along with many ups and downs. There were times when I thought about giving up... but thankfully, we persevered, and I feel deeply proud and honored by this remarkable achievement!
"It takes a village to raise a child." A reading Club that has lasted a decade cannot succeed without the support of the community. I would like to sincerely thank the Westminster Library, Charing Library, Guanghua Bookshop, European Times, and other institutions for their unwavering support over the years.
I must also thank every member who has served as a monthly host, facilitated discussions, or shared at our meetings. You are the guiding lights on our journey. I especially want to acknowledge my partners who have worked alongside me, contributing their ideas and efforts, particularly the current members of the club managing team. You are the backbone of London reading Club. Without you, I can't imagine how we could have reached this point or had this celebration today.
Reflecting on the past, I borrow the words of Hu Shih: "No effort is ever wasted. In places we cannot see, the seeds we have sown have already taken root, sprouted, blossomed, and borne fruit.” Looking to the future, we still need everyone's support. May we befriend each other through books, read widely, read well, and together we learn, together we grow!
Finally, I look forward to seeing you all at the 20th anniversary celebration of the London Reading Club!
Thank you!
