Whether the spirit of Lei Feng is archaic is a topic of debate in China.

The debate makes me think of Zhang Fei, my deskmate, who spared no effort in helping me.

It was a rainy day and I forgot to take an umbrella. As I was about to run into the rain, Zhang turned up and handed me his umbrella.

We can learn from those who enjoy helping others.

The spirit of Lei Feng reflects the better side of human nature. For this reason, it will never go out of date. Respect, generosity, selflessness, they make society better for everyone. As a Chinese saying goes: “Small streams merge into a mighty torrent.” A small favor leads to much happiness. Thus, what we follow is not just a historical figure, but the value of a better society.