On the afternoon of February 28, 2026, following the successful conclusion of the company's 2026 New Year Post-Holiday Remote Video Specialized Training, we held a grand ceremony at its Jinan headquarters to celebrate the 20th work anniversary of CRO Ms. Lili Zhang. The ceremony was warm and lively, attended by Chairman Researcher Mr. Changyong Shao, CEO Mr. Xiaoming Zhang, and all headquarters staff on-site, with employees from branch offices participating online to jointly witness this heartwarming moment, honoring Ms. Lili Zhang's two decades of dedication with recognition and sincere blessings.

Time engraves the original aspiration; perseverance manifests responsibility. Over the past twenty years, Ms. Lili Zhang has been deeply rooted in the seed industry and dedicated to scientific research, growing from a newcomer to a seasoned professional. She has consistently demonstrated high dedication and solid professional competence, steadfastly fulfilling her duties. She has been fully involved in the R&D, testing, and promotion of numerous core varieties, providing professional expertise to safeguard the company's innovative seed development. Her twenty years of commitment and contribution have made her a witness to, a deep participant in, and a significant driver of the company's high-quality development. Her down-to-earth, meticulous, and striving work ethic serves as an exemplary model for all employees.

During the ceremony, a specially produced commemorative video was played, featuring precious old photographs and memorable work moments, tracing Ms. Lili Zhang's twenty-year journey with the company and deeply moving all present. Chairman Researcher Mr. Changyong Shao personally presented Ms. Lili Zhang with a 20th Work Anniversary Certificate of Honor and a bouquet of flowers. The certificate bore the inscription: ‘Twenty years is youth; twenty years is perseverance; twenty years is a glorious journey of growing together with the enterprise. Ms. Lili Zhang has remained steadfast and responsible for twenty years, a witness, participant, and promoter of the company's development. We extend our highest respect and sincere gratitude!’ Every word and phrase was both a high affirmation of Ms. Lili Zhang's twenty years of hard work and a heartfelt tribute to her dedication and spirit of contribution to the seed industry. In his speech, Chairman Mr. Changyong Shao stated that Ms. Lili Zhang's twenty years represent a journey of shared growth and progress with the company. Her dedication and commitment, expressed through perseverance and action, embody a love and passion for the seed industry worthy of emulation by all employees. The company's development is inseparable from the silent dedication of every employee, and it is the collective efforts of countless individuals like Ms. Lili Zhang that form the enduring driving force behind the company's high-quality development.

>Receiving the certificate and flowers, Ms. Lili Zhang felt deeply honored and encouraged. She fondly recalled her twenty-year journey of growth within the company and expressed sincere gratitude for the company's nurturing and recognition. She remarked that her two decades of growth and achievements would not have been possible without the company's platform and the support of leaders and colleagues. This honor is not only an affirmation of past contributions but also a driving force for future endeavors. Looking ahead, she will continue to carry her passion for the seed industry, dedicating herself to work with even greater enthusiasm and a more pragmatic approach, staying true to her original aspiration and steadfastly fulfilling her duties. Together with all colleagues, she will contribute even more to promoting the company's innovative seed development and achieving a high-quality leap forward.

The ceremony was hosted by CEO Mr. Xiaoming Zhang, who noted in his concluding remarks that holding a celebration for employees with twenty years of service is a significant manifestation of the company's respect for and care towards its employees, as well as an important initiative to pass on corporate culture and consolidate development synergy. The company will continue to uphold this fine tradition of respecting talent and honoring dedication. Plans are in place to establish a comprehensive long-service recognition system, with plans to hold even more solemn, public, story-rich, and symbolic celebrations for employees reaching 25 and 30 years of service. This will ensure that every employee who has contributed time and effort to the company's development feels the warmth and care of the organization, further enhancing the sense of belonging, well-being, and mission among all staff.

Twenty years of flourishing youth, the original aspiration remains unchanged; uniting hearts to build the future, setting sail anew. This ceremony was not only a tribute to Ms. Lili Zhang's twenty years of dedication but also a testament to the corporate spirit of ‘Caring for Employees’ and the core culture of valuing and respecting talent at our company. In the future, we will continue to uphold its people-oriented development philosophy, pooling the wisdom and strength of all employees, enabling each individual to realize their personal value on the company's development platform, sharing the company's destiny. With a united and determined spirit, they will collectively write a new chapter in the innovative development of the seed industry.