Farewell to Our Dear Friend Yuan Chu — Friendship Forever

July 3, 2025

One of our best friends, Yuan Chu, is now heading back to China.

Farewell to Our Dear Friend Yuan Chu — Friendship Forever

One of our best friends, Yuan Chu, is now heading back to China. It’s a bittersweet moment, as we’re saying goodbye to someone who has been an important part of our lives for many years.

We first met Yuan Chu in 2019 in Dublin, where she became our housemate. During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, we built a deep and genuine friendship. We spent almost a year living together — cooking, eating, and facing those uncertain days side by side. Even after Luhan and I moved to a new place, our bond remained as strong as ever.

There are so many beautiful memories we’ve shared:

This picture was taken during Christmas when we all lived together
This one was from our cycling adventure in Phoenix Park and hiking around Liffey Lake — one of our favorite moments exploring Dublin’s peaceful green spaces.
Another photo captured our trip to Galway during the pandemic, a special journey that brought us even closer.
And here’s my graduation ceremony — a memory I will always treasure — with A Ke, Yuan, Luhan, and me all standing together.

These are just a few of the countless moments we’ve shared. Today, Luhan and I accompanied her to the airport for the last time here. Partings are never easy, but true friendship knows no distance.

Yuan Chu will soon start her new chapter at Jining First People’s Hospital, where she will take on an important role in the research department. We are so proud of her and wish her all the success in her future career.

This was our final moment with her in Dublin before she left for the airport.

Friendship forever — 友谊天长地久.
Well done, Yuan. We will always be cheering for you!