Nowadays, people think of Cai Yuanpei, and most people only remember him as the president who endowed Peking University with "freedom of thought and inclusiveness".

Under the name of the famous "President of Peking University", it is easy for us to ignore the richer content of Mr. Cai's life and forget that he has done so many big and small things that have far-reaching influence on the nation and the country. The various historical materials and cultural relics displayed in the former residence let people know more details: a set of painted tea tables was presented by Fujian Huier Institute and participated in the Chicago World Expo 1934. At that World Expo, Cai Yuanpei was the chairman of the China Participation Review Committee; A set of exquisite glass desk lamps, which read "Dean Cai's wish", was given to her by teachers and students of Shanghai Conservatory of Music for her 70th birthday. It turns out that the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, the predecessor of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, has a long history. It was created by Cai Yuanpei and served as the first dean. It is also because of Cai Yuanpei's efforts and pioneering that China has the predecessor of Academia Sinica-China Academy of Sciences. Until his death, his last words were "saving the country through science and education".