Deeply recalling Mr. Xu Guozhang's outstanding contributions as an English educator, linguist, and literary critic. Mr. Xu Guozhang (1915-1994) is renowned in the academic community for his erudition, rigor, and unique insights. The textbook "Xu Guozhang's English" he wrote selected English and American novels and classic English poems as teaching materials, which stimulated students' interest in English original works. Mr. Xu Guozhang's achievements in English education have not concealed his profound background in literary criticism. He has also made pioneering contributions in the field of Western linguistics, and his insights have shaken the domestic linguistic community. Mr. Xu Guozhang's academic research covers multiple fields of literature, history, and philosophy. He was known for commenting on the works of Milton, Gibbon, and Shelley in the 1950s and 1960s. His linguistic research combines humanistic heritage and cutting-edge methods, making him unique in the field. Mr. Xu Guozhang emphasized the importance of poetry in teaching and research, and affirmed the value of poetry with Shelley's "The Defense of Poetry". His life and academic experiences have had a profound impact on the author, particularly in interdisciplinary research and independent thinking. Mr. Xu Guozhang continued to make contributions in the field of linguistics in his later years, while also not forgetting literary criticism. He demonstrated a profound understanding of Lu Xun's works in multiple papers. His academic spirit and personal charm have had a significant impact on younger scholars, encouraging them to pursue academic independence and innovation.