12dz Chapter 1171 There's a problem with the child's education
Chapter 1171 There's a problem with the child's education
Wu Fengnian works in the medical industry and took over Wu Meihua's business. He is very interested in Professor Xie's pharmaceutical patents.
"Cousin, I never expected those patents to be yours. My company even bought two of them." Wu Fengnian exclaimed in admiration. In a relatively underdeveloped country like China, to have such high-end patents could only prove that his cousin Xie Qingya was very capable.
Professor Xie smiled and said, "Cousin, you flatter me. Compared with other countries, we still have a long way to go. But I believe that there will be more and more achievements in the future."
Wu Fengnian nodded, "I believe that. I can tell from the quality of the talent cultivated in China that the country has strong potential for future development."
Professor Xie asked, "Cousin, are you talking about those international students?"
Wu Fengnian wholeheartedly agreed, "Yes, it might sound shameless to you, but I really appreciate the Chinese students studying abroad, especially those in science and engineering who are on government scholarships. Their arrival has greatly improved our research and development capabilities. They are serious and meticulous."
Professor Xie's smile faded slightly. "Oh, of course it's good. They are all students rigorously selected through the national college entrance examination. Only one in ten thousand can be supported by a government-funded scholarship for studying abroad. Many stay abroad, and although foreign companies pay them a lot of penalties for breach of contract, well... the country doesn't prohibit it, so I can't say anything. Fortunately, many ambitious young people have returned, which has greatly improved our scientific research and technological level."
Wu Fengnian chuckled awkwardly, "I'm sorry!"
Professor Xie smiled and said, "That's none of your business. Everyone wants talented people. Since they chose a comfortable life abroad, they gave up the experience of growing up with the country and the times. It's a personal choice, and I won't interfere. Some of my students have told me they would come back after completing their studies, but in the end, they didn't. However, more of my students have returned."
Wu Fengnian asked curiously, "Cousin, what have you been researching lately?"
Professor Xie smiled and said, "It's mainly lung medication. To increase research funding, we've also invested in some health supplements. One of them is a traditional Chinese medicine tea, a slimming tea. Second cousin, I think you should try it!"
Wu Fengnian looked up and saw that none of his aunt's family members were fat; they were all very tall. Even though Liu Meilan wasn't very tall, her proportions were excellent.
On the contrary, the children he and his older brother brought back were both fat and thin, and their appearance was... somewhat strange.
I never thought my child was bad-looking before, but compared to my aunt's family, I suddenly started to dislike my child.
Wu Fengnian was slightly taken aback. "It really works for weight loss? I was sick before, and after taking some medication that made me gain weight, I haven't been able to lose it."
Professor Xie nodded, "It's for all kinds of stubborn obesity!"
Wu Fengnian exclaimed in surprise, "Then I'll give it a try!"
Professor Xie turned to Liu Meilan and said, "Meilan, make your second uncle a cup of slimming tea. You'll thank me in a week."
Wu Fengnian asked nervously, "Will...will I get diarrhea?"
“Diarrhea? That’s from laxatives.” Professor Xie shook his head and chuckled. “This is a Chinese herbal tea, it doesn’t cause diarrhea.”
Liu Meilan agreed, "Okay, I'll go right away."
A short while later, Liu Meilan brewed some slimming tea for her second cousin in a new thermos. "Second cousin, let it steep for a while before drinking."
“Thank you!” Wu Fengnian replied, “Cousin, I’ve noticed something. Although I don’t want to admit it, I’ve noticed that the younger generation in my second aunt’s family are all quite handsome, with the boys being elegant, beautiful, and lively. Look at my family… they have no posture, no sitting posture, and they even have tattoos… I…”
Professor Xie also noticed that both of his cousins were good-looking, and their partners were also quite nice, but what about their children?
He's not exactly ugly, but he's definitely not handsome either.
Professor Xie observed carefully, "Second cousin, you and eldest cousin have no problem speaking Chinese, and you can understand idioms. But these younger ones... although they can speak Chinese, they only speak Chinese; their understanding of the language is much worse. Also, look at their makeup... they're deliberately trying to make themselves look ugly... Of course, it might not be that they're trying to make themselves look ugly, but rather that they're trying to fit into the environment and society there, dressing themselves up according to foreign customs. Often, after receiving praise, they'll try to make themselves even more attractive."
Wu Fengnian stared in disbelief before looking seriously at his son and daughter. "Cousin, you...you're right. They...they've been influenced by the mainstream culture over there."
Professor Xie wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "Without a cultural core to support them, they are extremely easy to assimilate and discipline. But no matter how willing they are to integrate, they cannot change their appearance. When we Chinese smile, even when we laugh heartily, we rarely show all our teeth, raise our cheekbones, or widen our eyes."
Wu Fengnian had married late in life, and his daughter was in junior high school while his son was in college. Hearing Professor Xie's words made him suddenly realize, "So that's how it is. I... I'm planning to send my child back to China for school. Is it too late?"
Professor Xie was taken aback. "This... the domestic education system may no longer be suitable for them. Based on my comparison of the education systems of the two countries, they may not be able to outperform domestic students. If they want to study, they may only be able to attend an international school."
Wu Fengnian frowned deeply. "I'm very anxious now. I've finally found the reason why my child isn't doing well. It seems that apart from eating, drinking, playing, and learning quickly, his mind is completely blank. How can he possibly maintain the family business in this state?"
Professor Hsieh is hard to comment on; her teaching methods are very traditional. Actually, the education system on the island, starting from elementary school, is quite good. But they're already in junior high and university.
Professor Xie comforted them, "At least...they speak two languages."
Wu Fengnian shook his head and smiled bitterly, "That's the only way I can comfort myself. Although he went to a prestigious American university, I know it wasn't because he got in through the entrance exam, but because of my money. As for his so-called strong interpersonal skills, most of the time, I just hear him talking big."
The other person can say that their child is bad, but Professor Xie cannot, especially on the first meeting. It is a big taboo to speak too frankly with someone you don't know well.
Professor Xie's words carry considerable weight when it comes to his own siblings' children.
"Perhaps that's just how their circle is?" Professor Xie comforted her. "As long as your son and daughter still have their own strengths. How about... how about you send your child here as an exchange student, and then come back to study for a master's degree, perhaps Chinese literature or history?"
Wu Fengnian nodded, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away. For families like ours, education isn't important; what's important is that we all have something in our heads! We can't just be partying all the time and doing those little things in our pants!"
Even the refined Wu Fengnian couldn't help but say such a thing in front of Professor Xie, which shows that his child's education has reached a point where he is extremely anxious.
Liu Meilan was astonished, "Second cousin, is it... is it really that serious?"