Knight of the Blue Lagoon (The Past of Tao v)

18. Reading (The Past of Tao i)

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"I also want to study abroad, just like you."One day Tang Jiahui said to Tao Zhi

"It is always good to go out and get in touch with Western education and culture"

"Will you go with me?"Tang Jiahui

"I? What am I going to do?"

"read?"Tang Jiahui

"I've already read it, and I don't have anything interesting to read"

"Can you read something with me?"Tang Jiahui

"It is a good thing to go to study and exchange. I can wait for you to come back if you are willing. Now I want to stay in China for a while."Daozhi

"Why did you go to study abroad in the first place?"Tang Jiahui

"After finishing the college entrance examination, I didn't get into the ideal university. A friend suggested that I study abroad."

"So why France?"

"It's a coincidence. I was originally going to another country, but I didn't make it. I came to the bar in frustration. A middle-aged foreigner saw a depressed young man sitting alone and was curious. After learning that I was a high school student, he sat over. Chat with me. I was very depressed at the time, so it would be okay to talk about my situation at that time. Anyway, I was an insignificant stranger, and I was in a bar, and I wouldn’t see him again tomorrow. There was nothing to worry about, so I talked about my situation at that time. He saw that I was good at English and wanted to study but didn't have a good opportunity. He felt it was a pity. He said that in their country, the government provides young people with good study benefits, but they are not interested in studying. He was a Frenchman, and later I found out that he was the vice-president of a university, and he came to China to discuss school cooperation. At that time, self-financed study abroad had just begun, and the French government was interested in cooperating with Chinese universities to recruit some outstanding international students. He said that I was very polite and had a traditional Chinese flavor. Finally, he said that he would give me 3 months to learn the language. If I could meet the language standards, he would give me a university notice. He left an email address and paid for the drinks. Although I thought it was unreal, for the sake of drinking money, I worked hard for three months, and then sent him an email. I actually received an undergraduate offer from the University of Social Sciences in Toulouse, and I went to France a month later. The university has been in session for a month and a half"

"Why would he do this?"Tang Jiahui

"Actually, I don’t know. I think it may be because France has passed the population expansion period after World War II. The wealthy French people are more willing to enjoy life and live a free life. They work in the spring, vacation in the summer, go on strike in the autumn, and celebrate the holidays in the winter. Even if they don’t want to have children, they don’t have to. Willing to take on family responsibilities, the birth rate has been declining. French public universities are allocated from the national budget and are allocated based on the number of students. The number of students is constantly decreasing and fixed expenses cannot be reduced, so they must expand their student sources. Besides, recruiting more international students can make them more international and promote their own culture. France is very proud of their culture and art.."Daozhi

"So the class just started, do you understand?"Tang Jiahui

"Can't understand"

"What to do?"Tang Jiahui

"Just read the book by yourself"

"Can you understand the book?"Tang Jiahui

"Of course I can’t read French books either."

"What book should I read?"Tang Jiahui

"There are no fixed textbooks for their university classes. The teacher will tell the students 4-6 related reference books. Fortunately, the library has English versions, so I can read them at night."

"awesome!"Tang Jiahui

"What’s awesome? As long as you work hard, everyone can be awesome."

"How hard?"Tang Jiahui

"Read a book every day, others read it once and you read it five times, and insist on learning French every day, that's it. As long as you are willing to pay the price, nothing will happen."Daozhi

"Is the teaching quality abroad better than at home?"Tang Jiahui

"It depends on what you study. Every country has its outstanding industries, including France."

"Are various environments abroad better than those at home?"Tang Jiahui

"You should have read some Chinese and Western history and culture. History is the root of a country, and culture is the soul of a nation. The various environmental advantages of Western developed countries were more or less established by stepping on others. This kind of path cannot be copied. No one wants to see their country oppressed and invaded. Maybe we I can't do much, but I hope I can witness something."Daozhi

"Witness what?"

"An exciting change. I am glad that we are born in this era. The country is slowly becoming stronger and we can witness the changes in this land."Daozhi

"What changes?"

"It has developed from an agricultural country to an industrial country, and from rugged industry to mid-to-high-end manufacturing. People have gone from low-skilled to specialized, from agricultural civilization to ecological civilization, society has become more institutionalized, and people have gradually regained their confidence... These are all changes, and they are changes that are actually happening before our eyes."Daozhi

"So is Western society better now?"Tang Jiahui

"The West is not as good as people think. Because of insufficient understanding, limited ability, and complaints, they will inevitably blindly place their hopes and imagined good things on it. Therefore, they must have more contact and think objectively and rationally. , will you get true knowledge."Daozhi

"Did you really learn a lot in France?"Tang Jiahui

"As long as you are willing to learn and study hard, you can learn something anywhere. Noticing what Tang

Jiahui was thinking about, Daozhi added:"Don't the school have an overseas exchange program?" Go find out more, Director Lai is in charge of this matter"

"In fact, I don’t have high expectations for studying. If you don’t want to go, I won’t go either."Tang Jiahui hesitated for a moment and then said

"There is no need to do this. It is your true inner thought that you want to go. Don't give up easily. Living alone in a completely unfamiliar environment is more conducive to growth. Me accompanying you may not necessarily be a good thing for you."Daozhi.

Tang Jiahui understands Daozhi. A man should value his career. Moreover, Daozhi must be tired after wandering outside for 10 years. He has a special affection for the country. Not everyone can understand it. Maybe after staying abroad It takes a long time to truly realize it. 10 years is enough for people to get used to an environment. At that time, most people may not have the determination to give up everything in front of them. Dao Zhi chose to come back and it shows how clear the goal in his heart is.

"I have matured and you will really wait for me."Tang Jiahui

"Yes, 2 years, 3 years or 5 years, how long do you plan to take?"Daozhi asked seriously.

"It's been so long and I still won't go. How can I bear to keep you waiting for so long?"Tang Jiahui hugged Daozhi. Daozhi is a man who keeps his word and has strong perseverance. He doesn't want to leave at this moment. It's probably because he is in his prime and wants to do something for this land.

"Will you go out again in the future?"Tang Jiahui

"Yes, there is no harm in walking outside more, often, and staying here for a while occasionally. A few years will pass quickly with heavy study."Tao Zhi.

Tang Jiahui is still hesitant. She wants to go abroad to visit, but she has never lived independently. She is used to having company in her life. Even if she goes, she hopes someone can accompany her.