Adrian suddenly had a feeling that before too long, Chinese culture might once again be in the mainstream, or even the dominant position.
If that day really comes, judging from how little they know about Chinese culture now, they will be left behind.
In any case, he believes that more French people should be exposed to Chinese culture.
Although French people's exposure to Chinese culture has become more normalized in recent years than in previous years, Adrian hopes that this progress can become faster.
…
After the day's exchange, Zhang Zhong returned to the hotel in the evening and was about to go to bed when there was a knock on the door of his room.
Zhang Zhong looked through the peephole and saw Adrian and a young man he didn't recognize outside the door.
After opening the door, Zhang Zhong smiled and said, "Mr. Adrian, what's the reason for coming to my place so late?"
Adrian couldn't understand Chinese, so the young man next to him said, "Mr. Zhang Zhong, Mr. Adrian wants to talk to you about something. Is it convenient for you?"
Zhang Zhong was slightly surprised by the young man's standard Chinese dialect.
After being surprised, he stepped aside and said with a smile, "Of course, you are very welcome."
After inviting the two people into the room, Zhang Zhong took the kettle and poured water for them, "I only have tea here. Do you want boiled water or tea?"
The young man smiled and spoke to Adrian in French. After receiving the response, he said to Zhang Zhong, "Please give us two cups of tea, thank you."
"No problem." Zhang Zhong made two cups of tea for them and poured himself a cup of boiled water.
It's not a good idea to drink tea this late at night.
Taking the tea cup, the young man introduced himself, "My name is Jirou. I was once a student of Mr. Adrian. He called me and told me that he wanted me to translate for him. I didn't expect that I came to see you. As a person who likes China
As a cultured Frenchman, I enjoy reading your works very much, and I can confidently say that I know more about your works than many Chinese readers."
Zhang Zhong smiled and nodded, "You speak Chinese very authentically. I don't know what Mr. Adrian wants to do with me so late. I think it's not just a simple chat?"
"Of course, I didn't just want to chat with you when I came here so late. It's like this. Today's exchange will benefit me a lot, and it will also stimulate my desire to understand Chinese culture, so I'm here to come to you this time.
It’s also to learn more about Chinese culture.”
After listening to Jilu's translation, Zhang Zhong was a little confused about what Adrian meant. What does it mean to further understand Chinese culture?
Is it possible for him to explain Chinese culture to Adrian in a hotel room this late at night? Obviously this is unlikely.
"I think Mr. Adrian, you can be more specific. How do you want to learn more about Chinese culture?" Zhang Zhong asked.
Adrian smiled and said, "I know you are also the president of a university, so I hope our fourth university can have more exchanges with your school."
Zhang Zhong raised his eyebrows and said, "Of course this is a good suggestion. I also hope that Shizhong College can have more exchanges with schools like Fourth University, but does Principal Empoli know about this?"
"I know what you are thinking about. Don't worry. Although Empoli doesn't know that I am coming to your side yet, I will tell him about it tomorrow, and I will also convince him to come to the middle school for exchanges.
." Adrian said.
Zhang Zhong had no doubts about Adrian's words, and there was no need for his identity to lie or lie about this matter.
Since he said it, he should be confident that he can accomplish this.
Regarding this matter, Zhang Zhong had no reason to refuse, because it would be of great benefit to Shizhong College without any harm.
"In addition, I don't want the cooperation between the two schools to exist only on the surface." Adrian continued.
Zhang Zhong looked at Adrian suspiciously, waiting for his next words.
"I hope to reach strategic cooperation. It would be best if someone from our school can come to the high school to study regularly every year."
"Exchange student?"
"There is no need to exchange, we just need your school to give us some places. Of course, if you need it, we will also provide you with some places," Adrian said.
Zhang nodded, in fact, this was an exchange student.
"What about the cost of students coming to study? I'm afraid it's difficult for us to provide special scholarships for exchange students," Zhang Zhong said.
Adrian smiled and said, "Don't worry about the cost. We will handle it ourselves. We just want a few places."
"But there is another point. There are currently no French teachers in Shizhong College. Students from your school may not be able to be taken care of in the language when they come to our school." Zhang Zhong said again.
"You can rest assured that the students sent there must have a basic knowledge of Chinese language. I don't want to send some people there who have no basic knowledge of Chinese language and spend a long time learning the basics of the language. I hope they can learn more.
More, something deeper.”
Zhang Zhong pondered for a while and said, "I think this proposal is feasible."
Adrian smiled and said, "Okay, let's discuss this matter formally after I talk to Principal Empoli."
"In addition..." Empoli took a sip of hot tea, frowned and continued, "I have another request. I hope you can give a public lecture to the students of Fourth University."
Zhang Chong smiled and said, "Mr. Adrian, it's not that I don't want to agree to your promise. It's really because my French level is limited. It's really difficult to guarantee the effect of such a last-minute speech."
He didn't mean to shirk. It was indeed as he said. It was difficult to guarantee the effect if he decided to give a speech at the last moment. He didn't understand French, and he would definitely need an interpreter to help him when the time came.
It would be better if Zhang Zhong was given some preparation time and the translator could go back and study it.
However, his impromptu speech may put the translator to the test. If he accidentally quotes scriptures, the translation will get stuck. Even if the translation does not get stuck, it may be difficult to ensure that the meaning of the translation is in place.
Adrian said, "There is no need to rush the speech. You can wait until the end of your exchange meeting and then return to Fourth University to do it. During this time, you can simply prepare a manuscript and give it to Giroud."
, let him translate.”
Now that Adrian had said that, Zhang Zhong nodded, "Okay, then I'll give it a try."
Hearing Zhang Zhong's agreement, Adrian said very happily, "Thank you very much. If we can discuss the cooperation between the two schools before the speech, then you can announce it during the speech.