Chapter 39 Mathematical genius on the verge of collapse
Sun Dahai thought carefully about what his mother said.
Yes, in this era, people working in various industries, including government workers, no matter what their abilities are, the vast majority of them still have a strong sense of shame and professional ethics.
There will definitely be bad guys among journalists at this time, but they are still a minority after all. In a few years, when getting paid to write soft articles has become a routine operation for journalists, look at those who hold pollution reports, major product defects, and all kinds of
First-hand information about accidents, etc., the "warriors" who dare to suppress the truth and go directly to extort companies and pursue money; look at those who, for their own selfish purposes, take quotes out of context, pretend to be false, or even concoct fake news out of thin air, using both money and reputation.
"News creators" must be arrested. Comparatively speaking, journalists in 1981 were really good.
In his wild thoughts, Sun Dahai went to the Friendship Store with everyone.
Li Cuifeng is really experienced. After entering the store, she found a product catalog and followed everyone, reading as they walked.
After some discussion, everyone decided to walk from top to bottom. They found the elevator and went directly to the fourth floor.
The fourth floor mainly sells high-quality paintings and calligraphy, as well as carpets and tapestries. Sun Dahai and the others were all aware of this, and they walked all the way there as if they were watching the scenery.
Going down to the third floor, I feel that there are more customers and salespeople here than on the first floor. The third floor sells jewelry and jade, diamonds and jade, gold and silver jewelry, carved lacquer and enamel cloisonné, and the four treasures of the study.
The products on this floor should be the most popular among foreign guests in the Friendship Store. Therefore, there are already two or three people queuing up to pay in front of the checkout counter.
It's a pity, Sun Dahai shook his head. The products on these two floors are really good, but he doesn't understand them. Sun Dahai himself knows that in this era, there are no fakes here. Those antique calligraphy and paintings, jade and jade articles
If you just buy some and put them away for a few years, you will definitely be able to double your money.
The family has some money, but he is still very poor. Eight-year-old Sun Dahai can't help the family ask for money to buy antiques, calligraphy and paintings.
"I really don't like this little money!" Sun Dahai comforted himself. But in his heart, he had the idea of becoming financially independent as soon as possible.
Glittering jewelry is indeed a female killer. This is only related to gender, regardless of age.
Li Cuifeng and Sun Yuanyuan, mother and daughter were more than thirty years apart, but they were equally enthusiastic. They looked at each other along the counter, and they were still exchanging opinions from time to time. Cao Yue also pulled Sun Weihong to watch together, and also chirped.
non-stop.
Cao Yong could only helplessly follow a few people.
"Brother is not used to their problems." Sun Dahai said to himself.
Looking at the long counter, Sun Dahai couldn't help but feel like he was about to collapse.
"By the time they finish shopping, my beard will grow out." Sun Dahai touched his smooth chin and began to think about the meaning of his existence.
Sun Dahai thought about it for a moment, then resolutely walked to the stairs and sat down on the steps.
"I'll just wait and wait." Sun Dahai quickly entered his own sage time.
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"Hello, hello." A voice with a strange pronunciation sounded in Sun Dahai's ears.
Sun Dahai was suddenly awakened. He opened his eyes and looked to his side.
A beautiful black-haired mixed-race boy, who looked to be about 10 years old, was standing next to Sun Dahai and looking at him curiously, carrying a children's backpack.
"Hello, beautiful child." Sun Dahai was very polite.
"I am 11 years old this year. I will go to junior high school in the second half of the year. I am no longer a child. You look like you are younger than me. You should call me 'brother.'"
"Tch, little Maotou, I'm about to graduate from junior high school. Of course I'm older than you. I'm just a little late in my secondary development." How could Sun Dahai, a man in his forties, call a little brat his brother?
"But, you are much thinner than me?" The mixed-race child was more serious.
"Well, let me just tell you a few math problems we are learning now and see if you can solve them. Tell me first, what is your name?" Sun Dahai began to use the trick of deception.
"Math question? OK, no problem. I'm good at math. My name is Andrew Carlson. You can call me Andrew."
"Okay, Andrew, my name is Sun Dahai. If you can't figure out the questions later, you have to call me Brother Dahai."
"Okay, we've made an agreement."
It's all nonsense. What would happen if Andrew came up with the question? Sun Dahai didn't mention it at all.
"I'm going to ask a question right now. By the way, your name is Andrew. Do you know a man named Anderhay? He is very famous."
"Andhei's name is very similar to mine, but I don't think I've ever heard of it."
"Forget it, it doesn't matter. Because the question is very simple, you only have 1 minute to answer each question, okay? I'll give you the question: A pool, open the water inlet pipe, can inject 10 tons of water per hour
, open the water outlet..."
Andrew is stuck in a long exam.
One minute later.
"Two women start from the same place, walk forward 4 feet at the same time with their backs to each other, then both turn 90 degrees to the left, and then walk forward 3 feet at the same time. Question: How many feet are there between the two women at this time?"
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Ten minutes later, Andrew's hair was messy, his eyes were straight, and he collapsed.
Seeing his mother and the others coming over, Sun Dahai also stood up. He patted Andrew on the shoulder and went downstairs with his mother. His sigh was left in the corridor: "Poor baby."
The second and first floors of the Friendship Store sell clothing, food and some home appliances. Li Cuifeng took everyone to look around and then discussed with everyone what they should buy.
Sun Dahai was not interested in this, so he just walked around and that was enough. When Li Cuifeng and others were preparing to go shopping, Sun Dahai and his sister were waiting by the door.
Sun Yuanyuan was in high spirits, and she kept telling Sun Dahai about the good things she saw. Sun Yuanyuan was very sensible, she just liked to see those rare and beautiful things, and did not ask for them from adults.
Sun Dahai and his sister were chatting happily when he suddenly saw Andrew again.
Andrew was pulled by a Chinese noblewoman, talking and laughing as they walked. There was also a middle-aged white man walking with them.
Andrew was no longer depressed, as if he had been resurrected with full blood. When he saw Sun Dahai, he happily said something to the two people around him.
The two men looked at Sun Dahai and stopped. Andrew walked towards Sun Dahai himself.
Walking up to him, Andrew bowed to Sun Dahai.
Sun Dahai was shocked, what did this mean?
Andrew said: "Dahai...Brother Dahai, thank you for reminding me. After I won the first prize in the New York State Elementary School Mathematics Competition last year, I was a little complacent. I didn't study seriously this year, and my grades have declined a bit. Today, your results
The question made me realize my shortcomings. I will continue to study hard in the future."
Sun Dahai felt relieved after hearing what he said. He said to Andrew: "Let's all study hard."
Andrew asked: "We have a flight tonight and are going back to the United States. Otherwise, we can play together for a few more days. Who is this cute little angel?"
"This is my sister Sun Yuanyuan, Yuanyuan, please call her brother Andrew."
The three children started chatting just inside the gate of Friendship Store.
Through conversation, Sun Dahai learned something about Andrew.
Andrew's grandparents were from Yangzhou. After the Anti-Japanese War started, the family moved to the United States to settle down. Andrew's mother was born in the United States. When she was in college, she met Hunter Carlson, who was a teaching assistant at the school and was 8 years older than her.
His father was a member of the Flying Tigers. Therefore, Hunter had a good impression of China. The two fell in love and got married, and gave birth to Andrew in 1970.
Andrew has been learning the cultures and languages of both countries since he was a child, and regards China as his second home.
The three children met each other late and chatted happily.