s comprehensive absorption capacity for knowledge, he naturally welcomes more.Naturally, Su Cen doesn't think that he can be flawless. After all, even at the high school level, the amount of knowledge...Chapter 95: On Tone
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I don't know if it's because of being around Mark for a long time. Su Cen admits that personality charm is something he can only learn from.
In the US, just thinking about being with the world's youngest billionaire in the future makes him feel special. This youngest diamond bachelor looks nothing like an educated child from New York's wealthy district; simple jeans and a $8 T-shirt, big slippers that expose his toes. He can sit anywhere in Mark’s dormitory, and the air is filled with an unfamiliar pine scent—whether it comes from expired food or American sneakers left around.
This makes Su Cen feel like he's creating history; add to this a free lifestyle which is exactly what he wants for his future. Future Sino-Ag employees will be vastly different from the strict employees of top-tier international companies.
Under Zack’s leadership, all employees are young and brash, wearing jeans and T-shirts, full of youthful vigor and ideas as well as a penchant for movement, but they wield considerable wealth—a concept unimaginable in China and hard to replicate.
Su Cen didn't just bring back the latest trends from America; he also brought back a more casual attitude towards life. The stark contrast between these two lifestyles made them seem out of place in this Jiangnan living room.
He Guke, who had ordered food from the menu, smiled sympathetically: "This child must not be used to American cuisine. He’s probably suffered quite a bit there; eat more."
Different from the young people at the dinner table who looked down on Su Cen, these middle-aged men were moved and happy when they saw him eating heartily. “You kids are so lucky now! Back then when I went to the countryside, I could eat half a pound of rice per meal! In Hunan, we'd season sea snails with spicy peppers, put them in jars, and pour a little on top of our steamed buns; take a big bite of rice—it's incredibly appetizing, can make you finish three bowls!”
Seeing Su Cen reminded him of his youth.
Tang’s father nodded and smiled repeatedly: "Kids today are different from us back then. We didn't have such good conditions; children who haven’t lived through hard times can't understand these hardships."
The middle-aged man agreed fervently, reminding one of the young men: “Look at you—so skinny despite eating well every day! You're like a piece of dried meat; why don’t you gain weight”
It appears that older people's thoughts are very different from those of younger folks. To young people, Su Cen seems to be indulging in gluttony and binge drinking, but the middle-aged men at the table see eating as a blessing and wish for their children to have such robust appetites, inheriting their youthful vigor—clearly different ideologies.
During his few months in America, Su Cen ate high-energy foods daily; naturally, he engaged in many sports activities. Consequently, his physical strength became more noticeable than before; he had even grown taller without realizing it. His body was also getting thicker; when pulling Tang Wu, he felt the power from lifting 20 pounds on a weight machine at Exeter High School's gym. By comparison, Tang Wu’s hand seemed softer and thinner.
"I'll tell you this: not just boys, but girls too! Take my daughter Dongdong for example; she followed the weight loss tips in books, eating only three apples a day. You’ll become as thin as bones, how pretty can that be Maybe it's best to send her to America for some time. Ask them what they think of your methods there—do they like unhealthy ways of losing weight The thinner you are in the US, the more health issues they'll see, and they won't like your type!"
Ning Dong pouted unhappily, "Okay, Mom, stop it. Why do you always use others as a negative example for me It seems like you actually like him! Are you looking for a son-in-law"
The entire room burst into laughter at her words. Guo Er was momentarily taken aback and then seemed to be unsure whether she should be amused or angry, "How do you talk to your mother like that! You always go off on tangents, just babbling nonsense!"
The middle-aged man quickly changed the subject by asking Su Cen and Tang Wu about their experiences in America.
Su Cen had already finished eating and was sitting upright with his bowl neatly placed on the table. This detail caused several of the adults to show a hint of appreciation.
He then proceeded to share some small stories from America, touching upon cultural differences and the disparity in communication methods between the two countries, as well as interesting anecdotes about American high schools.
The audience clearly did not limit their discussion to surface-level topics; rather, they delved into a deeper analysis of the educational disparities between the two nations.
Su Cen thought for a moment and said, "From an education perspective, America's level is higher than ours. But considering the national conditions, China's education system suits our country better. However, there are numerous drawbacks."
The middle-aged woman did not agree with Su Cen’s previous statement, saying, "China’s basic education is world-renowned for its high standards; this can be seen from the many awards won by students in various competitions. In contrast, American university foundation and undergraduate education largely resemble what we study in high school. While their methods are indeed commendable, they spend more time letting students develop other qualities. They excel at comprehensive quality education, but when it comes to academic education levels, they fall far short compared to our country."
Su Cen smiled and said, "On the contrary, based on my experience at Exeter High School, the main differences between Chinese and American students are as follows: in terms of physical fitness, American students have an advantage; in independent working ability, most American students surpass ours; in basic knowledge comparison, our students outperform American ones; in team spirit comparison, our students lag behind Americans because they place great importance on 'team spirit.' Although they also value individual heroism; in terms of initiative and innovation, American students generally excel over Chinese ones. While Chinese students consider doing things methodically important, American students are clearly more 'unrestrained'; secondly, in interpersonal skills, American students outshine Chinese ones; in hands-on ability, American students prevail as well since they have many opportunities for practical experience both inside and outside the classroom—such as visiting museums, exhibition halls, astronomy observatories where visitors can operate exhibits. At home, American students also do a lot of household chores like mowing the lawn around their houses. In terms of diligent study, Chinese and American students are comparable, but while they have many activities, their focus on learning is extremely tight; almost all of their time outside of extracurricular activities is spent studying.
Pausing, Su Cen continued, "The above eight points are the contrasts between Chinese and American students, which should also reflect the differences resulting from their respective educational systems."
The group was particularly impressed by Su Cen's unique ability to summarize and analyze. Even the four teenagers at the table looked up and took him seriously; they had previously dismissed him due to his plain appearance and rude behavior during the meal.
But when he started speaking, a refined demeanor emerged from his unassuming exterior. They could not fully grasp the depth of Su Cen's concise yet precise remarks.
However, just by observing his conversational style, they realized it was far beyond what ordinary high school students could achieve at their stage.
Subtle, understated, but gathering like an army, refined thoughts that are well-honed.
"China's Tsinghua and Peking University possess the country’s top teaching resources and strength. But why do they not receive global recognition This is not simply due to Western-centric factors; it lies in their ability to interact with world knowledge. Tsinghua and Peking are inferior to foreign top universities when it comes to high-quality innovative academic research, lack international-level academic masters and groundbreaking original results, and have lower academic standards. These issues cannot be denied and need acknowledgment. They are determined by the flaws in the entire country's education system."
This is a problem China has continuously exposed and acknowledged throughout history. Now, Su Cen can't guarantee that such thoughts won’t trigger a backlash or strong reaction from these middle-aged people at the table because he analyzed earlier that both of them should be figures in academia; especially that woman who feels pride in the Chinese domain.
But right now, they remain silent. They listen to Su Cen’s voice as he eloquently discusses China's education system from this 86th floor height where Shanghai's magnificent night view can be seen. His words are softly profound and gentle like a grain of rice amplifying its essence.
Tang Father nods repeatedly; he is more than just a businessman.
The young men and women find it rather jarring; this boy actually dares to criticize the two best universities in China. Truly audacious!
That woman's face turns red then pale, while He Guke keeps looking at her as if Su Cen’s words are like needles pricking her.
Zhang Mingbei, who works in a key position in the Office of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education, feels stung by many underlying issues with what Su Cen says.
The young men and women at the table don’t know how to react. Ding Tingting keeps giving Su Cen warning glances for him to stop and not delve deeper; however, Su Cen seems oblivious, leaving Ding Tingting unsure of how to proceed.
The woman’s expression fluctuates greatly as she says, "So, according to you, what kind of reform should China undertake"
"Quite straightforward." Feeling that people no longer see him as an ordinary child, Su Cen can’t help but speak more openly. "Look at the world for examples."
A few middle-aged men and women have different expressions; He Guke feels that Su Cen's eight words might be seen as arrogant and boastful in front of these high-level figures, a bit too provocative.
The man earlier has an appreciative look on his face. Tang Father nods with a smile the whole time, making it hard to read what he’s thinking from the start.
Zhang Mingbei looks around at everyone and smiles lastly at Su Cen, "From this perspective, more study abroad might be necessary because foreign universities have always been good, right The moon over there is bigger for today's children, isn’t it"
"Not necessarily bigger," Su Cen shakes his head.
The crowd collectively let out a loud "whoa," thinking, isn't this Nuoya's line And you're actually taking it seriously
The male and female students' hearts tightened. They wondered if this impudent fellow was about to say something outrageous again.
Just as everyone didn't know whether they should be angry or amused, Su Can continued, "I don't oppose going abroad to come into contact with more things and exchange ideas from around the world, but in reality, there are many examples of people who only enrich themselves through overseas study instead of using what they've learned to build up their country. If one doesn’t strive for the rise of their nation, we will still be bullied by others years later."
After saying this, Su Can then gave a dazzling smile to the somewhat stunned crowd.
The crowd sighed and nodded in unison.
The middle-aged man said, "That last sentence was well said! Strive for the rise of our country; work hard so that we won't be bullied by others!"
The gloomy expression on the middle-aged woman's face cleared up at this moment. She was moved by what Su Can had said and smiled, saying, "This is a conclusion drawn with wisdom and firsthand experience."
Tang Feng raised his glass, "Looking to the world for reference, let us toast to that sentence."
The young men and women at this scene, who for the first time felt it wasn't so boring chatting with their elders, all raised their glasses!
Ding Tingting smiled and said, "Hey Dongdong, isn't he great He's a top-notch son-in-law!"
"Hey!" Ning Dong glared at Ding Tingting, grinding her teeth.
Seeing Su Can earn everyone’s new perspective through his own abilities, Tang Wu smiled. This boy is naturally capable of creating many impossibilities.
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