Dong Qiangqiang's Story of Leaving Germany

Chapter 959 959. A Chinese Heart

Dong Qiangqiang didn't even think about it: "Sorry, I don't want to. I believe you also know the reason."

"Is it because of the cafeteria?"

"No matter what the reason is, I currently have neither time nor interest. I won't hide it from you. If it weren't for Seven Kingdoms Tour announcing it before the conflict, I would never have touched this matter again."

"Although the Internet is now very developed and everyone can learn about it on their own, the media is mixed, and as the old saying goes, you will understand better if you listen to both. I hope that more students can understand the real situation in China better and feel at ease after listening to your introduction. I understand. You were wronged that time and suffered financial losses. Everyone's understanding and support for you did not meet your expectations. However, it seems that SARS will not be over soon. Whether to return to China may be a big question that lingers in the minds of many people. , such as Gu Xin, if she had known that SARS was so dangerous, she might have gone back earlier and not delayed until today. "

"Have you never thought that my views and introductions are one-sided?" Dong Qiangqiang said from the bottom of his heart that he did not want to take on such a thankless job again. "What I don't understand is that, as far as I know, the student union does not You won’t be paid because you do a lot, right?”

"Of course, the student union is an NPO organization registered in the local court. Do you know what an NPO is?" Seeing Dong Qiangqiang's silence, Zheng Chunhua smiled and asked, "Is it true that everything you have done since you were a child has been for money? You didn’t give me a penny, but I not only shared my experience of exempting myself from classes, but also introduced you to several houses. Do you think this kind of mutual help between classmates must be linked to money? "

"Of course I don't mean that. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your free help. This is also one of the reasons why I was willing to contribute to the student union before. I didn't say that just to ask you for money, but I don't want to do it again. Something like that, but there’s one thing I really want to figure out.”

"what's up?"

"I want to know what makes you so serious and responsible about the student union."

"When I first arrived at the U.S. University, I was just like you, and my eyes were dark. It was the president of the previous student union who selflessly and enthusiastically helped me who didn't know anything. So not only to repay her, but also to train myself, I chose to run for the election. I am lucky enough to get this position as President of the Student Union. Compared with my predecessor, I am not serious and responsible. At most, I am just trying to do my best.”

When Zheng Chunhua was talking, a Chinese student walked by and greeted her in a friendly way. She smiled and greeted her politely, and waited until the other person walked away before continuing: "When handing over the work, my predecessor especially solemnly told me to Be a person and do things carefully. Since I promised her, I have to keep my promise. I believe this is also a kind of practice. Although this job cannot bring me income, it has cultivated my organizational coordination, interpersonal relationship management, crisis public relations, and even better. I also have the ability to speak, and I even stuttered before. It’s hard to imagine, huh? It has improved my quality in all aspects and is of great benefit to my growth. Even if it is utilitarian, I will not suffer. , Of course, I have always believed that in life and work, all efforts should not be linked to money. Just like your landlord, if she rents out the house just to make money, then why doesn't she increase the rent for you? "

Dong Qiangqiang sighed to himself after hearing this: "You are still more advanced, I should learn more from you."

"Ha, I understand. What you actually mean is 'I learn from you, but I just don't listen to you', right?"

Dong Qiangqiang smiled noncommittally to ease the awkward atmosphere.

"Okay, it's not difficult for you. If you don't want to talk, just don't. The second thing is not immediate. The student union plans to hold a five-day China Week. Now I want to invite you to join the preparatory team. The event is expected to be on May 1st. Specific details The time is to be determined. You don’t need to talk about this, it should be fine, right?”

"China Week? Why do you suddenly want to do this?" Dong Qiangqiang didn't know what the other party was planning, so he didn't rush to agree. "The Student Union hopes to use China Week to promote national culture, allow more foreigners to have a more comprehensive understanding of contemporary China, and change their misunderstandings about us. Did you know? Until now, there are still Germans who think that all Chinese are She has long braids and bound feet, and has never used a toilet or seen running water in her life.”

"I'm going, can't I?" Dong Qiangqiang's first feeling was that Zheng Chunhua was deceiving him, but she was not that kind of person. She couldn't believe it for a moment and didn't know whether to believe it or not. "How many years have Volkswagen's car factories been operating in Shanghai? This year Even the test track has been built, don’t the Germans think about how their national pride can be invested in a country with conservative ideas? Are they just following others’ opinions and never thinking about it?”

"If you think about it carefully, whether it's TV, the Internet, or newspapers, have you ever seen long reports introducing China's modernization and progress? Is it true that there are always more negatives than positives in the media?"

Dong Qiangqiang thought about it carefully, and it seemed that this was indeed the case. The first thing that popped into his mind was the ugly TV host at the Cologne Carnival last year.

"You didn't tell me that I didn't even observe it carefully. It seems like this is really the case."

"That's why they believe in the erroneous view that 'it was the Chinese who spread SARS' propagated by some German media. As overseas travelers, we have the responsibility and obligation to use our voices to correct their prejudices against us. We can do this through China Week Show a lot of positive content and try to change their negative view of us, but one person's wisdom is limited after all. I need more fresh blood to run China Monday well. How about you? "

Dong Qiangqiang was convinced after hearing this: "You are really good at eloquence. Even people like me who don't like politics have been persuaded by you."

"You weren't moved by what I said, you were moved by your own patriotism. When we are in a foreign country, no matter which city in the country we come from, we all have only one name: Chinese."

"Okay, then tell me what I do, whether it's a handyman, a waiter, or a coolie, it's all fine, as long as I'm not allowed to speak to others."

"I will confirm the preparatory team first, and then we will discuss the next step after the personnel are decided. Classes will still be held in May, and it will not affect your exams in July and August."

When Zheng Chunhua's back disappeared from the main entrance of the library, Dong Qiangqiang remembered that he had forgotten to ask her if there were any breaking news in the Sinology Department recently, but he immediately thought that with Zheng Chunhua's character, he probably had no interest in such gossip.

He wanted to call Lao Bai, but after rubbing his fingers on the phone buttons for a long time, he gave up. If Lao Bai didn't tell him, he must have his own ideas. If the answer he came up with after pursuing it was false, it would have no meaning. , if it is true, maybe both of them will feel uncomfortable.

The moment he figured this out, he felt old.