Chapter 88 [Friends, foodies regardless of country]
Liang Kun can understand Constantine's brains.
After 2010, as China's international status continues to rise, more and more people learn Chinese in foreign countries. Some jokes were published online, such as people from all over the country use their native language to squirt. Who is the best?
The answer is of course that Chinese people are the most powerful. A word that can make foreigners dizzy after a while. The language of other countries is the use of those letters back and forth.
It is not only the French who worship Chinese. In parallel worlds, there is a couple in Russia who quarreled in Chinese on TV shows, laughing at the audience. What have you learned in China?
"Then make friends." Liang Kun took over the orange mission and shook hands with Constantine.
He would not dislike someone with an orange question mark on his head.
The two went out of the classroom to chat. Constantine didn't just want to make friends because Liang Kun was so polite, but also because she knew that Liang Kun was the top scorer in the college entrance examination. He also took the college entrance examination this year. He was able to go to Yan University because foreign students had a lot of extra points, which made him compete with millions of people and would definitely not be able to go to a prestigious school.
People from any country admire the top students. No matter what their future achievements are, the top scorer on campus will be a star.
Moreover, Liang Kun's Paris accent is very pure. If they communicate in French, Constantine can find the feeling of his hometown.
After chatting for a while, Liang Kun knew why Constantine couldn't speak Chinese well. He didn't need to breathe in his speech. He spoke Chinese in French at the speed of speaking, and his longer sentences were difficult to pronounce.
French is ranked among the top three in the world, so fast that they run trains all over the mouth, so fast that they are like wild horses. French people generally don’t like slowing down when speaking. Forgive me for being unruly and indulging in my life for freedom. This is definitely not the rhythm that Chinese should have. It would be strange if I can say it well.
Liang Kunhan said, "I'll do it for you. What if we can't get the words and sentences that we can't get right? I can't understand when you speak too quickly, and you may not be able to understand Chinese correctly if I speak Chinese."
Constantine suggested: "There is another way. Can you speak English? We can't tell you English by saying words and sentences. You have almost full scores in the college entrance examination. English must be good, right?"
"You are right, I'm good at English." Liang Kun thought this person was quite fun and had some good ideas.
One thing Constantine is proud of is that he has learned four languages and can speak German. Although he is not proficient in other words, he can do simple communication when traveling abroad.
Constantine wanted to make friends at Yanda University, and Liang Kun fully met the standards. Liang Kun also decided to make foreign friends. He had a premonition that he would go abroad sooner or later.
In fact, Liang Kun was a "patriotic keyboard warrior" in his previous life. He liked to criticize immigrants online for admiring foreign countries. He criticized foreign friends for admiring foreign countries. He criticized foreign cars for admiring foreign countries. He criticized foreign languages for admiring foreign countries. He criticized foreign culture for admiring foreign countries. He criticized foreign countries for admiring foreign countries. He criticized Gao Weiguang and Dilraku's admiring foreign countries...
However, if he had never been abroad in two lives, it would be boring. The fundamental reason why he never traveled is that he had no money!
Constantine suggested that he mainly speak Chinese. If he couldn't speak well, he would repeat it in French. English was the last choice, and Liang Kun agreed.
Liang Kun asked: "Which college do you study in and what major do you study?"
"School of International Relations, majoring in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs Management." Constantine replied.
“Sounds like it’s for you.”
"I thought so too, but I couldn't understand it at all. If no one helped me, I would definitely fail the exam. It would be too difficult to get a diploma." Constantine said with a wry smile.
Liang Kun understood Constantine's difficulties, which had nothing to do with IQ. Teachers in various subjects must teach in Chinese. Not only did he have to be able to speak Chinese, but he also had to be able to write. Liang Kun only had to be able to speak French as long as he could speak, there was no exam.
"How many years have you been to China?" Liang Kun asked.
"It's been six years. The teacher speaks too fast, just as your speaking speed is enough. Thank you, I know you can speak very quickly."
"You're welcome, leave a phone number."
The two of them first recorded each other's cell phones, and then recorded the phone number of the dormitory, saying that they could call to practice language occasionally. Calling between Yanda dormitories is a benefit.
It was still early, and they didn't want to go back to the dormitory and stroll around the school.
Yenching University is not only a top university in China, but also a famous tourist attraction. Many tourists who come to Yanjing will visit here. The campus has a long history and is one of the royal gardens that once were. It has many ancient buildings, which look simple and rich in heritage.
Weiming Lake, Boyata reflects each other, and the surroundings are covered with green trees, and the scenery is very beautiful. The two of them walked around Weiming Lake for a while, and found a bench to sit and chat. The breeze blew, blowing the ripples on the lake and the ends of people's hair, how comfortable?
There are many attractions on the southern bank of the lake, including the lake stele, the stone fish, the flower temple, etc. This is the place with the most tourists from Yanda University, but no matter how many it is, it can be harmoniously integrated with the landscape in the garden.
After chatting for a while, Liang Kun found that Constantine had a good foundation in Chinese. He knew pinyin and could write a lot of words, otherwise he would not be able to take the Chinese college entrance examination. What he was not bad was his pronunciation, and it was both difficult to listen and speak.
"Your key problem is that your speech rhythm is wrong. You should slow down the speed first and try to keep your pronunciation clear." Liang Kun gave his own evaluation.
"You mean I'm talking too fast?" Constantine's sentence was also very fast.
Liang Kun nodded: "Yes, it doesn't matter if you pause. 'You mean, I speak too fast'. There are many people in English who speak slowly, so clarity is more important."
Constantine smiled bitterly: "What should I do if I get used to it?"
"Then change bad habits, such as Hollywood movie star Selyol Jackson, who was troubled by stuttering in his early years. In the first 10 years, he wanted to act in movies but ran into a wall everywhere and could only make a living in TV series. Later, he changed his bad habit of speaking with big tongues and acted in many classic movies."
"What is a big tongue talking?" Constantine didn't understand.
"Sorry, it means being illogical."
In fact, Selyol is still not pronounced clearly now, which is better than before. The audience can accept it, which has become one of his major characteristics.
He was already very famous before playing the role of Director Lubiao. In 1991, he starred in "Jungle Fever" and was therefore awarded the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival. In 1994, he was nominated for multiple awards such as "Pulp Novel".
In short, speaking with a big tongue can be corrected through correction and learning, as long as it is not caused by the disease, it is easy to deal with.
Constantine said a few more long words to let Liang Kun correct his shortcomings.
Liang Kun used Crazy English as an example to talk about oral-centered theory. He wanted to listen and speak more. Learning language means learning to speak, and speaking is everything. But even Crazy English does not encourage people to say as fast as they can. They need to find the right rhythm. They just say quickly when practicing and strengthen memory.
"I can understand what you said. Is it like cooking, and it is important to pay attention to the heat. It is not good to be too big or too small?" Constantine summarized.
"Do you know how to cook? These words are very clear."
"My dad is a chef, of course I have learned it. Unfortunately, my talent is not enough to take over his class. My dad is very disappointed with me." Constantine smiled.
Liang Kun asked about French food, and Constantine introduced it very well. They became excited when they talked about the food culture of the two countries, and there were no obstacles in communication. Foodies were not divided into countries, and they could find people with the same hobbies even if they were half a planet.
How simple can friendship between men be? When watching a ball game together, they are friends with Hapi. Foodies build friendships faster, just talk about their experiences in the kitchen and what delicious food they have.
Chinese and French cuisine are both particularly famous in the world, tied for first place in evaluation, second in other countries, and the end of the UK.
There are many varieties of Chinese cuisine, and "hundred dishes and varietals" is the biggest feature. Moreover, the Chinese food culture has gone through thousands of years, and literati and poets from all dynasties have given food a strong cultural heritage.
The most important feature of French cuisine is its exquisiteness and is very particular about the ingredients. French cuisine has a wide range of ingredients, fresh ingredients and delicious taste, and is a pearl of Western culture.
Although Constantine is not a professional chef, she has been rendering since childhood, knows a lot about food, and has a good cooking skills. Liang Kun is also a chef with many years of experience, plus a snack skill, and has rich theoretical knowledge.
They don’t even look down on the food in the school cafeteria, and they just complain in the three languages when they talk. In fact, they say that the cafeteria is not good, and most students feel very happy. Yanda’s canteen is famous and delicious, and the prices are very affordable. Of course, it is incomparable to the chefs of good restaurants.
Constantine praised: "You must be very good in cooking. I just think it's great when I hear you. I like Chinese cuisine very much."
"I am just like cooking main dishes, and I am good at making Chinese snacks. During the holidays, I also sell rice dumplings in Quancheng. The business is very popular. You can search for news online." Liang Kun is not modest and confident that he is in Yanjing. His peers are not much better than him in cooking.
"I have a computer, so check it when I go back." Constantine smiled and said, "I can also make French snacks, but it is very different from my dad's skills. When he is at home, he usually doesn't let me go into the kitchen and says he's wasting things."
"If you have the chance, we can discuss cooking skills. I feel very annoying that it is impossible to cook on campus."
After chatting for a while, Liang Kun was shocked. The place where Constantine's father worked was the famous "Fulou". This century-old French Western restaurant has been open in the branch of Yanjing for several years.
Paris Fortune Group is a leader in the French catering industry, with more than 200 restaurants around the world. The restaurant in Yanjing belongs to the Fortune Group and was established in June 1995. It was at that time that Constantine came to China with her parents.
In Liang Kun's original parallel world, this restaurant has won many honors, and has won the annual review of "Best French Restaurant" of Yan Jinger magazine for 11 consecutive years from 2003 to 2014.
It is obvious that Constantine's father is a powerful chef. Liang Kun probably according to the systematic evaluation, he must be a level if he is not a level S. He can't compare with his Chinese snack making skills to a level B.
It was getting late, so the two made an appointment to go back to the dormitory to put up books and meet again. They went to the canteen Yannan Food together...
Chapter completed!