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Chapter 353 Self-inflicted evil

Among the various "Yilin" and "Reader" short stories circulating on the Internet, several can be called classics.

For example, "Germany's conscientious sewer", "Wash dishes seven times", "Toilet water is drinkable", etc.

The famous article "The Competition in Summer Camp" is a typical example. It contains too many elements and was published the earliest. It can be said to be the originator of this type of short essay.

The cause was that children from China and Japan walked 20 kilometers carrying 50 kilograms of weight.

The backpacks of Chinese children are of poor quality, so they can take the opportunity to be lazy. However, Japanese children insist on walking even if they are sick and have a high fever. Chinese only children are spoiled and have nothing to do when they run out of dry food; while Japanese children can make fire and cook by themselves, and their ability to survive in the wild is shocking.

The ending is the icing on the cake: "The Japanese openly said that your generation of Chinese children is no match for us!"

This article was first published in the 1993nd issue of Children's Research Magazine in 2, entitled "A Revolution in the History of Summer Camps". The abbreviated version, "Are Our Children a Match for the Japanese?" was published in the July 1993 issue of Golden Age Magazine.

The article was reprinted in full in the November 1993 issue of Reader magazine, with the title changed to "Confrontation in Summer Camp" and widely circulated.

On November 1993, 11, this article was also published on the front page of China Education Daily.

The publication of "The Contest in Summer Camp" was like a bolt from the blue, causing a strong shock in schools, families and society. It kicked off a nationwide "big reflection" and "big discussion" and the whole society began a sensational wave of reflection.

Now this "great article" has appeared in the classroom of New York University and is played for college students from all over the world to appreciate. It should be a very proud thing.

But Director Sun had cold sweat on his forehead, not because there were some flaws in the details of the article, but because this was in New York.

It is really presumptuous to praise the Japanese in front of Americans on American territory!

The students sitting below were shocked when they saw the English version of "Competition in Summer Camp". They looked at Director Sun on the stage with disbelief, and then looked at the Chinese college students sitting on the side.

The college students blushed and lowered their heads in shame.

Their generation is exactly the failed generation mentioned in the article. They have been criticized and educated in various articles, magazines and newspapers since they were young.

Now that this article has been taken to New York University and displayed in front of college students all over the world, it is tantamount to public execution.

This failed generation has brought shame to the whole world.

Professor He and Professor Feng, who were sitting in the audience, suddenly became excited. This was a good thing!

We should do more publicity to let the younger generation know about their pills.

They don't realize that they are drugged, so how can we prescribe medicine for them? This drugged generation needs enlightenment from spiritual mentors like us even more.

The classroom fell into an eerie silence.

Chinese students are ashamed, while college students from other countries are confused.

What is this stuff?
Just as everyone was looking at each other in bewilderment, a student from the Chinese college team suddenly stood up, his face flushed and he said loudly: "This article is not true!"

The host next to him immediately walked over and put the microphone in the student's hand.

Director Sun's face darkened, and he subconsciously scolded: "What's your name? What qualifications do you have to question it?"

"I was also an eyewitness at that summer camp, and I saw everything with my own eyes."

"When you see that you are not as good as others, you subconsciously think that it is fake. This is no different from covering your ears to steal a bell. Covering your eyes and ears and refusing to see the world is the biggest problem."

"It seems that I was right. Your generation is really a bunch of fools."

The student who was scolded was so angry that he was shaking all over. He gritted his teeth and said, "I am a Chinese student who participated in the summer camp. I also experienced the whole incident firsthand. What I saw is also the truth. How can I not have the right to speak?"

“Many details in this article are totally inconsistent with the facts!”

As soon as these words were spoken, the Chinese students present were collectively in an uproar and looked at the student representative who was speaking.

The student who spoke out said angrily, "The quality of the domestic backpacks we used was too poor. Most of the Chinese children's backpack straps broke because they couldn't bear the weight. The backpacks of Japanese children were not ordinary backpacks, but professional camping backpacks. After we threw our backpacks into the carriage, the teacher said that we couldn't put anything on the carriage, so we picked up the backpacks again. Some of us carried them, some hugged them, and some tied the straps with wire and continued to move forward. We carried the bags all the way to the end."

"We had no camping experience at the time, and our parents and teachers didn't tell us we were going to camp. All we carried in our backpacks were food and water, and no camping equipment at all."

"And the sick girl didn't have a Simmons mattress at the time. She just rested for one night because of a high fever and returned to the team with her troops the next day. It's completely different from what you wrote!"

"Japanese students also have shortcomings. For example, they don't know how to go to the toilet in the wild because there is no toilet. They cry and want to be sent back to Beijing for treatment when they have a minor illness. You..."

Director Sun was furious and immediately interrupted the student: "Which school are you from? What's your name? Who is your instructor?"

"My original judgment was absolutely correct. You have not reflected on it at all over the years. Instead, you have learned to quibble and lie!"

"I'm an education expert. I conducted research and participated in the entire event. How old are you? Can you guarantee that your memory is not biased?"

"The most important point is that you are an unorganized and undisciplined student, and no one allowed you to speak!"

The student was so angry that he couldn't speak. He held the microphone tightly, his face flushed red.

He stood up to speak out of sheer courage, but was suppressed by the other party using the school as an excuse, and he didn't know how to continue.

Suddenly, Qin Shaoyan picked up the microphone and said, "This is America, a country that values ​​freedom and democracy. Everyone has freedom of speech, and everyone must respect the freedom of speech of others."

"You can't stop people from speaking just because you're an education expert. What kind of thinking is that?"

"I think your behavior is a mockery of this university and the American spirit of freedom!"

The American students in the audience immediately whistled, and some even clapped their hands, shouting, "Well said!"

Director Sun's face suddenly turned pale, and he was a little panicked for a moment. The other party was putting too much of a accusation on him.

But he couldn't let the student continue talking. It was beneath him as an education expert to debate with a student. Besides, shouldn't he be aware of the discrepancies between the article and the facts?

If you let a student continue speaking, everyone will find that the details don't match, and the article they wrote will become a joke.

This was his masterpiece and the stepping stone to his career. How could he let a student overturn it without any evidence? This would not only be a slap in his face, but also digging up his own roots.

But we cannot stop the other party from speaking. The hat of freedom of speech has been put on. There are not only Chinese college students under the podium, but also students from all over the world. We can't really risk the world's condemnation.

Director Sun was a little flustered. He quickly picked up the microphone and said, "I am not against freedom of speech, but this student's speech is ridiculous."

"I made a slip of the tongue and was a little impatient, but my original intention was good. Although there are some flaws in the details of the article, the main idea of ​​the article is to show my concern for the quality education of the next generation of Chinese people."

"So what if I made some mistakes in the article? As long as this article can serve as a warning to the people of our country, that is its greatest role."

Before Qin Shaoyan could say anything, a German student suddenly stood up and said, "How can you draw the right conclusion when the details of the article are wrong?"

"You are confusing concepts!"

"Anyone who has studied mathematics knows that if the process is all wrong, the result cannot be right!"

“How is it possible that you take an article with problematic details and say it is good?”

"And how can such an article be published in the newspaper? This is academic fraud!"

After listening to the translated content, Director Sun’s face turned pale instantly. He knew that it was all over.

I was beaten to a pulp by German students and brought disgrace upon myself abroad, but I couldn't even make them shut up.

He comforted himself while sweating coldly, thinking that it was okay, as he was abroad anyway, and no one would know about it once he returned home.

Suddenly he saw several cameras pointing at his face and he immediately felt something was wrong.

Students from other countries also reacted and echoed, "Yes, this is academic fraud?"

“Is this China’s education expert?”

"There is something really wrong with China's education system if there are experts like this."

"Carrying 20 kilograms and walking kilometers, even the Navy SEALs can't do it, right?"

“Are all Japanese children superhuman?”

Although Director Sun didn't understand what the students were saying, he realized that something was wrong. He turned pale and was shaky.

The German student said disdainfully: "This article couldn't have been fabricated by the Japanese. As far as I know, the Japanese are most accustomed to falsifying data."

Anyway, there were no Japanese in the summer camp, so everyone had no pressure to make fun of them.

Students from other countries also followed suit, "Yes, they love to cheat."

"Japan has been making up stories since the 1990s!" The German student continued, holding the microphone: "I am not making this up. I have factual evidence, and you can check it out for yourself."

"Part of China's Three Gorges Dam used Japanese steel, but tests found that the Japanese steel was substandard. Japan insisted that its steel was fine, but it was the Chinese side that had problems with the testing."

"Later, China called the Japanese manufacturers to conduct on-site inspections, and Japan was forced to admit that there was a problem with the steel."

The Chinese students were shocked after hearing the German students' speeches. They had never heard of this incident before. However, every Chinese student knew the importance of the Three Gorges Dam. It was the country's project of the century.

In order to prove his persuasiveness, the German student even took out a Chinese magazine, "This is a magazine called "The Earth", which disclosed the content in 2000."

"The Japanese are just thieves and liars!" the American students shouted loudly. They didn't care how the Japanese felt.

Students from other countries also applauded and joined in, and even the Chinese students cheered loudly with excitement.

When the American students saw the enthusiastic response, they couldn't help feeling proud.

Director Sun on the stage was dumbfounded. He didn't understand why a student from Germany could find a Chinese magazine in a New York university, and this magazine was from five years ago.

The world is so magical.

Director Sun may not care what foreign students say since he is a local in China anyway. However, there are not only foreign students at the scene, but also thirty Chinese college students.

The most infuriating thing was that there were six cameras on the scene, facing him from all directions.

If what happened today gets out, how will he survive in the future?
How does this make my peers view me?
He could imagine how his peers would laugh at him.

China's education experts have been exposed in front of college students around the world. If their level is low, they should not embarrass themselves.

But this is different from what I thought. Isn't it just talking and just saying a few words casually?
You are committing a foul!
This is persecution!
Director Sun looked pale and almost fell down. He staggered down the podium and slumped in his chair without saying a word.

When Professor He and Professor Feng saw Director Sun's look, they couldn't help but feel sad for the other party. They knew that Director Sun was in great trouble.

It will take at least a few years to recover from such a disgraceful incident at an international event.

If it causes public opinion in foreign media, it will basically be equivalent to early retirement.

But it is better for me to let my friend die than for me to let him die. It is better for him to be unlucky than for us.

The host held the microphone and looked at Professor Feng, asking, "Professor Feng, it's your turn to go on stage."

Professor Feng was so flustered that his legs went limp and he almost sat down on the ground. He quickly shook his head and refused, "I'm not feeling well and it's not suitable for me to go on stage."

The host said awkwardly: "It's all arranged in the schedule. It would be inappropriate for you not to go on stage."

After seeing what happened to Director Sun, Professor Feng no longer dared to go on stage and refused to take the microphone.

The host turned to Professor He helplessly, "Professor He, how about you go up on stage and give a speech?"

Professor He was stunned, wondering whether to refuse.

Unexpectedly, the host whispered, "You two have signed contracts and received lecture fees. If you don't go on stage, you will be in breach of contract."

Professor He gritted his teeth and stood up: "Okay, I'll go up, but you don't have to display these articles anymore, I'll just say a few words casually."

The reason why he dared to go on stage was that he was not an education expert who just relied on writing articles to get by, he was quite competent in his professional field.

The most important point is that he is from the American style, which is completely different from Director Sun and Professor Feng who are from the Japanese style.

He felt like coming to America was like coming home, I have nothing to fear!

As soon as Professor He came on stage, he began to speak at length, talking about how advanced the American free democracy is and how the United States is a world leader and a beacon.

Everyone should love America and help America.

What they say over and over again are compliments to the United States. It doesn't matter if they are a bit corny, because the American students like to hear them anyway.

We talked for more than ten minutes in a very lively atmosphere. Professor He's face was flushed and he felt like he was shaking and his whole being was sublimated.

Being a mentor to college students around the world is a very valuable qualification, and you will have to be promoted two levels after you return.

Professor He was very excited about his talk, and then he started the free question session.

At this time, a Chinese student suddenly stood up and said, "Professor He, you just talked about a lot of issues about the United States, including how to love and help the United States. I would like to ask how we should love our own country?"

Professor He's face darkened and he scolded, "What country do you love? Are you qualified to talk about patriotism?"

"I tell you, patriotism is the last refuge of scoundrels!"

"You love your country, but does your country love you?!"

"Look at which developed countries in the world promote patriotism to their citizens. That is all used by the dictatorship government to brainwash the people. The people do not need patriotism. The country should find ways to provide more benefits to the people. How can you talk about patriotism when you are starving every day?"

"Why is the United States so developed? It's because they don't do this at all. They don't raise the national flag or allow people to sing the national anthem!"

All the college students below were confused except the Chinese students. A few smart American students suddenly stood up and left.

Professor He was very devoted when speaking on the stage. "Why China can't do this? It's because it always uses this kind of useless formalism!"

Qin Shaoyan was very surprised and immediately stood up and asked, "Professor He, where did you hear these nonsense?"

"What a fallacy! I am telling you the truth!" Professor He said shamelessly, "I learned all this from the Voice of Country X. You should listen to it more. Young people should broaden their horizons. Don't think that going abroad will broaden your horizons."

"If we want to pay more attention to the real voice of the world, we should listen more to the voice of Country X."

The American students could no longer sit still. They got up and left in a hurry, fleeing the classroom as if something terrifying was happening.

Professor He was confused and didn't know what was going on.

Everything was going well, so why did the American students just leave?

Since the American students left the venue en masse, the lecture naturally could not continue and had to be announced to be over in advance.

But before everyone left, a group of people wearing blue jackets with spring jackets underneath suddenly rushed into the classroom.

"Freeze, FBI!"

Several FBI agents rushed in and asked sternly, "Who was talking up there just now?"

It was the first time for the students to see such a situation and they were stunned and at a loss.

The FBI agent asked several questions in a stern voice, and then two American students came in, looked around, and pointed at Professor He, "That's him! He was the one spreading illegal speech just now!"

Professor He was dumbfounded and said quickly: "Misunderstanding, it's all a misunderstanding! It must be a mistake."

The ferocious agents didn't care what he said. They rushed over, threw him to the ground, pressed their knees on his neck, and handcuffed his hands behind his back.

Another American student said uncertainly: "It doesn't seem to be him. It was someone else who came on stage just now?"

"Well, I'm not sure." said the student who first pointed the finger.

Regardless of whether they admitted their mistakes or not, the agents said directly: "Arrest anyone who comes on stage."

So, in front of the students' surprised eyes, the three experts and scholars from China were thrown to the ground and dragged away like dead dogs.

With such an unexpected incident, the event naturally could not continue, and the students could only hastily end the lecture at New York University and take the bus back.

The Chinese college students got on the bus in silence and returned to the hotel to rest early.

Along the way, Director Wang kept calling the consulate to report the situation. He was so anxious that he was sweating profusely, but he didn't know what went wrong.

A Chinese student suddenly asked: "Why were they arrested?"

The teacher in charge couldn't figure out why.

Qin Shaoyan replied calmly, "There is a special law in the United States that requires schools to raise the national flag and sing the national anthem. It is called the Patriotic and National Celebrations, Ceremonies and Organizations Act. Professor He did not understand the situation and said such things on the stage. It is obviously against the law."

"On top of that, he was also promoting the Voice of Country X, which is also illegal."

The students were even more confused. They didn't understand why it was illegal to promote the voice of Country X.

According to Section 501 of the U.S. Information and Educational Exchange Act, VOA is prohibited from broadcasting to the American public. Professor He talked a lot in front of students on the podium and encouraged students to listen to VOA. Isn't this courting death?
Chinese college students don't understand how big a problem this remark is, but in the United States it is quite serious. The American students present all come from elite families, are very politically sensitive, and are not relaxed in their ideology at all.

(End of this chapter)