Liu Na and Yuko talk about cooking. Yuko says she can make some simple Chinese dishes and asks Liu Na for advice.

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刘娜: Yuko, can you cook Chinese food?
优子: A little, like scrambled eggs and stir-fried vegetables.
刘娜: Not bad! Do you think Chinese food is hard to make?
优子: Some dishes are a bit difficult, like braised pork.
刘娜: Braised pork does require some skill. Do you want to learn?
优子: Yes! Can you teach me next time?
刘娜: Of course! Come to my place this weekend, and I'll teach you.
优子: Great! Thank you, Teacher Liu!

小刚 and 小美 discuss the origin of Chinese characters and the features of modern Chinese.

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小刚: 小美, Chinese characters are very interesting. Do you know how they originated?
小美: Hmm, I heard that Chinese characters have existed for a long time. The earliest ones were oracle bone inscriptions.
小刚: That's right. Oracle bone script was carved on bones by ancient people—it's very old.
小美: Later, Chinese characters gradually changed, from seal script to clerical script, and then to simplified characters.
小刚: Yes, even though the shapes changed, many characters still keep their original meanings.
小美: Some Chinese characters are really interesting. For example, '山' looks just like a mountain.
小刚: Exactly! Chinese characters have many different components, and sometimes you can guess their meanings.
小美: So, what are the features of modern Chinese?
小刚: Modern Chinese has four tones. If the tone changes, the meaning changes too.
小美: Yes, learning Chinese characters takes time, but it's really fun!

小刚 explains to 小宝 the dangers of AI deepfake scams and discusses how to prevent them.

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小宝: Brother, who is ‘靳东’? Mom just said he scammed someone!
小刚: 靳东 is an actor, but the one scamming people this time is a fake ‘靳东’! Scammers used AI deepfake technology to make a video look real and trick people into giving them money.
小宝: Huh? How do they do that?
小刚: For example, an elderly lady thought ‘靳东’ asked her to lend him 2 million yuan for filming, but it was actually a scammer using AI-generated videos to deceive her.
小宝: Wow, that’s so evil! Did she get scammed?
小刚: Fortunately, the police found out and told her the truth, so she didn’t lend the money.
小宝: Then how can we tell what’s real in the future?
小刚: We need to be careful when checking information and not believe online videos and voices easily, especially if they ask for money!
小宝: Got it! If I ever see strange messages, I’ll definitely ask you first!

小刚 tells 小宝 about the news of players fighting in a soccer match and being suspended, leading to a discussion on sportsmanship.

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小宝: Brother, isn't soccer played with the feet? How did people end up fighting?
小刚: Yeah, but some players got too emotional and started kicking people instead of the ball. As a result, they were punished by the football association.
小宝: Oh no, can the match still continue then?
小刚: Of course, but the players who fought were suspended. Some of them have to wait 10 matches before they can play again.
小宝: They must regret it a lot, right?
小刚: Probably. Soccer is about teamwork and fair competition, not about throwing punches.
小宝: Exactly! If they want to play soccer, they should focus on kicking the ball, not people. Otherwise, the referee should just give them a 'red card'!
小刚: You're right! On the soccer field, players should compete with their skills, not with their fists!

刘娜 introduces WeChat Pay to 优子 and teaches her how to use QR code payments.

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刘娜: 优子, in China, many people use WeChat Pay to buy things.
优子: Yes, I see that supermarkets and restaurants all accept WeChat Pay.
刘娜: That's right! WeChat Pay is very convenient—you don't need to carry cash.
优子: So how do I make a payment?
刘娜: It's very simple. Open WeChat, tap 'Pay', then scan this QR code.
优子: Oh, let me try... Done! Payment successful!
刘娜: Great! Now you don't need to worry about getting change when shopping.
优子: It's really convenient! Thank you for teaching me!

黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the pros and cons of the divorce cooling-off period and its impact on marital freedom and social stability.

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黄刚: 小花, have you seen the news? National Committee member 蒋胜男 suggested removing the 'divorce cooling-off period' clause, arguing that it does more harm than good.
陈花: Yes, I heard about it too. Supporters believe the cooling-off period can prevent impulsive divorces, but opponents say it makes it harder for victims of domestic violence to escape.
黄刚: Exactly, and many people take advantage of this period to transfer assets or even fabricate debts. Look, there was a case where the husband moved all their savings during this time, leaving the wife with nothing.
陈花: That’s really unfair. Marriage should be free, and so should divorce. The government shouldn’t use this method to forcibly retain marriages.
黄刚: But some argue that the rising divorce rate affects social stability, and the cooling-off period allows couples to reconsider and reduce rash divorces.
陈花: The problem is that most people who want a divorce have already thought it through. The cooling-off period doesn’t truly repair relationships; it just intensifies conflicts.
黄刚: Indeed, this has also led to an increase in litigation divorces, putting more pressure on the courts, which backfires. I think if the cooling-off period is to be retained, there should at least be an exemption for domestic violence victims.
陈花: Exactly, and there should be better marriage counseling and psychological support to help people prepare for marriage, rather than making marriage easy but divorce difficult.
黄刚: It seems that this policy needs further improvement to truly support stable marriages rather than creating additional burdens.
陈花: Right, I hope future reforms will respect individual choices instead of imposing a 'one-size-fits-all' approach. After all, a happy marriage can't be maintained by force.

小刚 introduces 小宝 to the AI short drama '兴安岭诡事,' discussing its content and unique features.

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小宝: Brother, what are you watching?
小刚: I'm watching an AI short drama called '兴安岭诡事.' It's really popular right now!
小宝: AI short drama? Are the actors robots?
小刚: No, this short drama is created using artificial intelligence. The characters' facial expressions, movements, and even voices are largely AI-generated.
小宝: So what is this short drama about?
小刚: The story takes place in 兴安岭. The main character is a hunter named 彪子. He, his son, and a foreign expert go searching for items left behind by the Japanese army. Along the way, they encounter bears, ice wolves, and even 'zombie Japanese soldiers'!
小宝: Zombie Japanese soldiers? That sounds so scary!
小刚: Yeah! That's why the visuals in this short drama are really intense, and many viewers find it shocking. Plus, the AI technology used is more advanced than before—the lighting, lip-syncing, and movements all look more natural.
小宝: Do people like this short drama?
小刚: Some people love it, but others find it a bit strange. Still, everyone agrees that AI short dramas are getting more impressive, and this one has already been played over 40 million times!
小宝: Wow! Do you think there will be more short dramas like this in the future?
小刚: Definitely! AI short dramas are evolving, and in the future, there will probably be even more amazing stories. Who knows, maybe one day we can create our own AI short drama too!

Teacher 刘娜 introduces David to the correct way of addressing people in the workplace and at school.

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大卫: Teacher 刘娜, how should I address my Chinese colleagues?
刘娜: Usually, you use the surname followed by the title, like 'Manager Wang' or 'Teacher Li'.
大卫: What about between friends?
刘娜: Among friends, you usually just use their name, but for older friends, you can add 'Ge' (brother) or 'Jie' (sister), like 'Xiao Li Ge'.
大卫: Got it. What if I don’t know the person's title?
刘娜: You can start with 'Mister' or 'Miss' and adjust once you become more familiar.
大卫: Alright, thank you, Teacher 刘娜!
刘娜: You're welcome! Just be polite when addressing others!