During lunch break, 刘娜 and 大卫 are discussing what to eat in the school cafeteria.

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刘娜: 大卫, what are you eating for lunch?
大卫: I don't know. 刘老师, what do you suggest?
刘娜: The cafeteria has rice, noodles, and steamed buns. What do you like?
大卫: I like rice. What dishes come with rice?
刘娜: There are eggs, fish, and vegetables.
大卫: I'll have eggs and fish. Is the fish tasty?
刘娜: It's very tasty!
大卫: Alright, I'll give it a try. Thank you, 刘老师!
刘娜: You're welcome! Let's go.

刘娜 and 大卫 are chatting in the morning about what to eat for breakfast.

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刘娜: 大卫, good morning! What did you have for breakfast today?
大卫: Good morning, 刘老师! I haven't eaten yet. What about you?
刘娜: I had an egg and drank a glass of milk. What about you? What do you feel like eating?
大卫: I want to eat some bread and have a glass of milk. Is that okay?
刘娜: Of course! There's a bakery right next to the school. We can check it out later.
大卫: That's great! Thank you, 刘老师.

小刚 tells 小宝 a story about a birth certificate, illustrating the importance of a child's birth certificate.

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小刚: 小宝, today I saw a news story about a child who couldn't go to kindergarten because he didn't have a birth certificate.
小宝: What's a birth certificate?
小刚: A birth certificate is like your ID card. It says when you were born and who your parents are. With it, you can go to school and see a doctor.
小宝: Then why didn't the child have a birth certificate?
小刚: Because his parents separated, and his mother took the birth certificate. But she wouldn't give it to the child and wouldn't help the child get a new one. The child couldn't go to kindergarten without this certificate.
小宝: Why didn't the mother give the child the birth certificate if she took it?
小刚: Because the mother and father had a fight, and there were unhappy things between them. But the court said that parents can't prevent their child from going to kindergarten because of their own fights. So the court ordered the mother to return the birth certificate to the child.
小宝: Oh, I understand. A child must have a birth certificate.

陈智高 and 王明月 discuss the convictions and insights behind Thai billionaire Dhanin Chearavanont's continued investment in the Chinese market.

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王明月: Master, have you seen the recent news? Thailand's richest man, Dhanin Chearavanont, said, 'When everyone retreats, I advance,' and he is determined to invest in the Chinese market. Why is he so confident in China?
陈智高: Hmm, this is very interesting. Dhanin Chearavanont's family business, CP Group, entered China in the early days of the reform and opening up and participated in the rapid growth of China's economy. His persistence is not only a trust in the Chinese market but also a long-term strategic vision.
王明月: But some foreign media are always hyping up the 'withdrawal of foreign capital.' For example, Microsoft and Amazon have reduced their business scale in China. Will this have an impact on China's economy?
陈智高: The withdrawal of foreign capital does exist, but this is an individual phenomenon and does not represent the overall trend. Companies like Microsoft and Amazon are withdrawing because their businesses are not competitive enough in the Chinese market. Those truly competitive companies, such as Tesla and Volkswagen, have increased their investment in China.
王明月: I see. So what do you think Dhanin Chearavanont's 'When everyone retreats, I advance' specifically reflects?
陈智高: This reflects that the attractiveness of the Chinese market lies in its structural advantages. For example, in areas like new energy vehicles and high-end manufacturing, China is already at the forefront globally. What Dhanin Chearavanont sees are the new opportunities after China's shift to higher gear and faster speed.
王明月: Indeed, China's new energy vehicle exports are already the world's largest. Foreign companies have begun to rely on Chinese technology to develop global markets. Is this a new model of 'centering on China'?
陈智高: You could say that. China is no longer just the 'world's factory' but has become a global hub for innovation and high-end manufacturing. This is precisely what far-sighted entrepreneurs like Dhanin Chearavanont value.
王明月: Master, what you said makes me think of a question. How should we guide more foreign companies to deeply cultivate the Chinese market like CP Group?
陈智高: The key is to create a stable market environment while promoting industrial chain upgrading. The most important thing is to enhance our own core competitiveness so that foreign capital can see the long-term value of cooperation. As the saying goes, 'To retain people, first retain their hearts.'
王明月: That makes sense. Dhanin Chearavanont's persistence makes me understand one thing: in any market, only those who are willing to adapt to changes and seize opportunities can truly survive and thrive.
陈智高: Well said, 明月. The economy is like a river, with ebb and flow. But as Dhanin Chearavanont demonstrates, those who can invest during the low tide will reap the rewards during the high tide.

David hopes to communicate fluently with his mother's family by learning Chinese and is working hard to achieve this.

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刘娜: David, how is your Chinese learning going recently?
大卫: I find it a bit difficult, especially the pronunciation, but I really enjoy learning Chinese.
刘娜: That's great! You're getting better and better. Sometimes learning a language takes time; just practice more.
大卫: Thank you, teacher! I really want to speak more fluently.
刘娜: It's great that you have this thought! So, what do you want to do most with your Chinese?
大卫: My mom is of Chinese descent, and her family lives in China. I hope to use Chinese to communicate with them.
刘娜: Oh, they must be very happy about that. Have you met them before?
大卫: Yes, but we can only have simple conversations; they don't speak English.
刘娜: Then keep learning Chinese, and you'll definitely be able to talk more and have happier conversations with them!
大卫: Yes, I will work hard. Thank you, teacher!

小刚 explains online romance scams to 小宝 and reminds him to be cautious when making friends online in the future.

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小宝: 哥哥, what is online romance? I heard mom say today that an uncle was scammed out of a lot of money!
小刚: Online romance means dating someone online, like chatting with a person on the phone but never meeting them. However, some people pretend to like others just to scam them for money.
小宝: Scamming? Scamming is bad! How was that uncle scammed?
小刚: He met a 'girlfriend' and kept chatting with her on the phone. She said many sweet things and often asked him for money. In the end, that 'girlfriend' turned out to be his coworker in disguise, and all his money was taken.
小宝: What? It was fake? What happened to the uncle?
小刚: The uncle reported it to the police, and they caught the scammer. In the future, when we make friends, we must be careful, especially with people we haven’t met. We shouldn’t casually send money to others.
小宝: Got it! I won’t easily trust strangers in the future!

刘娜 teaches David how to describe the frequency of actions using words like ‘常常’, ‘有时候’, and ‘总是’.

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刘娜: David, today we are learning how to describe the frequency of actions. For example: ‘常常’, ‘有时候’, and ‘总是’.
大卫: What does ‘常常’ mean?
刘娜: ‘常常’ means many times. For example: ‘我常常看书’ (I often read books).
大卫: Got it. What about ‘有时候’?
刘娜: ‘有时候’ means less frequently. For example: ‘我有时候跑步’ (I sometimes go running).
大卫: What about ‘总是’?
刘娜: ‘总是’ means every time. For example: ‘他总是迟到’ (He is always late).
大卫: Let me try: ‘我常常喝茶’ (I often drink tea). Is that correct?
刘娜: Correct! Now, ‘What do you sometimes do?’
大卫: I sometimes watch movies.
刘娜: Very good! Last one: ‘What do you always do?’
大卫: I always study Chinese!
刘娜: Excellent! Today you learned how to describe the frequency of actions!
大卫: Thank you, teacher!

小刚 and 小宝 discuss the story of two people in Fujian who became multi-millionaires by winning the lottery and reflect on the relationship between luck and effort.

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小宝: Brother, I heard from dad that two people in Fujian won the lottery, and one of them got 18 million yuan! That’s amazing!
小刚: Yeah, I heard it on the news too. They both bought a type of lottery called 'Super Lotto,' and they ended up hitting the jackpot.
小宝: Why are they so lucky? I also want 18 million yuan!
小刚: Winning the lottery is very difficult, and only a few people win. Like the woman in Fuzhou this time—she said she bought the ticket ‘随缘,’ treating it as a small act of charity.
小宝: What does ‘随缘’ mean? Does it mean just buying randomly?
小刚: Yes, it means not caring too much about winning, just having a ‘let’s try it’ mindset. There was also a man in Quanzhou who won. He said the win was just a small surprise in life, and he’ll continue to work hard as usual.
小宝: Oh, so are they both lucky and hardworking?
小刚: You could say that. Winning does rely on luck, but living a good life still depends on one’s own efforts. You know what? They also said the lottery money would be used to build gyms and sports fields, which will benefit everyone!
小宝: So buying lottery tickets can also help others! But, brother, I still want to become amazing through my own efforts, not just rely on luck!
小刚: Haha, well said! Achieving success through your own efforts is much more rewarding than simply relying on luck. Let’s work hard together!