Dong Yuhui and Fok Qigang's Hong Kong Dialogue: A Silent Battle of Parenting
Imagine two celebrities, one is Dong Yuhui, a leading figure in mainland education, and the other is Fok Qigang, a rising star in Hong Kong's political and business circles, who, in an unexpected meeting in Hong Kong, caused a storm of heated discussions about parenting because of a seemingly simple language switch. What's the story behind this? Why did it become the "battle of upbringing" in the mouths of netizens?
Hong Kong on May 11, the wind and the sun are beautiful. Dong Yuhui, a wise man who takes education as his own responsibility, set foot on this prosperous land with a thirst for knowledge and respect for culture. And Huo Qigang, the new generation of Hong Kong with multiple identities, also shows an extraordinary style in his own field. When these two leaders in different fields meet unexpectedly, a unique conversation begins.
At the first meeting, Huo Qigang greeted Dong Yuhui in his authentic Cantonese. However, Dong Yuhui did not respond in the same language, but chose a more international way of communication - English. This move immediately attracted the attention of those present, and some people whispered, speculating whether Dong Yuhui's move was intended to "show" English. But Huo Qigang didn't seem to care, he smiled, quickly switched to Mandarin, and started an in-depth exchange with Dong Yuhui.
However, the climax of this conversation has only just begun. During the conversation, Dong Yuhui suddenly said: "Welcome to Xian." This sentence made everyone stunned. Did he forget that he was in Hong Kong, not Xi'an? Or is he deliberately creating a topic? Netizens speculated that for a while, this meeting became the focus of the hot search list.
But behind this, there is actually a deep respect and understanding between the two of them. As a native of Hong Kong, Fok naturally prefers Cantonese as a means of communication. However, after discovering that Dong Yuhui may not understand Cantonese, he quickly switched to Mandarin, which is both a sign of respect for mainland guests and a demonstration of his qualities as a public figure. Although Dong Yuhui could not speak Cantonese, he responded in English, which not only avoided embarrassment, but also expressed his recognition of Huo Qigang's English ability. And the phrase "Welcome to Xian", although it seems abrupt, may also be a kind of expectation and welcome for Huo Qigang to visit Xi'an in the future.
This conversation sparked heated discussions among netizens. Some people praised the two for their full upbringing, which is a true gentleman's demeanor; Some people also questioned that Dong Yuhui's behavior was showing off his English skills; Some people even joked: "Dong Yuhui, is this going to conquer Hong Kong in English?" In the face of these doubts and ridicules, we might as well think deeply: what is true upbringing?
Parenting is not only a superficial politeness and proper manners, but also a kind of respect and understanding that goes deep into the bone marrow. In this meeting, Dong Yuhui and Huo Qigang showed respect and understanding for each other through flexible language switching. They not only respect each other's language habits and cultural backgrounds, but also respect each other's personality and dignity. This respect and understanding is not only reflected in the language, but also in their behavior and way of thinking.
However, there is no real winner in this "upbringing war". Because upbringing itself is a continuous process of learning and growth. The behavior of Dong Yuhui and Huo Qigang sets an example for us and allows us to see what true upbringing looks like. But more importantly, we should learn the true meaning of education from them and constantly improve our own literacy and cultivation.
Finally, we have to ask: in this increasingly globalized era, should we also learn to be more flexible and inclusive in communicating with others? Should people of different cultural backgrounds and linguistic habits also be respected and understood? There may be no clear answer to this "upbringing war", but it leaves us with endless room for thought. Let us look forward to the emergence of more gentlemen like Dong Yuhui and Huo Qigang in the future, adding more positive energy and warmth to our society.