2 MAY 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Noodle Shop Chronicles: Chopstick Challenge Unites Friends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/noodle-shop-chronicles-chopstick-challenge-unites-friends/ Story Transcript: Zh: 在北京这座繁华的城市中，有一个古老的街区，餐馆林立，香气四溢。在这个街区中，有一个小小的面馆，打开门，你就能闻到那浓郁的面条香。就在这个小面馆，有三个朋友：张伟、 李明和王芳，他们正在接受一个挑战：第一次尝试用筷子吃面条。 En: In the bustling city of Beijing, there is an ancient neighborhood with numerous restaurants emitting fragrant aromas. In this neighborhood, there is a small noodle shop where upon opening the door, you can instantly smell the rich aroma of noodles. In this small shop, there are three friends: Zhang Wei, Li Ming, and Wang Fang, who are taking on a challenge: attempting to eat noodles with chopsticks for the first time. Zh: 张伟，一个从小在美国长大的华裔，他从来没有用过筷子，而对中国的食物十分好奇。李明是他的好友，也是他的向导，引导他理解和体验中国的文化和风俗。王芳是面馆的服务员，也是一个风趣的人，气氛总是在她的笑声中轻松愉快。 En: Zhang Wei, a Chinese-American who grew up in the United States, has never used chopsticks before and is very curious about Chinese food. Li Ming is his friend and guide, helping him understand and experience Chinese culture and customs. Wang Fang is a waitress in the noodle shop, with a lively personality that creates a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere with her laughter. Zh: 在北京灯火通明的夜晚，三个人坐在面馆，面前是一碗热气腾腾的面条。李明和王芳正在教张伟如何使用筷子，他显得有些笨拙。筷子在他的手中上下翻滚，面条总是滑落，但是他并没有灰心，他笑着说：“这是一场挑战，我一定要完成”。 En: On a brightly lit night in Beijing, the three friends sit in the noodle shop with a steaming bowl of noodles in front of them. Li Ming and Wang Fang are teaching Zhang Wei how to use chopsticks, and he appears a bit clumsy. The chopsticks roll around in his hands, noodles slipping away, but he does not give up, smiling and saying, "This is a challenge, I must complete it." Zh: 时间就这样流逝，张伟的技巧也在慢慢得到提升，他渐渐可以夹住面条，但还未能顺利送入口中。为了鼓励他，李明和王芳不断给他点赞，而周围的人也对这个微笑的外国男孩报以热烈的掌声。 En: Time passes, and Zhang Wei's skills gradually improve; he is able to pick up the noodles, but struggles to get them into his mouth smoothly. To encourage him, Li Ming and Wang Fang continue to cheer him on, while the people around also applaud the smiling foreign boy warmly. Zh: 世界像是停止了一般，似乎所有人的关注都集中在张伟的身上。他全神贯注地看着筷子，紧张地挑选一条面条，终于，他成功地将其送入了嘴中。周围爆发出热烈的掌声，人们的脸上都洋溢着喜悦。 En: It feels as though the world has paused, with everyone's attention focused on Zhang Wei. He concentrates intently on the chopsticks, nervously selecting a noodle, and finally succeeds in putting it into his mouth. There is a burst of enthusiastic applause, joy evident on everyone's faces. Zh: 那一夜，他们一直忘记了时间，沉醉在这个充满乐趣和挑战的经历中，依依不舍地告别，浓浓的友情和温馨的气氛流淌在这个古老的街区。这就是北京，热情，热闹，又充满了人间烟火的感觉。 En: After a night of effort, Zhang Wei successfully completes the challenge. In that moment, his joy surpasses language and cultural barriers, flowing into the hearts of everyone present. Zh: 我们的故事在这里结束，张伟，李明，王芳他们用一碗面条，一个挑战，展现了一份友情，一份热爱生活的态度，让我们在心中留下了深深的烙印。 En: That night, they forget about time, immersed in this fun and challenging experience, bidding farewell reluctantly. The deep friendship and warm atmosphere permeate this ancient neighborhood. This is Beijing—warm, lively, and filled with the vibrant feelings of human connection. Vocabulary Words: - bustling: 繁华的 - city: 城市 - neighborhood: 街区 - restaurants: 餐馆 - fragrant: 香气四溢 - aromas: 香气 - noodle: 面条 - shop: 面馆 - friends: 朋友 - challenge: 挑战 - chopsticks: 筷子 - Chinese food: 中国食物 - waitress: 服务员 - lively: 生动 - atmosphere: 气氛 - night: 夜晚 - steaming: 热气腾腾 - teaching: 教 - clumsy: 笨拙 - encourage: 鼓励 - skills: 技巧 - nervously: 紧张地 - success: 成功 - applause: 掌声 - effort: 努力 - joy: 喜悦 - immersed: 沉浸 - friendship: 友情 - atmosphere: 氛围

1 MAY 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Chopstick Conundrum: A Tale of Authenticity and Affection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-chopstick-conundrum-a-tale-of-authenticity-and-affection/ Story Transcript: Zh: 在北京的一家烟雾缭绕的中国餐馆，王伟含着一颗跳动的心，静静地盯着面前标志性的红色筷子。 En: At a smoky Chinese restaurant in Beijing, Wang Wei sat with a pounding heart, silently staring at the iconic red chopsticks in front of him. Zh: 他知道，今天的晚餐不仅是他和刘欣的首次约会，更是他展现自己筷子技巧的大好时机。 En: He knew that tonight's dinner was not only his first date with Liu Xin, but also a great opportunity to showcase his chopstick skills. Zh: 餐厅的内部装饰着色彩缤纷的纸灯，古老的木雕琴台，在灯光的映射下，壁画与瓷砖交相辉映，仿佛将古老的北京文化带到了现场。 En: The restaurant was decorated with colorful paper lanterns, an ancient wooden harp, and the wall murals and tiles shimmered in the reflection of the lights, as if bringing ancient Beijing culture to life. Zh: 低沉的胡琴演奏声伴随着香料和小吃的香气，让这辆时间机器仿佛将他们带回到了古代的北京。 En: The low hum of the erhu accompanied by the aroma of spices and snacks made this time machine feel like it had transported them back to ancient Beijing. Zh: 王伟坐在充满特色的木桌前，闪烁的烛光映照出他的脸，虽然只有微弱的光线，却无法掩饰他的紧张。 En: Wang Wei sat at a distinctive wooden table, the flickering candlelight illuminating his face. Despite the dim light, his nervousness couldn't be concealed. Zh: 刘欣，他的约会对象，是一名美丽而聪明的女士，对生活有着精细，独特的洞察力。 En: Liu Xin, his date, was a beautiful and intelligent woman with a keen and unique insight into life. Zh: 她喜欢亲和真实的东西，受不了做作。王伟决定，他要用一种最为本真的方式来把她打动——他的筷子技巧。 En: She liked things that were genuine and couldn't stand artificiality. Wang Wei decided that he wanted to impress her in the most authentic way possible - with his chopstick skills. Zh: 然而，事情并未按照他的计划发展。他伸出手，想要巧妙地夹起一个饺子，展现自己的优雅。 En: However, things did not go according to his plan. He reached out to deftly pick up a dumpling to showcase his elegance. Zh: 然而，在刚要成功的一刻，一只滑溜溜的饺子竟然溜脱了他的筷子，甩向了空气，最终“啪”的一声落在了餐厅另一边。 En: However, at the moment of success, the slippery dumpling slid off his chopsticks and flew through the air, landing with a "pop" on the other side of the restaurant. Zh: 餐厅内瞬间静默，所有人的目光都聚焦在了那只落单的饺子上。王伟感到无地自容。 En: The restaurant fell into an instant silence, with all eyes focusing on the lone dumpling. Wang Wei felt utterly embarrassed. Zh: 然而，刘欣看向他的目光并没有他想象中的嘲笑。 En: However, Liu Xin's gaze towards him did not hold the ridicule he had imagined. Zh: 相反，她露出了似乎试图掩盖的微笑。 En: On the contrary, she gave a smile that seemed to be trying to hide itself. Zh: 她打破了令人窒息的沉默，“这就是你所谓的筷子技巧吗？” En: She broke the suffocating silence, "Is this your so-called chopstick skill?" Zh: 她楚楚可怜地装作惊讶，但嘴角的笑意却给了王伟意想不到的安慰。 En: She feigned surprise pitifully, but the smile at the corner of her mouth gave Wang Wei unexpected comfort. Zh: 王伟心中涌起暖流，他知道他找对了人。 En: A warm feeling welled up in Wang Wei's heart. He knew he had found the right person. Zh: 他并不需要刻意去取悦她，因为她欣赏的是他的真实。 En: He didn't need to try to please her, because she appreciated his authenticity. Zh: 从那晚起，他们的约会更多的是轻松，有趣，而非紧张和刻意。 En: From that evening onwards, their dates were more relaxed and fun, rather than tense and deliberate. Zh: 每次提到那个晚上，他们总会笑得前俯后仰。 En: Every time they mentioned that night, they would both burst into laughter. Zh: 因为他们知道，那个晚上的“筷子技巧”，就是他们深厚感情的起点。 En: Because they knew that the "chopstick skill" of that night was the starting point of their deep affection. Vocabulary Words: - restaurant: 餐馆 - Beijing: 北京 - Wang Wei: 王伟 - Liu Xin: 刘欣 - chopsticks: 筷子 - date: 约会 - skills: 技巧 - decorated: 装饰 - lanterns: 纸灯 - harp: 琴台 - murals: 壁画 - spices: 香料 - snacks: 小吃 - authentic: 真实 - elegance: 优雅 - surprise: 惊讶 - comfort: 安慰 - embarrassed: 尴尬 - gaze: 目光 - laughter: 笑声 - ridicule: 嘲笑 - relaxed: 轻松 - fun: 有趣 - tense: 紧张 - deliberate: 刻意 - affection: 感情 - starting point: 起点 - transported: 传送 - hum: 低沉的笑声 - reflection: 反射

30 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Bicycle's Challenge: A Retro Ride to Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-bicycles-challenge-a-retro-ride-to-triumph/ Story Transcript: Zh: 在一个阳光灿烂的早晨，北京的旺兴街角，张三独自一人站立在小巷中。他穿着一套绣着龙凤的传统中国服装，看起来就像是从古代画卷里走出来的人物。 En: On a sunny morning at the corner of Wangxing Street in Beijing, Zhang San stood alone in the alley. He was dressed in a set of traditional Chinese clothing embroidered with dragons and phoenixes, looking like a character stepping out from an ancient scroll. Zh: 张三原本是个古玩修复师，这套华丽的古装只是他为了一个复古主题活动特意准备的。只是这天，他对一台破旧显得与他的衣着不相称的自行车发生了兴趣。 En: Originally a restorer of antiques, the splendid ancient costume was specially prepared by Zhang San for a retro-themed event. However, on this day, he became interested in an old bicycle that seemed out of place with his attire. Zh: "我能骑你吗?"他轻轻地向自行车问道。尽管显得有些滑稽，但张三的眼中充满了对挑战的热情。自行车靠在墙角，仿佛在等待他的来临。 En: "Can I ride you?" he gently asked the bicycle. Despite appearing somewhat comical, Zhang San's eyes were filled with enthusiasm for the challenge. The bicycle leaned against the wall, as if waiting for his arrival. Zh: 他吸了一口气，试图骑上自行车。然而他肩头的宽大鹤翅长袍让他在一次又一次的尝试中都失去了平衡。路过的人们对他投来了困惑和好奇的目光。 En: Taking a deep breath, he attempted to mount the bicycle. However, his wide crane-wing robe on his shoulders caused him to lose balance in repeated tries. Passersby looked at him with a mix of confusion and curiosity. Zh: 一位开着三轮车的老人停下来看着他，"年轻人，你是想骑自行车吗?"老人笑着问。 En: An old man driving a tricycle stopped to watch him, "Young man, do you want to ride the bicycle?" the old man asked with a smile. Zh: 张三点头，他心里充满了对失败的惧怕，但他不想轻易放弃，他想去证明，穿着这么鲜艳的中国传统服装他也可以骑自行车。 En: Zhang San nodded, fearful of failure but unwilling to give up easily. He wanted to prove that he could ride a bicycle even in such bright Chinese traditional clothing. Zh: 老人笑了笑，指了指他的长袍，“这衣服没法骑，蹬车的时候会绊住的。”然后，他从三轮车上取下一块土黄色的布带，"这是我妻子的，你可以试试把袍子稍微捆一捆，这样就好些了。" En: The old man chuckled and pointed at his robe, "You can't ride in these clothes; they'll get in the way when you pedal." Then, he took off a piece of earthy yellow cloth from his tricycle, "This belongs to my wife. Try tying up your robe a bit, it'll be easier that way." Zh: 张三照做了，他把长袍捆了起来，再次跨上自行车，推蹬了几下。这次，他居然坚持住了，他正在骑行！虽然速度并不快，但这足以让他振奋。他的喜悦无法用语言表达，那一刻，他仿佛成为了马路上的王者。 En: Following the advice, Zhang San tied up his robe, mounted the bicycle again, and pushed off a few times. To his surprise, he managed to stay balanced this time - he was riding! Although not very fast, it was enough to lift his spirits. His joy was indescribable; at that moment, he felt like the king of the road. Zh: 广场上的人们开始鼓掌，他们都被张三的毅力与勇气所打动。张三对着所有人微笑，举起了手，他成功了!他以自己的努力和坚持战胜了困难! En: People in the square started applauding, moved by Zhang San's perseverance and courage. Smiling at everyone, Zhang San raised his hand in triumph - he had succeeded! Through his effort and persistence, he had conquered the challenge. Zh: 夜幕降临，张三回到家，他看着那台自行车，心中充满了满足和骄傲。他知道，今天，他不仅仅是成功骑上了那台自行车，更是实现了自己的挑战。有一种温暖在他内心蔓延，那是成功后的安逸，那是挑战后的喜悦。 En: As night fell, Zhang San returned home, looking at the bicycle with a heart full of satisfaction and pride. He knew that today, he had not only ridden the bicycle successfully but also conquered his challenge. A warm feeling spread in his heart - the comfort of success and the joy after overcoming a challenge. Zh: 各位，这就是我们故事的真正英雄，他叫张三。他让我们明白，无论面临什么难题，只要有决心，有毅力，都会找到方法，成功就会向我们招手。 En: Everyone, this is the true hero of our story, his name is Zhang San. He teaches us that no matter what difficulties we face, as long as we have determination and perseverance, we will find a way, and success will beckon to us. Vocabulary Words: - Zhang San: 张三 - sunny: 阳光灿烂 - morning: 早晨 - alley: 小巷 - traditional: 传统 - Chinese: 中国 - clothing: 服装 - dragons: 龙 - phoenixes: 凤 - characters: 人物 - ancient: 古代 - scroll: 画卷 - restorer: 修复师 - antiques: 古玩 - splendid: 华丽 - retro-themed: 复古主题 - bicycle: 自行车 - comical: 滑稽 - enthusiasm: 热情 - challenge: 挑战 - balanaced: 均衡 - perseverance: 毅力 - courager: 勇气 - advice: 建议 - triumph: 成功 - success: 成功 - conquer: 征服 - effort: 努力 - determination: 决心

29 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Lost Wanderer: A Tale of Discovery in Beijing's Hutongs Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-lost-wanderer-a-tale-of-discovery-in-beijings-hutongs/ Story Transcript: Zh: 在繁忙、热闹的北京城，有个名叫王伟的年轻人正在胡同里开启了他的小奇遇。 En: In the bustling and lively city of Beijing, a young man named Wang Wei was embarking on his small adventure in the hutongs. Zh: 王伟，是个纯真又善良的小伙子，这天，他高兴地漫步在北京独特的胡同里，欣赏着这座城市的独特魅力和生活节奏。 En: Wang Wei, a pure and kind young man, happily strolled through the uniquely charming hutongs of Beijing one day, appreciating the city's distinct charm and pace of life. Zh: 但北京的胡同却十分复杂，像一个迷宫，让王伟逐渐迷了路，他拿出手机想要寻找路线，可那里的手机信号却异常弱，几乎没有网络。 En: However, the hutongs of Beijing were quite complex, like a maze, causing Wang Wei to gradually lose his way. He took out his phone to find a route, but the phone signal there was unusually weak, with almost no network. Zh: 就在他尴尬地左顾右盼，试图找到出路时，他的耳边传来了"沉肩坠肘、松胯抵襠…"的声音。他跟着声音走去，发现了一群穿着传统汗衫的老人，他们正在一个开阔的院落里悠然自得的练习太极拳。 En: As he awkwardly looked around, trying to find a way out, he heard a voice reciting "sink the shoulders, drop the elbows, relax the lower back...". He followed the voice and came across a group of elderly people wearing traditional undershirts, leisurely practicing Tai Chi in a spacious courtyard. Zh: 看到王伟迷路的模样，一个看起来年纪最大的老人向他挥了挥手，笑着邀请他加入他们。尽管王伟对太极拳毫无了解，但他还是欣然接受了邀请，想着这也许是一种新的体验。 En: Seeing Wang Wei looking lost, the eldest-looking man waved to him and smiled, inviting him to join them. Despite knowing nothing about Tai Chi, Wang Wei accepted the invitation willingly, thinking it might be a new experience. Zh: 紧接着，王伟开始在老人们的指导下尝试着学习太极拳，虽然开始时总是手忙脚乱，但他并没有放弃，他觉得这种平静而有力量的运动方式很有趣。老人们看着王伟扭扭捏捏的动作，胡须抽动着，哈哈大笑。 En: Soon, Wang Wei began learning Tai Chi under the guidance of the elderly. Though he was initially clumsy, he did not give up, finding the calm yet powerful movement style intriguing. The elderly watched Wang Wei's awkward movements with twitching beards, bursting into laughter. Zh: 日子就这样慢慢过去，王伟在每天的太极拳课中深深感受到了它带来的宁静与平衡，他更意识到太极拳，在这看似平淡无奇的动作之中，包含了庞大的智慧和教育。 En: Days passed, and Wang Wei deeply felt the tranquility and balance brought by Tai Chi in his daily classes. He realized that Tai Chi contained immense wisdom and education within its apparently ordinary movements. Zh: 还记得他曾经在胡同里迷路吗？现在，王伟已经能够熟练地在胡同里穿梭，并与的那些热心的老人建立了深厚的友谊。 En: Do you remember when he got lost in the hutongs? Now, Wang Wei could skillfully navigate the hutongs and had formed deep friendships with those kind-hearted elderly people. Zh: 有一天，胡同的尽头信号塔修好了，手机信号也正常了，可是，王伟已经不再需要手机导航了，因为他已经找到了更宝贵的东西：知识、友谊以及对生活的新领悟。于他而言，获得这些无价之宝，他已经不再害怕迷路了。 En: One day, the signal tower at the end of the hutong was repaired, restoring normal phone signals. However, Wang Wei no longer needed phone navigation because he had found something more valuable: knowledge, friendship, and a new understanding of life. To him, obtaining these priceless treasures meant he was no longer afraid of getting lost. Zh: 所以，有时候，迷路并不一定是坏事，反而可能带给我们意想不到的收获。王伟，就是最好的例证。 En: So, sometimes, getting lost is not necessarily a bad thing; it might bring unexpected gains. Wang Wei is the best example of this. Vocabulary Words: - city: 北京 - adventure: 奇遇 - hutongs: 胡同 - pure: 纯真 - kind: 善良 - charming: 迷人 - maze: 迷宫 - phone: 手机 - signal: 信号 - weak: 弱 - network: 网络 - voice: 声音 - elderly: 老人 - traditional: 传统 - undershirts: 汗衫 - Tai Chi: 太极拳 - courtyard: 院落 - lost: 迷路 - inviting: 邀请 - experience: 体验 - learning: 学习 - awkward: 尴尬 - movement: 运动 - tranquility: 宁静 - balance: 平衡 - wisdom: 智慧 - education: 教育 - friendships: 友谊 - repair: 修好

28 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Li Wei: From Pajama Mishap to Fashion Fame Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/li-wei-from-pajama-mishap-to-fashion-fame/ Story Transcript: Zh: 古老而热闹的京城，即使是分秒不停滴答动的时间，也难敌她的繁华。 En: The ancient and bustling capital city, even with the relentless ticking of time, struggles to rival its vibrancy. Zh: 清晨五点的北京，赴一场尚未醒来的古都日出。 En: At five o'clock in the morning in Beijing, it's the sunrise of an ancient capital that is yet to awaken. Zh: 这，便是我们的主人公李伟一天生活的起跑线。 En: This is the starting line of our protagonist Li Wei's day. Zh: 李伟，一介平凡而又小心谨慎的白领，今天有个重要任务等着他。 En: Li Wei, an ordinary and cautious white-collar worker, has an important task awaiting him today. Zh: 他被公司选中，代表北京总部，参加今晚的国际合作派对。 En: He has been selected by the company to represent the Beijing headquarters at an international cooperation party tonight. Zh: 这是他人生中的一大荣誉和挑战，所以他打算一大早去合适的店找一套正装。 En: It is a great honor and challenge in his life, so he plans to go to a suitable store early in the morning to find a formal suit. Zh: 匆匆忙忙的享用了早餐并碾过街头巷尾的脚步，让李伟并没有意识到他穿着亲戚赠送的卡通兔子睡衣和流浪猫短裤，以及紫色文艺小清新的拖鞋。 En: Hurriedly having breakfast and rushing through the streets, Li Wei was unaware that he was wearing cartoon rabbit pajamas gifted by a relative, stray cat shorts, and purple artsy slippers. Zh: 他越过京城的后海，走过热闹的三里屯，煞是引人侧目。 En: He crossed over the Houhai in Beijing, passed through the bustling Sanlitun, attracting curious glances. Zh: 他看到路人脸上写满了惊讶，甚至有人掏出手机给他拍照，李伟把这解读为自己的独特气质在发光发热。 En: Observing the surprise on people's faces and even having someone take photos of him, Li Wei interpreted this as his unique charm shining through. Zh: 直到他走进精品男装店，店员小姐的怪异眼神以及失笑声才使他恍然大悟。 En: It wasn't until he walked into a boutique men's clothing store that the strange looks and giggles from the saleslady made him realize his mistake. Zh: 连忙低头审视自己，满脸通红地跑出店铺。 En: He quickly lowered his head to examine himself, flushed with embarrassment, and ran out of the store. Zh: 当他返回家中，正好同住的外甥在戏耍他的雪纳瑞狗，他注意到李伟的异样，连忙细问。 En: Upon returning home, his nephew, who lived with him, noticed the unusual situation of Li Wei while playing with his Schnauzer dog and inquired further. Zh: 听完李伟的情况，外甥急中生智，提出一个尽可能掩饰尴尬的建议，"叔叔，我看你的睡衣其实挺有特色，不如在舞会上宣扬一下东方的个性元素呢？说不定还会给人留下深刻印象。" En: After hearing Li Wei's situation, the nephew came up with a clever suggestion to discreetly cover up the embarrassment, "Uncle, I think your pajamas are actually quite unique. Why not showcase some Eastern elements at the ball? It might leave a lasting impression on people." Zh: 李伟听后，眼中闪现出希望。 En: Li Wei's eyes lit up with hope upon hearing this. Zh: 随后，他换上了配套的橘色波点围裙，再加上一把搞怪的手杖，完成了今晚的节目。 En: He then put on a matching orange polka dot apron and a quirky cane, creating his outfit for the evening. Zh: 活动当晚，李伟的出现引爆了全场，他原本担忧会被嘲笑，但是事情超出了他的预想。客人们对他的洋溢自信和独特气质欣赏备至。 En: At the event that night, Li Wei's entrance caused a stir, surpassing his expectations as guests admired his overflowing confidence and unique charm. Zh: 纷纷上前和他交谈。他不但用中英文流畅地回答，而且同样流畅地介绍着他对时尚的理解。 En: They approached him to converse, impressed not only by his fluent replies in both Chinese and English but also by his insightful understanding of fashion. Zh: 这场活动彻底改变了李伟的人生。 En: This event completely transformed Li Wei's life. Zh: 他的故事在网络上走红，成为各大媒体追逐的对象。 En: His story went viral on the internet, capturing the attention of various media outlets. Zh: 他也因此成为了公司元气满满的形象代言人。 En: He became the energetic image spokesperson for the company. Zh: 而最让他开心的，不仅是能够得到认可和赞扬，更是爱心满满的舞会那天，他捐赠了大部分的衣物，腾出了更多的空间，去拥抱更加丰富多彩的生活。 En: What made him happiest was not just receiving recognition and praise but the day of the loving dance party when he donated most of his clothes, creating more space to embrace a more colorful life. Zh: 这个温馨的故事，以李伟"意外"的睡衣，带给我们的，则是勇敢面对，坚持自我。 En: This heartwarming story, stemming from Li Wei's "unexpected" pajamas, brings us a message of bravery, self-persistence. Zh: 即使因为一个错误而闹出笑话，我们也要有笑对人生的勇气，因为这笑话，可能会给我们带来无尽的可能和机遇。 En: Even if a mistake leads to laughter, we must have the courage to laugh at life because that laughter may bring us endless possibilities and opportunities. Vocabulary Words: - ancient: 古老 - bustling: 热闹 - capital city: 京城 - time: 时间 - vibrancy: 繁华 - sunrise: 日出 - awaken: 醒来 - protagonist: 主人公 - ordinary: 平凡 - cautious: 小心谨慎 - white-collar worker: 白领 - task: 任务 - selected: 选中 - represent: 代表 - company: 公司 - international cooperation party: 国际合作派对 - honor: 荣誉 - challenge: 挑战 - formal suit: 正装 - breakfast: 早餐 - streets: 街头 - cartoon rabbit: 卡通兔子 - pajamas: 睡衣 - curious glances: 侧目 - unique charm: 独特气质 - strange looks: 怪异眼神 - giggles: 失笑声 - embarrassment: 尴尬

27 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Slipper Revolution: Wang Wei's Unforgettable Fashion Faux Pas Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-slipper-revolution-wang-weis-unforgettable-fashion-faux-pas/ Story Transcript: Zh: 天就要黑了，京城里的路灯一片金黄，车水马龙。在这繁华的都市里，王伟也许正杜撰着自己的一段意犹未尽的故事。 En: As the day was coming to an end, the street lights in the capital city glowed in golden hues, amid the bustling traffic. In this vibrant metropolis, Wang Wei might have been inventing a story that left him feeling unsatisfied. Zh: 那天，一如既往，王伟起个大早，去了北京市图书馆，他喜欢那里的宁静，而今天他还要为即将到来的正式活动做充足的准备。活动开始在临近，耐心地研读的王伟，却没注意到时间的流逝，如同沙漏中流淌的砂粒，静悄悄的，一眨眼就过去了。 En: On that day, like any other, Wang Wei rose early and went to the Beijing City Library. He enjoyed the tranquility there, and today he had to prepare adequately for an upcoming formal event. As the event approached, Wang Wei, who was patiently studying, did not notice time passing by, slipping away like the sands in an hourglass, quietly, in the blink of an eye. Zh: 他突然抬头看了下大钟，才发现时间紧张，瞬间慌了起来，匆忙拾起书包，就随手抓了一双拖鞋，奔向了活动的地点—北京会议中心。全然没有察觉早晨匆匆穿上的正是那双家居拖鞋。 En: He suddenly looked up at the clock and realized the time was tight. In an instant, he panicked, hurriedly grabbing his backpack and carelessly picking up a pair of slippers, rushing towards the venue of the event – the Beijing Conference Center. Completely unaware that the slippers he had slipped on in haste in the morning were actually his house slippers. Zh: 那座金碧辉煌的建筑物映入眼帘，王伟稍微松了口气。他看着那些手捧酒杯、轻笑宛语的人们，心里感觉未曾有过的紧张。就在王伟将要迈步向前，一位名叫小张的朋友突然拉住了他，“王伟，你这是穿拖鞋来的吗？”小张面带惊讶地指了下他的脚。 En: The splendid golden building came into view, and Wang Wei breathed a sigh of relief. Watching people holding wine glasses, chatting and laughing lightly, he felt a nervousness he had never experienced before. Just as Wang Wei was about to take a step forward, a friend named Xiao Zhang suddenly stopped him, "Wang Wei, did you come wearing slippers?" Xiao Zhang pointed at his feet in surprise. Zh: 王伟低头看了看自己的脚，全身仿佛被电得一震，脸色铁青。深吸一口气，他努力让自己看上去镇定。“是啊，我觉得很舒服。”他笑道，试图用幽默消解尴尬。 En: Wang Wei looked down at his feet, feeling as if he had been struck by lightning, his face turning pale. Taking a deep breath, he tried to appear calm. "Yeah, I find them very comfortable," he said with a smile, attempting to use humor to diffuse the embarrassment. Zh: 接下来的活动，王伟自卑且紧张。他的拖鞋引得人们窃窃私语，不过，他也在自暴自弃中变得坚强，将他的全力用于活动上。 En: Throughout the rest of the event, Wang Wei felt self-conscious and nervous. His slippers drew whispers among the crowd. Nevertheless, he became stronger in the face of self-doubt and put all his effort into the event. Zh: 那晚他的发言颇得观众喜爱，他尽管穿着拖鞋，却以真诚、热情的表现赞赏了听众。活动结束后，王伟的拖鞋成为了热议的焦点，甚至有人称赞他是"拖鞋革命家"。 En: His speech that night was well-received by the audience. Despite wearing slippers, he was appreciated for his sincerity and enthusiasm. After the event, Wang Wei's slippers became a topic of heated discussion, and some even praised him as a "slipper revolutionary." Zh: 虽然那天他不小心穿了拖鞋，尽管情况尴尬，但王伟还是积极应对，完成了活动。他不仅展示了他的自信和毅力，也给现场的人们留下了深刻印象。这个错误，不仅没有把他击倒，反而让他的人生增加了一份美好的记忆。如今想来，王伟会笑出声，因为他知道那是他人生中最特别的一次活动，是他最值得回味的经历之一。 En: Although he accidentally wore slippers that day and faced an embarrassing situation, Wang Wei tackled it positively and successfully completed the event. Not only did he demonstrate his confidence and perseverance, but he also left a lasting impression on the audience. This mistake not only didn't defeat him but instead added a beautiful memory to his life. Looking back now, Wang Wei would laugh out loud because he knew it was one of the most remarkable events in his life, one of the experiences worth reminiscing about. Vocabulary Words: - as: 作为 - day: 天 - end: 结束 - city: 城市 - traffic: 交通 - story: 故事 - library: 图书馆 - event: 活动 - slippers: 拖鞋 - building: 建筑物 - relief: 宽慰 - nervous: 紧张 - friend: 朋友 - feet: 脚 - surprise: 惊讶 - lightning: 闪电 - breath: 呼吸 - calm: 镇定 - whispers: 私语 - confidence: 自信 - sincerity: 真诚 - enthusiasm: 热情 - positive: 积极 - completed: 完成 - memory: 记忆 - laughter: 笑声 - remarkable: 卓越 - experiences: 经历 - reminiscing: 回忆 - impression: 印象

26 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Lost in Beijing's Hutongs: A Journey of Discovery and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/lost-in-beijings-hutongs-a-journey-of-discovery-and-connection/ Story Transcript: Zh: 太阳慵懒地躺在北京的天际线上，照亮了那些灵动的建筑，张伟抬头看着这个城市的早晨，心中充满了新奇和期待。这个从小生活在南方小镇的青年第一次走出家门，踏上了远离亲人，寻找新生活的旅程。然而，就在他兴奋地欣赏着北京的古老和现代交织的时候，发现自己已在城市的胡同中迷路。 En: The sun lazily lay on the skyline of Beijing, illuminating the dynamic buildings. Zhang Wei looked up at the morning of this city, filled with novelty and anticipation. This young man, who grew up in a small town in the south, left home for the first time and embarked on a journey far from his family to seek a new life. However, as he excitedly admired the ancient and modern mix of Beijing, he found himself lost in the city's hutongs. Zh: 这并不是那些整齐排列、标记清晰的现代化街道，而是传统的、迷宫般的胡同，狭窄而曲折，仿佛隐藏在众多建筑之中的密室。然而，对于张伟来说，这就是他的“迷宫游戏”。他尝试着沿着胡同旁边的红墙走去，但是，似乎每个转弯处都是新的迷失。虽然他在每个转角都找到了新的风景，但也明白自己正在更深地陷入迷宫。 En: These were not the neat and clearly marked modern streets, but traditional, maze-like hutongs, narrow and winding, as if hidden chambers among numerous buildings. Yet for Zhang Wei, this was his "maze game". He tried to walk along the red walls of the hutongs, but it seemed that every turn was a new loss. Although he found new scenery at each corner, he also realized he was getting deeper into the maze. Zh: 张伟的焦虑越来越强烈。他试图询问对面过道的老奶奶，但那位奶奶的普通话夹杂着浓重的北京口音，让他更加迷惑。他的背包也开始变得沉甸甸的，脚步也开始沉重起来。 En: Zhang Wei's anxiety grew stronger. He tried to ask an elderly lady across the alley, but her Mandarin mixed with a heavy Beijing accent only puzzled him more. His backpack became heavier, and his steps grew heavier too. Zh: 就在他即将放弃，想要乖乖回到旅馆时，他遇到了一个推着自行车的小男孩。这个看着不过十二三岁的男孩正在准备去学校。看到张伟布满困惑的眼神，小男孩笑着停了下来。 En: Just as he was about to give up and return to the hotel obediently, he met a young boy pushing a bicycle. This boy, who looked about twelve or thirteen, was getting ready for school. Seeing Zhang Wei's puzzled eyes, the boy stopped and smiled. Zh: “你迷路了吗？”男孩问。 En: "Are you lost?" the boy asked. Zh: 张伟点了点头，看着这个他们之间的城市和语言都不能阻挡的友善交流感到惊讶。 En: Zhang Wei nodded, surprised by the friendly communication between them that neither city nor language could hinder. Zh: 这个男孩用他的自行车引领张伟穿过这座城市的迷宫，他们经过了老北京的炸酱面凉皮摊点，经过了卖糖葫芦的老人，等到了最后，也让张伟走出了胡同。 En: The boy led Zhang Wei through the maze of the city with his bike, passing by the old Beijing’s fried sauce noodle and cold noodle stalls, passing by the elderly selling sugar-coated fruits, until finally leading Zhang Wei out of the hutong. Zh: “这就是城市的入口。”小男孩指着前方熙熙攘攘的街头，笑着告别。 En: "This is the entrance to the city." The boy pointed to the bustling street ahead and bid farewell with a smile. Zh: 当他离开的时候，张伟审视了一下自己上午经历的一切，他感到沮丧但又喜悦。虽然他迷失了自己，但也在这次遗失中找到了一个更复杂、更广阔的世界。他知道，他终将找到自己在这个世界里的位置。北京，对他来说，不再仅仅是迷宫，而是个挑战和机遇交织的新起点。而张伟，也做好了迎接一切的准备。 En: As he left, Zhang Wei reflected on the morning's experience with a mix of frustration and joy. Though he lost himself, he also found a more complex and vast world in this moment of loss. He knew that he would eventually find his place in this world. Beijing, to him, was no longer just a maze, but a new starting point woven with challenges and opportunities. Zhang Wei was also ready to embrace everything. Vocabulary Words: - sun: 太阳 - skyline: 天际线 - Beijing: 北京 - buildings: 建筑 - maze: 迷宫 - lost: 迷失 - alley: 过道 - backpack: 背包 - bicycle: 自行车 - school: 学校 - city: 城市 - language: 语言 - communication: 交流 - entrance: 入口 - street: 街头 - journey: 旅程 - anxiety: 焦虑 - traditional: 传统 - modern: 现代 - new: 新 - complex: 复杂 - vast: 广阔 - challenges: 挑战 - opportunities: 机遇 - neat: 整齐 - winding: 曲折 - hidden: 隐藏 - chambers: 密室 - elderly: 老人 - friendship: 友谊

25 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Mahjong Revelation: Friendship in the Hutongs of Beijing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-mahjong-revelation-friendship-in-the-hutongs-of-beijing/ Story Transcript: Zh: 在北京的老城区，隐藏在一条狭窄的胡同里，有一家古色古香的茶馆，名叫"胡同三味"。这儿是李伟、张明和王芳的乐园或者更准确地说，他们的麻将桌。 En: In the old city of Beijing, hidden in a narrow alley, there is an old-fashioned teahouse called "Three Flavors of Hutong". Here is the paradise of Li Wei, Zhang Ming, and Wang Fang, or more accurately, their mahjong table. Zh: 每天的下午，这个穿着粗布衬衫，满脸笑意的三人组合就会准时出现在茶馆一角的麻将桌旁。李伟擅长摩口背舌，张明则钟情于步步为营，这两人的对抗总能热烈得让人看的热血沸腾。看似文静的王芳其实是掌控局势的大师，幸运之神似乎总偏爱她。 En: Every afternoon, this trio, dressed in coarse shirts and full of smiles, would appear punctually at the mahjong table in the corner of the teahouse. Li Wei excelled at subtle hints, while Zhang Ming preferred to play strategically, their confrontations always passionate enough to get one's blood boiling. Wang Fang, seemingly quiet, was actually a master of controlling the situation, seeming to always have the favor of the goddess of luck. Zh: 有一天，李伟和张明还在争执着谁更擅长麻将，王芳静静地收集比赛的信息，等待机会出手。突然，张明脸色骤变，大声指责李伟不讲道义，去看了他的牌。这在他们的朋友圈可是大忌，张明对李伟的指责使原本祥和的气氛瞬间紧张起来。 En: One day, while Li Wei and Zhang Ming were arguing about who was better at mahjong, Wang Fang quietly gathered information about the game, waiting for the right moment to intervene. Suddenly, Zhang Ming's face changed abruptly as he loudly accused Li Wei of being unethical and peeking at his tiles. In their circle of friends, this was a big taboo, and Zhang Ming's accusation instantly tensed up the previously harmonious atmosphere. Zh: 李伟面色惊异，坚决否认。苦口婆心地解释他只是低头解鞋带，绝无偷看牌意。却因太过激动，反让张明更加坚信他的欺骗行为。 En: Li Wei looked shocked and denied vehemently. He explained earnestly that he was just bending down to tie his shoelaces and had no intention of cheating by looking at the tiles. However, his agitation only made Zhang Ming more convinced of his deceit. Zh: 对他们吵闹无休的场景，王芳佯装不知，却心中无比焦虑，毕竟失去任何一个朋友对她都是巨大的打击。于是，她中断了他们的争吵，提出了一个解决办法。 En: Watching the endless bickering between them, Wang Fang pretended not to know but felt anxious inside, as losing any of her friends would be a huge blow to her. So, she interrupted their argument and suggested a solution. Zh: 她提议透明处理，将每个人的牌面朝上，让所有人都能看见。那样一来，就没有人能够欺诈了。张明冷笑一声，表示接受。而李伟虽有些疑惑，但考虑到友谊，还是勉强接受了。 En: She proposed transparency, suggesting that everyone turn their tiles face up so that everyone could see them. That way, no one could cheat. Zhang Ming sneered and accepted the suggestion. And although Li Wei was a bit puzzled, he reluctantly agreed, considering their friendship. Zh: 以透明的方式进行了一局游戏后，张明却发现李伟仍然赢了。他看着明明白白的牌，愣在那里，脸上的冷笑消失了，取而代之的是信任的复苏和自责的悔恨。 En: After playing a game in a transparent manner, Zhang Ming found that Li Wei still won. Looking at the clearly visible tiles, he stood there dumbfounded, the cold smirk disappearing from his face, replaced by the revival of trust and self-reproach. Zh: 他看向李伟，深深地鞠了一躬，道歉说，“我错怪你了，你并未看我的牌，是我误会了你。”李伟笑了笑，并没有责怪他，只是开朗地说，“好了，误会解开就好，我们继续吧。” En: He looked at Li Wei, bowing deeply, and apologized, "I wrongly accused you. You did not peek at my tiles; it was my misunderstanding." Li Wei smiled and did not blame him, simply saying cheerfully, "It's okay, misunderstandings cleared up, let's continue." Zh: 于是，他们欢笑着，麻将声在胡同里回荡，更加热闹了。而王芳在一旁看着一切，温暖地笑着。她知道，这就是他们的友谊，尽管会有误会，但却像麻将一样，再次拼凑起来，互相扶持，更加坚固。这就是他们在北京胡同里的，一段普通却又温暖的故事。 En: So, they laughed together, the sound of mahjong echoing in the alley, making it livelier. Meanwhile, Wang Fang watched everything from the side, smiling warmly. She knew that this was their friendship – despite misunderstandings, they were like mahjong tiles, coming together again, supporting each other, stronger than before. This was their ordinary yet heartwarming story in the hutongs of Beijing. Vocabulary Words: - old: 老 - city: 城市 - Beijing: 北京 - narrow: 狭窄 - alley: 胡同 - teahouse: 茶馆 - paradise: 乐园 - mahjong: 麻将 - table: 桌 - smiles: 笑意 - confrontations: 对抗 - passionate: 热烈 - quiet: 文静 - master: 大师 - transparent: 透明 - cheat: 欺诈 - solution: 解决办法 - communication: 沟通 - misunderstanding: 误会 - trust: 信任 - apologized: 道歉 - friendship: 友谊 - supporting: 扶持 - harmonious: 祥和 - atmosphere: 气氛 - suggestion: 建议 - agreed: 同意 - laughter: 笑声 - heartwarming: 温暖

23 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: The Flavors of Beijing: A Spicy Hot Pot Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-flavors-of-beijing-a-spicy-hot-pot-adventure/ Story Transcript: Zh: 在繁华的北京市中心，有一条被香料味道充满的老街。 En: In the bustling center of Beijing, there is an old street filled with the fragrance of spices. Zh: 这条街的主角是两个好朋友名字叫张伟和李娜。 En: The main characters of this street are two good friends named Zhang Wei and Li Na. Zh: 张伟是个爱好美食的大胃王，而李娜则是个对美食有着强烈求知欲的吃货。 En: Zhang Wei is a big eater who loves gourmet food, while Li Na is a foodie with a strong curiosity for delicious cuisine. Zh: 一天，他们决定去尝试北京老街最火爆的美食——火锅。 En: One day, they decided to try the most popular delicacy of the old street in Beijing - hot pot. Zh: 他们对辣度不敢肯定，但对想品尝美味火锅的心情非常肯定。 En: They were unsure about the spiciness level, but they were very certain about their desire to taste delicious hot pot. Zh: 张伟坚持想吃极品麻辣火锅，可李娜担心她受不了那么辣的味道。 En: Zhang Wei insisted on wanting to eat the top-grade spicy hot pot, but Li Na was worried that she couldn't handle such spiciness. Zh: "大不了喝几口水，实在不行我陪你吃草莓冰淇淋降降火。 En: "If worst comes to worst, I'll just drink some water. Zh: "张伟打趣的说。 En: If you really can't take it, I'll accompany you to eat some strawberry ice cream to cool down the heat," joked Zhang Wei. Zh: 但李娜还是表示，想找个不辣的口味。 En: However, Li Na still expressed her desire to find a non-spicy flavor. Zh: 张伟看着李娜的坚决表情，无奈地笑了笑，决定继续寻找。 En: Looking at Li Na's determined expression, Zhang Wei helplessly chuckled and decided to continue searching. Zh: 他们走过了熙熙攘攘的道路，来到了一家被描述为“辣度各种”的火锅店。 En: They walked through the bustling streets and arrived at a hot pot restaurant described as having various levels of spiciness. Zh: 张伟正在看菜单，选择他的赤橙烈焰麻辣锅，李娜呢，她眼中折射出的是对未知辣度的恐惧和期待。 En: Zhang Wei was looking at the menu and chose his super spicy flaming hot pot, while for Li Na, her eyes reflected both fear and anticipation of the unknown spiciness. Zh: 他们同时下单了麻辣锅和日式鸳鸯锅。 En: They both ordered the spicy hot pot and a Japanese-style split pot. Zh: 服务员微笑地推荐了一些特色菜，并告诉他们可以自己在调料区调配个人口味的酱料。 En: The waiter warmly recommended some special dishes and told them they could mix their own personalized sauce at the seasoning area. Zh: 当火锅热气腾腾地端上桌，张伟兴奋地抓起了筷子，而李娜仍旧打量着火锅犹豫不决。 En: When the hot pot was steaming hot on the table, Zhang Wei excitedly picked up his chopsticks, while Li Na hesitated to try the hot pot. Zh: "多试试就知道了，"张伟一边开始涮羊肉，一边笑着安慰李娜。 En: "You'll never know until you try," Zhang Wei reassured Li Na with a smile as he started to cook the lamb. Zh: 李娜鼓起勇气，尝试了一口麻辣锅汤底。 En: Summoning all her courage, Li Na tried a sip of the spicy hot pot broth. Zh: 鬼火一般的辣搓破她的口腔，她立马拿起饮料喝了一小口。 En: The fiery spice instantly hit her taste buds, and she quickly took a small sip of her drink. Zh: 看着李娜的表情，张伟尝试调解："不喜欢这个口味，换其他的味道试试。 En: Seeing Li Na's expression, Zhang Wei tried to mediate, "If you don't like this flavor, try another one." Zh: "于是，他们便开始了换锅汤底的冒险之旅。 En: Thus, they began their adventurous journey of switching hot pot broths. Zh: 最后李娜找到了自己心仪的嫩牛骨清汤锅，喜滋滋地开始享用美食。 En: Finally, Li Na found her favorite tender beef bone clear broth pot and happily began to enjoy the delicious food. Zh: 火锅之后，张伟如约请李娜吃了草莓冰淇淋，两个好朋友脸上都洋溢着满足的微笑。 En: After the hot pot, Zhang Wei took Li Na to eat strawberry ice cream as promised, and both friends had satisfied smiles on their faces. Zh: 这一天，他们不仅发现了各自的火锅辣度，更是在这个过程中，增进了友谊，获得了快乐。 En: On that day, they not only discovered their respective tolerance for spiciness in hot pot, but also deepened their friendship and found joy in the process. Zh: 在他们心中，那天的火锅，辣度恰到好处。 En: In their hearts, the hot pot that day had just the right level of spiciness. Vocabulary Words: - Zhang Wei: 张伟 - Li Na: 李娜 - Beijing: 北京 - Old street: 老街 - Spices: 香料 - Hot pot: 火锅 - Spiciness: 辣度 - Gourmet food: 美食 - Flavor: 口味 - Delicious: 美味 - Top-grade: 极品 - Spicy: 辣 - Water: 水 - Strawberry ice cream: 草莓冰淇淋 - Foodie: 吃货 - Menu: 菜单 - Special dishes: 特色菜 - Seasoning: 调料 - Chopsticks: 筷子 - Courage: 勇气 - Tolerance: 宽容度 - Adventure: 冒险 - Broth: 汤底 - Anticipation: 期待 - Satisfaction: 满足 - Friendship: 友谊 - Joy: 快乐 - Tender: 嫩 - Bone: 骨 - Spice: 辣椒

22 APR 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: A Night in Beijing: Soup, Smiles, and Serendipity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/a-night-in-beijing-soup-smiles-and-serendipity/ Story Transcript: Zh: 在深蓝色的夜晚，北京的繁华灯火在我眼前展开，霓虹灯下，拥挤的南锣鼓巷充满了文艺气息。有一杯浓浓的茶，热气腾腾，岁月静静。“啪！”如炸雷的声音，直接把我从这充满禅意的美景中拉回现实。 En: On a dark blue night, the bustling lights of Beijing unfolded before my eyes. Under the neon lights, the crowded Nanluoguxiang Alley was filled with an artistic atmosphere. With a cup of strong tea, steaming hot, time stood still. "Bang!" The sound, like an explosion, jolted me back to reality from this zen-like beauty. Zh: 这名字叫张伟的年轻人，似乎忘记了汤是用汤匙而不是筷子吃的，弄得喝汤的仪式就像在打糍粑一样。当然，这样的情况被两个准备喝汤的人，刘梅和王涛看在了眼里。 En: A young man named Zhang Wei seemed to have forgotten that soup should be eaten with a spoon, not chopsticks, making the act of drinking soup resemble kneading dough. Of course, this situation did not escape the notice of two people preparing to have soup, Liu Mei and Wang Tao. Zh: 刘梅和王涛都是北京城里的知名人士。刘梅，鬓角略带一丝银丝，明亮的眸子里充满智慧。而王涛，形象高大，举手投足间透露出的是成熟稳重。他们是被淘汰计划书准确得让人惊讶的那种人。 En: Liu Mei and Wang Tao were both well-known figures in Beijing. Liu Mei, with a hint of silver at his temples, had bright eyes filled with wisdom. Wang Tao, tall and exuding maturity and steadiness in his every move. They were the kind of people accurately described by the elimination plan that surprised others. Zh: 刘梅看了看王涛，他们互相对视一眼，然后轻轻一笑，那笑容好像春风在面庞上轻轻一抚，让在场的人都沉醉在那花季的暖阳下。 En: Liu Mei glanced at Wang Tao, they exchanged a look, then lightly smiled, their smiles seeming to caress the faces like a gentle spring breeze, enchanting everyone present in the warmth of spring. Zh: 张伟显然不知道自己犯了一个“大错”，他还在继续努力地用筷子在汤里搅来搅去，有点无所适从。看着眼前这滑稽咋呼的情景，刘梅和王涛又再次相视而笑。 En: Zhang Wei clearly didn't realize his "big mistake" and continued to awkwardly stir the soup with chopsticks, looking a bit lost. Watching this comical scene before them, Liu Mei and Wang Tao exchanged smiles once again. Zh: 当晚宴结束时，刘梅走到张伟面前，微笑着说：“张伟，欢迎你来到北京，并且希望你记住汤是用汤匙来喝的。”张伟不好意思地笑了笑，他实在是太尴尬了。 En: As the banquet came to an end, Liu Mei walked up to Zhang Wei and smiled, saying, "Zhang Wei, welcome to Beijing, and remember to use a spoon to drink soup." Zhang Wei smiled shyly, feeling very embarrassed. Zh: 最后，王涛也加入到他们的谈话中，他笑道：“这就是你毫无保留的风格，你用筷子吃汤的样子实在是让人想笑，刘梅和我都忍不住了。”他们笑得更开心了。 En: Finally, Wang Tao joined their conversation, joking, "That's your unreserved style, the way you eat soup with chopsticks is really funny, Liu Mei and I couldn't help but laugh." They laughed even more happily. Zh: 张伟明白了他的错误，并表示他会改正，并感谢他们的温柔提醒。他再一次认识到，禮貌是在任何地方都不能丢失的品质。他们将这个看似尴尬的经验轻松地化为了一段美好的回忆，也让晚会的气氛变得更加和谐。这就是他们的晚宴，是北京的一晚。“那么，再见吧，晚宴。” En: Zhang Wei understood his mistake, expressed his thanks for their gentle reminder, and promised to correct it. He realized once again that politeness is a quality that should never be lost anywhere. They effortlessly turned this seemingly awkward experience into a beautiful memory, making the atmosphere of the evening even more harmonious. This was their banquet, a night in Beijing. "Well then, goodbye banquet." Vocabulary Words: - harmonious: 和谐.