Chapter 55: A Trap for Public Intellectuals
"Now, back to the topic of this issue. Is it reasonable to wear slippers and shorts to a high-end restaurant? In fact, the essence of this matter is about etiquette. Simply put, is it appropriate to wear such attire when dining at a high-end restaurant?"
He Zhiyuan pointed out the theme, the essence of this matter lies in etiquette.
"We Chinese are a nation of propriety. We take etiquette very seriously. Actually, abroad, especially in countries with a long history like France, they place even greater emphasis on etiquette. I once spent some time in France, and they place particular emphasis on etiquette. Many French families have large wardrobes filled with countless clothes, all neatly arranged. There are clothes for work, for attending banquets, and for visiting other people's homes. The arrangements are very detailed..."
In the video, He Zhiyuan began his usual routine, spreading knowledge, but to Su Yang, this was just French fanfare, with endless praise for France and the French people. He praised France for its etiquette, romance, democracy, freedom, and good customs. In short, it was all good. The French seemed like the legendary aristocracy, graceful, polite, gentle, and elegant.
Seeing this, Su Yang smiled and said, "I've caught you. It's yours."
"In fact, it's not just French restaurants. Many high-end restaurants have certain etiquette rules. For example, no smoking, no loud noises, no untidy clothes, etc. When we consumers go to these restaurants, we naturally have to abide by these rules. As long as these rules are not illegal, they are reasonable."
"I'd like to offer some advice to all of you. When you go out, you still need to pay attention to some details. Don't be too sloppy, and dress yourself up nice and neat. Of course, wearing slippers and shorts is cooler in the summer, but I think we still need to consider the occasion. In some formal settings, this outfit is indeed a bit rude. Whether you're wearing over 8,000 yuan worth of branded slippers from a donkey or a domestic brand for just a dozen or twenty yuan at a street stall, there's essentially no difference. Wearing a branded slipper doesn't mean you're superior or aristocratic. You still have to maintain the proper odor. Imagine you're in a high-end restaurant, feeling happy, but someone comes along wearing slippers and stinking feet. How would you feel? If everyone were to eat in slippers, the smell, well, I can't even imagine it..."
Su Yang watched the video and admired He Zhiyuan very much.
Actually, what he said makes sense. Wearing slippers and shorts is sometimes indeed indecent.
He Zhiyuan's words are also very logical and seem very elegant, interesting and knowledgeable. This is exactly where He Zhiyuan's brilliance lies. In the video, he subtly instills some ideas into you.
For example, the French pay attention to etiquette, French restaurants are high-end, and French culture is so wonderful. This is the most terrifying thing. Blindly praising it makes it seem fake. Only such a silent invasion is the most terrifying.
"Teacher He is right. Wearing slippers to eat is really unseemly..."
"I hate it most when people wear slippers to restaurants, especially when they have smelly feet. Sometimes they get covered in dirt from walking, and it's so black that I want to vomit just thinking about it..."
"Haha, Su Yang has the face of a nouveau riche."
"A poor loser is a poor loser, and wearing Donkey brand clothes won't change that..."
"You're such a nerd, you don't even know any etiquette..."
"I really want to go to Paris. Teacher He, can you recommend any fun things to do in Paris?"
“I want to go to France and try real French cuisine…”
After watching the video, Su Yang looked at the comments. As expected, these people were definitely not the same as him.
Come to think of it, who cares about He Zhiyuan? How could they possibly care about a pretty boy like me? They're all concerned with national affairs, dreaming of trips to Paris and Rome, and discussing multi-million dollar businesses. I'm not even on their level.
Lying on the bed, Su Yang simply browsed through He Zhiyuan's other videos.
There are many videos and articles.
He talked about all kinds of things, as if he knew everything and was an expert in everything. Wow, that's amazing, he's an all-round expert.
"Teacher He's words were brilliant, every word was insightful. Thank you so much for your guidance, and I'm deeply sorry for my ignorance. Teacher He, could you recommend a few French restaurants? I've never been there, and I'd love to try them. Also, what etiquette should I observe when dining at these restaurants?"
Su Yang thought about it for a while, then directly posted a Weibo and @He Zhiyuan.
After this Weibo post was released, many fans and netizens immediately commented.
"Hahaha, new news! Su Duidui has actually learned to apologize."
"It's really rude to wear slippers to a restaurant."
"Fuck, don't be a coward, confront him..."
"Damn it, you guys are just watching the fun and making trouble. What are you arguing about? Teacher He is just discussing the matter at hand and he didn't mean to slander Su Yang."
The Weibo post became lively, but Qin Shumo and others who followed Su Yang's Weibo updates swallowed their saliva after seeing Su Yang's Weibo post.
"Shumo, has my brother-in-law always been so cruel?"
In a small WeChat group of several people, Gu Kai couldn't help but ask.
"Haha, that's nothing. You'll know later. This guy is ruthless and cruel, and a smiling tiger. Just wait, this guy is definitely setting a trap for He Zhiyuan."
"Haha, I think so too. I've been fed up with He Zhiyuan for a long time. He always says foreign things are better, foreign democratic policies are better, foreign craftsmanship is better, in short, the moon is rounder in foreign countries..."
"Qin Shumo, hahahaha, I've taken a screenshot. I'm going to show my brother-in-law what you said."
"Fuck, do you have any shame?"
The group became lively, and some people had already set off. According to Su Yang's instructions, everyone was divided into several groups. They went to various parts of the country to conduct experiments.
The experiment was very simple, which was to wear slippers and shorts to see if one could enter these high-end restaurants.
If Chinese people can't get in, let's see if foreigners can get in. These are all materials, making it seem like an undercover investigation. As for the expenses, Su Yangnan generously reimbursed everyone. However, most people didn't want it. These guys are not short of money, not to mention that they can make a lot of money if this thing is successful.
For Su Yang, although it would cost some money, but considering the popularity he could earn, Su Yang felt that it was a worthwhile deal. The most important thing was that he didn't have to travel around and show up in the entertainment industry.
It was Qin Shuyao's job to be in the entertainment industry. She could just take advantage of the popularity when she had nothing to do.
"You're welcome. China is a nation of propriety. We often talk about being well-educated and well-mannered. Admitting one's mistakes is the best way to improve. As for French restaurants, I don't know many. You can try Dolce Vita, Alanco, Heineken... These brands are all pretty good, they're all chain stores, and the food and service are great."
He Zhiyuan responded to Su Yang publicly not long after.
Looking at He Zhiyuan's reply, Su Yang took out a small notebook and wrote down the restaurants recommended by He Zhiyuan.
These few companies, focus on peeling, no, experience the objects. Su Yang never leaves his name when doing good things, just quietly writes it down in a small notebook.
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