Lu Yuan and his brothers were filled with joy. Although they studied diligently every day, it didn't stop them from enjoying happy times. Even during this winter vacation, which should have been a time for relaxation and play, they still diligently studied foreign languages, practiced computer coding, and engaged in activities such as badminton and horseback riding, making their time busy yet fulfilling.
Usually, it's the grandfather's driver who takes them to class, but today is different. To their great excitement, their mother is driving them herself! Along the way, the five of them chat and laugh, singing happily and sharing anecdotes and jokes. The entire car is filled with a happy and joyful atmosphere. And so, accompanied by laughter and joy, they arrive safely at their English teacher's house.
It's worth mentioning that the English teacher who taught them was no ordinary person! He was Professor Chen, a senior professor from the English Department of Huazhong University of Foreign Studies, a famous university in China.
The Lu brothers were filled with an indescribable sense of luck and pride at having the opportunity to receive personal guidance from such an outstanding teacher. It turns out that this teacher was originally invited by Lu Yijian to teach these four children. Initially, he felt it was a waste of his talents to use such a large sum of money on these four children. Out of politeness, Professor Chen declined the offer, thinking that if they were hopeless, they would be completely useless. However, after some initial understanding, he discovered that the four children's English proficiency was surprisingly solid. Later, through further communication, he learned that both of their parents were among the first generation of university graduates: their mother was a PhD from Northeast Agricultural University, and their father had a master's degree from Harbin Institute of Technology. Growing up in such a highly educated family environment, it was only natural that the children had a good educational foundation.
After a brief observation and instruction, the teacher was pleasantly surprised to find that the four children not only possessed a rich and solid knowledge base, but also exhibited quick thinking and exceptional comprehension. Even when explaining relatively simple and easy-to-understand concepts, the four children were able to apply their knowledge to other situations and draw inferences. Such outstanding performance instantly ignited the teacher's deep appreciation for talent. Although they had only known each other for a few months, the children's displayed talent and potential had already deeply moved and impressed him. Upon learning about the four children's winter break courses, he also felt that while the parents were somewhat eager for quick results, he was also afraid of pushing their children too hard.
Professor Chen opened the door and saw a young woman leading Lu Yuan and his friends. This scene stunned him, and his gaze involuntarily fell upon them, casting a questioning look towards Lu Yuan. He wondered to himself, "I've never seen this person before. Who is she?" However, before he could figure it out, Lu Yu, who was standing at the door, excitedly exclaimed, "Professor Chen, this is our mother! She's been away on business for a while, but she's finally back today! And as soon as she heard we were studying with you here, she couldn't wait to personally bring us to school!"
Upon hearing this, Professor Chen's face immediately lit up with a kind smile, genuinely feeling the joy the four children were experiencing upon seeing their mother. He then greeted the young woman in fluent and standard English: "Hello! I'm your children's teacher, Chen Chong."
Qian Duoduo was slightly taken aback at first, but then she understood Professor Chen's intention—he wanted to test her English! However, this little test was no challenge for her. She smiled gracefully, gently put her arms around Lu Yuan and Lu Yu's shoulders, and pulled all four children in front of her, responding with poise and grace: "Hello, Professor Chen. Nice to meet you. I'm the mother of these four lovely kids. My name is Qian Duoduo and I graduated from the Department of Agronomy at Northeast Agricultural University."
Professor Chen nodded in satisfaction when he heard Qian Duoduo speak fluent and fluent English. He smiled and ushered the group into the room, then said happily, "These four children are truly exceptionally bright! I just heard them say that you not only require them to learn English, but also have arranged other learning activities for them. However, I am a little worried that so many learning tasks might stifle their innocent and lively nature."
Qian Duoduo was clearly taken aback by Professor Chen's opening remarks, and for a moment found them rather amusing. After a brief moment of thought, she replied, "Professor Chen, regarding the children's learning, I have always adhered to the principle of arranging their studies based on their preferences and interests. If the children have absolutely no interest in a particular subject, I will absolutely not force them to learn it. After all, only when children genuinely love what they are learning can they fully immerse themselves in it and achieve good learning results."
After listening to Qian Duoduo's words, Professor Chen slowly shifted his gaze to the four children. Their bright, star-like eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation, and their joy, like that of birds chirping with delight, was palpable. Seeing this, Professor Chen smiled gently and said, "Since your mothers have come to take you to class today, we won't be learning anything new! It'll be a good opportunity for her to check on your learning progress." As soon as he finished speaking, the children in their seats began to whisper among themselves, appearing both nervous and excited.
At this moment, Lu Yu, the most lively and cheerful of them all, quickly stood up from her seat and said loudly, "Professor, we haven't even been studying for very long, and you're already going to give us a test?" She then playfully winked at Professor Chen. Faced with this quirky and always energetic Lu Yu, Professor Chen could only shake his head helplessly, but a hint of doting affection flickered in his eyes.
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