With a beaming smile, Qian Duoduo led a group of people strolling along the bustling food street. Both sides of the street were lined with all sorts of mouthwatering food stalls, their aromas irresistible, making it hard to resist stopping to sample them.
The children looked around excitedly, their eyes sparkling with curiosity. They ate heartily, experiencing this food culture so different from that of Beijing. The variety of dishes was vast, the flavors unique, and every bite offered a completely new taste experience.
Moreover, the children were pleasantly surprised to find that the foreign languages they learned in their daily lives could be used more extensively here. They confidently communicated with foreigners in fluent Portuguese, discussing food, culture, and travel experiences. And when they encountered local residents, they could quickly switch to English and chat happily with them.
Yoon Eun-hee and her bodyguards were stunned. They thought they were well-informed, but seeing the children communicating fluently in multiple foreign languages, they realized that the knowledge their boss's children had acquired was far greater than they had imagined.
They were especially astonished when they noticed the Lu brothers, Lu Yuan and Lu Jin. The two little ones effortlessly switched between Portuguese, English, and Spanish, chatting and laughing as if they were born language geniuses. Their skillful language techniques and confident expression drew admiration from everyone present.
Lu Yuan smiled as he watched his two children perform so well, his heart filled with pride. He knew that their excellence was inseparable from their daily hard work and accumulation of knowledge, and their ease in this unfamiliar environment fully demonstrated the importance and effectiveness of education.
Over the next three or four days, they continued exploring this bustling gambling city. Besides sampling various delicacies, they also made a special trip to visit the famous Ruins of St. Paul's. The ancient architectural style, exquisite decorations, and rich historical atmosphere captivated everyone.
As they passed by the equally famous Paramount Ballroom, the children were captivated by its magnificent appearance. Neon lights flashed at the entrance, and music filled the air, creating a lively scene. Although it was only a brief stop, the sight left a deep impression on them.
Lu Yu stared wide-eyed at the magnificent, ornately decorated gate before her, her heart filled with curiosity and doubt. She couldn't help but turn to her mother, Qian Duoduo, tug at her sleeve, and timidly ask, "Mommy, where is this?"
Qian Duoduo smiled slightly, a mysterious expression on her face, and asked softly, "Baby, do you know what this city is called?"
Lu Yu, standing to the side, seemed somewhat nonchalant and casually replied, "The casino!"
Upon hearing this answer, Qian Duoduo couldn't help but laugh out loud, and quickly corrected him, "That's right, this is a famous gambling city! And that's the casino!"
Yoon Eun-hee had long been numb to her boss's educational methods. She had asked Qian Duoduo in a low voice more than once why he wanted to expose these children, who were only ten years old, to the outside world so early. After all, there were still many children who had never traveled far from home. However, the answer she received each time was the same—only by letting children understand and experience the outside world as early as possible would they not blindly explore out of excessive curiosity.
After hearing this, Yoon Eun-hee scratched her head helplessly, muttering to herself, "Sigh, the boss's thoughts are really hard to fathom..."
Just then, the Lu brothers softly responded with a "hmm," watching people come and go. Some went in smiling, while others left dejected. Some were both laughing and crying—a true reflection of life.
At 10 PM on December 19, 1999, Lu Yuan, along with Qian Duoduo and their four children, stood in the crowd. Time ticked by, and finally, the exciting moment arrived. Lu Yuan, Lu Hao, Lu Jin, and Lu Yu stood quietly in the crowd, their eyes fixed on the scene ahead. The Portuguese flag, which had been flying high, was slowly lowered. Simultaneously, at midnight on the 20th, the bright red five-starred flag of the People's Republic of China rose to the stirring strains of the national anthem. At that moment, everyone's emotions surged with immense emotion; a profound sense of national pride and self-respect burst forth. Lu Yuan gave a low shout, and the four children together saluted the flag in the Young Pioneers salute!
When they returned to the hotel, an unusual tranquility filled the room. Lu Hao and Lu Yu lay silently on their beds, seemingly lost in their own thoughts, saying nothing.
Meanwhile, Lu Yuan and Lu Jin lowered their voices and quietly discussed their gains from their trip to Las Vegas.
Just then, Lu Hao, who had been lying quietly, seemed to have suddenly made up his mind. He sat up abruptly, turned his head, looked at Lu Yuan with a determined gaze, and said, "Big brother, I want to join the army like Second Uncle. What do you think?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise on his face. He asked in confusion, "Why would you suddenly have such a thought?"
Lu Hao took a deep breath and slowly explained, "Brother, today at the reunification ceremony in Las Vegas, I witnessed firsthand the heroic bearing of those generals. Their majestic and imposing appearance deeply impressed me! From that moment on, a strong desire welled up in my heart—I want to use my own strength to defend our great motherland and never tolerate any outsiders pointing fingers or making irresponsible remarks about it again!"
Lu Yuan and Lu Jin both turned their gazes to Lu Hao. At this moment, Lu Yu had also sat up. He looked at Lu Hao with a puzzled expression and asked, "Second Brother, are you serious this time?"
Lu Hao nodded heavily and replied firmly, "That's right. I used to think that having my eldest brother and third brother, both top students, was enough. They were so academically gifted, they were sure to have a bright future. But just now, my thinking completely changed. I suddenly realized that I couldn't continue to be idle and aimless. I had to take action!"
Hearing Lu Hao's words, Lu Jin quickly chimed in, "Second Brother, our family isn't the traditional, conservative, or dogmatic kind. Grandpa, Grandma, Great-Grandpa, Great-Grandma, and even Dad and Mom, they've all been very tolerant and understanding of each of us. So, if you really want to join the army, I have a little suggestion for you."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yu immediately became interested and eagerly asked, "What is it? Tell me quickly!"
Lu Jin smiled and explained slowly, "Our country is currently in a stage of rapid development, and knowledge is the primary productive force! This slogan is definitely not just something to be shouted casually. So, Second Brother, if you really want to join the army, you need to learn more about the military. You can't be as lazy as you usually are! Your father is a weapons researcher. If you don't have enough knowledge, you won't understand those weapons. What will you do then?"
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