Hans recalled that China's watch industry started quite early, but unfortunately, due to various reasons, its development stagnated, while other industrialized countries had quickly left it behind.
His friends wore all sorts of watches, but none of them were made in China.
The man Hans was drinking and bragging with had always been very picky, always wanting the best of everything. If anything was even slightly inferior, he would discard it without hesitation. But now, Hans could actually detect a hint of satisfaction in his words, which piqued his interest.
"Oh, then tell me why, I'll treat you to this drink today."
The blond middle-aged man opposite him laughed heartily and said, "Then I'm the one who benefits."
He smiled and took off his watch from his wrist, showing it to the watch: "Watches made in China in the past always looked very crude, and their performance was lacking. I didn't really like them just because of their appearance. But look at this one, its simple lines and uncomplicated design give it a more refined feel. In addition, its quality is surprisingly good. The craftsmanship is very considerate of the fit, making it very comfortable to wear. It has even avoided those minor flaws that would occur..."
Hans was so engrossed in listening that he even forgot about Volga in front of him.
"In addition, it has been treated in terms of shock absorption and water resistance. I have tested it and I feel like I have fallen in love with it. Haha, isn't it a particularly cute joke to say that I have fallen in love with a watch?"
Hans was speechless with astonishment after hearing this. He examined the watch in his palm and, just as Pierre had said, it was so exquisitely crafted that it seemed impossible for China to produce such a watch.
Every seam is meticulously made; as a German, I've always paid great attention to such details.
He compared the two watches on his wrist with the RS watch he was wearing. In the past, Chinese watches were not very accurate in terms of timekeeping, but now, the two watches were comparable.
"That's really surprising."
Hans couldn't help but sigh, returning the watch to Pierre. Pierre raised an eyebrow, put the watch back on his wrist, and said with a smile, "So, was my explanation worth the drink you paid for?"
He raised his hand to call the waiter and ordered a drink.
The two old friends, who used to spend their time drinking and bragging, started talking about China, a place they had both visited.
"To be honest, China surprised me. I thought I would never use anything they produced in my life, but I didn't expect it... After all, they seem so backward. I heard that the people there can't even get enough to eat. By the way, Hans, you've also been to China. What was your impression of them?"
Hans recalled his experience in China, saying that they went there as technicians: "They were very polite, hardworking, and intelligent."
Thinking about that textile machine, they themselves hadn't found the cause, but unexpectedly, China solved it on its own in the end. They couldn't help but shake their heads and smile.
Peel took a swig of dark beer and laughed heartily, "What an interesting guy, isn't he?"
Hans nodded in agreement, shrugged, and said, "To be honest, I really want to go to China again, but unfortunately my teacher Ralph doesn't think it's a good choice. He thinks there's nothing worth learning there."
His tone carried a hint of regret. To him, Guo Jia seemed to have many interesting aspects that made him want to explore them further.
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