To his slight surprise, Lu Qingyang spoke fluent English. He not only clearly introduced his family members but also briefly explained his original intention to find a more suitable educational environment for his child through this assessment.
Following that, Shen Mo added some specific descriptions of the two children's personality traits in English, using precise wording and even appropriately employing some professional terms from the field of education.
The surprise in Mr. Anderson's eyes deepened, and his attitude unconsciously changed from the initial formulaic approach to a more serious one.
What surprised him and the other teachers even more was that when they turned their attention to the two children and tried to greet them in simple English:
Although the little girl was a bit reserved, she still puffed out her chest and greeted everyone in simple English.
Little Fish was even more shy, hiding behind Chen Mo's legs, but with her mother's encouragement, she responded softly.
Despite it being just the simplest sentence, the pronunciation was clear and the response was appropriate, which clearly exceeded the expectations of many people at the scene.
In China at this time, there were not many adults who had access to English and reached such a high level of proficiency, let alone such a young child.
Mr. Anderson finally smiled sincerely, bent down, and said to the two children in a gentler tone, "Very good! Welcome to our school."
The assessment process was not a traditional written test, but rather a series of carefully designed games and interactive observations.
Teacher Anderson and several other assessment teachers led Xiao Tou and Xiao Yu'er into different activity rooms.
The little boy's room is filled with various sports equipment and construction toys.
At first, he was a little reserved, but when he discovered that his teacher not only didn't stop him from running, but also encouraged him to try climbing rope ladders and crossing obstacles, his innate vitality was completely unleashed.
Not only does he have a motor coordination far superior to his peers, but when building complex block structures, he also demonstrates amazing spatial imagination and patience in problem-solving. Although he is still active, he can concentrate on the task at hand, and his focus makes the observing teachers nod frequently.
Little Fish was then taken to a room filled with art materials and a quiet corner.
Faced with an unfamiliar environment and teacher, she initially clutched her sketchbook tightly and remained silent.
The female teacher in charge of the assessment was very experienced. She casually scribbled bright colors on the paper and softly described the story in her drawing.
Gradually, the little fish was drawn to it. She hesitated, then opened her sketchbook, pointed to a drawing full of strange lines and blocks of color, and began to explain in an extremely soft voice:
"Here... the wind sings... blue represents sorrow, red represents joy, and they embrace each other..."
Although her language is immature and even somewhat fragmented, the imagery and emotions she expresses are surprisingly delicate.
Then, encouraged by her teacher, she picked up her paintbrush and began to paint immersively on the new paper, completely forgetting her surroundings. Her focus and dedication, as well as the unique perspective and emotions expressed in her artwork, surprised and delighted the assessor.
After the assessment, Mr. Anderson invited Lu Qingyang and Shen Mo to his office.
"I must say that Xiao Tou and Xiao Yu'er left a very deep impression on us. They are by no means problem children. On the contrary, they showed a rare talent and quality."
He specifically stated: "The little boy possesses outstanding bodily-kinesthetic intelligence and budding spatial logic ability. What he needs is not a restrictive environment, but a vast world that can guide him to transform his infinite energy into active exploration and creative activities."
Xiaoyuer possesses an extremely rich inner world and a powerful ability for visual thinking. Her silence is not a flaw, but a profound introspection and perception.
What we need to do is gently encourage her to express herself, and provide her with abundant artistic nourishment and a safe psychological environment.
Mr. Anderson solemnly stated, “Our school’s educational philosophy is dedicated to discovering and nurturing each child’s unique potential. We are very willing to accept two children into our school, and I can assure you that our teaching team will closely monitor their development and provide personalized support in terms of curriculum design and daily guidance, tailored to their individual characteristics, to help them better understand themselves, leverage their strengths, and learn essential social and rule awareness.”
Hearing these words, Shen Mo finally felt relieved and couldn't help but tightly grasp Lu Qingyang's hand.
Lu Qingyang said sincerely, "Thank you very much for your and the school's recognition. We believe that this will be a new starting point suitable for their growth."
...
Time slipped into the end of 1983.
Lu Qingyang made long-distance calls to Zhou Fang in Guangzhou and Bao Xiangxiang in Shanghai, issuing an instruction that surprised them quite a bit:
"Get the workshop to speed up production as soon as possible and produce a bright red women's shirt. The material should be crisp and the cut should be smart. Prepare 5,000 pieces initially."
Zhou Fang and Bao Xiangxiang on the other end of the phone were both stunned.
While red is festive, it's not particularly trendy in everyday wear, so demanding such a large quantity all of it seems rather odd.
"Qingyang, this... red shirts, isn't it a bit risky to make so many at once?"
Zhou Fangxing was straightforward and directly raised his questions over the phone.
Lu Qingyang chuckled on the other end of the phone, his tone confident: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Just make the arrangements as soon as possible, and make sure the quality is up to standard. This is a crucial opportunity for our Jasmine brand to make its debut."
He paused briefly before revealing key information: "I have received definite news that the TV station will be hosting its first live-broadcast Spring Festival Gala this year, airing on New Year's Eve. This is an unprecedented publicity opportunity."
He further explained his plan, "I intend to find a way to advertise our clothing on the Spring Festival Gala!"
This news made Zhou Fang and Bao Xiangxiang gasp in shock.
Advertising on television? At that time, this was simply a pipe dream for ordinary companies; they wouldn't even dare to imagine it.
Moreover, who can say for sure how effective it will be to insert commercials during a national celebration like a gala?
"Qingyang, is this going to work? I heard TV advertising isn't cheap, and this is the first year, who doesn't know if anyone will watch it..." Bao Xiangxiang said with concern.
"Precisely because it's the first edition, everyone is inexperienced, so advertising fees won't be outrageously high, and there's less competition."
Lu Qingyang analyzed, "I've inquired, and the station is still figuring things out. It's not easy to get sponsorship for something new like this. If we go to them now, we have a great chance. As for whether anyone will watch... On New Year's Eve, the whole family gathers together. What else can they do besides watch TV? This is definitely a golden moment with the most concentrated attention that will never happen again in the next few decades."
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