Xiao Gang tells Xiao Bao about a news story in Nanjing where an office building decided not to use central air conditioning in summer.

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小刚: Xiao Bao, in Nanjing, there's a building where people voted not to turn on the central air conditioning in the summer. What do you think?
小宝: Summer is so hot! Won’t it be uncomfortable without air conditioning?
小刚: Yeah, but many people thought the air conditioning was too expensive, and some rooms were empty, so most people voted not to turn it on.
小宝: Then what about the people who feel hot?
小刚: They can buy fans or install small air conditioners themselves to stay cool.
小宝: Oh, I see. It's kind of interesting that everyone made the decision together!

刘娜 asks 小潘 about his experience studying in China. 小潘 shares his learning and life experiences.

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刘娜: 小潘, you've been studying in China for a while now. How does it feel?
小潘: It was a bit uncomfortable at first, but now I've gradually adapted.
刘娜: What specifically were you not used to?
小潘: For example, the weather—winters in Beijing are much colder than in my hometown. The food is also quite different.
刘娜: Yes, that's true. Huế is much warmer. How about your studies?
小潘: They're going okay, but some courses are difficult and require more time to read and study.
刘娜: Have you made any new friends?
小潘: Yes, I’ve met some Chinese classmates. They're very kind and help me practice Chinese.
刘娜: That’s great! Having friends around makes things more comfortable.
小潘: Yes, I feel life here is getting better and better.

黄刚 and 陈花 discuss a surrogacy crime ring uncovered in Changsha, reflecting on social oversight and legal loopholes.

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黄刚: 小花, I just saw the news — a surrogacy crime ring was busted in Changsha, and it was operating out of a luxury villa. It's shocking!
陈花: I saw that too. I can’t believe they turned a villa into a surgery room. So many vulnerable women were deceived — it’s heartbreaking and infuriating.
黄刚: Exactly. This black market is extremely profitable — they charge up to 800,000 yuan per case, but only a small portion goes to the surrogate women. It also involves bribery, forged documents, and other illegal acts.
陈花: The problem isn't just about money. These women have no idea about the risks, and criminals exploit legal loopholes. There’s just not enough public attention on this issue.
黄刚: Experts say the laws need to be improved and punishments increased to effectively deter such crimes. At the same time, we should all be alert to suspicious situations around us.
陈花: Right, we can't rely on laws alone — society must also play a role in oversight. Only with collective attention can we eliminate these harmful black-market operations.