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.

David gives Teacher 刘 a detailed report about specific problems encountered during his internship, such as communicating with colleagues and managing the work pace. Teacher 刘 offers him practical advice.

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刘娜: David, it's your second week of internship. How do you feel?
大卫: I'm a bit tired. Manager Zhao assigned quite a lot of tasks.
刘娜: Like what?
大卫: I need to write a product introduction and also prepare an online event with colleagues.
刘娜: That sounds challenging. How are you handling it?
大卫: First, I check previous materials, then ask colleagues for help, but sometimes communication doesn't go smoothly.
刘娜: Is the communication issue because of language?
大卫: Partly language, partly because I'm afraid of asking too many questions.
刘娜: Don't be afraid to ask. Internships are for learning. You can think on your own first, then bring your questions to ask.
大卫: Got it, I'll try doing that. Thank you for your advice, Teacher!

Liu Na asks 小潘 why he chose to study history. 小潘 shares his interest in history and his goal of working in cultural exchange in the future.

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刘娜: 小潘, why did you choose to study history?
小潘: Because I've liked history since I was a child. I think the past is very interesting.
刘娜: Oh, which area of history interests you the most?
小潘: I'm very interested in the history of Vietnam and China. I especially want to know what has happened between the two countries.
刘娜: Hmm, that’s definitely worth researching! What kind of job do you want to do in the future?
小潘: I hope to use historical stories to help more people understand the cultures of both countries. That way, I can become a bridge for cultural exchange.
刘娜: That's a great goal! History helps us understand the present and brings people from both countries closer together.
小潘: Yes, so I think studying history isn't just about the past—it's also about building bridges between people.

小刚 tells 小宝 that there are buildings in China that are not afraid of earthquakes.

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小刚: 小宝, do you know what an earthquake is?
小宝: Yes, it's when houses shake. It's really scary!
小刚: That's right, but now there's a kind of amazing building that won't collapse even when an earthquake comes!
小宝: Really? What kind of building is that?
小刚: It's a building with something special underneath, so it's like the house is sitting on a soft bed. When an earthquake comes, it won't shake so much.
小宝: Wow, that's awesome! I want to live in that kind of house.
小刚: Yes, that's China's earthquake-resistant black technology. Many countries praise us for it.

黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the news that the new vice president of Northwest University has become the richest person in Shaanxi, and explore the relationship between universities and wealth.

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黄刚: 小花, did you see the news? The newly appointed vice president of Northwest University, 范代娣, has actually become the richest person in Shaanxi, with a net worth of over 40 billion yuan!
陈花: Really? I've only heard of entrepreneurs becoming the richest. How can a university vice president be so rich? How did she do it?
黄刚: She and her husband not only teach at the university, but also founded companies in the pharmaceutical and aviation fields. Especially that company Giant Biogene—it distributed tens of billions in dividends after going public. Their daughter is only 29 and already a senior executive at the company. A typical top academic family.
陈花: Looks like professors can really make money by commercializing their research. But I'm a bit concerned—will having such a wealthy vice president affect the atmosphere at the university?
黄刚: You have a point. But looking at it another way, if successful business experience can be brought into the university and help commercialize more research, it's a good thing for both the school and society.
陈花: Exactly. As long as interests are handled well, university-business collaboration is a big trend. The key is transparency, so people don't misunderstand.

Xiao Gang tells Xiao Bao a story about two aunties stealing apricots to teach him about respecting others.

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小刚: Xiao Bao, I saw a news story today—two aunties went into someone else's orchard and secretly picked apricots. They got caught by the owner.
小宝: Picking apricots? Why didn’t they ask the owner first?
小刚: Not only did they not ask, they even called the owner stingy and said they wanted to eat at his house. Do you think that’s right?
小宝: No! That’s not good. They should’ve asked the owner first.
小刚: Exactly. We should respect other people’s hard work and not take things without permission, right?
小宝: Right! From now on, I’ll always ask before I take something!