The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 547 Coming for India

Liu Hua has absolutely no interest in discussing the talents who have left our country. What's the point of talking about these people if they aren't serving the country? It's just a waste of breath.

However, the control group consisted of talented individuals from India, specifically from Indian engineering schools—the elite students from Harvard.

The program invited several experts, including sociology experts, education experts, and news commentators—a real mixed bag.

There were more than 200 audience members present, mostly students and some old scholars. The middle-aged women who are keen on square dancing rarely appeared at this event.

The host at the event was Ren Yinan. She started with a few warm opening remarks before getting to the point: "Now, with the development of my country's national strength, many college students choose to study abroad after graduating from undergraduate programs, and a considerable number of them stay abroad to work. However, their individual experiences vary greatly. Today, we will mainly discuss the situation of Chinese students studying abroad in the workplace."

A sociologist took the microphone first: "Speaking of this, I think I have a lot to say. I've been studying Americans for a long time. In the 1960s and 70s, there was a saying that was popular in the United States: 'American wisdom resides in the minds of Chinese people.' It is said that there were six naval research laboratories at that time, and four of the directors were Chinese. So, in their minds, we Chinese were the symbol of wisdom. In the workplace, we Chinese were also the backbone of technology, and their situation was very promising."

The audience immediately erupted in enthusiastic applause. In addition, my words resonated with them: our economic strength has improved, and the people are eager to hold their heads high and hear news of their own people making their mark all over the world.

One of the so-called commentators nodded, picked up the microphone, and said, "I agree with Professor Li's statement. Currently, all the top 500 companies in the world have set up branches in our country, and a large number of companies have also established research institutes in our country. This shows that they value the wisdom of us Chinese. Moreover, as far as I know, many overseas students who work abroad are generally the technical backbone of their companies. Therefore, I think the working environment for us Chinese abroad is quite comfortable."

Another round of applause erupted.

Next, two or three more experts expressed similar opinions. Ren Yinan, as the host, felt that this was not acceptable. Why were they all saying the same thing? Firstly, the program lacked any exciting moments, and secondly, it failed to reveal the true situation.

He glanced around and noticed that Liu Hua hadn't said a word since he arrived, only observing the crowd with amusement.

"Academician Liu, what are your thoughts on the remarks made by the experts just now?"

Liu Hua waved his hand: "Didn't we say we should make a comparative speech? Why did you only talk about our country and not about the talents of India?"

“Academician Liu, you may not know this, but today we are mainly discussing our international students.” The sociologist surnamed Li said with a smile, “This Indian is just for comparison and is not the focus of our discussion. You should at least express your own opinion first, and then take the Indian family away after the discussion progresses.”

"I see," Liu Hua said with a smile. "Then I may have to say some less pleasant points."

This was exactly what Ren Yinan wanted to hear. She smiled and said, "Then we will all listen attentively to what Academician Liu has to say." "To understand the workplace situation of our country's international students in the United States, we must understand the composition of American society. Only by understanding this can we know where our international students are actually located."

The expert, Mr. Li, felt it was time for him to show off again, so he chimed in: "As we all know, the history of the United States is only a little over two hundred years old. Their original inhabitants are Native Americans, who have already faded from the historical stage. In fact, the United States is an immigrant country with a very complex social structure. Their population includes people from all over the world, so the opportunities to rise to prominence in this country are quite significant."

Liu Hua shook his head: "Your research on American society isn't very thorough."

Li, the expert, was surprised that Liu Hua would refute him, so he asked in a nonchalant manner, "I wonder what brilliant insights Academician Liu has?"

"The United States is actually a very simple country. It says it is a country, but it is actually a joint-stock company. Its so-called upper class, or management, is even simpler. There are two kinds of people: the onslaughter and the squid. These are the main groups in their society."

"But our American society includes many other people, such as Black people, Irish people, Asian people, etc. Aren't they also part of this society?"

Liu Hua shook his head: "They are different from us. Our society focuses on which ethnic group constitutes the majority, while theirs focuses on who holds the highest power."

"Therefore, in the eyes of the Onsa people and the squid, apart from these two groups, everyone else is just a tool, a tool for them to accumulate wealth."

At this point, Liu Hua laughed and said, "So it's understandable why Chinese people have become the backbone of their technology. I actually agree with what you, the expert, said. The wisdom of Americans resides in the minds of Chinese people because they can make money for them most efficiently."

One news commentator nodded: "I can empathize with what Academician Liu said. I spent a few years in the United States, and the people in power there have always been the Onsa people and the squid, especially the squid. They control the money, and in the United States, money means everything. So from this perspective, the reason why our international students can become their technical backbone is that they intend to use our wisdom to help them make money."

Liu Hua nodded: "That's right. So ultimately, the status of Chinese people is limited to the technical level, and it's impossible for them to reach the management level."

At this point, expert Li picked up the microphone and said, "You're exaggerating. If you're good at the technology, why can't you be promoted to management to oversee the technology? As far as I know, back in the 80s and 90s, some Indians had already entered the management of the United States. It's not that I'm belittling them, but Indians are indeed far inferior to our international students. If even they can enter management, why can't our international students?"

Liu Hua clapped his hands with a smile: "I feel like today's discussion has finally gotten to the point. I came here to complain about the Indians."

(End of this chapter)