After talking to Qin Feiyue, Hanlong returned home and told Ruoxin the content of his conversation with Qin Feiyue.
After hearing this, Ruoxin smiled and said: "Oh! I guess this is the result! Generally speaking, such research projects will not be approved. The research topics that the superiors like now are all those that solve real social problems. The study of prehistoric civilization has no It has practical significance, so the people above do not like this kind of subject! Besides, no one can explain prehistoric civilization clearly, and it is easy to offend people and make mistakes when discussing these issues! Therefore, we will also postpone the study of grandpa’s manuscripts and results. Slow down!"
Hanlong said with a sad face: "Alas! It's too realistic and has no foresight! How far can a nation that is short-sighted and only immerses itself in work and blind enjoyment? If everyone is afraid of offending others! Afraid of taking the wrong path! Afraid of going the wrong way! Suffer! Who will bear the responsibility and future well-being of the nation? In history, our nation is too real and realistic, so in the past one or two hundred years, our nation has been invaded, oppressed, bullied and despised by foreigners! Alas! Why am I talking about these great principles? Okay! From now on, I will do the things that grandpa entrusts me with myself! Ruoxin! You are almost due to give birth, so you should take good care of your baby and prepare to have a baby!"
After talking with Ruoxin, Hanlong went to the College of Foreign Languages of Yongcheng National University and signed up for a crash course in Zhuang and Thai. Since Hanlong is a faculty member of the school, the college only requires him to pay half-price tuition.
After completing the admission procedures, Hanlong received learning materials for two languages and dictionaries comparing the two languages with Chinese.
Later, Hanlong used his evening time to attend classes at the Institute of Foreign Languages and used his breaks to study these two foreign languages by himself at home.
Since Yongcheng is a city with a large number of Zhuang people, and Yongcheng University is located on the outskirts of the city, residents of towns and villages in the suburbs can speak Zhuang. Therefore, Hanlong took advantage of the opportunity to go fishing and playing in the wild to communicate with the locals in Zhuang and learn the Zhuang language. They asked for advice on Zhuang language.
Due to Hanlong's intelligence and hard work, he quickly learned the Zhuang language, and then his progress in Zhuang language was very rapid!
In mid-September 2009, Ruoxin gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl, at the University Affiliated Hospital. The arrival of the two children made Hanlong very happy. He and Aunt Ma were very busy with Ruoxin's delivery and the arrival of the two children. What a joy!
After Ruoxin was discharged from the hospital and took her two children home to recuperate, Hanlong named the two children for registration. Hanlong named the boy Jin Zunxian and the girl Jin Yufang.
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In early September 2010, Liu Zhencheng was studying in the primary school affiliated with Yongcheng National University for one year.
At this time, the two children, Jin Zunxian and Jin Shefang, were already one year old. Zunxian was pretty, lively and very lovable! Xifang has an oval face, big eyes, fair and rosy skin, and thick brown hair. She looks like a beautiful doll!
Zhencheng goes to school to study as a boarder and usually only goes home during holidays, so Hanlong and Ruoxin have a lot of time to play with Zunxian and Sheifang.
One evening, Hanlong and Ruoxin took Zunxian and Xiufang to play on the grass in the garden near their home.
Hanlong and Ruoxin sat on the grass and watched Zunxian and Xiufang chasing and laughing on the grass!
Ruoxin took Hanlong's hand and said: "Oh! Time flies so fast! Before we know it, it has been two years since we came to Yongcheng from the capital! Hanlong! How are you doing in Zhuang and Thai? "
Hanlong looked at the two children not far away. He smiled and said: "I have learned almost the same! But to fully master these two languages, I have to do a lot of field visits and study! Zhuang language is easier to handle. I go to nearby schools more often." In rural areas, just communicate with the villagers! Thai is more difficult. I may go to Thailand and other East Asian countries for several months. I need to be familiar with the local customs, history, culture and other language environments there, and fully communicate with local scholars and people. Only in this way can I master Thai!"
"Okay! There hasn't been much going on at home recently! If you want to go to Thailand, hurry up and apply with Principal Qin! Thailand is our neighbor, and we'll be there in just a short flight!"
"Okay! Tomorrow I will submit the application for a study abroad visit to the school leaders! Then I will go through the procedures to go abroad!"
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After Hanlong submitted his application for a study abroad visit to the school leaders, the school quickly approved Hanlong’s application. Then, Hanlong went to go through the procedures to go abroad.
At the same time, Hanlong went to find Qin Feiyue to learn about the learning environment in Thailand.
The two of them sat on the sofa in Qin Feiyue's office, drinking tea and talking.
Qin Feiyue looked at Han Long with admiration and said: "Brother Han Long! You are really a genius! Most Chinese people are intimidated by Zhuang and Thai! After listening to the class a few times, they surrender and stop learning! I didn't expect you to learn You are so excited about it, and even went to Thailand to learn it! When you return to China, I want to ask you to be my teacher!"
Han Long patted Fei Yue on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Okay! You can hold me up to the sky, and I won't fall down! Tell me, if I go to Siam University to study Thai, which teacher is better?"
"You go to Professor Barbiluo. He is a doctoral tutor in Southeast Asian linguistics. He is a knowledgeable little old man with a great sense of humor! He will definitely give you a lot of help!" Qin Feiyue looked at Han Long happily.
A few days later, Hanlong took a flight from Yongcheng International Airport to Bangkok, Thailand, with necessary luggage, cash and documents.
After arriving in Bangkok, Hanlon checked into a hotel near Siam University.
Afterwards, he went to the Siam University campus to visit Professor Babiro.
Professor Barbilow received Hanlon in his office, and the two of them drank coffee and talked on the office sofa.
After Hanlong identified himself in English and explained his purpose of coming, Professor Babilo said in proficient English: "Mr. Hanlong! You are the first Chinese scholar with a science background to ask me for Thai language! You are doing linguistics and Interdisciplinary research in the physics of life?”
Hanlong smiled and said, "Oh! Maybe that's not the case! I want to learn Thai because my grandfather asked me to do so! My grandfather was an archaeologist and historian. When he died, he asked me to continue his historical research. And his research involves knowledge of Thai language! But I know nothing about Thai language, so I came to Thailand to study Thai language and the humanistic knowledge and environment of Southeast Asia!”
After Babilo thought for a moment, he said calmly: "Oh! Southeast Asia is a magical land full of confusion! It has a very long history. Due to the massive destruction and loss of historical records and cultural relics, no one can explain the history of Southeast Asia now. and humanities! I can only tell you some of my superficial experiences! You should have some understanding of Southeast Asian languages and Austronesian languages. In the past hundred years or so, many international scholars have conducted very comprehensive and systematic research on Southeast Asian languages. According to research, scholars have found that Austronesian originated in Indonesia, Malaysia, Indochina and other regions in Southeast Asia, and then spread to the Pacific Islands and the Pacific coast of the American continent; it spread to the Indian Ocean islands and the Indian Ocean coast of Africa. Thai originated in ancient times Thai, Ancient Thai and Austronesian are sister languages. Austronesian is the language of the maritime peoples of Southeast Asia, and Ancient Thai is the language of the farming peoples of Southeast Asia. Maybe before the sea peoples and farming peoples differentiated, they used the same language. After the ethnic differentiation , formed the ancient Thai and Austronesian languages! Mr. Hanlong! If you want to learn Thai well and the cultural background of Thai, you must have a comprehensive understanding of the language and culture of Southeast Asia! We have special courses to teach this knowledge at Siam University, and you can also Visit and inspect some famous historical sites throughout Southeast Asia, such as the Borobudur ruins in Java, Indonesia, the Angkor ruins in Cambodia, the pagoda ruins in Mandalay, Myanmar, etc. You should not miss them! This way you can better grasp Southeast Asian cultural background and better mastery of Southeast Asian languages and Thai!”
After talking with Professor Pabilo, Hanlon followed Professor Pabilo's tips and recommendations and chose corresponding courses to study at the School of Languages and Humanities at Siam University. At the same time, he used holidays to travel around Southeast Asia to learn about Southeast Asian culture and customs.
