On Wednesday, June 2, when he got off work, Wang Jie, a Chinese engineer, came over to invite: "Boss, I have a party at my house today, all of them are Chinese, do you want to come over?"

Lin Yi was stunned when he heard it, and under Wang Jie's explanation, he realized that it was the Dragon Boat Festival.

At this time, unlike later generations, the traditional festivals of the Chinese were not official holidays in North America. That's why we don't have a party until after work.

Before the soul pierced, Lin Yi had not celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival for several years. So for a while, I really didn't react.

Wang Jie saw that Lin Yi was stunned, thinking that he was worried about the problems of the guests, and hurriedly explained: "The people who came to the party are all lawyers and engineers. ”

"Ah, I'm going to pick up Sunflower, and we'll go there later. Lin Yi came back to his soul and accepted the invitation. Just take the opportunity to get in touch with the Chinese circle on the West Coast.

Seeing that the boss agreed, Wang Jie wrote down his home address, and then left the company in a hurry, as if he was going to prepare for a party.

When I picked up the girl, there were two Chinese students chatting with her at the school gate. Coincidentally, Xiang Yanghua told Lin Yi: "I want to invite two classmates to spend the Dragon Boat Festival at home." ”

Those two compatriots, exactly a man and a woman, seem to be children of their duty. Lin Yi nodded, and then immediately shook his head.

He hurriedly explained: "Engineer Wang Jie's family is going to hold a Dragon Boat Festival party and invite us to go together." I don't think it's going to be alone, let's go to his house together, right?

The female classmate was a little natural, and before interjecting, she even raised her hand: "For Chinese gatherings here, we usually have to bring a hometown dish, should we prepare it?"

Lin Yi complained a little: Wang Jie didn't wake up, if he went empty-handed, wouldn't it be a waste of food and drink?

Several people hurriedly went home, and the girl made a pot of beautiful soup. Although shrimp paste is added, the time is really a bit rushed, and the taste will definitely not be too satisfactory.

Natural girl, the craftsmanship is also good, and the fried dishes are full of fragrance.

Lin Yi found two thermos buckets, which were picnic equipment, and they were just right to use now. Put the stir-fry and soup in, and then a few people drove to the meeting place.

When the four of them arrived, they found that at least 20 people had gathered at the party. The reason why there are more men and fewer women may be that there are a lot of bachelors. A few children were scurrying around inside and outside the house.

Luckily, it's big enough and doesn't look crowded. However, there are no people in the house, so although it is a Dragon Boat Festival party, in form, it is a bit like a Western-style buffet.

Soon, the guests began to show the dishes, just like people, these dishes are all over the world, and many of them are unknown to Lin Yi.

He is a northerner, a natural salty party, and has a strong taste. He is not used to eating those light dishes, but the spicy dishes are very appetizing.

There are more Taiwanese guests at the party, so the conversation is mostly in Chinese, and Lin Yi can certainly understand.

One person at the table frowned, and the friend next to him asked, "Brother Yun, haven't you got your green card yet?"

Those immigration people said that I was abusing my wife. Isn't it just a slap in the face? Where does a gentleman like me look like a bad person?"

My friend sighed and said, "Isn't it good for you to teach a lesson at home behind closed doors? You have to do it in front of your neighbors! China and the United States are used to different ways, and of course the conversation is not speculative. ”

From the conversations of everyone present, Lin Yi found an interesting phenomenon: people who have been in the United States for a long time always speak with some ancient rhyme. To put it mildly, it's a bit like the ancient sour Confucianism.

And similar identities, when they are in their hometown, they usually speak a sentence of Chinese, and they must have an English word. It seems that if you don't do that, it will be very unfashionable.

It is said that the homeland is difficult to leave, and in these overseas Chinese, Lin Yi can be regarded as feeling it.

Although Lin Yi is the boss, Wang Jie did not give special treatment, but simply introduced him.

However, the name of Paradise Games, in the San Francisco area, has become a little famous. Many of you have heard of it.

There are also people who are familiar with Lin Yi and joke with Lin Yi: "It turns out that those two new games are Boss Lin's products." It's a good thing I don't have children, otherwise I'd be heartbroken!"

This joke seems to be derogatory. Lin Yi thought for a while before he understood what the other party meant.

When the banquet was dismissed, a gold-wire glasses handed over a business card: "The contemptible surname is Zhang, Zhang Guichuan, who runs a law firm." I am very familiar with the trade around the Pacific. ”

Lin Yi has learned a lot of etiquette in social situations. He took the business card with both hands, looked at it carefully, then took out his own film and handed it over.

The other party is a caring person - it seems that from Wang Jie, this lawyer, asked a lot of news. The need for paradise games is already clear.

When they said goodbye to each other, Mr. Zhang sent his blessings: "Mr. Lin is a young talent, and in a few years, he will be able to become the pride of Chinese people in the United States like Wang An!"

This blessing hit Lin Yi's weakness and made him have a good impression of Zhang Guichuan.

In the electronic industry newspapers, Wang An's name is a frequent news visitor!

He came from a Harvard computer lab and invented magnetic core memory. Lin Yi didn't quite understand this thing, and thought it might be an early disk.

Later, Wang An left Harvard to establish Wang An's laboratory. With only $600, he bravely launched a bold march into the business field.

Fortunately, unlike the 'first person in Silicon Valley' Xiao Keli, Wang An's business talent is also extraordinary.

He had a debt of $2.5 million and founded Wang An Computer Company. After the stock is listed, the net worth is as high as 50 million!

Since 72 years, Wang An Computer has developed rapidly, and has successively launched two word processing machines, both of which have achieved great success. As a result, he became the leader of the Chinese billionaires.

The second-generation word processor is not only used by Heaven Company, but also has one at Lin Yi's house.

After Ferran advocated 'paperless work', many of the company's automated office equipment were purchased from Wang An's company.

Lin Yi has analyzed that word processors should be excessive products between mechanical typewriters and personal computers.

There is such a thing as a typewriter, Sunflower is no longer used. She uses this new machine for her homework.

It's no wonder that the girl is like this - Wang An's word processor, the shape is a bit like an electronic piano, compared to the old-fashioned typewriter, of course, it is more popular with girls!

The advertisement of the word processor is also very interesting: Wang An does not use a model, but does it himself. He held a cigar in his right hand and pressed it on the word processor.

That facial expression, just like the emperor's personal expedition, Lin Yi found it very interesting.

After returning home, the two chatted about the party, and Xiang Sunhua said excitedly: "I think compared with New York, the Chinese on the West Coast are more vibrant, and they don't have that backwater pool." ”

Lin Yi tried to analyze: "I think it may have something to do with the identity background. The guests at today's gathering are all new immigrants with skills and possessions. ”

"These people come to the United States in pursuit of a better life. And those old immigrants are mostly struggling to survive and flee here. Survival and life are two completely different mentalities. ”

Pinching the girl's cheek, Lin Yi prompted: "Old immigrants generally don't know English and live in Chinatown. The new immigrants, on the other hand, live scattered and try to assimilate into American society. ”

One passive, one active.