During the Anti-Japanese War, the U.S. Navy gunboat "Tatuila" where Second Lieutenant Lederer served was anchored in Chongqing. On this day, he enthusiastically participated in a local try-your-luck "No Watch" game. The auctioneer was well-known for his pranks, so when a large sealed wooden box was auctioned, everyone present was sure that the box was filled with stones. Then Lederer offered $30. The auctioneer immediately shouted: "Sold!" When he opened the wooden box, there were actually two boxes of whiskey. You must know that this was a very precious wine in Chongqing during the war. So everyone was in an uproar, and those addicted to alcohol bid 30 US dollars. I bought a bottle, but was rejected by Lederer. He said that he would be transferred soon and was planning to hold a farewell party. At that time, the famous American writer Hemingway in Chongqing was also addicted to alcohol. He came to "Tatuy" The gunboat "La" said to Lederer: "I heard that you have two boxes of intoxicating wine. I will buy 6 bottles. What is the price?" Lederer politely refused. Hemingway took out a large roll of U.S. dollars and said: " Give me 6 bottles of wine, as much as you want!" Lederer thought for a moment and said, "Okay, if you really want to drink, I'll give you 6 bottles of wine in exchange for 6 lessons to teach me how to be a writer. , how about it?" The writer made a face and said with a smile: "Brother, it took me several years to learn to do this business. The price is high enough. Well, I think you are sincere, so it's a deal. !" After getting his wish, Lederer quickly handed over 6 bottles of whiskey. In the next five days, Hemingway taught Lederer 5 lessons without losing his credibility. Lederer was very proud of his success, and he got 6 bottles of whiskey. The most famous writer in the United States gave pointers. Hemingway winked and said, "You are such a shrewd businessman. I just want to know, how many bottles of the rest of the wine have you secretly drank?" Lederer said, "Not even one bottle. I I'll save it all for the farewell reception." Hemingway had to leave Chongqing early for something. Lederer accompanied him to the airport. Hemingway smiled and said: "I haven't forgotten, and this is your sixth lesson." On the plane. In the roar, he said: "Before describing others, you must first become a cultivated person..." The writer went on to say: "First, you must have compassion, second, you must be able to overcome strength with gentleness, and never laugh at the unfortunate." Lederer said: "What does this have to do with writing a novel?" Hemingway said word for word: "This is crucial to your life." Hemingway, who was walking towards the plane, suddenly turned around and said, Loudly said: "Friend, before you send out invitations for your farewell reception, you'd better take a sample of your wine to check! Goodbye, my friend!" After returning, Lederer opened one bottle after another of wine and found that It was found that it was full of tea. Only then did he understand that Hemingway had known the truth for a long time, but he did not mention it or make fun of anyone. He still kept his previous promise and fulfilled his previous agreement. At this time, Ryder Le Cai understood the meaning of Hemingway teaching him to be a cultivated person.