English Original
Robert was a clever young man who got along well with his classmates, despite his tendency to boast. Strong and athletic, he hoped to join the army after middle school. However, a traffic accident injured his leg, leaving him unable to walk. He returned to his home village to help his father manage their farm. Robert studied farming diligently, excelled at it, and eventually bought several neighboring farms. Within ten years, he became the richest farmer in the village.
Years later, Robert met several friends in the capital, some of whom were now famous. Unaware of his success, they knew little about their "lame" friend. Feeling slighted, Robert invited them to visit his farm. They agreed and accompanied him. Upon arrival, they were greeted by a beautiful house with a large garden and saw that Robert owned many sheep, pigs, and cows. Robert and his family warmly welcomed their guests from London.
The next morning, he took them to see his farm. It was so vast they couldn't see the other end, astonishing them all.
"It'll take you two days to reach the other end of my farm by car!" Robert said happily.
"I think something is wrong with your cars!" one of the guests replied with a smile.
中文翻译
罗伯特是个聪明的年轻人，尽管爱吹牛，但与同学们相处融洽。他身强体壮，热爱运动，希望中学毕业后参军。然而，一场交通事故伤了他的腿，使他无法行走。他只好回到家乡，帮助父亲经营农场。罗伯特刻苦钻研农业知识，做得非常出色，后来还买下了邻近的几个农场。十年之内，他成了村里最富有的农场主。
多年后，罗伯特在首都遇到了几位老朋友，其中一些人已经成名。他们对这位“跛脚”朋友的近况一无所知。罗伯特感到不快，便邀请他们参观自己的农场。朋友们同意了，随他一同前往。到达后，他们看到一座带大花园的漂亮房子，发现罗伯特拥有许多羊、猪和牛。罗伯特和家人热情接待了这些来自伦敦的客人。
第二天早上，他带他们去看农场。农场辽阔得望不到尽头，令所有人惊叹不已。
“开车到我的农场另一头得花两天时间！”罗伯特高兴地说。
“我想是你的车不对劲吧！”一位客人微笑着回答。