The way Mao writes, at least how it comes across in translation… that man had no interest in flowery prose, he just wanted to communicate important information as concisely as possible. That’s Autistic Communication 101 right there.

We came to the same conclusion by different means, lol

“This time we will make something that is both beautiful and delicious.”

• Mao to Stalin, 1949 (they were not in a bakery)