At the press conference, Premier Zhou Enlai introduced China's achievements in construction. A Western reporter asked, "How much money does the People's Bank of China have?" This involves state secrets, so it is impossible to tell them directly. The Prime Minister frowned and quickly replied: "There is 18 yuan 88 points." Everyone present was startled. The Prime Minister explained: "The denominations of the People's Bank of China are 10 yuan, 5 yuan, 2 yuan, 1 yuan, 50 cents, 20 cents, 1 minute, 5 cents, 2 cents, 1 minute, and * * * ten RMB, totaling/kloc-. Backed by the people of the whole country, China People's Bank has outstanding credit and strong strength. The renminbi is the most reputable currency in the world. " As soon as the voice fell, the audience applauded warmly. The prime minister deliberately avoided the essence of the problem and replaced the "total amount" with "total denomination", which not only blocked the mouths of foreign journalists, but also did not destroy the harmonious atmosphere of the reception. The use of misinterpretation makes the language sharp and interesting, which fully shows his extraordinary adaptability and superb language art.