他的好名聲一傳十、十傳百，最后傳遍了京城內(nèi)外、全國各地，甚至有顧客專程跑到百貨大樓來，不為買東西，就為了看看他賣東西的熱情勁兒，圖個好心情。后來，全國各地百貨商店的售貨員們紛紛自發(fā)學習他的愛崗敬業(yè)精神，一時間，一股提升服務質(zhì)量、全心全意為顧客服務的春風吹遍大江南北。

Zhang Binggui's fine reputation spread from one person to another, until not only Beijing but the whole country knew about him, and, because of this, customers started flocking to the Beijing Department Store, not just to buy things but to see for themselves Zhang's warm and pleasant personality. Later the sales staffs of department stores all over the country started to learn from Zhang's spirit of dedication to duty, and before long the quality of service improved, and a fresh breeze of service to customers blew all over China.

中國有句俗話叫“三百六十行，行行出狀元”。張秉貴用他的故事證明：只要敬業(yè)，再平凡的工作也能做好、做出特色來。

In China there is a saying which goes, "Every profession produces its own experts." The story of Zhang Binggui proves that dedication to duty, if done properly even at a humble work post, can produce outstanding results.

——《用英語講中國故事》基礎級

售貨員張秉貴和他的絕活兒

羊角哀放聲大哭，用盡最后的力氣將左伯桃埋在雪中，收拾行囊，咬著牙走出了暴風雪。羊角哀到了楚國，很快就因為才能突出被楚元王賞識。他幫助楚國打贏了很多勝仗。

Yang Jiao'ai wailed bitterly. With his remaining strength he buried Zuo Botao in the snow. Then, shouldering his knapsack, he headed into the blizzard, his teeth clenched in determination. When he arrived in Chu, Yang Jiao'ai quickly gained the favor of King Yuan. He helped the Kingdom of Chu win many victories in battle.

論功行賞時，羊角哀不要名利，只求能厚葬自己的舊友左伯桃：“沒有我這位朋友的舍身，就沒有今天的我。”

When the king asked him whether he wanted a higher position or a good fortune, Yang Jiao'ai cared nothing for fame and wealth; his only concern was to give his old friend Zuo Botao a proper burial. Yang Jiao'ai explained, "If it hadn't been for my friend's sacrificing his life, I wouldn't be where I am today."

楚元王非常感動，以上卿的禮節(jié)安葬了左伯桃。羊角哀則帶著摯友的夢想，為楚國鞠躬盡瘁，顯名于世。

King Yuan of Chu was impressed by these words, and had Zuo Botao buried with all the honors due to a senior official. Yang Jiao'ai was determined to fulfill his friend's dream, devoting himself completely to the service of Chu and becoming one of the most famous men of his time.

——《用英語講中國故事》基礎級

羊角哀與左伯桃