The ability to adapt oneself quickly to changing circumstances is a piece of wisdom which Chinese people admire and hold in high respect. This means quick wits to cope with emergencies and resourcefulness to skillfully and calmly avert an embarrassing situation, when one is confronted with a sudden change in circumstances. This wisdom has been considered highly personal since ancient times. There is no uniform pattern or immutable law to follow. “Changing circumstances” cover a wide range of aspects: opportunities of time and geographic advantage; persons and events; situations and developments…while “adaptation” also has a thousand ine methods: leaving a mistake uncorrected and making the best out of it, blazing a new trail. Requesting assistance, making use of a chance to gain one’s end, or disregarding it altogether… As to what is the most effective way, it depends on the wisdom of the party concerned. However, all successful examples of adaptation share one thing in common: swift and flexible response and quick wits.