The guesthouses near Peking University are not expensive.
As the year draws to a close, students at Beijing University are on holiday.
Those who lived nearby went home for the Spring Festival. Those who lived far away stayed in the student dormitories of Beijing University. There were also some students from poor families who took advantage of the Spring Festival holiday to find jobs in shops and stores near Beijing to earn some extra money.
Therefore, the inns near Kyoto University are not expensive.
After settling down nearby, Han Wen'an and Han Yi sat on the bed.
The food at the inn was simple, but it was cheap.
The two sat facing each other as they ate.
Han Yi was still somewhat hesitant. After a moment, he asked, "Father, are you really going to find a job in the shop?"
"Um."
Han Wen'an nodded slightly and continued eating.
"father,"
Han Yi took a deep breath and said, "The coachman just said that many government offices in the capital are hiring. With your knowledge, you could easily find a job anywhere. Father, why bother..."
"Alright."
Han Wen'an shook his head and said, "Don't say anymore."
Seemingly sensing that his words were a bit harsh, Han Wen'an looked at Han Yi and said, "Back then, what did we flee to Dongning for? It was to survive, and also to avoid getting involved in this mess again. In Dongning, we farmed and managed to get by. We were quite well-off. As for whether we were officials or not, it didn't matter. After entering the capital, it naturally didn't matter anymore."
"Yi'er,"
Looking at Han Yi, Han Wen'an said, "Study hard at Beijing University, and I don't care what I do."
"father……"
Han Yi took a deep breath.
"Let's finish eating and go to bed early, we've been traveling for so long."
Han Wen'an waved his hand.
After they finished eating, the two lay down on the bed and went to sleep.
In the pitch-black night, Han Yi lay on the bed, his eyes open, staring at the ceiling, not asleep.
Han Wen'an, standing to the side, also remained unaffected.
In the darkness of night, the faint sound of breathing could be clearly heard.
They didn't fall asleep until late at night.
...
Early in the morning, the two got up, packed their bags, and looked for a place to stay nearby.
Now that we're settling down in Beijing, it's natural to buy a house.
Fortunately, he had made a considerable amount of money in Dongning over the years. He brought all his assets with him when he came to Beijing this time.
"Come on, Yi'er, let's go for a walk around the neighborhood."
Han Wen'an led Han Yi outside.
Walking on the streets near Peking University, Han Wen'an and Han Yi looked up and saw several large chimneys standing in the southwest direction.
Even though the factory buildings in the distance are more than ten miles away, they are still clearly visible!
Those factories were places like the Beijing Manufacturing Bureau.
"Dad, there are so many more factories here than in Dongning!"
Han Yi's eyes widened in surprise.
I arrived quite late last night, so I didn't pay much attention to the scenery around me.
Seeing it today, it's truly amazing!
"father,"
Turning to look at Han Wen'an, Han Yi said, "There are so many factories, why don't we go check them out? Maybe they're hiring. Even just finding a job is much better than doing manual labor on the street!"
"Okay, I'll go check it out when I have time!"
Han Wen'an nodded in agreement.
As the year draws to a close, there are many more people on the streets of Beijing.
However, most of them shopped near Beijing West Railway Station and Beijing East Railway Station.
In the past two days, Han Wen'an and Han Yi have visited many places near Beijing University and finally bought a small courtyard house.
The courtyard isn't large, but its advantage lies in its distance from the bustling areas of Beijing, making it inexpensive.
After purchasing the small courtyard, the two of them moved in.
They added some furniture and bedding, and the two of them finally had a home in the capital.
As the year draws to a close, Beijing is bustling with activity.
The two strolled around the capital, observing the changes in the surrounding area.
New Year's Eve.
The two sat around the coal stove, warming themselves by the fire while eating hot pot, looking quite content.
After a while, fireworks rose into the sky outside, exploding into dazzling displays.
Looking at the sky outside, Han Wen'an held his wine glass, lost in thought.
After a long while, Han Wen'an murmured, "This world has truly changed!"
"Yes, Father!"
Han Yi nodded and said, "Things are different now than they were back then. Our achievements in Dongning over the past few years have been evident to all. Everyone knows His Majesty's wisdom. And although our stay in the capital these past few days has been short, we've witnessed the city's development firsthand. Father, you should know this better than I do!"
"yes!"
Han Wen'an held up his wine glass, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp. "I do know a bit more than you do!"
"In Dongning,"
Han Wen'an put down his wine cup and said, "Father said he wouldn't become an official, but for the sake of the people in our district, he still did some work in the district office. His Majesty's benevolence is very clear. The people have been exempted from land tax and poll tax for five years, and they have also been given opportunities to work in their spare time. It's obvious to the naked eye that the people's lives are getting better every day! Just look at how much money our family has made in the past few years—it's so much better than when we were in Huaibei!"
"Life was so hard for ordinary people back then! Even we can't eat meat every day. Let alone the common people back then..."
Han Wen'an took a deep breath and said, "Life is really getting better and better!"
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