The B&B where the little brother lived in Beijing was outside the south gate of the ancient city. He recommended me to go to the morning market at the south gate. Passing by a school on the way to the morning market, some students stood in the middle of the road or on both sides directing traffic, slowing down the flow of traffic so that students can cross the road safely. There are two teachers or school leaders sitting at the gate of the school. After the students enter the gate, they bow deeply and say hello to the two, which is very polite. …

I have always wanted to go to Southeast Asia for a while, and it seems that there are very few friends around me who have never been to a Southeast Asian country. I originally planned to go to Taiwan first in October and then go to Southeast Asia, but because I took over the temporary two-month job in Nanjing, I postponed it, and escaped the winter and smog in Beijing by the way. I bought a one-way ticket from Beijing to Chiang Mai, and transited in Kuala Lumpur. …