The clear, crisp autumn days that greeted Jiang Rou and the others upon their arrival were long gone, replaced now by a bone-chilling freeze. The educated youth had trekked a long way to reach this place, and they were utterly exhausted.
They had known before coming that winter in Beidahuang was harsh, but they hadn't expected it to be this severe. Compared to the locals in Kaoshantun, their clothing looked woefully thin.
Secretary Li’s face was grim. He curtly summoned Zhang Kai and Wang Li. "Take them to get something to eat first, then show them to their dorms once they're finished!" With that, he walked away.
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