Woo woo!

A large amount of white smoke came out of the steam-powered locomotive, pulling a long steel train on the rails, running at a speed like a galloping horse.

Looking at the scenery on both sides quickly retreating, the soft position where he sat and the small table in front of him, John said gratefully: "Thank you! Mr. Li Wei... I... I didn't expect that you even raised your seat for me and came to the second-class carriage..."

His pitiful savings can only buy a third-class ticket at most, which is not enough.

As for the third-class carriage?

It is located behind the locomotive and has to withstand the bad smell and dust of a large amount of coal burning, and is even more crowded like canned sardines.

Basically, every passenger will turn into a dark color after staying for a long time.

The second-class carriage has a more comfortable position, with four people sitting opposite each other, and a small wooden table in the middle, and a dining car will pass by at noon and evening.

As for the better-class first-class carriage, it is said to be more luxurious, but it is only open to nobles and decent people.

“No need to be polite.”

Zhong Shenxiu smiled gracefully and said to himself: 'Young man... you are still too naive...'

To purchase a train ticket, you also need proof of identity!

Of course he didn't have this thing, and John couldn't find a suitable reason, so he was easily rejected and even caused the patrolman.

Zhong Shenxiu noticed that the alert power in the train station had been increased.

I'm afraid that in the near future, the news of the war will spread in full swing, and the steam train will do its best to deal with the transportation needs of various materials and the army. The station will be martial law, so John won't even think about running away.

However, meeting Zhong Shenxiu is also his luck.

All the inspections and interrogations were all dispelled by Zhong Shenxiu with a piece of white paper.

It seemed that this was John's first time riding a steam train, looking excitedly at the view outside the window, and he couldn't bear to look away after a long time.

Zhong Shenxiu glanced at the guests who were riding with him casually.

A young gentleman with slightly brown hair, thin figure and glasses, wearing a long black wool dress with double buttons, a bowler hat, and a short silver stick inlaid in his hand, looking very decent and well-cultivated.

‘The temperature now is not low, right? It’s even a little hot…’

Zhong Shenxiu glanced at his and John's shirt: 'Or... this is the dress of the upper class. Because the upper class does not need to work on their own, the clothes are warm and thick?'

As for the last passenger, it was a young woman in a long dress with a fine plaid pattern. She wore a soft hat with a veil hanging down on her head, covering her half of her face. Her curious eyes were looking around. John, who looked at the countryside, obviously attracted her attention and was pretending to be unintentionally glanced at her several times.

John's ears suddenly turned red, he retracted his gaze from the window and sat upright.

Clang clang...

The long time on the steam train is really boring, and there is still eight hours left before Carleston.

Finally, John couldn't bear it and whispered: "Mr. Livi, do you have any suggestions for arriving in Cleiston?"

After riding on the long train, his courage seemed to be gradually exhausted, full of confusion and uneasiness about the future.

"The first thing to do when you go to a big city is to find a place to stay, otherwise you will definitely be caught by the street-sweeping patrol at night. If you don't have a job certificate, it will be a big trouble..."

Zhong Shenxiu smiled. Although he had never been there, he could barely guess some situations.

"Then... you go find a job right away, which can be a short-term job, and the most important thing is to get a job certificate... After all, according to what you said, the Kingdom is very strict in managing homeless people, but as long as you have a job certificate, you won't be caught... I think if you don't want to enter the factory, going to work as a coolie on the dock may be an option, but be careful of the bandits, it's best to join some unions or circles organized by your hometown people... In the capital, it's easy for people from other places to join in groups to keep warm..."

"You really have a wide range of knowledge..."

John exclaimed sincerely.

‘No, I’m just guessing…’ Zhong Shenxiu rolled her eyes in her heart, and then heard John’s question again: “But… I don’t want to do coolies all my life. I heard that Carleston is full of gold.”

"Puchi!"

The young gentleman wearing a polite smiled suddenly, then took off his hat and apologized: "Sorry... but I want to correct it. Carleston is not full of gold. It is a paradise for the rich and the nobles, but it seems less friendly to the poor..."

"A kind reminder is always good, even if it's a little harsh!" Zhong Shenxiu nodded and smiled, "Li Wei, who are you?"

"Just call me Kerry."

The young gentleman responded with a smile, very polite and decent look at John: "You want to find a good job. Is your level of education? Is there any proof of primary education?"

"Sorry...I...I can't read!"

John felt the lady's gaze also, and immediately lowered his head.

"Although I'm sorry, I still have to say that your level of education determines that many decent jobs have closed the door to you. After all, professionals need long-term learning and accumulated experience, such as doctors, lawyers..."

Kerry sighed: "Mr. Livi's advice is very pertinent. You can first gain a foothold in Carleston before you can think about other issues... Well, you are not old. While working during the day, you can also sign up for some literacy courses in the church at night. It is free, and you can also listen to the greatness of the "Lord of the Door". After you pass the most basic cultural level proof, you may find some good jobs through the church channels, such as... aristocratic male servants, or some restaurants and club waiters... that is at least easier than coolie work. Mr. Livi, what do you think?"

"A reasonable offer!"

Zhong Shenxiu nodded, saw John's confused eyes, and couldn't help but add: "A good life is created by one's own hands. Since you have made a decision, you can only go on with your hard work..."

He is also very good at pouring chicken soup.

"Thanks……"

John forced himself to suppress his frustration and forced himself to smile and said, "Thank you for your advice, I will consider it seriously."

Gugu!

At this moment, his stomach let out another incompetent cry.

"It's lunch time, Mr. Li Wei, are we going to the restaurant together or waiting for the dining car to pass by?"

Kerry took out a beautifully shaped pocket watch, opened it and asked with a smile.

"I think..."

Zhong Shenxiu was about to answer when she suddenly looked up.
Chapter completed!