"I arranged for her to stay in my room, never expecting that the life of the Chinese here was so arduous," Su Yanqiao pushed open the door of the study.
"Life is always tough, but the environment here is better than Manchu Qing, and people can see a bright future.
All it takes is a few generations of hard work, and our descendants will definitely enjoy a peaceful and prosperous life in America.
Compared to the hardships we endure now, it isn't much at all—the older generation is very clear about this.
There's no future in staying in Manchu Qing, only America offers a chance at a different life," Zhu Wencong explained.
It's really hard to say which is better; each has its advantages.
The Manchu Qing has a completely rigid system, with no room for advancement; you would have to go somewhere else to progress.
America, though rough and uncivilized, is filled with opportunities that could change one's fate if seized.
