Chapter 17: Life in Old Age
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Time passed, and Zhou Jin and Fan Jin also entered old age. They had spent most of their lives in officialdom, accumulating rich experience and wisdom.
Kehidupan di Masa Tua
After retiring, Zhou Jin returned to his hometown. He used his savings to build a school, hoping to help more poor children realize their dreams of studying. He believed that education could change people's destiny.
Waktu berlalu, dan Zhou Jin serta Fan Jin juga memasuki masa tua. Mereka telah menghabiskan sebagian besar hidup mereka dalam birokrasi, mengumpulkan pengalaman dan kebijaksanaan yang kaya.
Fan Jin chose to stay in the capital and continue serving the imperial court. Although already old, he still maintained his enthusiasm for work. His experience and wisdom made him an important advisor in the court.
Setelah pensiun, Zhou Jin kembali ke kampung halamannya. Dia menggunakan tabungannya untuk membangun sekolah, berharap dapat membantu lebih banyak anak miskin mewujudkan impian mereka untuk belajar. Dia percaya bahwa pendidikan dapat mengubah nasib orang.
Zhou Jin lived a peaceful and fulfilling life in his hometown. Every day he taught at the school and was with the children. Looking at these children's smiling faces, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction.
Fan Jin memilih untuk tinggal di ibu kota dan terus melayani pengadilan kekaisaran. Meskipun sudah tua, dia masih mempertahankan antusiasme untuk bekerja. Pengalaman dan kebijaksanaannya menjadikannya penasihat penting di pengadilan.
Although Fan Jin did not have as relaxed a life as Zhou Jin in the capital, he also found his own value. He used his experience to guide young officials and help them better fulfill their responsibilities.
Zhou Jin menjalani kehidupan yang damai dan memuaskan di kampung halamannya. Setiap hari dia mengajar di sekolah dan bersama anak-anak. Melihat wajah tersenyum anak-anak ini, dia merasakan rasa kepuasan yang mendalam.
Although the two men's choices were different, they both found their own happiness in their later years. Their lives had regrets, but also harvests and meaning.
Meskipun Fan Jin tidak memiliki kehidupan yang sesantai Zhou Jin di ibu kota, dia juga menemukan nilainya sendiri. Dia menggunakan pengalamannya untuk membimbing pejabat muda dan membantu mereka memenuhi tanggung jawab mereka dengan lebih baik.
Meskipun pilihan kedua pria itu berbeda, mereka berdua menemukan kebahagiaan mereka sendiri di tahun-tahun terakhir mereka. Hidup mereka memiliki penyesalan, tetapi juga panen dan makna.