Bend over and be happy: the sequel (to my last post): Before our class began in 2003, all of them came from other parts of China and probably without privileged back-door job connections in the capital. That means, if Chinese stereotypes of out-of-towners are true, these students probably expected to work hard for their gains in competitive Beijing. La-laoshi, still keeping it real. My first job in Shanghai put me in contact with a few out of towners, some of who I still keep in touch with. These folks are real.