Misfortunes never come singly!
When Song Yun checked his pockets, he found only five yuan in change and a bunch of receipts; he must have forgotten his wallet in the morning rush.
Thinking about the more than ten-minute walk back to the research institute, he looked around and decided to take the subway home.
Though uncomfortable, nothing could beat the speed!
With just five yuan left, Song Yun relived his college days. He sat on a seat watching the crowded carriage and his thoughts involuntarily drifted back to years ago.
Back then, he was still naive, and his monthly living expenses were a mere 1,500 yuan. He dared not take a taxi when he went out, relying solely on squeezing into the subway for travel.
When the subway was less crowded, he could find a seat, but when it was packed, he couldn't even think about scrambling for one—at times, he might get carried off by the crowd without realizing.
