Wen Changling got off work at half-past five.
The past couple of days had been quite cold, with a spell of rain in the morning that turned into ice on the road, so Wen Changling didn't drive herself. The driver tuned into the car radio, and as a song came to an end, the presenter reminded the listeners to keep warm in the cold.
While waiting for the traffic light, the driver wiped the condensation off the windshield, "It's really cold today, looks like it's going to snow."
The weather forecast also mentioned snow around New Year's Day.
"This year February had an extra day, so the cold has come early," said the driver as he turned to ask, "Miss, you live on Hanlin Street, right?"
"I live on Lotus Pond Street."
"Then why are you getting off at Wulixing Avenue?"
As they neared the drop-off point, Wen Changling adjusted her scarf, "The alley is too narrow to turn around in."
