The Cost of Falling for You.

Summary

In mid-December, senior high school art students faced their crucial entrance exams at university centers in Xing Cheng. Despite poor scores, three friends, including the narrator, reluctantly attended after parental pressure. They struggled to find accommodation, eventually staying in a dormitory. After missing the first exam due to oversleeping, they explored the city, indulging in local snacks and trendy hairstyles. The narrator's Christmas was lonely until a kind local woman shared dinner. A chance encounter with classmates led to awkward conversations, and the narrator impulsively got an ear piercing. This experience marked a blend of youthful spontaneity and the pressures of impending adulthood.

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