The Cost of Falling for You.

Summary

The narrator reflects on their journey to Beijing, emphasizing the challenges of financial constraints and the need for a job to fund the trip. They take on a delivery job and freelance writing, managing to save enough for the trip. The train ride to Beijing is long and uncomfortable, filled with the excitement of the World Cup. Upon arrival, the narrator navigates the complexities of the city, feeling lost yet determined. Despite adapting to the subway system over time, they struggle to feel at home in the vast, bustling city, ultimately feeling like an outsider amidst its indifference.

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