"Comrade, the next stop is the terminal. Please gather your belongings and prepare to alight," said the bus conductor.
Kang Li was jolted back to reality by this reminder and realized that, at some point, she was the only passenger left on the bus besides the driver and the conductor.
She thanked the conductor, and as the bus slowly came to a stop, she picked up her luggage and walked to the rear door.
Considering the not-so-short walk ahead of her, Kang Li had worn a pair of flat white shoes today, complemented by a white shirt, a coffee-colored cargo harness pants, and a light blue cardigan.
These clothes were given to Kang Li by Mrs. Qi one week ago, who had them purchased through someone she knew from the Friendship Store, tailored to Kang Li's size, effectively silencing any objections Kang Li might have had.
