In the 1980s and 1990s, train travel in China was a relative
luxury. For many ordinary families, train tickets are not only a
passport to a faraway place, but also part of the family's economic
burden. At that time, train ticket evasion became a 'risky' action
taken by some people in order to save money.
I vaguely remember that one summer, some friends and I were
planning to visit a nearby city. We were cash-strapped, but we
didn't want to miss the trip, so the idea of fare evasion crept
into our minds.
That day, we arrived at the railway station early. The platform was
bustling with people coming and going. We mingled in the crowd,
pretending to be passengers waiting for the bus, but keeping an eye
on the movement of the ticket inspector. While the ticket inspector
was busy in the other cars, we took the opportunity to get into the
junction of the cars. The space was small, but it was big enough
for our small bodies.
Our hearts beat faster as the train started slowly. The peo
ple in the carriage talked or read, and no one noticed our
presence. We held our breath carefully for fear of being
discovered. Whenever a flight attendant passed, we would shrink
into the corner nervously for fear of being discovered.
Along the way, we were both excited and nervous. We sometimes
quietly peeped out to enjoy the scenery outside the window, and
sometimes joked with each other to ease the tension. But more often
than not, we spend our time worrying and anxious.
Finally, the train reached its destination. We hopped off the bus
like thieves and mingled with the crowd exiting the station. At
that moment, we felt more relaxed and free than ever before.
Although the process of ticket evasion is full of tension and
anxiety, the feeling of adventure makes us feel exciting and
excited.
In retrospect, the experience of fare evasion, though brief, left a
deep impression on us. It allows us to experience different life
experiences, but also makes us more cherish the present life.
Nowadays, train travel has become more convenient and comfortable,
but the memory of that fare evasion will remain in our hearts
forever. In the 1980s and 1990s, train travel in China was a
relative luxury. For many ordinary families, train tickets are not
only a passport to a faraway place, but also part of the family's
economic burden. At that time, train ticket evasion became a
'risky' action taken by some people in order to save money.
I vaguely remember that one summer, some friends and I were
planning to visit a nearby city. We were cash-strapped, but we
didn't want to miss the trip, so the idea of fare evasion crept
into our minds.
That day, we arrived at the railway station early. The platform was
bustling with people coming and going. We mingled in the crowd,
pretending to be passengers waiting for the bus, but keeping an eye
on the movement of the ticket inspector. While the ticket inspector
was busy in the other cars, we took the opportunity to get into the
junction of the cars. The space was small, but it was big enough
for our small bodies.
Our hearts beat faster as the train started slowly. The people in
the carriage talked or read, and no one noticed our presence. We
held our breath carefully for fear of being discovered. Whenever a
flight attendant passed, we would shrink into the corner nervously
for fear of being discovered.
Along the way, we were both excited and nervous. We sometimes
quietly peeped out to enjoy the scenery outside the window, and
sometimes joked with each other to ease the tension. But more often
than not, we spend our time worrying and anxious.
Finally, the train reached its destination. We hopped off the bus
like thieves and mingled with the crowd exiting the station. At
that moment, we felt more relaxed and free than ever before.
Although the process of ticket evasion is full of tension and
anxiety, the feeling of adventure makes us feel exciting and
excited.
In retrospect, the experience of fare evasion, though brief, left a
deep impression on us. It allows us to experience different life
experiences, but also makes us more cherish the present life.
Nowadays, train travel has become more convenient and comfortable,
but the memory of that fare evasion will remain in our hearts
forever.
上世纪八九十年代，中国的火车旅行还是一件相对奢侈的事情。对于许多普通家庭来说，火车票不仅是通往远方的通行证，更是家庭经济负担的一部分。在那个年代，火车逃票成了一些人为了省钱而采取的“冒险”行动。
我依稀记得那是一个夏天，我和几个朋友计划去一个邻近的城市游玩。我们手里拮据，但又不想错过这次旅行，于是，逃票的想法在我们心中悄然滋生。
当天，我们早早地来到了火车站。站台上人来人往，热闹非凡。我们混在人群中，假装是等车的乘客，眼睛却时刻注意着检票员的动向。当检票员忙碌于其他车厢时，我们趁机钻进了车厢的连接处。那里空间狭小，但足以容纳我们几个瘦小的身体。
火车缓缓启动，我们的心跳也随之加速。车厢里的人们或聊天或看书，没有人注意到我们的存在。我们小心翼翼地屏住呼吸，生怕被人发现。每当有乘务员经过，我们都会紧张地缩进角落，生怕被发现。
一路上，我们既兴奋又紧张。我们时而悄悄探出头来，欣赏窗外的风景，时而互相打趣，缓解紧张的气氛。但更多的时候，我们是在担心和焦虑中度过。
终于，火车到达了目的地。我们像做贼一样迅速跳下车，混入出站的人群中。那一刻，我们感到前所未有的轻松和自由。虽然逃票的过程充满了紧张和不安，但那种冒险的感觉却让我们觉得刺激和兴奋。
事后回想起来，那次逃票的经历虽然短暂，但却给我们留下了深刻的印象。它让我们体验到了不同的人生经历，也让我们更加珍惜现在的生活。如今，火车旅行已经变得更加便捷和舒适，但那段逃票的回忆却永远留在了我们的心中。上世纪八九十年代，中国的火车旅行还是一件相对奢侈的事情。对于许多普通家庭来说，火车票不仅是通往远方的通行证，更是家庭经济负担的一部分。在那个年代，火车逃票成了一些人为了省钱而采取的“冒险”行动。
我依稀记得那是一个夏天，我和几个朋友计划去一个邻近的城市游玩。我们手里拮据，但又不想错过这次旅行，于是，逃票的想法在我们心中悄然滋生。
当天，我们早早地来到了火车站。站台上人来人往，热闹非凡。我们混在人群中，假装是等车的乘客，眼睛却时刻注意着检票员的动向。当检票员忙碌于其他车厢时，我们趁机钻进了车厢的连接处。那里空间狭小，但足以容纳我们几个瘦小的身体。
火车缓缓启动，我们的心跳也随之加速。车厢里的人们或聊天或看书，没有人注意到我们的存在。我们小心翼翼地屏住呼吸，生怕被人发现。每当有乘务员经过，我们都会紧张地缩进角落，生怕被发现。
一路上，我们既兴奋又紧张。我们时而悄悄探出头来，欣赏窗外的风景，时而互相打趣，缓解紧张的气氛。但更多的时候，我们是在担心和焦虑中度过。
终于，火车到达了目的地。我们像做贼一样迅速跳下车，混入出站的人群中。那一刻，我们感到前所未有的轻松和自由。虽然逃票的过程充满了紧张和不安，但那种冒险的感觉却让我们觉得刺激和兴奋。
事后回想起来，那次逃票的经历虽然短暂，但却给我们留下了深刻的印象。它让我们体验到了不同的人生经历，也让我们更加珍惜现在的生活。如今，火车旅行已经变得更加便捷和舒适，但那段逃票的回忆却永远留在了我们的心中。
