"After graduation, that's when you realize this world is far more complicated and challenging than we ever imagined. Housing is ridiculously expensive, renting is harder than we could've thought. The clock is ticking on when we have to leave the dorms—are my besties and I really about to sleep on the streets? Society is truly cruel. Honestly, we're not even asking for much, just an apartment along a subway line at a reasonable price…"
Suddenly overcome with emotion, Zhou Xingyan finished her fruit juice, opened her WeChat moments, and typed a few lines to post her thoughts.
"Yeah, our dreams are rich, but reality is so barren. We really thought too highly of our chances." Yu Tingting's face darkened, and her whole demeanor deflated as she slouched into the chair across from Zhou Xingyan, looking dejected.
