Once on the train, Feng Qingxue quickly understood why many people refrained from making long journeys unless necessary.
The train moved at a snail's pace, frequently stopping for maintenance. Major repairs could delay the journey for over a dozen hours. If the destination was far off, passengers had to spend countless days and nights on the train. In such circumstances, eating, drinking, and attending to nature's call were nothing short of torments.
This was one aspect; secondly, the train tickets were not cheap, relatively speaking, considering the current wage levels.
She wasn't short of money, so she bought a sleeper ticket. The hardships of those who could only afford seating, or even no seat at all, were clear to see.