The shop signs on both sides of the road are mostly simple wooden or iron, and the words on them are either handwritten or painted.
The shop's facade is not decorated much; it is simple and unpretentious.
The alleys are narrow, while the main streets are wide and flat. Some sections of the road surface are slightly undulating, with occasional potholes where rainwater from the previous night still remains.
Xia Baozhu carefully rode her bicycle to avoid it, afraid that the murky, dirty water inside would splash onto her pants.
The roadside trees that separate the road are arranged in a staggered manner, without being carefully trimmed into a uniform shape. They have a natural, casual beauty that adds a touch of vitality and greenery to the street.
The wide streets felt spacious because there were few vehicles at that time.
Bicycles are the main mode of transportation, while cars, vans, and motorcycles are few in number.
It's rush hour, and Xia Baozhu is stuck in the crowd of bicycles waiting for the traffic police to direct her across the road.
She looked around the crowd, taking in the clothes worn during that era.
Most people dressed simply, mainly in the blue, black, and gray tones of the 1980s.
Some of the young people were dressed similarly to those of later generations: jackets, hoodies, trench coats, blue jeans, and sneakers. They were young and fashionable, with relaxed and confident expressions, attracting a lot of attention.
Some of the men were still wearing loose-fitting suits and trousers, which had a very contemporary feel.
Many women also sported the trendy big waves and wore black leggings.
Both men and women share a common characteristic: thick, abundant, and incredibly voluminous hair.
Their mental state was also good; it was rare to see them looking listless. Most of them were energetic and full of hope for the future.
A long bus, packed with passengers, with red stripes and a white background, drove past from the opposite direction. It looked like an old man panting heavily, shakily passing by, making Xia Baozhu think it was about to fall apart.
This car should be retired by now.
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