I Ran Away with My 12-Year-Old Self

I met my 12-year-old self. Summer, ponytail girl licking a popsicle. At this time, I was sitting on the ground, all my money was in Alipay, and I didn't have a single dollar in cash. The hot summer sun hurts my body, and the cicadas chirp, which makes me panic. The 12-year-old licked a popsicle in front of me for a while, then suddenly said, "I'll give you five yuan, can you take me away?" I locked eyes with her. I said, "Okay." - At the age of 26, I used my easel to break the half-height window and take her out of the dark, locked room. Walking aimlessly, we arrived at a deserted train station. The green train was emitting black smoke and the old machinery was noisy. We were the only passengers, sitting by the window, bumping along with the train. I have vague memories of when I was 12 years old, and I vaguely feel that I should have been silent and inferior. However, at the age of 26, I only have four years of working experience and am still doing nothing. The warm afternoon sun shone through the car window and hit my skin, causing a burning sting. Outside the window was the rolling waves of wheat, which was as warm and hot as the air in the car. The steward in dark blue uniform checked my printed, blank ticket, and told me with a smile that the ticket I bought lasted only here, and we would get off at this stop. Adult responsibilities made me more nervous and fearful of an uncertain future. Then, soft little hands squeezed mine, and 12-year-old me said, "Don't be afraid." I got off the car with her and came to a strange, new world... ※The copy was published on Weibo in September 2020. The meme was posted in March 2020, and screenshots are recorded on Weibo. Intention: You will become a better person