The next day.
On the day of the book's launch.
In the morning, a huge crowd had gathered at the Xidan Bookstore entrance. Over 200 people joined the long line and blocked off the main entrance of the building entirely.
"Don't push, don't push."
"Please line up and don't cut in line."
"They're about to open."
"Why are they taking so long? I've been here since 6 AM."
"Bro, I was here earlier than you. I heard that there were some others who came here even earlier than me."
"Ah? What time were they here since?"
"There was someone who arrived at 4:30 AM."
"Man, surely they couldn't have gone to such an extreme, right?"
"Why not? Who knows if we can even get hold of a copy of the book."
Everyone was chatting as they stood in line.
