Chapter 5: One Centimetre

Answer. When Tao Ying rode on the bus alone, she did not bother to buy a ticket as she thought that her paying or not doesn’t change the routine of the bus. When the bus conductor looked like the efficient type, she would buy a ticket as soon as she got onto the bus. But if he appeared to be easygoing and irresponsible, she would not dream of paying, considering it a minor punishment for him and a little saving for herself.

Answer. When Xiao Ye was travelling with his mother, Tao Ying, he insisted on getting a ticket for himself. Still, even though he was not eligible to need one, Tao Ying purchased one for him as a symbol of upholding his respect.