"Eleventh" Chinese People Collectively Cry Poor, Everyone Online Shouts About Lack of Money!
Today is September 30th in mainland China, and in just one day, the "Eleventh" long holiday will officially begin. With the holiday approaching, are you feeling the urge to go out and have some fun? Wait a moment. Before you head out, there’s one very important thing to do—open your banking app and
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