When “Love” Goes Off the Rails
Picture this: it’s 9:20 pm on a November night in Nanjing, and a 33‑year‑old woman, Wang, decides that the best way to prove she’s not afraid of petty drama is to jump onto a live train track. Classic “I’ll show you what I’m made of” move. Only, instead of a light‑hearted prank, she’s back‑facing a high‑speed bullet train barreling into the station.
The “Oops” Moment
Surveillance footage captured the whole circus. Wang, armed with a half‑hearted desire to win an argument, leapt onto the sunny patch of track. Luckily, her boyfriend – who understandably didn’t want to lose the battle for the next selfie – dragged her back to safety. Even the train put on a brake, giving her a crash‑but‑saved moment that numbers would never ignore.
Was It a Joke or a Joke?
When the police asked her to explain herself, Wang sighed and confessed, “I did it as a joke, I’m sorry.” Her officer, not amused, snapped, “A joke? It’s not funny at all.” Wang’s heart sank further when she heard, “I turned back and saw the train passing by my feet – I was so scared and my mind went blank.”
Fine’s of the Night
- Wang was slapped with a 200‑yuan fine (about S$40).
- One cop mentioned her social credit score could take a hit.
China’s looming Social Credit System intends to rank everyone’s everyday conduct. Suddenly, a single reckless stunt could ripple across that system, adding a little extra weight to Wang’s record.
Storm in the Net
- “Why are you still pulling her back?” – one netizen asked after the clip.
- Another boldly suggested, “She should jump off a building to see if her boyfriend can pull her up in time.”
In a world where every move can get a hashtag, Wang’s “high‑speed love test” quickly became a trending topic of “What‑not‑to‑do” type stories. For everyone else watching, the lesson is simple: next time you think a dramatic leap will impress, you might just want to think before you derail.
