When I swipe the short video on the mobile phone screen, I can't help but be moved every time I see those popular content that claims to "set up a stall and sell vegetables with a monthly income of 30,000 or 40,000 yuan". Is it really that simple? Should I also roll up my sleeves and join the lucky ones wielding the scales? So curiosity drove me into what was called the "gold mine"—the heaviest corner of the market, our wet market. There, I met Aunt Liu, who was born in the 90s. Her story is not as glamorous as it is in those videos, but it is a reality of sweat and perseverance. She, a young woman born in 90, is not only a mother of two little lives, but also a hard-working figure in the vegetable market. She runs a stall with her husband, who is in charge of fish and fish, and she spends her energy on vegetables. The reality is like this - the alarm clock at 2 a.m. every day is not only a reminder of time, but also a call for livelihood. Aunt Liu and her husband got up in the dark to buy vegetables to sell that day. Once this time is missed, the good dishes will be picked up by others, leaving only leftovers that are difficult to please customers. They need to be earlier, faster, and smarter than everyone else. When I came back from purchasing, it was still dark. Immediately after that, there was a busy time in front of the stall: cleaning, displaying, and displaying.
Vegetables are washed so that they look their best in front of customers, and this needs to be done before the market is crowded. When the market starts to gain popularity at six o'clock, Aunt Liu and her husband are about to start the busiest trading day of the day. Eight o'clock is the peak of the day's trading volume, and on weekends and holidays, it is even more busy. Working hours, often more than 14 hours. In the business field, they are busy businessmen, but in life, they rarely have a moment of leisure for themselves. In the eyes of others, it may be a lucrative business, but in fact it is endless toil. Aunt Liu's complaint gave me a sober slap in the face: "Thirty or forty thousand yuan a month? How can we have time to shoot videos like those who sell vegetables?" Her words are undoubtedly the best counterattack to those online vains. She revealed that the average amount of money she can earn is seven or eight thousand yuan a month, which is already a very good income for a small county town with an income level of three or four thousand yuan.
Aunt Liu is satisfied with this income, not because of how easy it is, but because compared with those days off in exchange for hard work, their time is more free, they can take care of their family and children, although there are no holidays and no weekends, but their hearts are satisfied. After reading Aunt Liu's story, I began to rethink the dream of "earning 30,000 or 40,000 yuan a month". It may just be a fascinating fairy tale, but reality is a different story. Behind every vegetable market, there is the same hard work and hardship as Aunt Liu. Their life is not something that can be summed up in a few minutes in a short video, but the accumulation of down-to-earth efforts every day. Perhaps, this is where we should think deeply. Behind the gorgeous figures, the efforts and dedication of every ordinary person are the real background color of our society. Aunt Liu's story has brought me a new perspective: real life is more simple and moving than those glittering screen stories. We should give them more respect and understanding, because they are the backbone of this society. In this bustling world, there are ordinary and extraordinary stories around every corner.
Today, I would like to talk to you about the little people who stand in the tide of the times and maintain their livelihood with their hands and sweat. Their work may seem ordinary, but it contains hidden hardships and wisdom. Yes, I'm talking about the vendors who set up their vegetable stalls in the streets and alleys. You may be thinking, what's so hard about setting up a vegetable stall? Buy some fresh vegetables, spread them out on the stall, and greet every customer warmly. But, you know what? Behind this, there's a world that's not so simple. They have to go out a few hours earlier than the average person in a day. While you're still asleep in a warm bed, they've already started their day's work. The city's wet market usually starts to be lively in the early hours of the morning, and the vegetable market at this time is a world you can't imagine. Here, there is a lot of traffic, people are buzzing, and everything is running at high speed. Only by experiencing it in person can you appreciate the tense and orderly trading atmosphere. This group of vegetable vendors, they know more about vegetables than you and me. They know which stall has the fullest potatoes and greenest vegetables, and they can even tell at a glance which ones are leftovers from yesterday. This knowledge is the result of their accumulated experience. However, the dishes are only the beginning.
Next, it needs to be meticulously organized, cleaned, and placed. Each step takes a lot of time and effort. And, let's not forget, their working hours aren't the standard eight hours. From early morning to late at night, the fourteen-hour working hours can be daunting. In the middle, regardless of wind or sun, they resolutely stick to their posts. Selling vegetables seems simple, but it is actually a university question. How can you make your food look fresher? How can you attract passers-by to stop? How can you make customers come back for more? Every vegetable vendor has his own set of business philosophy. Their smiles, their mouths, and even their every referral can be their secret to surviving the fierce competition. It's not just a business, it's a way of life. They're not simply selling vegetables, they're promoting a sense of community, they're maintaining neighborhood connections. Whenever you stop in front of the vegetable stall and chat with the stall owner, it is not only a transaction, it is a heart-warming social network. So, what do you think of this seemingly simple little business, and have you ever really thought about the wisdom and tenacity behind those insignificant labors?
The next time you pass by one of those stalls, stop and take a minute to really get to know the person selling the vegetables. Their stories may bring a different color to your life. Now, I'd like to invite you to explore this topic together. Leave your comments, share your opinions, and every one of your likes and retweets is an encouragement and a recognition for me. I am a new era of catering, an independent creator, dedicated to exploring every corner of the catering industry, sharing every delicious food in life, and encouraging everyone who has dreams. If you, like me, are interested in the restaurant industry, love food, and are passionate about entrepreneurship, I welcome you to follow me. I will use my pen to paint the different colors of this world for you, bringing you a new perspective and in-depth interpretation. This world is very big, let us work together to discover the beauty of life. (The picture is from the Internet, if there is any infringement, please inform us to delete.) ）