Chen Jin graduated with an undergraduate degree from a prestigious university. During his studies, he was named one of the campus's Ten Best Singers, excelled at writing, and had a deep appreciation for the arts. After repeatedly failing the civil service exams, he couldn't let go of his scholarly pride and couldn't bear the gossip of his relatives and neighbors. Driven by financial need, he became a food delivery rider in Ziyun. He grew disillusioned, became addicted to lottery tickets and online gambling, fell into debt, and neglected his wife and children. His wife, An Meng, had been a tenured kindergarten teacher whose salary was higher than Chen Jin's, but she quit to care for their two young children full-time. After a car accident sent Chen Jin back to age thirty-three, he came to his senses. He gave up his get-rich-quick habits, worked hard making deliveries, honored his parents, and became more considerate of his wife and children. Later, he earned professional certifications to broaden his career options and realized that keeping his feet on the ground was the true meaning of life.
