A Humble Nobody's Brilliant Life in the Capital

“In Beijing, you’re nothing! At best, you’re an ant barely scraping by in the capital!” “Even ants can have brilliant lives!” A son, a daughter, a husband, a home, a car, a career, a Beijing household registration… Thinking of all this, Ye Xiaosong felt fulfilled. Her face was calm and composed. She had watched a Beijing colleague’s family, who had been doing perfectly well, become residents of Hebei against their will because of a demolition and relocation project. When she thought about it, she felt pretty lucky to have successfully “invaded” the capital. Who knew how hard-won that calm and composure were? Whose youth isn’t confusing? Who hasn’t taken a wrong turn? The road through the workplace is rough, and her love life had suffered one setback after another. The grievances she had endured, the tears she had shed… They were all steps on the ladder of her growth. Only by persevering could she come out on top. Wouldn’t it be a shame to give up too soon and waste this beautiful life! … Ten years ago, workplace novice Ye Xiaosong joined the Beijing headquarters of D·T Company. A Beijinger from out of town, she had nothing. Insecure, timid, and self-conscious…