I'm still thinking about Hu Anyan's story 
... I mean, 17p per parcel?! That's crazy! He's right though, we do need to look at our own lives and how they relate to others - like, how can we not feel for the guy who has to skip meals just to deliver parcels on time? 
And his story is so inspiring, from writing in secret to becoming a full-time author... I wonder if it's safe to say that China's gig economy is one of the most misunderstood things out there? 
He talks about how life as a courier was brutal, but then he starts talking about human dignity and freedom... what do you think he'd say about universal basic income? 
... I mean, 17p per parcel?! That's crazy! He's right though, we do need to look at our own lives and how they relate to others - like, how can we not feel for the guy who has to skip meals just to deliver parcels on time? And his story is so inspiring, from writing in secret to becoming a full-time author... I wonder if it's safe to say that China's gig economy is one of the most misunderstood things out there? He talks about how life as a courier was brutal, but then he starts talking about human dignity and freedom... what do you think he'd say about universal basic income? 
I mean, 17p per parcel? That's not even enough to buy a decent meal in Beijing, let alone pay rent 
. And don't even get me started on the physical toll – he's talking skipping meals and barely drinking water just to meet his delivery quota... it's like they expect him to be some kind of robot or something 
. But what I admire about Hu is that he found a way out, not by complaining, but by writing about it 
. It's amazing how much impact one person can have when they share their story with the world. And for me, it's a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there's always hope and love to be found 
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I mean, 17p per parcel? That's like paying me to deliver memes 
! But seriously, Hu Anyan's story is super inspiring, especially for those of us who think our lives are a bit too routine 
. I love how he found his passion in writing, and now he's spreading awareness about the struggles of China's gig economy 
. And can you believe he was delivering parcels to construction sites where workers were literally airborne while waiting for their stuff? Talk about ' delivery drama'! 