Li Mei, a 28-year-old woman with a monthly salary of 2,000 yuan, lives in a small county town in China. Although her life is simple, it is full of hope and anticipation for the future.
In the morning, Li Mei will make her own breakfast at home. Usually, she makes simple and nutritious foods like boiled eggs, hot milk, and a few slices of whole-wheat bread. She rarely eats breakfast outside because, while convenient, the food outside is relatively high and not necessarily healthy.
Li Mei commutes to work by bus every day, which is an important way for her to save money. Although the public transportation facilities in the county are not as perfect as in the big cities, Li Mei can always arrive at the company on time. She is never late or takes leave, which is her respect for her work and what she demands of herself.
Lunch was the easiest meal of the day for Li Mei. She usually chooses to eat a simple ** at a fast food restaurant near the company, which is about 10 yuan. She rarely goes to big meals with her colleagues, because she knows that spending money at high-end restaurants is a big burden for her.
After work in the afternoon, Li Mei would walk home. She likes to enjoy the scenery on the roadside on the way home and feel the peace and tranquility of the small county town. Back home, she will start preparing dinner. Dinner is usually some vegetables, tofu or eggs, and occasionally fish or chicken is bought to improve the meal.
In the evenings, Li Mei will do some household chores at home, such as washing clothes, cleaning, etc. She rarely watches TV or goes shopping, as these activities often cost a certain amount of money. She prefers to read books at home or learn something new to improve her abilities.
Although Li Mei's life seems monotonous and boring, she enjoys it. She knows that only through her own hard work and frugality can she achieve her dreams in the future. She is looking forward to the day when she will be able to buy a house of her own so that her parents can live a better life. She is also looking forward to finding a partner who understands and supports her to create a better future together.
In this small county, Li Mei interprets the meaning of life in her own way. With her own efforts and persistence, she writes a chapter in the life of an ordinary person. Her story may not be spectacular, but it is full of truth and touching. She is one of countless ordinary people, and her story is also a microcosm of the lives of countless ordinary people.