Before entering the cryptocurrency world, I did countless odd jobs in Beijing, taking on numerous part-time positions…

On a snowy day, I worked as a student at the COS store in Fangcaodi, earning only 17.5 yuan per hour. On Christmas Eve, at the pop-up store in Blue Harbor, I saw a sky blue handmade cashmere coat priced at 5400 yuan, and I still remember it clearly.

I liked it so much, but I simply couldn't afford it. Every time I passed by, I would go in and try it on. The coat fit unbelievably well, as if it were tailor-made for me. So perfect, yet so unattainable. Later, I mustered the courage to message my mom, asking if I could borrow money to buy it, and she replied: “Little kid, you can’t wear such expensive clothes.”

Finally, I saved up enough money, but that pop-up store was gone. I hurriedly searched for the brand logo of the clothing tag I had secretly photographed, ran to Weibo to DM the designer, and when they replied that there was no stock, my heart sank at that moment. I knew back then that some things, once missed, are missed for a lifetime.

Later on, I found another part-time job as a bartender at Modernista bar at 44 Baocao Hutong. I remember a customer asking me why yogurt and alcohol could be mixed directly and whether it needed to be heated. I said it didn't, and he puzzled asked: "Haven't you studied chemistry? High temperatures can accelerate dissolution." At that moment, I coolly picked up the shaker, shook it up and down quickly, and smilingly told him: "Don't you know about physical dissolution?"

Working from 8 PM to 2:30 AM, my basic monthly salary was over 5,000, and with drink commissions, it could reach up to 8,000.

At that time, I was still a student living on campus. The school bathhouse closed every night at 9:30 PM, and I couldn't make it to shower after the bar closed. Later, I had a brilliant idea and got a gym membership, allowing me to take low-cost showers without missing classes.

As a result, one time, the gym said it would open at 8 AM, but that day it was delayed. I hadn't showered for two days and felt terrible, sitting at the door, I suddenly broke down and cried. At that moment, I was at the peak of my grievance.

A particularly handsome fitness coach passed by and asked me what was wrong. I was so angry that I vented: "You guys are so unreliable! You promised to open at 8, and it's already 8:20 and still not letting anyone in!" But I, who cared about appearances, didn't dare to tell the truth - I just wanted to go in and take a shower. That kind of embarrassment and grievance, even after eight years, I still remember clearly.

Later, he lent me the access card to the staff washroom, allowing me to change clothes and take a shower smoothly. Although I can no longer find him on WeChat now, I have always been grateful, thank you for helping that embarrassed me.

After joining the cryptocurrency world, I changed my life completely by analyzing chains, trading altcoins, and doing arbitrage. Now when I walk into LV, Chanel, Dior, I have also become a guest of honor.

Every time I recall these past events, I am filled with gratitude and contentment. I have seen too many people say 'thank you crypto'.

If it weren't for that summer when I chose to invest and started all this, I might still be the one who couldn't afford a coat and cried over taking a shower.

Now the market is not good, but I still believe there are countless opportunities in this circle. As long as I keep improving my understanding, I can go higher and further. I love horses, but I don't have a prairie, so I will plant grass myself.

Some people say they want to hear my story, and I will smile and say: No, you really don't want to hear it. It's just an ordinary person's life.

Perhaps, I would only ask you one question: Do you have any alcohol?

<This article is dedicated to our youth that will eventually fade away>