探寻中年生活：运动、阅读与独处，铸就身心强健堡垒。

Exploring middle-aged life: exercise, reading, and solitude, building a fortress of physical and mental strength.

1. 叔本华说：“人就是一团欲望。”一旦被欲望控制，必然要丢失本心，一路沉沦。就像无数的贪官，富商，一开始都有坦荡济世的愿望，可后来在最繁华处迷失自己，成为欲望裹挟下的无可救药者。

1. Schopenhauer said, "Man is a bundle of desires." Once controlled by desires, one is bound to lose one's true nature and descend into a downward spiral. Just like countless corrupt officials and wealthy merchants, they all started with the aspiration to help the world, but later got lost in the midst of prosperity and became incurable victims of their desires.

2. 坚持阅读，不断提升认知，增长智慧，为未来提供更多的可能。

2. Stick to reading, continuously enhance your cognition, expand your wisdom, and provide more possibilities for the future.

3. 人生的遗憾有很多，但正因为有遗憾才凸显出“得到”的弥足珍贵。

3. There are many regrets in life, but it is precisely because of these regrets that the value of "acquiring" becomes all the more precious.

4. 保护牙齿健康很重要，刷牙时间太短不行，注意保持口腔卫生

4. It is very important to maintain dental health, brushing your teeth for too short a time is not enough, and attention should be paid to keeping the oral cavity clean.

5. 岁月春秋，回眸凝望，你会发现，很多人很多事，都跟随流年渐行渐远，在红尘陌上变得云淡风轻。那些真正能被记得的事并没多少，真正无法忘记的人屈指可数，真正有趣的日子不过那么一些，而真正需要担心的亦是寥寥。

5. As the years roll by and you take a moment to look back, you'll find that many people and many things gradually become distant with the passage of time, becoming as light as clouds and as gentle as the wind amidst the bustling world. There aren't many things that are truly memorable, and there are only a few people who are truly unforgettable. The truly interesting days are only a few, and the truly things to worry about are also very few.

6. 每天六点半至七点半之间起床，十点半到十一点半之间睡觉；

6. Rise between 6:30 and 7:30 every day and go to sleep between 10:30 and 11:30.

7. 读书，可开茅塞，除鄙见，得新知，增学问广识见，养性灵。当我们遇到事情想不通的时候，读书可以帮助你拓展思考的方向，提升见识。

7. Reading can open one's eyes, discard narrow views, gain new knowledge, broaden one's understanding, and cultivate one's temperament. When we encounter situations that we cannot comprehend, reading can help expand our thinking direction and enhance our insights.

8. 拥有一个良好的赚钱能力，是一个人的底气。而当一个人底气足了，就可以有意识地去培养自己的心态、气质。

8. Having a good ability to make money is a person's confidence. And when a person has enough confidence, they can consciously cultivate their mindset and temperament.

9. 红尘嚣嚣，最易扰动人心。

9. The bustling world is most prone to disturb the heart.

10. 很多时候，我们找到了一本好书，就如同交了一个益友。它能够让我们更清晰地认识自己，认清这个世界。

10. Often times, finding a good book is like making a good friend. It can help us better understand ourselves and comprehend this world more clearly.

11. 那段没日没夜写稿加班的日子，简直是我们的噩梦。但杂志社的司机却常常投来羡慕的目光，还总是对我们说：“有事做，真好啊！”

11. The days when we worked overtime night and day writing scripts were truly our nightmare. But the driver from the magazine office often cast envious glances at us, always saying, "It's great to have something to do!"

12. 能够坚持读书，是一种难得的自律。短时间也许看不出什么效果，但时间久了就可以获得心灵的力量，收获不一样的惊喜。

12. The ability to persist in reading is a rare form of self-discipline. In the short term, the effects may not be apparent, but over time, it can provide spiritual strength and bring unexpected surprises.

13. 书中自有前人的智慧，当一个人的眼界开阔了，自身的修养提高了，内心才会更加强大。

13. The book contains the wisdom of the ancients. Only when one broadens their horizons and improves their own cultivation will their inner strength be enhanced.

14. 老子在《道德经》中告诫世人：“名与身孰亲？身与货孰多？得与亡孰病？甚爱必大费；多藏必厚亡。”

14. Laozi warns the world in the "Tao Te Ching": "Which is closer to you, fame or your body? Which is more abundant, your body or your possessions? Which is more harmful, gaining or losing? Excessive love leads to great waste; excessive accumulation leads to great loss."

15. 教育家魏书生说：“健康的身体，是灵魂的客厅。病弱的身体，是灵魂的监狱。”身体好了，寄托其中的灵魂才能安宁。身体败了，灵魂也将动荡不安，扭曲痛苦。给自己打造一副好身体，是一切美好的基础。

15. The educator Wei Shusheng said, "A healthy body is the parlor of the soul, while a sickly body is the prison of the soul." When the body is in good condition, the soul within it can find peace. But when the body is weakened, the soul will also be restless, twisted, and in pain. Crafting a good body for oneself is the foundation of all things beautiful.

16. 平日里从来不管柴米油盐酱醋茶的老公，突然拿出了在市区的房产证，并轻描淡写地说，这是给孩子准备的成年礼物

16. The husband who never cared about daily necessities like firewood, rice, oil, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea, suddenly produced a property certificate from the city area, and casually said, "This is an adult gift prepared for the child."

17. 健康等于1，只有拥有健康，才有可能创造财富，才有可能享受生活；如果1没有了，后面的所有一切都将归零，化为乌有。人生无常，我们不知道明天和意外哪个先到。平时少熬夜，有空多运动，保持身体健康，是一个人对自己和家人的最大负责，也是对自己下半生的最好投资。

17. Health equals 1. Only with health, is it possible to create wealth, and to enjoy life; if the 1 is gone, all that follows will be zeroed out, becoming nothing. Life is unpredictable, and we never know when tomorrow or an unexpected event will arrive first. To sleep less at night and to exercise more when free, maintaining good physical health, is the greatest responsibility a person can have towards themselves and their family, and it is also the best investment for their latter years.

18. 三毛曾说：“世上的喜剧不需要金钱就能产生，世上的悲剧大多和金钱脱不了关系。”

18. Sanmao once said, "Comedy in the world can be produced without money, but most tragedies are closely related to money."

19. 当我们拥有了能够抵御外来风险的能力，心就会变得更加踏实，也更有空闲去看看这个世界中的美好，去体验自己想要的人生。

19. When we have the ability to withstand external risks, our hearts become more settled, and we also have more leisure to explore the beauty of this world and experience the life we want.

20. 运动可以提高心肺功能，增强体力，提高免疫力，塑体型，更可以保持皮肤紧致，令人精神焕发不吃宵夜

20. Exercise can improve cardiovascular function, enhance physical strength, boost immunity, shape body type, and can also maintain skin tightness, making one look energetic and vibrant, and avoid eating late-night snacks.

21. 作息不规律会掉发、失眠、精神不振、容易感冒生病，所以建议大家养成良好的生活习惯

21. Irregular作息 will lead to hair loss, insomnia, lack of vitality, and susceptibility to catching colds and falling ill, so it is recommended that everyone develop good living habits.

22. 睡前热水泡脚20分钟，缓解一日疲劳，提高睡眠质量。

22. Soaking your feet in hot water for 20 minutes before bedtime can alleviate the fatigue of the day and improve the quality of sleep.

23. 2020年新冠病毒肆虐的时候，82岁的钟南山挂帅出征。镜头中的他体魄强健，精神矍铄，目光坚定，步履生风，和他的耄耋之年很不相符。

23. During the 2020 outbreak of the novel coronavirus, 82-year-old Zhong Nanshan took the lead in the fight against the virus. In the camera lens, he appeared physically robust, mentally alert, with a resolute gaze and a brisk stride, which was very uncharacteristic of his advanced age.

24. 中年人要学会照顾自己，因为你输不起。

24. Middle-aged people should learn to take care of themselves, because you can't afford to lose.

25. 学会独处，悟透自己。人只有在一个人的时候，才会处理自己和自己的关系。和心灵对话，与孤独和解，让心灵静如平湖，照见最真实的自己。

25. Learn to be alone and understand yourself. It is only when one is alone that one can handle one's own relationship with oneself. Engage in dialogue with the soul, reconcile with solitude, let the mind be as still as a tranquil lake, and reflect the most genuine self.

26. 你的自律，终将得到回馈。你的汗水，终将浇灌果实。你的坚持，终将迎来生命的华美与灿烂。

26. Your self-discipline will eventually be rewarded. Your sweat will eventually water the fruits. Your perseverance will eventually welcome the grandeur and brilliance of life.

27. 人生海海，不断给自己赋能，做更好的自己。

27. Life is vast and ever-changing, keep empowering yourself and strive to become a better version of yourself.

28. 男人也是需要保养身体的，首先要戒烟戒酒，因为烟酒对人体的脏器伤害都是非常大的，烟伤肺酒伤肝，所以呢首先戒掉烟酒，然后养成一个规律的作息时间，早睡早起这样个对身体比较有益处，尺一些健康的绿色食品，少吃油炸的食物，然后呢每天定时定量的做做运动，我觉得坚持下去身体就会有个良好的状态的。

28. Men also need to take care of their bodies. The first step should be to quit smoking and drinking, as both smoking and drinking can cause great harm to the organs of the body. Smoking harms the lungs while drinking harms the liver, so it is important to first quit smoking and drinking. Then, develop a regular schedule of going to bed and waking up early, which is beneficial to the body. Consume some healthy green foods, eat less fried food, and then exercise regularly and in a fixed amount each day. I believe that if you stick to this, your body will be in good condition.

29. 宵夜加重肠胃负担，容易消化不良，影响睡眠质量；导致肥胖戒烟戒酒。

29. Late-night snacks increase the burden on the gastrointestinal system, making it easy to have indigestion and affecting the quality of sleep; they also contribute to obesity, so it's recommended to quit smoking and drinking.

30. 霁日风光，草木欣欣，幸福其实很简单，他永远都是源自每个人的内心。我们以真诚的心去对待生活，生活总会给你留有希望。

30. On a clear day, the scenery is beautiful, and the plants and trees are thriving. In fact, happiness is very simple; it always originates from within each person's heart. With a sincere heart, we approach life, and life will always leave us with hope.

31. 读书使我们沉浸思想，是一种静止的升华方式。而运动则是让我们的身体保持活力，是一种健康的养生方式。

31. Reading allows us to immerse ourselves in thought, which is a static way of transcendence. On the other hand, exercise keeps our bodies energetic, a healthy way of maintaining good health.

32. 面对生活这道现实的难题，钱才是最好的解药。

32. Faced with the realistic难题 of life, money is the best remedy.

33. 可是，甜蜜的爱情并不能填饱肚子，面对司马相如的囊中羞涩，卓文君起先是不得不典当自己的衣物首饰，再后来便开启了小酒馆。这便有了“文君当垆，相如涤器”的典故。

33. However, sweet love cannot fill one's stomach. Faced with the financial struggles of Sima Xiangru, Zhuo Wenjun initially had no choice but to pawn her own clothing and jewelry, and later she opened a small tavern. This is the origin of the idiom "Wenjun selling wine, Xiangru washing utensils."

34. 人生很短，余生很贵。生命是不断选择和放弃的过程，我们没办法做到万应俱全，兼而有之，只能有所取舍，择重而处。人之所以会累，很多时候是因为“贪”，总想什么都想要，什么都不愿放手，只会让自己在日复一日的忙乱和负累中，变得日渐迷失、焦虑和疲惫。

34. Life is short, and the remaining years are precious. Life is a continuous process of choosing and giving up, and we can't have everything at once, we can only make choices, focusing on what is most important. Many people feel tired because of their greed, always wanting to have everything and not willing to let go. This only leads them to be lost, anxious, and exhausted day after day in the hustle and bustle and burdens of life.

35. 钟南山院士说：“锻炼和不锻炼，在中年以后，差别十分明显。”钟南山一生坚持运动，从不懈怠，把健身当作日常生活不可分割的一部分。在一次全运会的400米栏比赛上，钟南山打破全国记录，成为亚军。

35. Academician Zhong Nanshan said, "The difference between exercising and not exercising becomes very apparent in middle age." Throughout his life, Zhong Nanshan has been committed to physical exercise, never giving up, and treats fitness as an integral part of his daily life. At a national sports meeting's 400-meter hurdles competition, Zhong Nanshan broke the national record and became the runner-up.

36. 美国作家梭罗，曾是一个小有名气的铅笔生产商。他制作的一种铅笔别具一格，获得了颇为可观的销售业绩。随着财富增多，梭罗开始在欲望的丛林里迷失。他纵欲，赌博，玩世不恭，挥霍无度，把年轻的身体，透支得摇摇欲坠。

36. The American writer Thoreau was once a moderately famous pencil manufacturer. He produced a unique type of pencil that achieved quite impressive sales. As his wealth increased, Thoreau began to lose himself in the jungle of desires. He indulged in excess, gambled, was cynical, and squandered his money without restraint, pushing his young body to the brink of collapse.

37. 一个人的认知水平，决定着他的人生高度。而读书，无疑是提升认知最好的方式。你读过的每一本书，都会成为你攀登人生高峰的垫脚石。书读多了，就能站在比别人更高的高度，饱览人生最壮阔，最辉煌的盛景。

37. A person's level of cognition determines the height of their life. And reading, undoubtedly, is the best way to enhance cognition. Every book you read will become a stepping stone for you to climb to the peak of life. The more books you read, the higher you can stand compared to others, and you can enjoy the most magnificent and splendid scenery of life.

38. 人生想要获得幸福，就得远离欲望的深井。因为一旦跌入，万劫不复。

38. To achieve happiness in life, one must distance oneself from the deep well of desire. For once one falls into it, there is no return.

39. 这样的日子非常煎熬和无聊，三毛起初很不适应。后来，她开始阅读，在文字中不同的世界和人生，感受生命的活力和精彩。渐渐地，她开始把生活的点滴记录下来，写成一本散文集《撒哈拉的故事》。该书一经出版，就迅速窜红。三毛也因此成为华人世界很受欢迎的作家。

39. These days were extremely torturous and boring, and Sanmao initially found it very hard to adapt. Later, she began to read, experiencing different worlds and lives through the text, and feeling the vitality and wonders of life. Gradually, she started to record the trivialities of her life and compiled them into a collection of essays titled "The Stories of the Sahara." Once published, the book quickly became a bestseller. Sanmao also became a very popular writer in the Chinese-speaking world as a result.

40. 爱情是什么颜色？爱情是什么感觉？对于疲于奔命的中年人来说，实在是个“尬聊”的话题。

40. What color is love? What does love feel like? For middle-aged people who are exhausted from running around, it's truly a "awkward topic" to discuss.

41. 我们不要与其他人去比较，只要自己今天比昨天好一点点，那就是一种成功，一份胜利。

41. We should not compare ourselves with others. As long as we are a little bit better today than we were yesterday, that is a success, a victory.

42. 如果一个人失去了好的身体，即使有再强大的头脑，也有好多事情会受到局限，只能无语空悲叹。

42. If a person loses a good body, even with a powerful mind, there are many things that would be limited, leaving only silent sighs and sorrow.

43. 当然，对于普通人来说，运动是一种很好地保持身体康健的方式。我们要知道的是，运动不是为了别人，而是为了自己。身体的健康，是谁也夺不走的财富。

43. Of course, for ordinary people, exercise is a great way to maintain physical health. What we need to understand is that exercise is not for others, but for ourselves. Physical health is a wealth that no one can take away.

44. 人到中年，尽量减少一些不必要的社交，将时间多留一些给父母和孩子。父母日渐老去，多些耐心陪伴；爱人不离不弃，多些温暖相守；孩子一天天长大，多些细心照顾，不错过每一个重要的时刻。

44. As one reaches middle age, try to reduce some unnecessary social activities and allocate more time to parents and children. As parents grow older, spend more patient time with them; cherish the warmth of a loyal partner; with children growing up day by day, provide more careful care, and don't miss any important moment.

45. 这个与自己站在同一个“战壕”里的爱人，越来越成为最亲密的“战友”，和最值得依靠的“合作伙伴”。

45. This beloved one, who stands in the same "trench" as me, is increasingly becoming the closest "comrade-in-arms" and the most reliable "business partner."

46. 每个人的体能和精力都是有限的，如果消耗透支，则很容易造成内部劳损，久而久之积劳成疾。人到中年，身体状况不可避免逐渐下滑，也更容易受到一些疾病的侵害。这时如果再不注意身体锻炼，保持良好情绪和饮食结构，则很可能后悔晚矣。

46. Everyone's physical strength and energy are limited. If they are overused, it is easy to cause internal fatigue, which can accumulate over time and lead to chronic diseases. As people reach middle age, their physical condition inevitably declines gradually and they are more susceptible to certain diseases. If one does not pay attention to physical exercise, maintain a good mood, and follow a healthy diet structure at this time, it is likely to regret it too late.

47. 如同主持人杨澜所说：婚姻的纽带，不是孩子，不是金钱，而是关于精神的共同成长，在最无助和软弱的时候，有他（她）托起你的下巴，扳直你的脊梁，令你坚强，并陪伴你左右，共同承受命运，那时候，你们之间除了爱，还有肝胆相照的义气，不离不弃的默契，共同孕育的成长，以及铭心刻骨的恩情。

47. As the host Yang Lan said: The bond of marriage is not children, not money, but about the common growth of spirit. In the most helpless and vulnerable moments, he (she) supports your chin, straightens your spine, makes you strong, and accompanies you on both sides, sharing fate together. At that time, besides love, there is a sincere and loyal sense of righteousness, an unbreakable默契, a common growth, and an unforgettable gratitude.

48. 学会独处，回归生命的简单，挣脱欲望的束缚，修一颗宁静，通透的心。

48. Learn to be alone, return to the simplicity of life, break free from the bondage of desires, and cultivate a tranquil, transparent heart.

49. 个人习惯每天用温水洗脸，早晚都用洗面奶，用干毛巾或面巾纸轻轻吸干脸上的水。

49. The individual has the habit of washing their face with warm water every day, using facial cleanser in the morning and evening, and gently drying their face with a dry towel or facial tissue.

50. “子欲养而亲不在”，是人生最深刻而痛彻的领悟。人生短暂且宝贵，父母的尽孝，孩子的成长都不能等。用心感知寻常日子的点滴幸福，细细品尝一饭一蔬，一茶一饮的美好滋味，多些时间与家人温暖陪伴，人生才不会留下遗憾，也终有一天可在光阴的回忆里，重温一幅幅温馨的画面，情暖一生。

50. "The child wishes to nourish but the parents are not present" is the most profound and poignant realization in life. Life is brief and precious, the filial piety towards parents and the growth of children cannot be delayed. Use your heart to perceive the trivial joys of ordinary days, carefully savor the delicious taste of every meal and vegetable, every cup of tea and drink, spend more time in warm companionship with your family, and life will not leave behind regrets. Someday, in the memories of time, you can relive one after another warm scene, and the warmth will warm your life for a lifetime.

51. 人到中年，需要我们不断认清自己，在自我丰盛和成长中，让心一点点更清净、更光明、更温暖。“万物生于静而归于静，静乃万物之开端”，给自己多些独处安静的空间，去做自己真正想做的事情。闲时看看书，喝喝茶，养养花，让心灵得到净化和洗礼。只有学会安定沉淀，才能获得更多自我的觉醒；在删繁就简中，感受身边更多的美好；在远离烦嚣中，拥有更多从容的智慧；在自我提升中，探索更好的自己。

51. As we reach middle age, it is necessary for us to continuously recognize ourselves. In the process of self-fulfillment and growth, let our hearts become a little quieter, brighter, and warmer. "All things come from stillness and return to stillness; stillness is the beginning of all things." Give ourselves more space for solitude and tranquility to do what we truly want to do. In our leisure time, read books, sip tea, nurture flowers, and let our souls be purified and sanctified. Only by learning to settle and沉淀 can we achieve more self-awareness; in the process of simplifying complexity, we can experience more beauty around us; in the distance from the hustle and bustle, we can possess more composed wisdom; and in the process of self-improvement, we can explore a better version of ourselves.

52. “一指弹风或落去，浮生若梦了无痕”，繁华三千，最后终归尘埃落定，既然如此，为什么不让自己后半生活得更轻松，更自在些呢？ 学会放慢脚步、轻装上阵，才能以更加愉悦从容的心情，更加轻松欢快的步伐，笑看花开花落，淡看云卷云舒，一边欣赏沿途美丽风景，一边在余生旅途惬意漫行。

52. "A finger taps the wind or falls away, and the fleeting life leaves no trace," amidst the hustle and bustle of a thousand flowers, in the end, all things return to dust. So why not make the latter part of your life easier and more carefree? Learn to slow down and go light, and you can enjoy a more relaxed and composed mood, and take lighter, happier steps, watching the flowers bloom and fall with a smile, looking at the clouds rolling in and out with indifference, appreciating the beautiful scenery along the way, and enjoying a leisurely and comfortable journey through the rest of your life.

53. 一副好的身体，永远是排在最前面的。没有了它，所有的事情都要归零。

53. A good body is always at the forefront. Without it, everything must return to zero.

54. 钱虽然不是万能的，但行走在这个世间，没有钱是万万不能的。谁也不能不吃不穿不住不行，衣食住行是一个人最基本的保证。

54. Money is not everything, but without money, one cannot navigate through this world. No one can survive without food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. These are the basic guarantees for a person.

55. 人到中年，灯火阑珊。能够按自己的心意行事，乃是人生一大幸事。

55. As one reaches middle age, the dimming of lights and lanterns signify the end of one's prime. The ability to act according to one's own will is a great happiness in life.

56. 三毛为了爱情，跟着丈夫荷西来到撒哈拉沙漠生活。那里环境艰苦，人迹罕至，食物匮乏，邻居都是言语不通的异族人。

56. Sanmao followed her husband Xi Xi to live in the Sahara Desert for love. There, the environment was harsh, remote from human activity, food was scarce, and the neighbors were all strangers who spoke a language she couldn't understand.

57. 卓文君与司马相如连夜私奔，这便是“琴挑文君”。

57. Zhuo Wenjun and Sima Xiangru eloped in secret on the same night, which is known as the "Lute Courting of Wenjun."

58. 就如那段获得高赞的关于“为什么要赚钱”地解答：

58. Just like that highly-praised answer about "why to make money":

59. 所以我们更珍惜，可以拥有一杯茶，一盏灯，一本书的时间。

59. Therefore, we cherish the time we can have a cup of tea, a lamp, and a book even more.

60. 坚持运动，让身体倍儿棒，够折腾。

60. Keep exercising, let your body be extremely strong, and be able to withstand hardships.

61. 然而，不管负重再多，生活多累，都要花时间富养自己，让自己变得越来越好。

61. However, no matter how heavy the burden or how tired life is, one should always take time to cultivate oneself and become better and better.

62. 早年，从教师部门转行的我在一家杂志社实习，每天不是在采访，就是在写稿，坐我对面的同事，也一样忙碌。我们常常连抬起头来，和对方打个招呼，都很少有机会。至于窗外，那一排高大的香樟树，什么时候换上了嫩绿的新装，什么时候有落叶纷飞，我们也总是后知后觉。

62. In my early years, after switching from the education department, I interned at a magazine company, where each day was filled with either interviews or writing articles. The colleague sitting opposite me was equally busy. We rarely had the chance to even look up and greet each other. As for the tall camphor trees outside the window, we were always late in noticing when they donned their fresh green attire or when the leaves began to fall in a whirlwind.

63. 当时，他也快五十岁了，在杂志社当司机有三十来年了。新来的领导认为他年龄太大了，整整一年，不让他开车。

63. At that time, he was almost fifty years old and had been working as a driver at the magazine company for more than thirty years. The new leader thought he was too old and, for an entire year, did not allow him to drive.

64. 当一个人手里有了钱，不在为了生活卑躬屈膝的时候，心态自然也就理顺了。会变得更加谦和有礼、温婉娴静。

64. When a person has money in hand and no longer needs to kowtow to life for survival, their mindset naturally becomes more in order. They become more modest and courteous, gentle and composed.

65. 三毛说：“读书多了，容颜自然改变，许多时候，我们认为许多看过的书籍，都成过眼烟云，不复记忆。其实它们仍是潜在的，在气质里，在谈吐上，在胸襟的无涯，当然也可能显露在生活和文字中。”

65. Sanmao said, "Reading extensively will naturally change one's appearance. Many times, we think that many books we have read have become a fleeting smoke and clouds, no longer remembered. In fact, they are still latent, in one's temperament, in one's manner of speaking, in the boundless breadth of one's mind. Of course, they may also be revealed in life and in writing."

66. 人到中年，任凭曾经是“五指不沾阳春水”的清纯少女，还是梦想“仗剑走天涯”的追风少年，都不得不为“一日三餐”的生计奔忙，为升职加薪的前途忍辱负重。

66. By middle age, whether one was once a pure and innocent girl who had never touched "sunlight water" with her five fingers, or a dreamy youth who aspired to "wield a sword and wander the world," both must hustle for a living to meet their daily needs of "three meals a day" and endure hardships for the prospects of promotion and salary increase.