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Shaking the Little Tree Vol.95｜The Decadence Cycle
I have been observing the recent cycles of my own state.
Every so often—sometimes two weeks, sometimes a month—I slip into a period of decline, losing interest in everything. It is not a sudden collapse but a gradual “powering down.” My mental state drops bit by bit until it falls below 20%.
Then, I start having strange dreams. For instance, yesterday I dreamed I was on a bus-boat. In the dream, all the city streets had turned into rivers, and buses had become boats. I sat at the bow, weaving through narrow alleyways (if anyone knows how to interpret dreams, please advise).
After that, getting out of bed becomes especially difficult. Most of the time, only my bladder can force me to “boot up.” Once awake, I mindlessly scroll through short videos. It is not that I find them interesting—I am desperately seeking some fresh stimulation—but no matter how much I scroll, the content remains monotonous. Before I know it, it is lunchtime. I open the food delivery app and swipe through options repeatedly, going back and forth, and unsurprisingly, I end up ordering the same meal I had yesterday.
I do not even want to pick up my packages, and dirty clothes pile up on the sofa...
During this cycle, I feel as though I have been unplugged, sinking into a kind of mental shock. I cannot muster energy for anything, cannot bring myself to do anything, and can only passively endure, waiting to return to my normal state cycle.
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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.94 | The Obsession with Good Taste
We have been advancing the "Shake the Little Tree Sampan Plan" recently, aiming to combine coffee with the Shake the Little Tree IP and its products, creating a small offline space for interaction with users (Sampan No. 1 Mobile Coffee Cart & Store). This will allow us to share what Shake the Little Tree is doing with our friends, and also enable them to communicate with each other...
Coffee serves as the medium for this encounter, so making great-tasting coffee is a fundamental prerequisite. As a result, we have spent a significant amount of time selecting coffee beans, testing extraction ratios, and equipment. However, one skill has consistently fallen short of the standard—latte art. Despite investing considerable time, we are not always able to produce beautiful patterns. Thus, between taste and appearance, we have chosen to continue enhancing the flavor. Perhaps we may eventually create beautiful latte art, but compared to attractive patterns, great taste remains our enduring pursuit.
Therefore, Shake the Little Tree Coffee will become a brand that is obsessively focused solely on “great taste.” As for aesthetics, we leave that to you—the coffee drinker...
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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.93: Children's Songs can Subdue demons
When I was watching Stephen Chow's film "Journey to the West: Conquering Demons" before. There was a song called "300 Children's Songs" that could subdue demons, but it felt so nonsensical that I couldn't understand it at all. Want to awaken the true nature of demons with childlike innocence and kind thoughts?
Many years later today, I happened to listen to the children's song "Let's Row the Boat", which I had heard countless times when I was a child. My heart gave an instant jolt. I immediately understood why "300 Children's Songs" could subdue demons and also knew exactly what kind of demons it was. In the clear voices of children, I will recall my carefree childhood. For a moment, let go of the obsession of wandering for half a lifetime and striving to rise to the top. Back on that dam slope where the gentle breeze was blowing and the fragrance of all the herbs was wafting...
Back to the era when I was still the successor of communism...
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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.92：Dear ideal, please allow me to give up
Recently, I've been completely out of form when doing things. The efforts I've made haven't received any positive feedback at all. A positive mindset is constantly being eroded. Every day when I turn on the computer to work, it's hard to focus. Then, it automatically starts watching videos and playing games. Lost in nothingness.
I think I have suffered from intermittent listlessness, but I just don't know to what extent. Just strive to find some meaning in a meaningless life. I clearly know I should move forward, but it feels as if I'm being pulled by something, unable to take a single step. Clearly watching oneself sink into despair...
It's not that I don't want to strive, but even if I do, I still can't see the end. So I might as well hide in a brief moment of happiness, numb myself and pretend that everything is okay. I was constantly on the move. After walking for a long time, even the scenery along the roadside became blurred. Only in a corner where no one can see, one can break down while healing oneself, doubt while struggling...
Dear ideal, please allow me to browse my phone for a while and just give up.
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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.91: I love the feeling of the wind blowing on my face
I can't remember exactly when I started to like cycling. But almost every time I drift to a new city, I would buy one, from the permanent island tour to the fixed flight to the popular P8 and K3P folding bikes...
It feels more pleasant and suitable to explore by bike. Because cities are huge, taking a taxi or the subway to a place would waste a lot of time on the way. But cycling is different. You can freely move around different streets. Different weather, different times and taking different paths will bring different feelings.
In Beijing, I like to wander through hutongs. For instance, the roads in Beiluoguxiang are very narrow and it's very convenient to ride a bike. One can feel the atmosphere of the common people. When thirsty, stop and drink the Arctic Ocean. In Shanghai, I enjoy cycling along the Huangpu River, where the river breeze is accompanied by the scent of grass in the small woods. There are boats on the river in the distance. Also, Urumqi Road and Changle Road. Riding slowly on the sunlit road, one can see many beautiful girls and individualistic boys...
A few years ago, I even took the National Highway 318 to circle Taihu Lake once.
I think I might just love the feeling of the wind blowing on my face while riding on the road...
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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.90-2026 Edition of yaoxiaoshu
Some time ago, when drawing the new character "Shaking the Little Tree Xia", I also reorganized and optimized the overall image of the core character "Shaking the Little Tree".
The basic outfit retains the original clean and simple core. The top is still the classic and versatile white T-shirt, without any superfluous or complicated decorations. The bottom wear has been adjusted. The original pant style has been changed to nine-inch tapered pants, which are neat and have a loose feel. Paired with solid black socks and white sneakers, the overall look is simple and refreshing. For daily use, there might be very minor adjustments in the future based on the overall texture, but this version is already the final look.
In addition to the styling, the character proportions have also undergone core modifications. The previous cartoonish proportion of big heads and small bodies has been abandoned, and a proportion closer to a normal human body has been adopted to weaken the childishness and enhance the inherent personality tension of the characters. The core purpose of this all-round adjustment is to make Yao Xiaoshu fully fit his three-dimensional persona of freedom, ideals, and a touch of stubbornness, shedding his naivety and highlighting his inherent stubbornness and purity.
In 2026, "Shaking Little Tree" will join hands with the newly launched "Shaking Little Tree Summer" to jointly present the ordinary stories of ordinary people.
YAOXIAOSHU Vol.89: Shake the Little Tree Summer
In early 2026, Shaking Little Tree will welcome a brand-new character - this image has previously appeared in the illustrations. She is a short-haired girl who inherits the minimalist visual style, black and white tones, and expressionless design of Shaking Little Tree.
Her name is Xia and her full name is "Shaking the Little Tree Xia".
Summer represents passion, growth, brightness and vitality. Trees thrive in summer, free, bright, warm and full of vitality.
"Shuxia, that is, under the tree." With thick shade and gentle breeze, one can rest and settle down, soothe emotions and accumulate strength... There is always a tree that embraces everything.
Shaking the Little Tree Summer is not merely about the addition of a character, which provides a complete expression of the group of people represented by Shaking the Little Tree, and also offers a richer interpretation of the IP values of Shaking the Little Tree.
Welcome to submit your story...
YAOXIAOSHU Vol.88: The world is still Uncertain; You and I are both dark horses
It's exactly the 88th one. The Year 2026 is the Year of the Horse. First of all, I wish everyone success in the year of the Horse, taking the lead, embarking on a new journey, immediate prosperity, immediate auspiciousness, good fortune upon the horse's arrival, good luck in the horse's journey, good news on the horse's back, good luck on the horse's back, and good fortune on the horse's back...
The wooden horse we rode in our childhood was always wobbling but made us hold the REINS tightly and refuse to get off - just like our life this year: some people typed out unexpected project plans at their workstations, some managed to get tough certificates at their desks late at night, and some turned their casual hobby into a lucrative side business. These moments that were not marked as “excellent” in advance are all the hoof prints of “dark horses” : not naturally dazzling, but willing to hand over a saddle to life in a place where no one can see.
The “horse” in the Year of the Horse is never a thousand-mile horse only to be admired. It's not that TA suddenly shone; it's that you first lived your life as a rider, and only then did you wait for your own horse.
This year, don't wait for others to label you. You can be your own dark horse: On the track of the Year of the Horse, there's no need to chase after others“ hoof prints. Hold the REINS tightly and move forward steadily.
The world is still uncertain. You and I are both dark horses!!
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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.87: Another year, keep moving forward
There are only five or six days left until 2026. I tidied up my workstation today, getting ready to bid farewell to the old and welcome the new.
Time really flies. I'm one year older. Looking back on the past few years since the pandemic, the world seems to have truly changed. The chill in the overall environment, the intensification of competition among major countries, and the slowdown in economic growth... Everyone is striving to live, and it was in such an environment that the little tree was born.
Perhaps it is precisely such an environment that, on the contrary, has made me no longer impetuous. What financing, venture capital... Several times the growth is just a past narrative. What we should do now is to keep our cool, take a solid path, paint the content well and make the product more solid.
Over the past year, “Shaking the Little Tree” has indeed grown a lot. However, in this growth, there were not many smooth sailing chances. Most of it was the gritted teeth and perseverance of “going all out”, and the confidence was gradually built up in the anxiety of “not doing well”. In fact, we have always been in such a state: trembling with fear while moving forward and setting off.
Because we believe. True courage is not about being fearless, but about moving forward despite fear.
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