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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.74: The Sheep of Erlang Mountain

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Shortly after the little demon left Erlang Mountain, the demon world was plunged into a "food" crisis. The demon king racked his brains and decided to adopt a strategy of increasing income and reducing expenditure to get through the difficult time. The most crucial part of this was to find more food sources. So he quickly ordered the young demons to go down the mountain to catch the flock of sheep.

To ensure a continuous supply of food and prevent the flock from escaping, the demon king came up with a plan and kindly advised the sheep: "You all have come to Erlang Mountain to protect your safety. Recently, wolves have been rampant at the foot of the mountain. Do not come down at will. Settle down in Erlang Mountain with peace of mind. We will surely protect your safety."

However, a few sheep still had doubts and, not believing what the demon king said, risked their lives and fled down the mountain. After being unfortunately captured and brought back, he was brutally murdered and ended up on the plate.

To pacify the remaining flock of sheep, the demon king specially selected a docile and obedient sheep and made it the leader. He then announced to the flock that all the sheep had the chance to become the leader and could enjoy the fertile grassland first. At the same time, they also falsely claimed that their fleeing companions had been swallowed by wolves. To further enclose the flock of sheep, the demon king brought in sheepdogs.

In this way, after several years, the Demon king finally succeeded in resolving the "food" crisis in the demon world and took another step towards becoming an immortal.

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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.73: Can't Roll It Up, Can't Lie Down

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The recent incidents involving spicy and sour noodles, down jackets and sanitary napkins have not only shocked and enraged people. It is an inevitable outcome to calm down and think about it. In a highly competitive environment. It was only a matter of time before the bottom line of product quality was broken, but it felt like it happened much faster and more abruptly than expected.

Domestic e-commerce has entered a stage of traffic monopoly. The vast majority of the traffic has been divided up by several major platforms. The basic rules for traffic distribution include GMV algorithms, advertising and marketing, event recommendations, etc. In a word, only brands and stores that can bring revenue to the platform can gain traffic. Profit is the sole metric; everything else is completely disregarded. What about the cultivation of Chinese brands and the support for original brands? None of them are within the consideration of capital. All are driven by profit and pursue profit.

This leads to the situation where, in order to obtain GMV algorithm support, one has to sell more goods; to sell goods, one has to offer lower prices; to offer lower prices, one has to reduce costs; and to reduce costs, one may have to lower quality. Thus... There are incidents where spicy and sour noodles are not noodles and down jackets are not down.

Not only the e-commerce industry, but also brick-and-mortar stores, workers, students, almost everyone and every industry is in the race. The most terrifying thing is not to roll up but to roll down.

I envy the post-2000s generation. If they can't compete, let's not compete anymore. Just lie flat and enjoy a peaceful life.
Sadly, contemporary middle-aged people, with elderly parents to support and children to raise, are stuck in the gap of The Times. I can't roll up, can't lie down, can't stand up.

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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.72: Caged Food

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The first time I had Chao-Shan hot pot, I looked at the menu with a confused expression. What tender meat, three-flower toe, five-flower toe, spoon handle, spoon kernel, neck kernel, hanging dragon, fat fat, chest ð¦ Dividing the meat from the cow so finely according to its taste, I wonder what the cow would think.

If one day, humans no longer dominate the dining table. And it turns into food. Will we be kept in captivity? Will our meat also be given nice names? In fact, many movies have already depicted some scenes for us. For instance, in "Planet of the Apes", the apes evolved to advanced intelligence, and the original humans became pets and food, being confined in cages. I guess the chef of the ape-man would also cook us into all kinds of delicious food. There is another possibility that some people have evolved or mutated and started to eat their own kind. In the American TV series "Hannibal", it is depicted that one of the main characters is an ogre. Make various kinds of food with human meat to entertain guests.

In reality, we ordinary people have been kept in captivity and still have an abundance of food. If one day there is a shortage of food. In the eyes of others, we are just pieces of meat.

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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.71: Look Out

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The recent archaeological excavation at Sanxingdui was rather astonishing. It feels like if we keep digging, the mythological stories will become history. For instance, the celestial tree (Jianmu) in the Shan Hai Jing and a bronze ware unearthed from Sanxingdui cannot be said to be exactly the same; they are simply a perfect match. Directly elevate the book "Shan Hai Jing" from a collection of mythological stories to a history textbook. For instance, the bronze wares with human heads and bird bodies and the "Jumang" recorded in the Shan Hai JingOriental Jumang, with a bird's body and a human's face, rides two dragonsThey look very similar. What are these? Were they ancient humans or gods? What are we? Is it a copy of the game or a cycle? Just thinking about it is terrifying!

The most astonishing thing I know in Sanxingdui is a bronze mask. Huge eyes and ears, especially the columns protruding from the eyes. Every time I make eye contact with him through the screen, I always have a feeling of being "taken away". After looking up some information, I found that this image might be a deity called "Zongmu" depicted in the Shan Hai Jing (I like this deity).

Look at these histories and think about the present. It feels like the life we've been struggling with is truly just a fleeting moment and a grain of sand in history.

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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.70: Reach for Your Ideals

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When I was a child, I always liked to sit by the pond and watch the stars on hot summer nights.
At that time, the sky was still clear and the Milky Way could still be seen. Standing up and reaching out my hand, I felt as if I could scoop out stars from this upside-down Milky Way to fulfill my wish.

After growing up and going to a big city, I was always busy every day, and there were more and more things weighing on me. I was so busy hurrying along that I seldom looked up at the sky again. Looking up by chance, I no longer saw that river. All I could see were dazzling billboards and tall buildings that blocked out the sky.

Gradually, I felt that I had lost myself in this steel jungle. Having become caged cattle and horses, shackled with mortgage and car loans, they can only fill their stomachs with takeout food every day. The rest is just going around in circles over these dozen kilometers.

I'm going to run away and go to a very, very high mountain. Stand on tiptoe and reach the star in my heart.

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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.69: Lean on it a little

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I caught a cold a few days ago and have no energy at all. Feeling weak all over, with a runny nose, sneezing and coughing. I feel like I'm going to die and have lost interest in everything. I didn't pay attention to maintenance usually, so I guess I've fallen for it this time.

Starting a business is like a person pulling a cartload of people in an off-road rally on a foggy night.

When setting off, we were full of confidence and made all kinds of preparations and expectations. However, we expected to encounter some difficulties. But when I really got off the track and drove for a while, I found that there were problems with my physical strength, endurance and tools. Then solve various problems, keep emerging various problems, and keep solving them. If you take the wrong direction halfway, you still need to adjust it in time, keep making decisions and fix the result. Also, to boost the morale of the students on the bus, depict the scene after successfully reaching the finish line to prevent anyone from jumping off the bus halfway.

Even so, the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial process and the anticipation of the end are still very addictive. This stage has ended. Let's take a break.
The next stage continues...

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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.68: Don't Follow Alcohol

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In this era, keeping a clear mind is more important than ever. When you choose not to be controlled by alcohol, you not only protect your liver but also showcase your wise and refined charm. After all, decisions made when sober are often more reliable.

Don't try to prove your presence or show off your strength with alcohol at a party. Truly remarkable people can win everyone's affection with their unique insights and sense of humor even without drinking alcohol. Independent thinking is the true way to go. Alcohol can only make you temporarily forget your troubles but cannot actually solve problems.

Choosing not to be carried away by alcohol means you have enough courage to face every difficulty in life. When you can smile at life, you will find that those obstacles that once seemed insurmountable are just small stones on the way forward.

So, don't follow alcohol. Please stay clear-headed, think independently, smile at life and refuse to sink into despair.

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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.67: Give Yourself a Boost

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If business is motivated by making money, ideals are motivated by beliefs. Then, making money while standing can only rely on self-encouragement and hypnosis (dreaming).

Many times, many voices tell me that you should just go straight for money. Just treat this as a business. It's not shameful to make quick money. Especially in today's society, everyone is quite anxious. No one has the time to grow up with you. Quickly generate traffic, carry out marketing and offer discounts to collect a wave. Whether it's a brand or not, and whether it's an idea or not. If a brand is ruined, just sell it directly. Then Next... Or, you can just dress up and pretend to be a "master of art". Try hard to join the mysterious organization, get along in a circle, and then strive to sell yourself at a high price.


It can only be said that all these "principles" are understood, but values do not allow it.


Bro, I just want to try and see if I can make money standing up in this society and realize my idea without being in a hurry. Can there still be room for idealists? Are there any similar ones?
Give yourself a gas and keep going until the end...

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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.66: Let Yourself Go

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What kind of design is this? It offers a high-end body and a mid-range brain when one is young. When the mind reaches the maximum level, the body switches to the "energy-saving mode". Why do people's minds become increasingly rich as they age, but their bodies become weaker and weaker?

I think this should be the iterative mechanism of this world, providing a fair chance for those who come after. If one's body and mind become stronger and stronger, the strong will always get stronger, and the latecomers will never be able to compete with their ancestors. The world was gradually solidified and lost its vitality. Thanks to this mechanism, seniors can be willing to pass on their knowledge and experience to those who follow, and this cycle repeats itself.

So, life is a journey that the body and the soul walk together. When it's almost the right time, it's time to part ways and let yourself go.

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YAOXIAOSHU Vol.65: Becoming a Demon or a Buddha

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Recently, my indecision over a matter has made me feel both obsessed and indifferent. The two spirits alternate with each other, recurring repeatedly and constantly transforming. It's obvious that I'm just an ordinary person and haven't practiced enough. I can't be a pure demon or a Buddha, although I believe that pure demons and Buddhas are both supreme realms.

But reason, cognition, morality and the greed, anger and ignorance of being human all influence me. I do have very strong goals, and it seems that I also have an obsession that I can't let go of, but it's only temporary. I haven't developed an endless demonic nature yet. And when the demonic nature in my heart accumulates to a certain extent, the power of moral choice and the Buddha nature of seeking inner light are unlocked, allowing me to break free from the control of negative emotions and desires. Then my self-attachment vanishes, and then it alternates and repeats.

Human nature is generally complex. Becoming a demon or a Buddha can happen in an instant. So, dependent origination, emptiness of nature.

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