May 09, 2020, 05:29 PM
A girl from Hubei province, China, went viral among Chinese netizens after photos of her studying in a cramped corner under her parents' market stall in a food market.
Girl studies under parents' food stall
Ke En Ya, 7, has been spending her time studying at the food market since April 3, after the lockdown was lifted in Hubei province last month.
While the lockdown has been lifted, most schools have yet to reopen, according to CCTV, and online classes are conducted instead.
Photo via CCTV
As there is little space underneath the stall, Ke often bumps her head on the "ceiling" of her study corner.
Despite the cramped space and uncomfortable conditions, Ke has been studying like this for more than a month, CCTV reported.
She also helps with errands at the her parents' braised food stall during her free time.
When the stall is not that busy, Ke's mother checks her assignments and work, taking time to teach her daughter while there are no customers around.
Photo via CCTV
Ke's mother told a Chinese news outlet that she has to bring Ke along to work as there is no one at home to help take care of her.
Above the chopping board is life, while below is hope.
— CGTN (@CGTNOfficial) May 8, 2020
Pics of a dedicated 1st grade girl studying under her mom's booth selling braised food for a month earned countless thumbs-up from netizens as her parents had to resume business while school remained shut down in #Hubei. pic.twitter.com/1gsiCewlsG
While the conditions are poor, Ke said that she was happy to follow her parents to work, and spend more time with them.
Chinese netizens inspired, encourage Ke
Several netizens on Weibo were inspired by Ke after learning of her story, encouraging her to work hard for a better future.
Translation:
"Keep working hard little girl, you be able to see a bigger world in future."
"Your hard work today will evolve like the beauty of a butterfly."
"Hard work will come with returns, add oil!"
"How wonderful! This little girl will definitely be able to get into the school she wants, add oil!!!"
Nice.
Top image via CCTV
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