Recently, the famous Chinese actor Sun Haiying was hotly debated by domestic fans for collecting and selling waste bottles in the United States. It seems they find it embarrassing for him and his wife. But what's the big deal? It's simply being practical! He responded to the government's environmental awareness by collecting waste bottles and selling them for $21 US dollars. It's absolutely reasonable! Why can't a celebrity collect and sell trash?! Is picking up trash only for the poor and lowly? There's definitely a problem with this line of thinking!

Since last year, the Australian government has been funding the establishment of recycling stations for waste bottles, cans, mineral water bottles, and milk cartons. Over the past year, in response to the government's call, I've been collecting beer cans, mineral water bottles from our home, along with beverage cans picked up during morning walks, and bottles from the trash cans. I've been selling them for $15-20 dollars every week! Nearly $800 dollars have been added to my bank account over the year! What's embarrassing about that?

It seems like there's too much emphasis on social status in China! Many people suffer trying to maintain their image due to financial constraints! Decades ago, I lamented: many people look down on small earnings but can't earn big money! In the 1980s, I used my spare time to write articles for English teaching journals and publications across the country. Even when I received as little as eighty cents for an article, I was still happy! One must understand: big money comes from accumulating small amounts! Making money is like walking: it's not about speed, but consistency! When I earned around 50 yuan per month, my monthly earnings from writing added up to more than 10 or 20 yuan. Everyone hopes for a windfall, but is such a thing realistic?