500,000 yuan!
The netizens, who had sympathized with Zhou Jing and Abby and loudly condemned the cannibalistic capitalist society, were silent for a while when they heard this shocking number. Then, they lost their composure.
What did 500,000 yuan mean?
In 2018, the annual per capita income in the capital was 62361 yuan, and this was the political and economic center of China. The per capita annual income was only 60,000 yuan, while the per capita annual income in the poor provinces in the west was less than 30,000 yuan.
How many Chinese did harder and more dangerous jobs, but their income was less than half of 500,000 yuan?
Even in San Francisco, where housing prices were extremely high and rich people were everywhere, a family with an annual income of 70,000 US dollars was definitely in the middle class!
Zhou Jing's annual income, even with a conservative estimate, could beat 99.9% of the netizens in the live broadcast room. In fact, excluding the boastful keyboard warriors, 99.99% was possible.
Everyone suddenly realized that they were the ones who needed more sympathy …
"What the f * ck! Are you recruiting male mermaids? "
"Although I'm a man, I'm very good at women's clothing. I'm prettier than many girls!"
"Although I'm reluctant to go under the knife and change my gender, I can still accept breast enlargement. Anyway, my legs can't be seen in the mermaid suit … Wouldn't it be nice to earn a few years of money and then shrink my breasts back?"
"As long as you hire men, I'll sign up. No kidding, I want to lose weight!"
"That's right. Isn't it sexist to only hire girls for a job?"
All kinds of unscrupulous and immoral comments exploded in an instant.
Zhang Zian had more or less guessed it. Zhou Jing and Abby were not fools. If it were not for the generous rewards, who would grit their teeth and insist on such an inhumane job?
Was 500,000 yuan a lot? It was indeed a lot, but it had to be considered that this industry depended on one's youth. A girl in her 20s like Zhou Jing was okay, but Abby was in her 30s. How many more years could she work? How many more years could her body last? At most, she could work until she was 40 years old. Her body didn't allow it, and neither did the aquarium. Who would want to see a mermaid when they were old? What if there was danger in the water?
As a single mother, Abby couldn't lose this job, at least not now. She had to work hard to save enough money for her living expenses and her child's college tuition before the age of 40. Although it sounded like an extravagant hope, she could only work hard to achieve this goal.
Zhou Jing, since she chose this job, of course, she had her reasons and difficulties. She agreed with Abby. Neither of them could lose their jobs. Even if they had to take painkillers, they had to grit their teeth and hold on.
At this point, Snowy didn't know how to persuade him. She had never experienced this kind of struggle for survival, but saying some pretty words would only make people think, "Why not eat minced meat?"
Abby couldn't understand what the three Chinese were mumbling about. Tired of scolding them, she sat in front of the dressing table and put on her makeup.
Before entering the water, she had to put on makeup. Furthermore, she had to put on heavy makeup to emphasize her eyeliner and lips. Otherwise, her facial features would be blurred through the water and glass.
Snowy looked at the two sets of mermaid suits and remembered that Zhou Jing had just told the staff that she and Zhang Zian were here for an interview. She had a guess in her heart. Had the oceanarium begun to look for a replacement for Abby?
There are only two sets of mermaid suits, and they are expensive. Since Abby is old, the aquarium may feel that it is time to change her.
However, this job is too hard and too destructive for a woman's body. Unless it is a person who is crazy about money, it is not easy to find a replacement.
Zhou Jing smiled. "Are you sympathizing with me?"
"No, I'm not …" Snowy guiltily clarified. In fact, she was indeed sympathizing with her.
Zhou Jing shook her head. "I am very fortunate to have found this job. Although it is hard and tiring, at least I earn a lot. As long as I can complete my college studies, I will quit because … I still want to get married and have children. The person who really needs sympathy is not me, but the girls who play mermaids in China. They do almost the same hard work. The only thing better than me is that they don't have to endure such low water temperature. Correspondingly, their monthly salary is only five or six thousand yuan, or even less. They deserve more sympathy. "
Snowy was silent. At this time, she could only sigh.
There were too many people in the world who suffered. How could she help them all?
Many aquariums in China also have mermaid shows. When the audience sees the girls who play mermaids swimming lightly in the water, they may think that this is a job that can easily make money by lying down. However, the fact is that this is a hard, tiring, and harmful job, and they may not get the corresponding reward.
But even for such a job, many girls from the countryside are eager to do it. After all, this job requires neither education nor work experience.
In contrast, Zhou Jing is considered very lucky.
The audience in the live broadcast room had mixed feelings in their hearts.
Long breaths to cover up the tears, lamenting the difficulties of the people's lives.
"I have seen mermaid shows, but I didn't expect it to be so hard to play a mermaid …"
"Most service industries in the United States can get tips. Ordering takeout also requires tips. It is really unfair that people who exchange their health for money can't get tips."
"All the girls who play mermaids should draw a QR code on their backs. The next time you watch it, you can scan the code, close your eyes, and press zero."
"That's right. I have only seen one mermaid who really makes money by lying down. It is that big-breasted but brainless Sihwa …"
"Haha! After all, she has a good face. This can't be compared. "
It was obviously a joke, but everyone's hearts were heavy.
If one could endure the pain of extreme dieting, being a model would be more profitable. However, not everyone could become a model. It all depended on one's looks, opportunity, and luck. An average-looking person would only earn less money even if they put in more effort.
This is unfair, but there is no such thing as complete fairness in this world. Otherwise, why would people rather live in a dream?
Zhou Jing also sat in front of the dressing table and began to put on makeup.
Seeing this, Abby knew that Zhou Jing had decided to go into the water. Finally, a smile appeared on her face.
Zhou Jing has never told anyone about these things, not even her parents and classmates in China. She has always kept her mouth shut. Every time she is asked, she will always smile and answer, "It's okay, it's not very hard … Lost weight? I am on a diet! I know, I will eat well! "
As long as she does not say it, no one can imagine that this industry is so difficult.
She has been suppressing the bitterness in her heart, and it was about to explode. This time, after she opened her mouth, she could no longer hold back. While her hands were constantly putting on makeup and drawing eyebrows, she poured out the grievances she has suffered over the years as a joke.
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