[Explanation] Remove dozens of boxes of eggs from the truck, set up a small table, and place a billboard. Recently, at about 6 o'clock in the afternoon, a simple egg stall will be opened in a community in Chengdu, from Chengdu. Since the economic recovery, such scenes can be seen everywhere. Unlike the noise in front of other stalls, the bosses of this stall are very "quiet" and communicate with customers rely on sign language or tablet.
It is understood that they are a special group of entrepreneurs. Although they are deaf and cannot communicate with customers through normal communication methods, but with a sincere smile and simple physical movements, they not only increase sales but also gain Encouraged by many people. Demonstrating the product, packing eggs, and expressing gratitude in sign language. Zhang Jinfeng, a 32-year-old deaf person who has been busy since the opening of the stall, has been holding a handwriting pad to "explain" when she meets the elderly buying eggs. Zhang Jinfeng said that Chengdu’s policy of supporting the land-sharing economy helped them solve their livelihood problems. They were very happy and had to work harder.
[Same period] (Deaf entrepreneur Zhang Jinfeng) I have been doing it for more than a week, and there are a lot of people coming every day to ask us where to set up our stalls. The eggs are usually sold out in two hours. I don't feel tired, I like to work. After the epidemic, many deaf people were unemployed or unemployed. Setting up a business to solve many deaf people's employment problems allowed us to regain our jobs and realize our self-worth. We hope that through our efforts, we will encourage deaf people and other disabled people all over the country to be self-improving and never give up.
[Commentary] This little stall attracted the attention of the residents, but in about 10 minutes, dozens of boxes of eggs were sold. Resident Ni Bangjian saw the stall for deaf people starting a business and bought 10 boxes of eggs. He said that despite the physical inconvenience, deaf friends are still optimistic. This spirit is worth learning.
[Same period] (Chengdu citizen Ni Bangjian) During the epidemic, it was not easy to start a business, nor were they easy. They are more difficult for deaf people than we normal people to start a business, so we have to support them.
[Commentary] Next to the egg stand, the 33-year-old deaf Xu Rui is broadcasting live through the mobile phone platform, selling eggs online "with goods". Although there are not many fans, Xu Rui still patiently communicates with netizens through sign language or writing board. Xu Rui said that although he is still adapting to the work of the anchor, but through his efforts, more and more people are paying attention now, and the eggs have been sold to Shanghai, Beijing, Lanzhou and other places.
[Same period] (Xu Rui, a deaf entrepreneur) helped us build a channel through which we can make money, so that we can stand on our own feet and earn money to support our family. I've been doing it for a week now. It doesn't matter how much money I make. I feel very happy to find my new position. I have also made a lot of friends through this channel. I will be responsible for the service.
[Commentary] It is reported that this group of deaf people comes from a team called "Mentists". Since 2019, it has begun to promote deaf people's entrepreneurship through intercity logistics and other means. After the outbreak of New Coronary Pneumonia, they are still actively looking for new opportunities to bring more disabled people to work. Using the "land-spreading economy" to provide jobs for deaf people is a pilot project they are piloting.
[Same period] (Liu Tong, the relevant person in charge of a deaf assistance company in Chengdu) We now have five or six pilot sites in Chengdu, of which about 50 to 60 deaf people are packing, logistics, and then To the stall (sales) (etc.). Now we are exploring a combination of "online" and "offline" sales model, hoping to help more disabled people to provide jobs.
Lu Yang reports from Chengdu
Editor in charge: [Ye Pan]