A Chinese teenager, nicknamed Yuanyuan, has been working alongside her mother at a construction site in southern China's Guangdong province to earn money for her university tuition fees. According to News - South China Morning Post, Yuanyuan chose to work at the construction site instead of traveling after sitting for the national university entrance exam. Her mother, Wei Yungui, is a dedicated labourer who has been working at construction sites for 16 years.
Yuanyuan's efforts to support her education have involved physically demanding tasks, including carrying bricks on her back. Her mother's experience as a labourer has likely influenced Yuanyuan's decision to take on this work. However, detailed information about Yuanyuan's university plans and the exact amount she aims to earn is not provided in the available sources.
This story highlights the challenges some Chinese students face in funding their education, with some resorting to manual labour to support themselves. The context of university tuition fees and the national university entrance exam in China adds to the significance of Yuanyuan's actions.