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The plight extends beyond fresh graduates; it collects citizens of all backgrounds, including those running small businesses. Take, for instance, a family operating a grocery store in Guangzhou. In years past, their humble establishment not only supported their family but thrived. Today, they face a sharp decline in profits—a stark reduction from a daily turnover of five or six thousand yuan to just over two thousand. Despite the couple's frugal efforts, including working long hours without leave, the specter of economic instability looms large.