In " Ordinary World ", Sun Shaoping was a young man with strong self-esteem. He was unwilling to engage in low-level technical work and did not want to be lower than others in social status. In addition, Sun Shaoping's family situation did not allow him to engage in other jobs. In the novel, Sun Shaoping described himself as a diligent and talented young man with a strong desire for knowledge and passion for work. He hoped to change his fate and social status through his own efforts and talent. Therefore, he chose to engage in manual labor, construction workers, and other low-skilled jobs so that he could gain higher value and respect in the labor market. Sun Shaoping's family situation also did not allow him to engage in other jobs. He did not want to be regarded as "incompetent" or "useless" in his family. Therefore, he chose to do manual labor to maintain his social status and family's self-esteem.