Former magazine editor, Yanni, resigned from her job to make short cooking videos, tackling a problem faced by those living alone.

Having worked for other people her entire life, Annie has finally gone into business for herself, organizing weekend markets in Shanghai.

Annie also works at an old European furniture shop that features items she and her husband have collected over the past several years.

A self-professed introvert, the Butler discusses a swimming club he joined.

Yanni organizes a small party for someone who has inspired her.

Annie recalls when she decided to begin her working life in Shanghai.

As Yanni prepares for a project, the Butler explains what "craft" means to him.

The Butler describes his current stage in life.

To keep up with the accumulation of items, Annie decides to open a shop.

Once completed, Yanni Cai's "Meal for One" project gains substantial popularity.

Chinese entrepreneurs share some advice for those seeking inspiration to do their own thing.

To waste or not to waste: that is the question.

There is more than one way to solve a problem. Look at things from different perspectives and maybe you'll be able to come up with even better solutions.

Being kind is a choice. Be kind to the environment because our future generations will still have to live in it.

The Family Chronicles Oral History Photo and Video Project inspires young people to dig deep and learn about their family history.

The Family Chronicles project gives young people the chance to create their own legacy.

What are the origins of International Workers' Day (Labor Day)?

When did China start celebrating Labor Day?

Dedication is the key to being a good worker.

The idiom "bu dong zhuang dong" is used to describe someone who pretends to know about something, but is, in fact, clueless. In this video, a man often "bu dong zhuang dong" in order to look smart. Unfortunately, he only adds to his embarrassment when he is found out.

Do you know whether ginger grows on the ground or in a tree? Unfortunately for the man in this video, neither does he.

This idiom literally means "to wield an axe in front of Lu Ban" and mocks someone who makes a fool of himself by showing off in front of an expert. It was coined by a Ming Dynasty scholar.

The idiom of "Bai Fa Bai Zhong" comes from a legend about an amazing archer in ancient China. See what he did to earn his place in the Chinese lexicon.

This story brings alive the Chinese idiom about contentment. It depicts how a small little bird that is not strikingly beautiful stays happy every day.