Ren Fei

Ren Fei, 42, is a former railway inspector who recently began working as a delivery driver for Meituan in Beijing. Despite the challenges of the job, including high pressure and a demanding algorithm that dictates his work pace, he hopes to earn a significantly higher salary than he did in his previous role. Ren's experience reflects the tough realities faced by many workers in China's gig economy, where the pursuit of better pay often comes with strenuous working conditions.