在古老的街头，一个身影静静地立在那里，那是卖炭翁。他的出现总是那么突然，却又那么自然，就像城市的一部分一样。人们习惯了他的存在，却也从未真正注意过他。

他为什么要在这里？

sells coal in the street. He has been doing this for years, and he knows every corner of this city. He can tell you where to find the best food, the cheapest lodging, and even where to meet interesting people.

He is a part of this city's history, a piece that many people overlook but cannot ignore. His face is weathered by time and wind, his hands are rough from handling charcoal all day long. But there is something about him that makes him stand out - his eyes.

His eyes have seen it all - the rise and fall of empires, the birth of new ideas, the death of old traditions. They are deep pools that seem to hold a thousand stories within them. When he looks at you with those eyes, you feel like you can see into your own soul.

But why does he sell coal? Is it just a job for him? Or is there more to it than meets the eye?

是什么让他坚持下去？

For many years now,

the man has been selling charcoal on these streets without fail. It's not an easy life - some days are hot and dry while others are cold and rainy - but he never complains or asks for pity.

He takes pride in his work,

and every lump of charcoal

he carries on his shoulders

is carefully selected

for its quality.

And so when someone buys from him,

they know they're getting something special.

There's no way one could question

his dedication

to what he does.

Despite being poor,

he manages

to keep himself clean

and tidy,

even though living conditions aren't ideal.

This shows how much effort

he puts into everything

in order to maintain dignity.

It seems as if selling charcoal isn't just any ordinary job,

but rather an act towards self-respect.

So what drives him?

Is it simply survival?

Or perhaps love?

他背后的故事是什么？

The story behind

the man who sells coal

is one filled with hardship

and perseverance,

with struggles

that test human spirit,

yet still manage

to shine through adversity.

Born during times when resources were scarce,

life was already tough enough before adulthood had begun;

then came war-time rationing: times became even harder; then came poverty...

all these experiences shaped who he became today:

a person deeply aware

of value in small things (like each piece

of burnt wood),

who appreciates simple pleasures (like warmth),

whom hardships have taught patience & resilience...