At age 13, his parents were relocated to the countryside, the schools were closed and he was left alone in Beijing to fend for himself until 16, when he got a job in a clothing factory.
Aos 13 anos, os pais dele foram realojados no campo, as escolas foram fechadas e ele ficou sozinho em Pequim  e viveu por conta própria até aos 16, altura em que arranjou emprego  numa fábrica de roupas.