A young man with a master’s degree in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, has become very popular online. Yang, who finished his studies last year, makes special Chinese flatbread called shaobing. His creative pastries have attracted over 500,000 social media followers.
After leaving a regular job, Yang started his shaobing business using his father’s old oven. His creations are far from ordinary. Using only a simple utility knife – no molds – he carefully shapes the dough into detailed designs. These include models like Desert Eagle guns and AK-47s, as well as famous cartoon characters like Labubu and Hello Kitty. Young customers often call his stall a “pastry arsenal.”
His stall is always busy, with people lining up daily. Some customers wait a long time; one grandmother reportedly waited two hours to buy his pastries for her grandson. This all started when a child asked for a custom design, and Yang’s skill, developed through his civil engineering studies, allowed him to create these edible artworks.
Surprisingly, each detailed pastry costs only 1 yuan. Yang explained he first sold them for 3 to 5 yuan but lowered the price so children could afford them. He says he breaks even but has no plans to raise prices.
Many people support his courage to avoid traditional “elite jobs” and praise how he uses his knowledge creatively. They see it as proof that simple things can make a big difference. However, others question if selling street food is the best use of his education, wondering if his field has few opportunities. Some even suggest his stall might be just a way to gain online attention.
Yang isn’t worried by these comments. He feels traditional engineering work wasn’t right for him. His shaobing stall gives him creative freedom and personal satisfaction. He now focuses on building his brand through online videos and is exploring new possibilities. His story connects with many young Chinese people who are redefining success, showing that high-level education can open new paths in areas driven by passion.
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1.1.What helps Yang with his creative ability?
A Special molds.
B His educational background.
C Customer requests.
D Father’s guidance.
解析：选B。B 细节理解题。根据第三段“Yang’s skill, developed through his civil engineering studies, allowed him to create these edible artworks.”可知，学土木培养了他的造型能力。故选B。
2.2.What can’t we know about Yang’s shaobing?
A The prices.
B The shapes.
C The ingredients.
D The tools.
解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第二段“his father’s old oven”“These include models like Desert Eagle guns and AK-47s, as well as famous cartoon characters like Labubu and Hello Kitty.”、第四段“costs only 1 yuan”可知，原文详述价格/造型/制作工具，但未提原料成分。故选C。
3.3.What do people online think of Yang’s business?
A Universally praised.
B Questioning education.
C Supportive and critical.
D Ignored completely.
解析：选C。C 推理判断题。根据原文倒数第二段的“support his courage”“uses his knowledge creatively”和“question if selling street food is the best use of his education”“might be just a way to gain online attention”可知，网友持两种独立的观点。故选C。
4.4.What’s the best title for the passage?
A Pastry Artistry Redefines Success.
B Yang’s Popular Online Business.
C Debate on Elite Job Choices.
D Simple Life with Shaobing.
解析：选A。A 主旨大意题。全文围绕杨的创意烧饼展开，包括设计细节（枪支/卡通）、低价策略、网络影响等，结尾升华主题：重新定义成功（redefine success），指出高等教育可开启热情驱动的新道路。故选A。
