{"id":7511,"date":"2026-05-27T20:59:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/?p=7511"},"modified":"2026-09-28T01:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T17:39:19","slug":"gut-26-hangzhou-newbie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/","title":{"rendered":"A Letter to Myself When I First Arrived in Hangzhou-1 | Gut Talk Newsletter #26"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #5f5454;color:#5f5454\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #5f5454;color:#5f5454\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#%F0%9F%93%AE_%E7%B5%A6%E8%85%B8%E7%B2%89%E7%9A%84%E5%B0%8F%E7%A7%98%E5%AF%86\" >\ud83d\udcee A little secret for my followers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#%E2%9C%89%EF%B8%8F_%E8%87%B4%E8%A6%AA%E6%84%9B%E7%9A%84%E5%89%9B%E4%BE%86%E6%9D%AD%E5%B7%9E%E7%9A%84%E5%B0%8F%E8%85%B8\" >\u2709\ufe0f To Dear Xiaochang, Just Arrived in Hangzhou<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#%F0%9F%9B%A0%EF%B8%8F_%E6%8F%9B%E5%88%B0%E5%85%A8%E6%96%B0%E7%92%B0%E5%A2%83%EF%BC%8C%E5%A6%B3%E6%9C%83%E9%81%87%E5%88%B0%E7%9A%84%E5%9B%B0%E9%9B%A3%E3%80%81%E5%9B%B0%E6%93%BE\" >\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f The difficulties and troubles you\u2019ll face in a brand-new environment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#01_%E7%B6%B2%E8%B7%AF\" >#01 Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#02_%E9%87%91%E9%8C%A2\" >#02 Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#03_%E4%BA%A4%E9%80%9A\" >#03 Transportation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#04_%E9%A3%B2%E9%A3%9F\" >#04 Food &amp; Drink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#05_%E4%BD%8F%E5%AE%BF\" >#05 Accommodation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#06_%E5%A4%A9%E6%B0%A3\" >#06 Weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#07_APP\" >#07 APP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#08_%E8%BA%AB%E4%BB%BD%E3%80%81%E5%8F%A3%E9%9F%B3\" >#08 Identity &amp; Accent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#%F0%9F%8C%85_%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%E7%AF%87%E5%B0%8F%E7%B5%90\" >\ud83c\udf05 Part 1 Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#%F0%9F%8E%89_7_%E5%A4%A9%E4%B8%8A%E6%89%8B_Heptabase_%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E5%9D%8A_%EF%BD%9C_%E7%B2%BE%E9%81%B8%E4%BD%9C%E6%A5%AD\" >\ud83c\udf89 7-Day Heptabase Workshop | Selected Assignments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie\/#YM_%EF%BD%9C_Day_7_%E5%BF%83%E5%BE%97\" >YM | Day 7 Reflections<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%AE_%E7%B5%A6%E8%85%B8%E7%B2%89%E7%9A%84%E5%B0%8F%E7%A7%98%E5%AF%86\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcee A little secret for my followers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I've realized that I'm an incredibly thoughtful person. There are many insights about life beyond Knowledge Management that I want to share with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will share first-hand updates about my workshops, AI automation, and Knowledge Management in the LINE group,<strong>Think of this newsletter as a little secret between you and me (?)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, I want to write this especially for the brave version of myself who first went to Hangzhou, to rediscover that original courage. If you feel any resonance or curiosity about my feelings or experiences after reading this,<strong>Feel free to reply and chat with me.<\/strong>\uff5e<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%9C%89%EF%B8%8F_%E8%87%B4%E8%A6%AA%E6%84%9B%E7%9A%84%E5%89%9B%E4%BE%86%E6%9D%AD%E5%B7%9E%E7%9A%84%E5%B0%8F%E8%85%B8\"><\/span>\u2709\ufe0f To Dear Xiaochang, Just Arrived in Hangzhou<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That day, you stood on the subway for several minutes without getting off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn't because the train was too crowded to let you out, but because,<strong>You were afraid to say \"Excuse me.\"<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those two words turned over and over in your mouth. Should you say \"Sorry\"? \"Apologies\"? Or \"Excuse me\"? As you kept thinking, the next station arrived, and you still didn't say it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--\u5c0d\u8a71\u6846-->\n<div class=\"balloon5\">\n  <div class=\"faceicon\">\n   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/xiaochang-brain-avatar-shorthair.webp\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"chatting\">\n    <div class=\"says\">\n      <p><strong>I understand. I see it.<\/strong><br><br>When you first arrive in a new, unfamiliar environment,<strong>and you're not even sure if your basic vocabulary is correct,<\/strong>the pressure of being unable to speak and the fear of making mistakes will surely make the journey tough.<br><br>But the future is beautiful! It might not be the kind of beauty you initially expected, but you've become more beautiful, found faith, gained time freedom, and even made money! You've achieved a digital nomad life~<strong>You're amazing!<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--\u5c0d\u8a71\u6846-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9B%A0%EF%B8%8F_%E6%8F%9B%E5%88%B0%E5%85%A8%E6%96%B0%E7%92%B0%E5%A2%83%EF%BC%8C%E5%A6%B3%E6%9C%83%E9%81%87%E5%88%B0%E7%9A%84%E5%9B%B0%E9%9B%A3%E3%80%81%E5%9B%B0%E6%93%BE\"><\/span>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f The difficulties and troubles you\u2019ll face in a brand-new environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"01_%E7%B6%B2%E8%B7%AF\"><\/span>#01 Internet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acae20048387&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acae20048387\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"825\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-library-selfie.webp\" alt=\"\u5728\u676d\u5dde\u5716\u66f8\u9928\u81ea\u62cd\" class=\"wp-image-7521\" style=\"width:700px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-library-selfie.webp 1100w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-library-selfie-1024x768.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-library-selfie-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-library-selfie-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Hangzhou Library | The year I first arrived<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You still don't know how to use LINE or Google in Hangzhou, do you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, you try to figure it out on your own, after all, you are a Knowledge Management teacher! But 3C software has always been your weak spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the mainland, using LINE requires a VPN. I know you have never used one before, and you get very anxious whenever you lose internet access. After all, your career is in the Taiwan market; you need the internet to earn money, go live to help students, and stay in touch with family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have no friends in mainland China. You absolutely need the internet to feel at ease. I understand. In the beginning, you chose to<strong>rely on the only person you know around you<\/strong>, even needing to<strong>bother someone else<\/strong>to verify your phone number when connecting to caf\u00e9 Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\ud83c\udf2d As I write this, my VPN node has broken again,<strong>Surviving here is really not easy RRR waaah waaah~<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"02_%E9%87%91%E9%8C%A2\"><\/span>#02 Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acae2004a9a7&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acae2004a9a7\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1467\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-wuzhen-boat.webp\" alt=\"\u70cf\u93ae\u642d\u8239\u591c\u666f\" class=\"wp-image-7522\" style=\"width:700px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-wuzhen-boat.webp 1100w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-wuzhen-boat-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-wuzhen-boat-9x12.webp 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Night boat ride in Wuzhen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment QR codes, Alipay, WeChat Pay\u2014you don't even know how to use the apps yet, but you have to use them constantly. It is indeed troublesome, and I see all of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You know that Alipay can use credit cards, but you don't know that<strong>a fee is charged for transactions exceeding 200 RMB<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don't know how to convert TWD to RMB. You haven't even opened a local bank account yet, and you don't know that Fubon Bank can convert TWD to RMB (with a fee). So at this point, you can only<strong>ask a local friend to transfer money for you<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And then there's buying from McDonald's. Everyone else is using Douyin coupons or Meituan, but you have no idea how to use them... So you're stuck with the most expensive option. Haha, doesn't that feel exhausting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"03_%E4%BA%A4%E9%80%9A\"><\/span>#03 Transportation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subway (Metro)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>What? You must have been shocked,<strong>Taking the subway actually requires a bag check.<\/strong>! The subway cards differ by region. Standing at the subway entrance, scrolling through your phone to find Alipay for transit is the norm. At first, you'll definitely feel anxious. But after riding it about ten times, you'll eventually be able to take the subway with your eyes closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Squeeze in and adapt to that riding environment where \"physical boundaries\" don't exist. I know you'll feel indignant when you see people cutting in line or not letting passengers off before boarding, but you'll get used to it slowly.<strong>Grab a seat and crush them all!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Speed Rail (EMU)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the situation that causes you the most anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Taiwan, you can just mindlessly swipe your credit card to take the subway. In Hangzhou, it's not like that! It's like taking a flight: all luggage must go through security. Even after entering the high-speed rail station, you can't go straight to the platform. You have to wait for the time, scan your Taiwan Resident Travel Permit, and run to the platform to catch the train.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were two times: once when I was left behind at the Yiwu High-Speed Rail Station by a friend, and another time when I was heading to Jiangsu and almost missed the train because I didn't know how to buy a high-speed rail ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must feel lucky to have someone who can catch your anxiety, but at the same time, you are indeed offloading and releasing that pressure to<strong>the close people around you who are willing to help.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\ud83c\udf2d I suggest you \"<strong>Take full responsibility for the decisions you make<\/strong>If you want to take the high-speed rail, learn how to handle it yourself. Stop relying on others!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scale of distance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cYour place is so close to mine! It\u2019s only an hour by subway!\u201d<br>I said, \u201c\u2026\u2026\u2026\ud83d\ude02\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of \u201cclose\u201d in Taiwan is worlds apart from the mainland. Yes, even the sense of space and perception of distance are completely different.<strong>There are so many differences. It\u2019s perfectly normal to feel anxious.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"04_%E9%A3%B2%E9%A3%9F\"><\/span>#04 Food &amp; Drink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acae2004b6c2&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acae2004b6c2\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1467\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" 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\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Home-cooked hot pot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acae2004bcba&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acae2004bcba\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-self-cook.webp\" alt=\"\u5728\u676d\u5dde\u81ea\u5df1\u716e\u7684\u5065\u5eb7\u6599\u7406\" class=\"wp-image-7507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-self-cook.webp 1100w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-self-cook-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-self-cook-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-self-cook-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Healthy meals I cook myself<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acae2004c236&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acae2004c236\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-self-cook-2-1.webp\" alt=\"\u5728\u676d\u5dde\u81ea\u5df1\u716e\u7684\u5065\u5eb7\u9910 (\u96de\u8089+\u9752\u83dc\u7092\u8611\u83c7)\" class=\"wp-image-7528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-self-cook-2-1.webp 1100w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-self-cook-2-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-self-cook-2-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-self-cook-2-1-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Healthy meal I cooked myself 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Heavy on oil, salt, and spice<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you dare to eat mild or medium spice in Taiwan, I recommend ordering mild spice for everything on the mainland.<strong>Having stomach discomfort every day is the norm<\/strong>Whether you eat at a restaurant or order delivery, it\u2019s the same! Every dish is glistening and covered in oil!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two instances of food poisoning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve never experienced this in your life before\u2014vomiting all night and having watery diarrhea all day. I counted, and you had to run to the toilet at least<strong>fifteen times<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What medication should you take on the mainland? You have no idea at all, and you have to<strong>It\u2019s a hassle to ask someone else to buy medicine for you.<\/strong>I know you didn\u2019t want to either! Family education emphasizes self-reliance and independence\u2014don\u2019t rely on others for everything. But this time, it was truly impossible. You didn\u2019t even know which medicines to buy.<strong>Stop pretending to be tough!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you learned to cook healthy meals yourself. That\u2019s an alternative and wonderful ending~~<strong>Congratulations to you\ud83c\udf89 You\u2019ve acquired a skill you\u2019ve always wanted to learn but couldn\u2019t.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>\ud83c\udf2d <strong>Latest Update<\/strong>: Three instances of food poisoning! As I write this, I\u2019m in Changsha, Hunan, and eating street food immediately led to diarrhea\u2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"05_%E4%BD%8F%E5%AE%BF\"><\/span>#05 Accommodation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acae2004cd2f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acae2004cd2f\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1957\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-new-home.webp\" alt=\"\u525b\u642c\u9032\u676d\u5dde\u5bb6\u88e1\u7d44\u88dd\u5bb6\u5177\u7684\u5834\u666f\" class=\"wp-image-7509\" style=\"width:392px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-new-home.webp 1100w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-new-home-576x1024.webp 576w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-new-home-768x1366.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-new-home-7x12.webp 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 Just moved into my new home in Hangzhou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Haha~ The part where I cared least about myself was the accommodation. The only option for my residence was<strong>close to the person I was relying on at the time, and comfortable to live in<\/strong>, with zero consideration for my commute, social life, or daily conveniences. After all, you had no idea what other needs you might have in mainland China besides being with him!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of moving was to shorten the distance with my closest relationship,<strong>but it\u2019s good that I\u2019ve learned to prioritize myself now.<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to attend an event to network about AI? Sorry, it takes at least an hour to get to the venue in the city center. Want to meet a new friend for a meal? Sorry, you live too far out; even a taxi ride takes over half an hour. Most of the time, you\u2019re stuck alone at home, which completely contradicts your personality.<strong>You really didn\u2019t think about this enough back then!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You even wanted to live a bit more comfortably, with a kitchen to practice your culinary skills, space to host guests, and extra beds just in case,<strong>You considered so many things for others that you forgot to consider yourself.<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s okay! Because of these experiences, I\u2019ve become someone I like more, prioritizing my own feelings and well-being,<strong>I probably won\u2019t be a 'love brain' (obsessive in love) again in this lifetime~ Hahaha<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>I learned that being a 'love brain' is truly not a healthy behavior.<strong>I prefer both parties to be mature and self-respecting.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"06_%E5%A4%A9%E6%B0%A3\"><\/span>#06 Weather<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acae2004d54a&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" 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Hangzhou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acae2004dbad&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acae2004dbad\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-street-night-2.webp\" alt=\"\u676d\u5dde\u96ea\u591c\u8def\u53e3\u8857\u666f\" class=\"wp-image-7524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-street-night-2.webp 900w, 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It\u2019s really cold enough to drive you crazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I was also happy to experience Christmas. You\u2019ve always loved Christmas super duper. The first time you attended a Christian Christmas celebration, you were incredibly happy. Actually, every year you wanted to attend the church\u2019s Christmas event, but you were always too shy to ask (nobody invited you\ud83e\udd23)<strong>By chance, I was taken along<\/strong>, and although I didn\u2019t feel much at the moment, interestingly enough,<strong>half a year later, I became a Christian! Hahaha!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it was really cold, I enjoyed it. During the snowy days, I just sat on the bench, zoning out,<strong>The snow was truly, truly beautiful \u26c4\ufe0f<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"07_APP\"><\/span>#07 APP<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stuck on filling out the profile<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Apps in mainland China are completely different from the ones we're used to in Taiwan! Just trying to order food delivery (called<strong>waimai<\/strong>in China) is a nightmare when it comes to entering your address. On top of that, you absolutely must verify your phone number,<strong>making it impossible to quickly get the hang of even the simplest software.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All the apps are too complex<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the apps are packed with features and convenient once you master them, when you first arrive, just trying to find information or click a button often leads to constant misclicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially when others can get super cheap McDonald's discount vouchers from Douyin, Taobao, or Xianyu,<strong>you might spend 20 minutes at McDonald's and still fail to redeem them<\/strong> \ud83d\ude2d It really is tough on you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You have to remember which app to use for what<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no LINE, Google, or GPT here; you have to adapt to everything from scratch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Online Shopping<\/strong>\n<ul><li>Taobao (for buying everything)<\/li><li>JD.com (for buying branded items)<\/li><li>Pinduoduo (for buying cheap items)<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grocery Shopping<\/strong><ul><li>Dingdong Maicai<\/li><li>Pinduoduo<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n<li><strong>Maps<\/strong><ul><li>Baidu Maps<\/li><li>Amap<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n<li><strong>Payments<\/strong><ul><li>Alipay<\/li><li>WeChat Pay<\/li><\/ul><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--\u5c0d\u8a71\u6846-->\n<div class=\"balloon5\">\n  <div class=\"faceicon\">\n   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/xiaochang-brain-avatar-shorthair.webp\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"chatting\">\n    <div class=\"says\">\n      <p>There are so many, so many, so many other things like WeChat mini-programs... I really don't know how to use any of them. I don't even know how to scroll through WeChat Moments. I know you're really under a lot of pressure.<strong>I really want to give you a hug \ud83e\udd7a<\/strong>\u3002<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--\u5c0d\u8a71\u6846-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"08_%E8%BA%AB%E4%BB%BD%E3%80%81%E5%8F%A3%E9%9F%B3\"><\/span>#08 Identity &amp; Accent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Because you are a girl from 'Taiwan,' you are considered a rare species on the mainland. Whether you are participating in events, having dinner, or even just taking the subway or calling a taxi, you will be hit on and watched with strange looks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to keep a low profile, but your accent gives you away the moment you speak!<strong>Every day is anything but peaceful.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you eat, the uncle next to you asks if you want to have dinner together next time and offers to treat you. The taxi driver asks if you just got off work? Do you live here? Your voice as a Taiwanese girl is so nice! So sweet! The taxi driver keeps looking at you through the rearview mirror...<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>These are all the norm. I hope you can slowly get used to it.<strong>Changing environments is never an easy thing.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8C%85_%E7%AC%AC%E4%B8%80%E7%AF%87%E5%B0%8F%E7%B5%90\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf05 Part 1 Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(Returning to the present) I've been writing this on and off for several days; I can't manage to write too much at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whenever I recall my bravery, freshness, unease, anxiety, and pain back then, I feel grateful for this period of transition. Being able to trace my own path of growth, knowing that I have records, can output content, receive feedback from readers, and have loved ones accompanying me,<strong>is truly a blessing!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for the next post~~ I hope this sharing can offer those who have just started living on the mainland<strong>a bit of inspiration and a bit of help.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--\u5c0d\u8a71\u6846-->\n<div class=\"balloon5\">\n  <div class=\"faceicon\">\n   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/xiaochang-brain-avatar-shorthair.webp\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"chatting\">\n    <div class=\"says\">\n      <p>Some say I look beautiful when I seriously teach AI, teach Knowledge Management, and shine in my profession. But I\u2019m not just that kind of beautiful, haha. <strong>2026 is truly my year of shining~ I will keep shining beautifully \ud83d\ude42<\/strong><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--\u5c0d\u8a71\u6846-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading newh2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%8E%89_7_%E5%A4%A9%E4%B8%8A%E6%89%8B_Heptabase_%E5%B7%A5%E4%BD%9C%E5%9D%8A_%EF%BD%9C_%E7%B2%BE%E9%81%B8%E4%BD%9C%E6%A5%AD\"><\/span>\ud83c\udf89 <a href=\"https:\/\/school.knowledgegut.com\/\">Master Heptabase in 7 Days Workshop<\/a> | Selected Assignments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading newh3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YM_%EF%BD%9C_Day_7_%E5%BF%83%E5%BE%97\"><\/span>YM | Day 7 Reflections<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6acae2004eae5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6acae2004eae5\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"628\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-student-ym.webp\" alt=\"YM \u540c\u5b78 Day 7 Heptabase AI \u6458\u8981\u4f5c\u696d\u622a\u5716\" class=\"wp-image-7510\" style=\"width:700px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-student-ym.webp 1100w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-student-ym-1024x585.webp 1024w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-student-ym-768x438.webp 768w, https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gut-26-hangzhou-newbie-student-ym-18x10.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u2726 YM's Day 7 Assignment | AI Video Summary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 1 | Navigation Map \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YM, department manager, expects Heptabase to integrate into my life and work, organizing my team, managing my projects, sorting out my thoughts, and optimizing my life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 2 | Vision Board \ud83c\udf0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(No assignment reflection submitted for this day)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 3 | Inspiration Pack \ud83d\udca1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many things I want to do, but each project is vague. I rely solely on my brain's memory, and the shelf life of these ideas is very short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 4 | Gratitude Journal \ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let every day begin with gratitude and end with gratitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 5 | Organization Chart \ud83d\udcc8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(No assignment reflection submitted for this day)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 6 | Reading Notes \ud83d\udcda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's getting difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Day 7 | AI Summary \ud83e\udd16<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can feel the level of care Xiaochang put into this. For this 7-day workshop and the email content received, I believe it would be impossible to complete without a high level of passion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 7-day content is actually quite simple, but what I received wasn't just a 7-day operational workflow; it was 'concepts' and 'cognition.' Only with concepts can we build cognition. Once cognition is established and correct, we will naturally move in the right direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have always wanted to use digital notes to optimize my life. From Evernote years ago to handwritten notes in Goodnotes, then to Notion, and now to Heptabase. Honestly, I haven't truly achieved the goal of optimizing my life. I think the problem lies in seeing others' Goodnotes notes that are so amazing\u2014beautiful handwriting and lovely illustrations\u2014while my own handwriting is so ugly that I can't continue. Similarly, seeing everyone's personal homepages and sub-pages in Notion, I realize I simply can't create such a great Notion setup. After watching Xiaochang's 7-day workshop, I realized that Heptabase doesn't need to be like Goodnotes or Notion, where you have to spend a lot of time on structure. Heptabase's Whiteboard, Journal, Cards, and #Tags have already completed the basic structure. You just need to focus on the content. 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Feel free to write your assignments seriously; next time, we might feature your work!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!--\u5c0d\u8a71\u6846-->\n\n\n\n<div class=\"box26\">\n  <span class=\"box-title\">\u2b50 Further Reading<\/span>\n  <p><\/br>\n\u2726  Gut Talk Newsletter | Weekly Report<\/br><\/br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/gut-25-instant-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gut Talk Newsletter #25 | Change Happens in an Instant<\/a><\/br>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.com\/en\/new-year-healing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gut Talk Newsletter #24 | Why You Didn't Fall Apart<\/a><\/br>\n<\/br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<script id=\"form-script-tag-11461996\" src=\"https:\/\/knowledgegut.systeme.io\/public\/remote\/page\/17633819b26e67d94ce3debb46672739e311fb58.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:49px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:42px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator alignwide is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-left\">\ud83c\udf2d Welcome to the Gut Community \ud83c\udf2d<br><br>Thank you for reading this letter.<br><br>If you are also holding on in a new environment,<br>Remember, you are amazing.<br><br>See you in the next letter.<\/pre>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Taiwanese girl's real-life adaptation to moving to Hangzhou: from being afraid to say \u201cexcuse me,\u201d to not understanding Alipay, to running to the bathroom 15 times due to food poisoning. 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