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As the world came to a standstill in 2020, I made the decision to return to China from Canada, marking another turning point in my journey. It was in Macau, a city that opened its doors to travelers during this time, that I fell in love. I began working as a barista at a small coffee shop in Guangzhou, a job that always brings me joy.