Viral video: China's Olympic silver medalist works in a restaurant; netizens say: 'Just normal people'

A video of the Chinese Olympic silver medalist has gone viral on social media, showing her helping out at her family's restaurant in the city of Hengyang. Zhou Yaqin won a silver medal in balance beam gymnastics with a score of 14.100.

According to a video shared on X by a user named Lord Bebo, she is now serving food in her Olympic uniform at Fat Brother, a local cuisine restaurant in Hengyang city, as part of her marketing strategy.

🇨🇳🥈 Cute Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin, who learned the Olympic custom of biting the medal after winning a silver medal, returned home to work in her parents' restaurant.

For marketing purposes, she now serves food in her Olympic uniform at Fat Brother, a local cuisine restaurant… pic.twitter.com/RJ63RceWWT

— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) 16 August 2024

In their comments on the viral video, netizens expressed their admiration: one user praised her for her hard work, while another praised her for staying down to earth and staying true to herself despite her fame.

One user said: “Hardworking girl/ I like that many Chinese gold medalists are ordinary people with extraordinary talents. Including Pan Zhen Le. Modesty and humility.”

Another said: “So awesome,” and another user added: “Marketing or not, she does what 9/10 of the other “Olympic celebs” wouldn't do.”

Another added: “Family values… are really important”

One user commented: “I hope the restaurant becomes famous and a worldwide success.”

Another noted: “She was one of the highlights of the 2024 Olympics. I hope she and her family continue to succeed.”

Another added: “These are the reasons for their success. They don't forget themselves because of their name and fame. They just live their lives the way they want to. Hats off to their attitude and dedication to their lives.”