Xiao Fusheng [Photo by Qiu Quanlin/Asianewsphoto]

Xiao, 40, from Hunan province, then brings them to households and offices nearby.

“I do get not tired. Working under the scorching sun is really like working on a rainy day. I have become used to the conditions since I came here eight years ago,” Xiao said.

Xiao’s job allows him to afford his child’s school fees as he earns nearly 5,000 yuan ($814) a month from delivering water.

“Compared with most workers from my hometown, my salary is higher. I feel I am still young and energetic. I need only one or two days off a month,” Xiao said.

Xiao, whose son studies at a high school in his hometown, said his working conditions have improved in recent years.

“I am paid a subsidy of up to 150 yuan a month for working in scorching conditions. Moreover, most bottled water is delivered to offices nearby – which means that I don’t need to carry them on the stairs sb to households,” he said.

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