"Though I was born with half a left arm, I don't think I'm unlucky," said Ms. Yang, a 35-year-old woman from a small village in Hunan. She's a successful Xiang embroidery（湘绣）artist. Now she runs a Xiang embroidery store.
She lived a hard life for many years. Luckily, her whole family supported her. After college she applied for（申请）over 200 jobs but was turned down again and again. She tried to start her own business but failed with all her money lost. Then she turned to Xiang embroidery
Ms. Yang's interest in Xiang embroidery began when she was a child. She learned some of the basics from a neighbor. After running the store, she took many training courses, including a three-year course at Tsinghua University. She kept developing her skills, saying that her disability wouldn't stop her. In 2014, her business finally started making money. Then she tried to do something for society.
Xiang embroidery has a history of over 2,000 years. As Xiang embroidery is one of the four best-known styles（风格）of embroidery in China, she hopes to spread its culture and make more people learn about it By offering free lessons, Ms. Yang helps lots of people, including many disabled ones.
Ms. Yang's story is encouraging. It shows how important strong wills and interests are. When we face difficulties, we should never give up. Just as a saying goes, "Where there is a will, there is a way."
