China woman, left school at 15 to help her family, gets 7 million fans selling online

Young woman who has endured a hard life caring for two mentally disabled parents keeps things ‘simple and sincere’, wins plaudits on social media.

Li Yayun, 27, from Henan province, is known online as Li Fugui. Her videos of rural life and heartfelt interactions with elderly villagers have earned her over 7 million followers on mainland social media.

Admired for her beauty and warm personality, fans have nicknamed her the “Vegetable Xi Shi” in reference to one of ancient China’s legendary beauties.