Li Xiaoxia / Fruit Farmer

Hello everyone! I’m your Xia Jie. An apple a day, keep the doctor away. I'm 57 years old, which is the perfect age for adventure! 

We've all heard "step out of your comfort zone" – but this Yantai Auntie didn't just step, she leaped! Li Xiaoxia has taken Chinese social media by storm, charming millions with her infectious energy and fluent English sales pitches. Her viral video (12.18 million views and counting!) isn't just about fruit – it's a masterclass in reinvention. 

This architecture graduate turned English teacher who has 20+ years in classrooms, could have settled into quiet retirement. Instead, she's digging a new future – literally. After helping her son switch to farming, she's now cultivating a 100,000kg modern apple empire in Zhaoyuan's Tengjia Village. 

When last year's crop risked going to waste, Auntie Xia tapped her teaching skills for an unexpected solution: bilingual TikTok-style promotions. Her secret? Speaking directly to young consumers in English – turning each "Hello friends!" into box after box sold (500 in one livestream!). 

Li Xiaoxia / Fruit Farmer

Within Shandong, Yantai is a pure jewel. Located in the eastern part of the Shandong province. Yantai enjoys a mild climate with distinct season…

Now, between pruning trees and packing orders, China's most fashionable farmer proves age is just a number – but passion is everything. 

Li Xiaoxia / Fruit Farmer

No matter how old you are, you must have light in your eyes, love in your heart!