From 2012, she traveled to different cities in the province to sell cosmetics and health products, which helped her make more friends and become more confident and optimistic.

For the first time she saw an online host sell jade on a livestreaming platform in Ruili, Yunnan, she was attracted and decided to have a try.

After opening an account, she posted some short videos of singing songs with another web celebrity.

By the end of last year, her followers had increased to 25,000 from the initial 300, and she was earning an annual income of more than 30,000 yuan ($4,600) by selling goods online.

"I hope to pass my optimism and inspiration to more people and encourage them," she said.