Zhao (right) records the moment her mother-in-law lifts the lid to reveal steamed buns and dumplings that are ready to serve. Zhao Dongshan/You Kuikui/For China Daily
A report released by the China Internet Network Information Center in August showed that through June, China had a total of 962 million short-video app users. Of them, 716 million use livestreaming.
Under the guidance of Zhao, locals are catching up on the trend and turning to smartphones to sell their products.
"As a daughter of farmers, I want to bring good products in my hometown to more consumers directly from the farm to the table, making my little contribution to my village," Zhao says.