Shyla's Chinese life

New video coming soon! Hi everyone, I'm Shyla!
This video shows a full day of my ordinary rural life in China.
I don’t have a high income, but I’m trying my best to live a warm and meaningful life.
You will see my simple home‑cooked dinner, making pumpkin cake and tomato dough‑drop soup.
I also try something new, learning to play the village drum at night.
Come along and see my real daily routine in the countryside.
No acting, no fancy scenes, just genuine moments of a 50‑year‑old woman living in rural China.
I want to show you that you can live well even on a modest income.
Happiness does not always come from spending lots of money.
It hides in simple meals, learning new skills, and small joys in everyday life.
⏰ Release Time:
CN China Time: 5:00 AM, August 7th
US ET: 5:00 PM, August 6th
GB UK Time: 10:00 PM, August 6th
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What small thing makes your life feel fulfilling?
Would you try to learn something new even in middle‑age?
Drop me a comment, I’d love to hear from you!

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2 days ago | [YT] | 735

Shyla's Chinese life

New video coming soon! Hi everyone, I'm Shyla!

This story is about Lucky, the puppy I found abandoned in a trash bin three months ago.
I live alone in a big 200㎡ rural house, and life used to feel quiet and empty.
This little dog wandered into my life and slowly changed everything.

Come along and see our ordinary daily routine.
Watch us having dinner side by side, and hear my honest thoughts about living alone at 50.
No acting, no fancy scenes, just genuine quiet moments between me and Lucky.

I’d like to share how a helpless stray puppy filled all the lonely corners of my courtyard.
You’ll see, warmth can come from the smallest, unexpected companions.

⏰ Release Time:
CN China Time: 5:00 AM, August 4th
US ET: 5:00 PM, August 3rd
GB UK Time: 10:00 PM, August 3rd

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Have you ever found comfort from an unexpected companion?
Would you rescue a stray dog if you met one?
Drop me a comment, I’d love to hear from you!

6 days ago | [YT] | 977

Shyla's Chinese life

New video coming soon! Hi everyone, I'm Shyla!

Today I’m taking you on a full tour of my 200㎡ self-built house here in rural China, and sharing what it’s really like living alone at 50.

I’ve been wanting to show you around my place for a while, so in this video we’ll walk through every corner together. No fancy setups, no staged shots — just my real home. You’ll see my little courtyard with the vegetable garden, the kitchen where I cook every day, the second floor we redid three years ago, and all the small, plain details that make up my daily life.

I just wanted to share this real, down-to-earth look at solo village life with all of you.
Behind every quiet day at home is just an ordinary person — taking life at her own pace, and still keeping a little warmth in her heart.

⏰ Release Time:
CN China Time: 5:00 AM, July 28th
US ET: 5:00 PM, July 27th
GB UK Time: 10:00 PM, July 27th

Set a reminder so you don’t miss it! Have you ever lived alone in a really big house? What part of rural Chinese life are you most curious about? Drop me a comment, I’d love to hear from you!

1 week ago | [YT] | 1,010

Shyla's Chinese life

New video coming soon! Hi everyone, I'm Shyla!
Today's core topic: Borrowed money, unspoken feelings, and the awkward reality of rural life in China.
I’d been overthinking it for days, and finally I worked up the courage to go to my neighbor’s house to ask for the money he owed me.
No fancy scripts, no staged scenes. In this video, I take you along through the whole experience — from the hesitation before knocking on the door, to the awkwardness when we met face to face, to the mixed feelings after we reached an agreement.
Every moment records the real inner life of a 50-year-old woman living in the countryside. You’ll see clearly how much weight “face” and neighborhood bonds carry in rural China, sometimes heavier than the money itself.
This honest, down-to-earth look at ordinary human relationships in the village is what I want to share with you.
Behind every difficult, hesitant conversation lies the quiet struggle of regular people — holding onto kindness while carrying their own troubles in life.
⏰ Release Time:
CN China Time: 5:00 AM, July 22nd
US ET: 5:00 PM, July 21st
GB UK Time: 10:00 PM, July 21st
Set a reminder so you don't miss it! Have you ever found it hard to ask for money back because you didn’t want to hurt a relationship? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 989

Shyla's Chinese life

New video coming soon! Hi everyone, I'm Shyla!

Today's core topic: 14 common electric vehicles and real daily transportation in rural China.

I spent a whole morning touring local vehicle shops, checking out 14 different EV models of all kinds.

No fancy scripts, no staged scenes. In this video, I take you along to see all the most popular EVs around our village — from two-wheel scooters to cargo tricycles and four-wheel commuter cars.

Every moment records the real daily life of a 50-year-old woman living in the countryside. You'll see clearly how affordable, durable and practical these electric vehicles are for ordinary rural households.

This honest, down-to-earth look at rural transportation life is what I want to share with you.
Behind every convenient trip to the market or errand lies the simple comfort these reliable vehicles bring to ordinary people's lives.

⏰ Release Time:
CN China Time: 5:00 AM, July 16th
US ET: 5:00 PM, July 15th
GB UK Time: 10:00 PM, July 15th

Set a reminder so you don't miss it! What's the most common type of electric vehicle where you live? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 903

Shyla's Chinese life

New video coming soon! Hi everyone, I'm Shyla!
Today’s core topic: What can you buy with 100 yuan at a supermarket in rural China?
I have to work 10 full hours at the shoe sewing workshop to earn this 100 RMB, around $14.7.
No fancy scripts, no staged scenes. In this video, I take exactly 100 yuan to the supermarket and show you all the food ingredients I can get.
Every moment records the real thrifty daily life of a 50-year-old woman living in the countryside. We’ll clearly see the true purchasing power of 100 yuan in rural supermarkets.
This honest, down-to-earth rural grocery life is what I want to share with you.
Behind every simple home-cooked meal lies hard-earned money from long hours of sewing.
⏰ Release Time:
CN China Time: 5:00 AM, July 10th
US ET: 5:00 PM, July 9th
GB UK Time: 10:00 PM, July 9th
Set a reminder so you don't miss it! If you had 100 yuan to shop for food, what would you pick first? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

1 month ago | [YT] | 1,098

Shyla's Chinese life

New video coming soon! Hi everyone, I'm Shyla!

Living and working in rural China at 50, I’ve often been asked how ordinary low-income couples like us relax and take a break from busy daily life.

No fancy scripts, no staged scenes. This video records a real one-day road trip I took with my husband — we drove deep into the mountains, rode a bamboo raft, visited a quiet waterfall, and cooked warm mushroom hot pot right by the shallow river stream.

We brought all our own ingredients and cookware from home, only paid a small fee for the riverside shaded stall, and spent the whole day playing in cool water, sipping tea, and slowing down completely away from factory work and household chores.

Every moment and feeling comes straight from my real daily life as a 50-year-old woman in the Chinese countryside. You don’t need expensive travel or fancy plans to feel rested and happy. Simple days spent with the people you care about are the most healing.

This is the honest, down-to-earth side of rural life I want to share with you.
Behind every ordinary day off lies a quiet kind of stability that makes daily life feel warm and at ease.

⏰ Release Time:
CN China Time: 5:00 AM, July 5th
US ET: 5:00 PM, July 4th
GB UK Time: 10:00 PM, July 4th

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1 month ago | [YT] | 925

Shyla's Chinese life

New video coming soon! Hi everyone, I'm Shyla!
Living alone in rural China, I’ve often been asked if I ever worry about safety when I go out alone after dark.
No fancy scripts, no staged scenes. This video records a regular rainy evening of mine — I headed out for a walk alone at 9 o’clock, strolling along the quiet village paths with the sound of rain all around.
Every thought and feeling comes straight from my real daily life as a 50-year-old woman living alone in the countryside. This steady, unspoken sense of safety runs through everyday life in Chinese villages. We don’t think twice about stepping out after dark, because we know the nights here are calm and reassuring.
This is the honest, down-to-earth side of rural nights I want to share with you.
Behind every quiet evening lies a simple kind of stability that makes daily life feel warm and at ease.
⏰ Release Time:
CN China Time: 5:00 AM, July 1st
US ET: 5:00 PM, June 30th
GB UK Time: 10:00 PM, June 30th
Set a reminder so you don't miss it! Do you feel safe walking alone at night where you live? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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1 month ago | [YT] | 1,098

Shyla's Chinese life

New video coming soon! Hi everyone, I'm Shyla!
Living in rural China, I’ve found that stopping to rest always fills me with guilt and restlessness deep inside.
No fancy scripts, no staged scenes. This video records my rare day of rest. I spent the whole day watering the fields, walking my dog at dusk, and grabbing a simple bowl of noodles at a village restaurant for dinner.
Every thought and feeling comes straight from my real daily life as a 50-year-old woman living alone in the countryside. This deep-seated urge to stay busy runs through the bones of many Chinese people. We feel uneasy the moment our hands and feet are idle.
This is the honest, down-to-earth mindset I want to share with you. Behind ordinary days of farm work lies our quiet understanding of labor and happiness.
⏰ Release Time:
CN China Time: 5:00 AM, June 20th
US ET: 5:00 PM, June 19th
GB UK Time: 10:00 PM, June 19th
Set a reminder so you don't miss it! Do you also feel anxious or guilty when you take time to rest? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!

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1 month ago | [YT] | 883

Shyla's Chinese life

New video coming soon! Hi everyone, I'm Shyla!
Many of you are curious about the 8 simple old customs passed down in Chinese countryside.
No fancy scripts, no staged scenes. I summed up all the warm daily traditions around me: respecting elders, showing love through home cooking, free mutual help between neighbors, reusing old items and more.
Every little habit comes from the real village life I live every day. These plain rules carry thousands of years of Chinese farmers' life wisdom.
This is the quiet, sincere rural culture I want to share with you. Simple daily trivialities are full of unique human warmth.
⏰ Release Time:
CN China Time: 5:00 AM, June 16th
US ET: 5:00 PM, June 15th
GB UK Time: 10:00 PM, June 15th
Set a reminder so you don't miss it! Which rural tradition sounds most interesting to you? I'd love to hear from you in the comments!

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1 month ago | [YT] | 1,102