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Meet Zhu Yunchang: The 75-YO Chinese grandpa who turned beauty influencer to save his 9-YO grandson

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Social media usually follows the generic perception of popularity: it places young faces in the midst of glamour, and rewards them with lucrative product deals. In the era of content creators and influencer-driven economy, young adults (teenagers even) are landing collaborations that put traditional jobs and paychecks to shame.That’s what makes 75-year-old Zhu Yunchang from eastern China so remarkable.Forget chasing likes for his own ego and seeking internet validation at such a ripe age; Zhu sits down at night, sometimes tired from watching over his nine-year-old grandson all day, to do makeup tutorials that have captured millions of hearts.Zhu Yunchang’s…

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