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Chinese Executive Deng Yiran Retires with $140K Monthly Income

2/13/2026

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Deng Yiran plans to retire and travel to Iceland, earning over 1 million yuan (US$140,000) monthly.
She is a geophysics graduate from Nanjing University, serving as an executive in six companies across provinces.
Her income comes mainly from commission-based advertising, and her company generates over 100 million yuan.
Her success stems from using Douyin and RedNote, attracting users and building a following, sparking envy among younger generations in China.

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Story summary

Deng Yiran plans to retire and travel to Iceland, earning over 1 million yuan (US$140,000) monthly.
She is a geophysics graduate from Nanjing University, serving as an executive in six companies across provinces.
Her income comes mainly from commission-based advertising, and her company generates over 100 million yuan.
Her success stems from using Douyin and RedNote, attracting users and building a following, sparking envy among younger generations in China.