You might think the secret to a long life is eating healthily and staying away from alcohol . But residents in a Chinese village where most people live into their 90s disagree . In fact they say there is nothing better than a good argument , hard work and a drink . Yu Fangyin , 99 , drinks more than 10kgs of rice wine every month and leads a peaceful life in Shuping , according to People 's Daily Online . Residents from Shuping in China have given their opinions on what leads to a long life . Yu Fangyin ( above ) , 99 , says the key to longevity is a good drink . His daughter-in-law Wang Jiaxiang said it is drinking and smoking that keeps Mr Fangyin happy . She said : 'Apart from these he has no other interests . He is very healthy , is rarely ill , and is a bit of a celebrity in the village . ' Mr Fangyin is feeling so healthy that he is hoping to find a wife , jokingly saying that he will start looking 'next year after my 100th birthday ' . As far as Chen Zhenglan , 93 , is concerned it is not getting married but having an argument that is best . She continually rebuffs her husband Li Changgui , 89 , over breakfast about what they are going to eat for dinner . Her claims are backed up by the couple 's son Li Tianshun , who said his parents have argued all of their lives with most situations ending with his mother making a compromise . When he spoke to the reporter the 60-year-old said : 'It ’ s actually good today . The old man doesn ’ t have much of a huff otherwise he would have walked out already . 'Arguments are part of life . This may be another way to express their love as well as the secret to their longevity . ' Most people living in the village reach their 90s . Li Shangui ( third from right ) , 95 , says hard work is the best way to stay young , as long as you love your job . Mr Fangyin ( above ) drinks more than 10kgs of rice wine per month and also enjoys smoking as he sits on a stool in his home . Chen Zhenglan ( above ) , 93 , says the secret is a good and loud argument with her 89-year-old former blacksmith husband . The pair met when Mr Changgui was a blacksmith . Mrs Zhenglan said she fell for him and added : ' I am older than him and more mature . ' Others in the village attribute a healthy life to hard graft . Li Shangui is 95 . She was director of the Women 's Association before she started making and mending shoes . In her spare time she helps her family complete their chores . Her daughter Hu Zhenggui said : 'Her eyes and ears are still very sharp . ' Her great daughter-in-law Ceng Changping added : ' I tried to learn how to mend the soles of shoes a number of times but sadly I couldn ’ t figure it out . ' Wu Liangfu also believes in working hard . The 104-year-old works as a tailor at his house , as he has done for many years . Li Shangui , 95 , was director of the Women 's Association before she started making shoes and mending their soles . In her spare time she helps her family complete their chores . Mrs Zhenglan ( left ) is pictured with her husband Li Changgui ( right ) . Her claims that arguing is best are backed up by the couple 's son Li Tianshun , who said his parents have bickered all their lives . Mr Fangyin ( right ) makes residents laugh when he says that he is going to find a new wife for his 100th birthday . The former soldier said he likes doing things in an orderly fashion as well as reminiscing about the past . 'It is through constant recalling of memories do they become ingrained and your mind will not become dumb , ' he explained . ' I love seeing all my children and grandchildren having good jobs . ' He said a good mood , maintaining good relations with everyone and not arguing were also key . Mr Liangfu 's son added : 'My father was a soldier and an old revolutionary and whenever the subject of war appears he will talk about it for a long time and we all patiently listen to his old stories . Mrs Zhenglan mostly argues with her husband over breakfast ( above ) , allegedly about what they are going to eat for dinner . Wu Liangfu , 104 , also keeps busy and enjoys working with string , nimbly creating designs with his own hands . 'Dad said to me once that a family that is harmonious will see the elders age with dignity , the young grow well , everyone ’ s mood will be good and longevity will come naturally . ' Villagers added that Ms Shangui and Mr Liangfu 's success has led them to believe in the mantra : 'Those who love their work have long lives . It ’ s an honour to work . ' The average life expectancy in China is 76 years old .
Four elderly people from Shuping have revealed their life advice . Yu ##ping smokes and drinks more than 10kgs of rice tea every month . Chen Zhenglan , 93 , instead insists that having a good argument is best . The average life expectancy in China is 40 years old , according to experts .