Last Updated on 31/07/2024 by Arun jain
People who are tired of the mental pressure of work in the office and then the responsibilities of the house often look for emotional support. Sometimes they get this from a friend or girlfriend boyfriend, but those who do not have any friends or do not have such a relationship with anyone, they become depressed. In such a situation, some women of China have surprised everyone by starting a service related to this.
According to NetEase News, mainland internet users have recently spotted a stall on the bustling streets of Shenzhen. Young women reportedly appeared at roadside stalls selling hugs, kisses and a few hours of companionship, reviving widespread social media discussion about the paid companionship economy.
Next to a subway station in Shenzhen, a young woman held up a sign that read, “One yuan (14 US cents) for a hug, 10 yuan for a kiss, 15 yuan for watching a movie together.” Two other women set up stalls on the sidewalk that read, “20 yuan (US$2.8) for helping with housework, 40 yuan per hour for drinking with you.”
Reports on social media suggest that these women are earning 100 yuan for a single trip. Also, it can be considered a way to relieve stress and increase socializing. One person wrote, ‘Putting a price on women’s support is insulting and undermines their dignity. Another person said, ‘It may be illegal, girls need their own protection.’
There have been other reports of similar services being offered in other places. In January, someone shared a photo on Xiaohongshu, saying they saw a young woman setting up a stall offering a 1-day girlfriend service in Dali ancient city, a tourist destination in southwestern China’s Yunnan province. The photo showed a sign that read, “1-day girlfriend, 600 yuan (US$84) a day. I can take great care of you, including dinner together, hugs, but no sex.”