The man, who described himself as a university graduate, was inspired to introduce the service to Hefei after reading a news article about its debut in big cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. In his message, he announced a charge of 30 yuan ($3.7) an hour on working days, 60 yuan ($7.4) on weekends and 80 yuan ($10) during public holidays.

However, some local women said they would feel uncomfortable shopping in a strange man's company.

(Anhui Business News)