A Chinese man who joined a matchmaking event while his wife had briefly gone to the bathroom, then claimed he was single, has sparked outrage online.
On April 1, during “Auntie Wang’s Matchmaking” event in Bengbu, Anhui province, central China, a man who claimed to be single went on stage to find a partner was exposed on the spot.
The event, which originally took place in Kaifeng, Henan province, also central China, has attracted much attention on mainland social media.

Those taking part are invited on stage to share their preferences for a partner, while audience who meet the criteria can step forward.
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The host, known as “Auntie Wang,” is 63-year-old Zhao Mei, who brings a playful and humorous touch to the matchmaking process.
According to videos circulating online, the man stated that he was 51 years old, had divorced in 2012, and had a son and daughter.
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He also said that he had come specifically for a woman on stage.
“I am just an ordinary working man. I used to be successful in Shanghai and I still am,” he said.

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