A Chinese actor who once went viral for offering paid companionship services to people evening hiking on Mount Tai for 799 yuan (US$115) has revealed that the charge was inflated to 19,999 yuan (US$2,800).
He now plans to launch a paid swimming companionship service in 2026.
In June, 35-year-old Shi Yuanting, a native of Shenyang in northeastern China’s Liaoning province, went viral after posting a video of himself accompanying a client on a hike up Mount Tai.
He charged 699 yuan during the day and 799 yuan at night.
In the video, Shi is seen gasping for air while joking about being an actor without gigs.
He confidently shows off his abs, claiming he fully meets the physical standards of a professional Mount Tai climbing companion.
Shi graduated from the Central Academy of Drama, one of China’s most prestigious acting schools.
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