Heartbroken man splashes Sh2 million in failed bid to win back ex
The island features pink flowers and blooming trees [Photo: AsiaWire]
A man s unbelievable romantic gesture failed to win his girlfriend back - but it did make him famous. Lovesick Xiao Xu used all of his savings to build an island for his ex in Hetou village, Yingde city, Guangdong, China.
The 30-year-old completely transformed the patch of land into a romantic paradise, covered with pink flowers and blooming peach and cherry trees. Xiao also constructed a bridge and a swing, which was wrapped in pink blossom petals. He told reporters: These flowers are very beautiful, especially the cherry blossoms symbolise pure love. They are all loved by girls.
By Chris and Rosie
Mar 5, 2021
It’s fair to say that Xiao Xu, a young man from Hetou Village, in China’s Guangdong province, went above and beyond to win back the heart of his ex-girlfriend. Over the course of a month, he spent around 100,000 yuan ($15,500) turning a small patch of wasteland rising up from a lake near his village into a fairytale Love Island complete with fake cherry blossom trees, swings, river rock arrangements, and more. You can see pictures - click
HERE . He even convinced some locals to give him a hand and turn this place into the ultimate love letter to his former partner. Unfortunately, things didn’t turn out the way he had hoped . . .
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