Plumber proposes in pink lingeriea

A man surnamed Lian sets out to propose to his girlfriend whilst wearing pink lingerie in Dongguan, south China's Guangdong province, May 14, 2014.

Lian's girlfriend, surnamed Liao, is surprised by her boyfriend's outfit when she walks into a room that has been decorated with flowers on May 14, 2014. [Photo: nandu.com]

A man from south China's Dongguan managed to grab the attention of pedestrians after he went out onto a street wearing pink lingerie, holding a rose bouquet on May 14, 2014. The 40-year-old plumber was apparently on his way to propose to his girlfriend.

When the man surnamed Lian proposed to his girlfriend for the first time, he was told that he should "wear female underwear when proposing". He appears to have followed the instructions accordingly.

Lian and his girlfriend surnamed Liao have been in a relationship for two years. They started dating when Liao called him in to help with the plumbing in her apartment when it was being renovated.

A report on nandu.com says Liao, about 30 years old, is an accountant in Shenzhen with an annual income of around 100,000 yuan. She studied in the UK for 10 years.

Though their economic gap remains, the couple believe that love conquers all.