The two quickly decided to become “bedmates”, renting a 215-sq-ft bedroom in a 1,485-sq-ft three-bedroom flat, with each paying 1,500 yuan a month.
They made an informal agreement about rules: no snoring, sleepwalking, or inviting male guests into their shared space.
“We are completely entrusting our personal safety during the night to a stranger,” said Xiaosha.