Believing himself to be competent in a variety of fields, the man came up with the life-renting idea as a way to make a living.

"Except for services in bed, I can do whatever my employer asks," he told the Changchun Evening News.

His familiarity with scenic spots in Chinese cities such as Beijing and Shanghai make him an excellent travel guide, he has a driver's license and can even offer traditional Chinese massages, as he once studied the subject, he said. He even claims he has a head for business.

"In the case of a long-term rent lease, the fee is negotiable," he told the newspaper.

He said he had a tight schedule for the past two days as he had received many calls for reservations.