Holding a bunch of roses and a birthday cake, a Wuhan man has been waiting for his girlfriend outside a shopping mall for eight days.

Chen Bihua, 25, showed up on Valentine's Day and just waits. Except for meals, Chen has done nothing but stared at passing cars.

Policemen have asked him to leave but he refused.

He said he had an argument with his girlfriend and he tried to see her by sending her text messages but she has not replied.

"It is mainly my fault to have quarreled with her. I just want a chance to explain," Chen said.