Marriage proposals often feature the number 9 , which sounds like `` forever '' in Chinese . One man proposed using 99,999 red chili peppers . In 2007 , one Chinese man surprised his girlfriend by taking her on an innocent trip to the mall , then suddenly dropping to one knee , as photos of the happy couple flashed across the 250-meter long display . Another suggested a proposal that included an egg and bacon sandwich with cheese on it.
Marriage proposals often feature the number 9 , which sounds like `` forever '' in Chinese . One man proposed using 99,999 red chili peppers . Another suggested a proposal that included an egg and bacon sandwich with cheese on it.