Woman that inspired 6,000 step 'Stairway Of Love' dies

The woman in one of China's most touching real-life love stories, "Stairway Of Love", has died at age 87. Xu Chaoqing passed away peacefully on 30th October, five years after her husband Liu Guojiang breathed his last at age 72. She was buried next to him.

Liu and Xu's love affair was so moving that it inspired director Zhang Xianglin's movie Noble Love, while TVB Hong Kong filmed a 25-episode series called The Last Steep Ascent, starring Moses Chan, Maggie Cheung and Kenny Wong, which started broadcasting in September to high ratings.

They were also the inspiration for the song Stairway Of Love, written and performed by Hong Kong group C Allstar, winning them the 2011 Jade Solid Gold Top 10 award. Julian Cheung also recorded the tune.

More than 1,000 fans paid their last respect to Xu by visiting her home in the jungles of Chongqing, where she lived with Liu for over 50 years, and hiking up the 1.5km Banpotou Mountain, climbing over 6,000 steps on the actual "Stairway Of Love". One mourner scattered 10,000 white roses along the way.

Liu spent his whole life building the "Stairway Of Love", using tools made from stone and wood, so that Xu could climb up and down the mountain, although she rarely left home in the end. One of their kids, Ming Sheng, said, "My parents loved each other so much. They were never apart for a single day."

Liu and Xu's story began in the '40s when Xu arrived in Liu's village as the intended wife of another man. Liu, then only six, followed Xu's wedding entourage to her husband's home where he approached the 16-year-old bride for a blessing.

He wanted her to touch the space when he had knocked his tooth out because the locals believed that a new tooth would grow after that. But he was so nervous that he bit her finger—and when their eyes met for the first time, he fell in love.

Liu and Xu in one of their last photographs together.

He kept his secret until Xu's husband died 10 years later and her in-laws cast her and her four kids out, saying that they brought bad luck. Seeing her forced to weave and sell grass shoes and survive on wild mushrooms, Liu supported her by taking over her heavy chores and looking after her kids.

She eventually fell in love with him, but his family and friends frowned upon their relationship because she was an older woman and a widow with kids. 

Then in August 1956, the lovers and her children disappeared from the village. They remained hidden from the world until 2001 when an expedition group chanced upon the family.

"We eloped to escape the gossip and the scorn," Liu told reporters then.

He said that life in seclusion was harsh at first as they had no electricity or food. They lived in a cave and fed on grass and roots from the mountain, but the couple stayed together and eventually had four more children. Then a year after moving to the mountain, Liu began craving out the stairs.

After Liu's death, Xu's son brought her down from the mountain to live with him, but she soon returned up to her own home as she didn't want to leave Liu alone where he was buried.

Liu and Xu's tale became one of China's Top 10 Love Stories after Chinese Women Weekly ran their tale in 2006. Meanwhile, the local government has begun drafting plans to preserve the stairs and turn their home into a museum.

Woman uses intruder as sex slave

A female shop owner in Russia overpowered a thief who tried to enter her salon.


She then tied him up naked with hair-dryer cable and made him her sex slave for three days.


It was reported the would be thief Viktor Jasinski, 32, found himself overcome by owner Olga Zajac, 28, who had a black belt in karate.

Olga Zajac

She allegedly floored the would-be robber with a single kick.


She used him as a sex slave to "teach him a lesson" for the next three days- force-feeding him Viagra to keep the lesson going.


The would-be robber was eventually released, with Zajak saying he had learned his lesson.


Jasinski went straight to the police and told them of his back-room ordeal.


Both have now been arrested.


When police arrived to question Zahjac, she said, “What a bastard. Yes, we had sex a couple of times. But I bought him new jeans, gave him food and even gave him 1,000 roubles (1 Russian ruble = 0.035537 U.S. dollars) when he left."

Transformers babe gets almost naked for Burberry

As a Victoria’s Secret Angel, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is not one that shies away from showcasing her lovely curves.

Rosie Huntington

The shapely stunner may be headlining this summer’s biggest hit Transformers: Dark of the Moon, but that doesn’t mean she is giving up her modeling career for good.

In fact, Huntington-Whiteley is doing what she’s good at for an ad for Burberry’s new Body fragrance.


As showcased in the picture, the 24-year-old English rose looks smoking hot posing on the floor in nothing but a trenchcoat that strategically protects her modesty.

This is not the first time the budding actress models for the fashion brand. She first strutted her stuff in its fall 2009 campaign.


Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is already garnering praise for her sexy style, and her star keeps rising. The Transformers 3 actress is officially the face (and figure) of Burberry's newest fragrance, Burberry Body — and her nearly nude body is pretty smokin' in the new ad campaign.

Burberry designer Christopher Bailey says Rosie, who has appeared in the brand's fashion and beauty campaigns before, was "the natural choice" as the first face of Burberry Body. 


Not only is she fronting the fragrance's multimedia ad campaign, but she will also be featured as part of an iconic portfolio of "Burberry bodies" shot by Mario Testino. Burberry is calling the forthcoming scent its most sensual women's fragrance to date, and you'll be able to find out for yourself when it launches on Sept. 1.

10 places where women want to be touched

 Forget a woman’s cleavage, there are more erogenous spots that you can explore to get your lady sexcited. Read on to discover her ten most sensuous body parts....

What guys often mistake is that they go straight for the woman’s breasts or other private parts, without concentrating on her nine other moan zones.

So, if you want to get your girl into the mood, stimulate some of her often-neglected body parts.

Tresses
All guys like women with gorgeous locks. But what you need to know is that women love being touched on their head. It’s quite a stress reliever.
Running your hands sensuously through her tresses is likely to send shivers down her spine. Massage her temples to the nape of her neck and she'll be game to your desires.

Nape of her neck
In ancient Japan, the back of a woman’s neck was considered extremely attractive by men as it was one of the few zones that were not covered by the elaborate kimono.
Today, very few men focus on the nape of the neck, but we suggest you build up the pleasure by gentle touching and kissing your lady love from her hairline down to her shoulders. It will make her reach dizzying heights of pleasure.

Collar bone
A well-defined collarbone is what men find irresistible. So, why not touch and kiss her there. Unbutton her shirt just a little and stimulate her collarbone with your touch. Create circles with your tongue and give her love bites right there, just to remind her of how much you want her.

Small of her back 
Most women love it when their guy places his protective hand against the small of her back as it shows that he feels very strongly about her.
So, why not incorporate this gesture into your foreplay routine, by kissing or licking down her spine to end up with a kiss on the small of her back. It will definitely get her into the mood for more!

Behind her knees
This area is a power house of sensitive nerve endings. You can gently caress the back of her knee under her skirt while the two of you are in an open public space as it is sure to get her excited by the time you reach home.

Palms of her hands
 We use our hands to please our partners, but have you ever thought that you could arouse a woman by stimulating the palm of her hand? Run your finger along her palm as that will make her feel relaxed and ready for a sexy rendezvous ahead.

Her earlobes

This is one of the most erogenous moan centers of a woman’s body. Touching, kissing and even gently biting her earlobes will send her into a sexual tizzy. If you are getting extra adventurous, simply nibble around the outside of the rest of her ear as well, but don’t put your tongue inside her ear. That’s a major turn off!

Happy feet 
There’s nothing more sinfully seductive than a foot massage. It will help her relax, especially if her job requires her to be on them all day. Get yourself some aromatic massage oil or lotion.
Pay extra attention to the pressure points such as her toes, ankles and the sides of her feet too. Some women love enjoy having their toes sucked, but others find it repulsive, so ask your babe what she would have you do before putting them in your mouth.

Soft thighs 
Touching a woman’s inner thighs without touching her private parts is the most sensual tease that is sure to get her all charged up.
Employ your hands and mouth to caress and kiss the insides of her thighs but remember to pull back before going all the way.