A terrifying scene unfolded in a residential tower in Guangdong, China, after a woman was filmed clinging to the outside of a 10th-floor apartment in an attempt to avoid being discovered by her lover’s wife. The incident, recorded on November 30, has since swept across Chinese social media, leaving viewers horrified and stunned.

Woman Forced Onto Balcony as Lover Panics

Local reports suggest the woman had gone to the man’s apartment when his wife unexpectedly came home. Overcome with panic, the man allegedly pushed her out onto the balcony, hoping she could hide there until the situation calmed. In the widely shared clip, the woman dressed in a white miniskirt and holding her phone briefly speaks to the shirtless man through the window before he vanishes from sight.

Once left alone outside, the woman tried to find a way down the building, clinging to narrow ledges and pipes. In one heart-stopping moment, she lost her grip on a thin water pipe and slid down an entire floor before managing to stop herself by pressing her feet against a lower balcony. Unable to continue downward, she edged sideways along the wall, knocking desperately on a neighbour’s window for help.

Neighbour Rescues Woman

The drama ended only when the resident opened their window and pulled her to safety. Neighbours later said they had spotted her struggling to hold on, initially thinking she might fall at any moment.

Some Chinese media outlets, including The Sun and ETtoday, reported that the man had panicked when his wife arrived and pushed his mistress outside in a frantic attempt to hide the affair. Despite the dramatic footage circulating everywhere, authorities have not yet issued any statement, and it remains unclear whether the wife ever discovered what was happening.

Internet Reacts

Online reactions exploded after the clip surfaced. While many viewers expressed relief that the woman survived, others criticised the man for risking her life. The incident has also sparked waves of humour and mockery on social platforms, with some users comparing her to a low-budget Spiderman.

As conversations continue online, the shocking escape has reignited discussions around relationships, infidelity, and safety especially as divorce rates have been steadily rising in China.