‘Phone booth princess’: China grandma spends 3 decades managing public service kiosk

An elderly Chinese woman has dedicated over 30 years to operating a public telephone booth in Shanghai's bustling tourist district. Working 11 hours daily at this iconic communication hub, the octogenarian manages two landlines while maintaining genuine human connections with regular customers. Her remarkable commitment transcends simple employment, as she credits this modest role with providing purpose and combating social isolation in her golden years, transforming a simple service job into meaningful community engagement.