Zuo Yi, 28, finds a book on his bookshelf in his rental room in Beijing, on April 15, 2017. [Photo/VCG]

Zuo moved from Northwest China's Gansu province to Beijing in 2010, and now the 28-year-old is ready to start his own company.

"I will find something to do when I am alone, for example, I watch TV, read books and catch up with friends when I feel bored or lonely," he said.

"Though I live alone, I am outgoing and participate in a business-related job, which make me chat with people often."