A strange incident in Chongqing, China, led to the end of a relationship after a girlfriend’s phone automatically connected to a hotel WiFi network, sparking suspicions of infidelity.
The couple had gone on a holiday getaway during the May Day holiday, staying at a hotel in Chongqing for the first time. However, what should have been a relaxing break turned into a relationship-ending episode when the woman’s phone automatically connected to the hotel’s WiFi.
The woman, known only by her surname Li, found herself caught in a whirlwind of doubt and accusations after her boyfriend noticed the connection. He immediately grew suspicious, asking Li if she had previously visited the hotel with someone else. Li, who had forgotten her ID card, was in the process of retrieving her digital identification when the phone made the unexpected connection to the hotel’s WiFi.
Despite Li’s assurances that it was her first time at the hotel and that she couldn’t explain why her phone connected to the WiFi, her boyfriend’s suspicions continued to mount. He ultimately broke up with her, convinced she had been dishonest.
Li’s situation worsened when even her friends began doubting her story. Feeling hurt and determined to clear her name, she conducted her own investigation. To her surprise, she discovered a simple explanation: Li had previously worked at another hotel in Chongqing that used the same WiFi network name and password as the one at the hotel where she was staying with her ex-boyfriend.
In an attempt to explain herself, Li reached out to her former partner, but he refused to listen and deleted her from his messaging apps, effectively ending all communication. Undeterred, Li contacted Chongqing TV to share her side of the story.
A reporter from the station decided to verify Li’s claim by visiting both her previous workplace and the hotel she had stayed at with her ex. Upon arrival, the reporter’s phone also automatically connected to the hotel’s WiFi, confirming that Li’s version of events was plausible.
Cybersecurity expert Liu, who was interviewed by the station, explained that it is not uncommon for smartphones to auto-connect to WiFi networks with the same name and password as those previously saved. He advised users to disable the auto-connect feature on their devices to avoid misunderstandings and potential security risks.
This curious incident highlights how technology can sometimes lead to unexpected complications in personal relationships, and the importance of clear communication in resolving misunderstandings.
Sources BY Agencies
