#FULL SERVICE DETAILS

Contact Martin on WeChat →

WeChat ID: martinzhong26 · Include your city and purpose in the friend request.

I need a local service, but I can't get it sorted. Can you help? Yes — task-based help. 1 · FIND Search the local Chinese market 2 · CHECK Confirm the details that matter 3 · HAND OVER A USABLE OPTION Confirmed provider + details ready for you to book or use US$20 / US$50 / US$80
01. Task-Based SupportUS$20 / US$50 / US$80 by scope
Best when one specific local problem needs more than a generic answer

Start with the situation, not a payment. We first clarify what you need, the city, timing, must-have criteria, and what a useful result looks like. I then confirm whether it is a Light, Standard, or Complex Task. For normal task work, 50% is paid to start and the remaining 50% is due when the agreed deliverable and handoff are completed and confirmed.

LIGHT TASK · US$20

One clear request. Limited moving parts.

For a focused local search, a small number of practical checks, or limited provider contact when the need is already clear.

  • One specific need in one city
  • Usually a quick search/check or contact with up to 2 providers
  • Clear answer, next step, or 1–2 usable options
  • No extended comparison or back-and-forth coordination
STANDARD TASK · US$50

More research, comparison, and one clear next step.

For a bounded task that needs more than a quick lookup: several checks or provider contacts, key details compared, and a small shortlist you can act on.

  • Requirement clarification + targeted local search
  • Check several relevant providers or options
  • Compare the details that matter, such as price, location, availability, language, or fit
  • Usually 2–3 usable options + one follow-up confirmation on the option you prefer
COMPLEX TASK · US$80

Several steps. I source, screen, compare, and coordinate.

For a deeper task with multiple moving parts, wider sourcing, repeated verification, or a more involved handoff before you can act.

  • Detailed requirement clarification + targeted local sourcing
  • Multiple-provider outreach, screening, price / availability comparison, and fit checks
  • A concise comparison deck or structured shortlist when useful
  • Follow-up coordination and a usable handoff to the option you choose
HOW THE SERVICE WORKS

From a vague local problem to a verified next step.

The exact deliverable changes by task, but the working process is usually the same.

1 · UNDERSTAND

We clarify the need first.

A short call or message confirms your city, timing, must-have criteria, previous attempts, and what success should look like.

2 · SCOPE & DEPOSIT

I confirm the level, delivery, and boundary.

You see whether the task is US$20, US$50, or US$80 before work starts. For normal task work, 50% is paid to begin.

3 · SEARCH & VERIFY

I research the local Chinese market.

I search relevant platforms and sources, contact providers when needed, and verify the live details that matter instead of forwarding raw search results.

4 · CURATE

I turn the findings into usable choices.

Depending on the task, you receive a concise written shortlist or comparison deck with practical details such as price, location, photos, contact information, and trade-offs.

5 · COORDINATE

You choose; I help move the next step forward.

When included in scope, I make the follow-up call, confirm the chosen option, arrange a time or contact handoff, and help establish a clear communication channel.

6 · CLOSE

We confirm the handoff, then close the task.

At the agreed closing milestone, you can confirm that the deliverable or handoff is usable. Where appropriate, I allow 1–2 days after the handoff / service use for that check; the remaining balance is then due, and I may invite you to leave a short review.

Light Task · US$20
For a clearly bounded request with limited search, checking, or provider contact.
Standard Task · US$50
For one bounded task that needs several checks or provider contacts, a small comparison, and a clear next step.
Complex Task · US$80
For deeper sourcing, screening, comparison, repeated verification, or coordination before a usable handoff.
Payment
The scope, delivery target, and closing milestone are confirmed first. For normal task work, 50% is paid to start and 50% is due after the agreed deliverable / handoff has been completed and you have had the agreed confirmation window (usually up to 1–2 days where appropriate). If the scope grows, I pause before doing extra work.
Delivery
Delivery may be a verified answer, usable options, a written shortlist, a comparison deck, or an agreed coordination handoff. The exact format is confirmed before work begins.
Responsibility
You decide whether to use a provider. Adapt to China does not provide or supervise the third-party service, so the provider remains responsible for the quality, safety, conduct, and outcome of its own service.

Not included: unrelated requests bundled together, unlimited outreach, ongoing personal-assistant work, account access, payment or contracts on your behalf, or medical, legal, visa, tax, financial, emergency, and other high-stakes matters. Very large or unusual requests may need a custom quote.

I need a pet-friendly place near my friend, but the listings are all in Chinese. PET ✓ AREA ✓ LIVE ✓ shortlist → choose → viewing US$75 to start + US$75 later
02. House Finding SupportUS$150 US$75 to start · US$75 within 24h after move-in
Help finding a home, comparing your choices, and arranging visits

Looking for a home in China but not sure where to start? I search Chinese rental websites, ask landlords or apartment managers about the details, and explain your options in English. I also help arrange your first visits. I work online; this package does not include coming with you in person.

Use the House Planner to prepare your first-round search brief →

BEFORE I START SEARCHINGUS$75

First, we agree on your needs, what I will do, and the schedule. You then pay US$75 so I can start searching and checking homes.

AFTER MOVE-INUS$75

Pay the remaining US$75 within 24 hours after you move into the home.

1 · CALL

We confirm the real search brief.

We start with a short video or phone call. We confirm your commute anchor, maximum commute, budget, move-in date, allergies, pet details, timing, and what would count as a workable home.

2 · SETUP CHECK

Phone, WeChat, and banking first.

I confirm that you have a Chinese phone number, usable WeChat, and a Chinese bank account or an agreed workable exception. These are basic infrastructure for most independent rentals.

3 · START PAYMENT

You pay US$75 so I can begin.

Once the needs, scope, and timing are confirmed, you pay the initial US$75 and I start the search.

4 · SEARCH & REPORT

I find and compare realistic options.

I search relevant Chinese and English-language sources, screen homes against the hard constraints, verify key details where possible, and prepare an English comparison report.

5 · VIEWINGS

I arrange a Chinese-only viewing companion.

I arrange an available viewing companion who speaks Chinese only. English-speaking viewing companions are difficult to source reliably, so translation is handled through WeChat. Any third-party viewing fee is confirmed separately.

6 · WECHAT GROUP

Keep the communication visible and recorded.

I create a WeChat group with you and the viewing companion. You can use WeChat translation, messages remain visible, and I can monitor the situation remotely and step in when coordination is needed.

7 · FEEDBACK

Your real reactions guide the next step.

After the viewing round, tell me what worked and what did not. Based on that feedback, I refine the search, verify a concern, or arrange the next agreed viewing within the service scope.

8 · MOVE-IN

Move in, then settle the balance.

After you move into the home, the remaining US$75 is due within 24 hours.

Price and payment
US$150 for new bookings. Pay US$75 after the intake call, setup check, and scope are confirmed. Pay the remaining US$75 within 24 hours after move-in.
What is included
A short video or phone intake, rental-readiness check, one targeted search, an English comparison report, viewing coordination, a WeChat group with the available viewing companion, remote coordination monitoring, and feedback-based next-step planning within the agreed scope.
What to tell me first
Your commute anchor (a nearby metro station, campus, office tower, or landmark is enough), maximum door-to-door travel time, monthly budget ceiling, move-in date, allergies or environmental conditions you must avoid, and whether you have a pet. If you have a dog, include the breed and shoulder height. Softer preferences can be refined after we see real options.
If your needs change
A different area, a new budget, or an extra requirement may mean searching again. Before I do more work, we will agree on what you need next and any extra fee. Sharing a concern does not automatically start a new search.
What you need to check in person
Photos and messages cannot tell the whole story. During the visit, check smells, possible allergy triggers, sunlight, noise, cleanliness, room size, and the condition of the home. Check hallways and other shared areas too.
Getting ready for viewings
Before the search moves forward, make sure you have a Chinese phone number, usable WeChat, and a Chinese bank account or another payment route that has been explicitly agreed for your case. You pay reservation fees, deposits, rent, agent fees, and other housing costs yourself. I cannot lend or pay this money for you.
Costs not included in US$150
Rent, deposits, bills such as water and electricity, platform charges, and fees for agents or people who show you homes are separate. You should be told the amount and asked to agree first. You pay the person or company providing that service directly.
When I reply and how I help
I normally reply within one working day, not immediately or around the clock. I can monitor the agreed WeChat coordination remotely, but I am not physically present at the viewing and I am not continuously online throughout every message exchange.
What the fee pays for
You pay for the agreed search, report, coordination, and follow-up workflow. The first US$75 starts the search. The remaining US$75 is due within 24 hours after move-in.
Things I cannot do for you
I am not your real-estate agent, lawyer, landlord, or property manager. I cannot give legal advice, sign a rental contract, accept its terms for you, log into your accounts, make payments for you, or make decisions that commit you to a deal.

Please remember: I help with the search, basic questions, comparisons, and arrangements we agree on. I do not provide legal advice about contracts, resolve legal disputes, or verify legal ownership. Ask a qualified professional for those checks, and make your own signing decisions.

SHANGHAI · HOME VISIT DOG WALK FEED + WATER 60-minute visit full English communication US$20 / RMB 135 photos / short update included no boarding · no cleaning
03. Pet Support · ShanghaiUS$20 / RMB 135 per 60-minute home visit
Full English pet-owner communication · currently dog walking and feeding only

A deliberately simple home-visit service for pet owners who want to communicate entirely in English. I am based near Xujiahui / Shanghai Jiao Tong University Metro Station and currently take Shanghai bookings subject to travel time and availability. Each booking is one 60-minute visit, with the time split between the agreed dog walk and/or feeding routine.

DOG WALKING

On-leash walking near your home.

I follow your normal route and instructions, keep the dog on leash, and send a short English update with photos after the visit.

FEEDING

Food and water according to your instructions.

For cats or dogs, I can provide the food you have prepared, refill water, and send an English photo / message update.

ENGLISH THROUGHOUT

You can explain the routine directly in English.

Booking details, pet notes, updates, and follow-up communication with you are all available in English.

BEFORE THE FIRST VISIT
  • Send your Shanghai location, preferred date/time, pet type, number of pets, and the service you want
  • For dogs: breed/size, normal walking routine, leash/harness setup, temperament, and any known pulling, escape, bite, or aggression issues
  • For feeding: show where the food, bowls, and water are kept and give the exact amount / routine
  • Agree on home access in advance; a temporary door code is preferred where available
CURRENTLY NOT INCLUDED
  • Boarding, pet hosting at my home, or overnight stays
  • House cleaning, litter-box cleaning, bathing, grooming, or other cleaning work
  • Dog training, off-leash walking, professional behavior handling, or dogs that cannot be handled safely
  • Medication, injections, wound care, or other medical / veterinary tasks
Price
US$20 / RMB 135 for one 60-minute home visit.
Service area
Shanghai only for this pilot. I am based near Xujiahui / Shanghai Jiao Tong University Metro Station; booking availability depends on travel time and my schedule.
Experience
I have cared for eight cats at home for about three years, so I am familiar with everyday feeding routines and cat behavior. Dog walking is offered as basic on-leash walking rather than professional training.
What you provide
The pet's usual leash/harness, food, bowls, access instructions, and any other normal supplies needed for the agreed visit.
Updates
A few photos and a short English update are included so you know the visit has been completed.
Safety boundary
Please disclose any bite history, serious aggression, escape behavior, illness, or other condition that could affect safe handling. I may decline a booking if I cannot handle it safely.

Simple scope: right now this is a home-visit walking / feeding service, not a full pet-sitting or grooming business. I do not have a boarding venue, and I am intentionally keeping the service narrow while testing demand.

I need to store some boxes for two months. Any service you'd suggest? How big is it? A few boxes, clothes they do pick-up and packing too 15 questions · 7 days
04. 7-Day Q&A SupportUS$30 founding-user price
Best for questions, explanations, and guidance while you settle in

Ask up to 15 practical questions over seven days. I explain what to do, help you understand local options, and guide your next step. This is Q&A support—not 15 completed tasks.

HOW-TO

“How do I do this in China?”

Get a clear explanation, useful Chinese terms, and the steps to try yourself.

UNDERSTANDING OPTIONS

“Which route makes sense for my situation?”

Talk through ordinary everyday options and what to check before deciding.

CHINESE APPS & MESSAGES

“What does this mean, and what should I do next?”

Get help understanding a short non-sensitive message, screen, or app flow.

YOU CAN ASK ABOUT
  • How everyday systems, apps, transport, payments, renting, moving, food, or local services usually work
  • What options exist and what you should check before choosing one
  • Short, non-sensitive Chinese messages, screens, search terms, and practical next steps
  • Follow-up questions on different in-scope everyday topics during the seven days
NOT INCLUDED IN 7-DAY Q&A
  • Contacting providers, making phone calls, checking live availability, booking, or completing a task for you
  • 15 separate task requests—the task-based service is priced separately
  • Open-ended research, long translation, continuous live chat, or action on your behalf
  • Medical, legal, visa, tax, investment, financial, emergency, account, payment, contract, or identity-dependent matters
Price
US$30 for one seven-day period. Payment and start time are confirmed first.
Question limit
Up to 15 questions in total over the seven-day period.
Reply time
Normally within 24 hours; not instant chat.
What you are buying
Personal explanations, practical guidance, and help understanding what to do next. You are not buying 15 provider searches, calls, bookings, or completed tasks.
When a paid task applies
If you want Martin to find a provider, contact businesses, verify live service details, compare options, or coordinate a usable handoff, use Task-Based Support. If the task is specifically finding a rental home, use House Finding Support. For a Shanghai home visit to walk a dog or feed a pet, use Pet Support.
Before payment
Send two or three sample questions so Martin can confirm that they fit the Q&A service.

Simple rule: 7-Day Q&A helps you understand and decide what to do. Task-Based Support and House Finding Support are the separate services for searching, contacting, verifying, comparing, or coordinating on your behalf; Pet Support is the separate Shanghai home-visit service for dog walking or feeding.

My data package has stopped working. I need to call China Mobile to find out what's wrong. Can you make the call? Send me the number and your plan details calling 15 min · in Chinese They reset it. Working in 2 hours. Reference number sent to you. US$10
05. I make the Chinese phone callUS$10 per call
Remote · you brief me, I dial, I report back

Send the number, exact question, and relevant reference. Martin makes one call and reports back in writing.

For
Routine calls to couriers, storage providers, restaurants, shops, phone providers, stations, and similar everyday services.
Price
US$10 for one call up to 15 minutes. Any second call is confirmed and priced first.
Send first
The number, exact question, and any relevant order number, address, or reference.
You receive
A written summary of the reply and any stated next step.
Hours
10:00–22:00 China time. Timing is confirmed.
Coverage
Mainland China.

Excluded: impersonation, identity checks, account access, moving money, visa matters, or binding agreements. For emergencies call 120, 110, or 119.

READY TO START?

How to start.

01 · Send the situation

Add martinzhong26 on WeChat or email Martin. In the friend-request note, include your city and purpose, for example ATC: Shanghai - rental help. After I accept, send what you need done and your deadline. See the WeChat steps and copy the note →

02 · I confirm the service and milestone

Martin confirms which service fits, the exact scope, limits, delivery target, start time, and when each payment is due.

03 · Pay the start amount and begin

For normal task work, pay 50% to start. For House Finding Support, pay US$75 after the intake call, setup check, and scope are confirmed; the remaining US$75 is due within 24 hours after move-in. For Pet Support, the booking, access method, pet details, and payment arrangement are confirmed before the visit. For other split-payment services, any remaining balance is due at the agreed delivery / handoff milestone.

Service boundaries

  1. Emergencies: call 120 for an ambulance, 110 for police, 119 for fire. Never me.
  2. Medical diagnosis: I help with which department, how to book and what to say, never what illness you have.
  3. Visas, permits, legal status: the immigration hotline 12367 or your international office.
  4. Identity-dependent tasks: accessing accounts, banking, identity verification, official registration, or moving money.
  5. High-stakes decisions: legal, tax, investment, or complex immigration matters.
  6. Open-ended tasks: unlimited research, long-form translation, contacting many providers, or ongoing personal-assistant work.

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CONTACT MARTIN · PERSONAL SUPPORT

Add me on WeChat — include what you need.

You do not need to choose a service first. Tell me your city, the task, and the deadline; I will confirm the fit, scope, timing, and payment before you pay.

  1. Find me: In WeChat, open + → Add Contacts and search the WeChat ID martinzhong26. Menu names may vary by version.
  2. Before sending the friend request, add a note with your city and purpose. For example: ATC: Shanghai - rental help. Please include this so I know why you are adding me.
  3. After I accept: Send a short message with what you need, your city, and your deadline. Add your budget or preferred date/time if relevant.

Do not send identity documents, medical records, banking details, passwords, or verification codes.

My personal WeChat IDmartinzhong26

Keep it short. Paste this into WeChat’s friend-request message / verification field.

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