Overview
- The former couple from Heilongjiang became engaged after meeting through a matchmaker before their relationship ended.
- He sued to recover the 20,000 yuan bride price and an additional 30,000 yuan he said he spent during dating, submitting an itemized list.
- Items cited in court included clothing such as black tights and underwear, which the woman referenced in her rebuttal.
- The court ruled that the woman does not owe repayment for dating expenses and must return only half of the bride price, a decision both sides accepted.
- Chinese social media users criticized the man's claims, seizing on his remark that she 'ate too much' during the relationship.