Mr. Lui, the date, had initially planned to treat Miss Zhang at his favorite restaurant, but was stunned to find her entire extended family present. As the dinner unfolded in Zhejiang, China, it became clear that Mr. Lui was not prepared to cover the bill for 24 people. He promptly left, leaving Zhang responsible for the 20,000 yuan ($3,100) bill.
Following the fiasco, Zhang filed a lawsuit, but the court ruled that Mr. Lui only needed to pay 1,400 yuan.
In the end, the woman’s unconventional test of generosity proved not only unsuccessful but costly, serving as a cautionary tale about the importance of honesty and communication in relationships, rather than elaborate character tests.
