A court in Shanghai has decided that Li, a man who received 300,000 Yuan (₹3.2 crore) from his ex-girlfriend, Xu, does not have to return the money after their breakup. Xu gave the money to Li after admitting that she had cheated on him with his nephew. However, after their relationship ended, Xu demanded that Li give the money back, saying it was a "conditional gift" meant for their future marriage. The court ruled that Li does not need to return the money.

The apology and money transfer

Li and Xu started their relationship in 2018. Their bond faced a major challenge in 2020 when Li found out that Xu had cheated on him with his nephew. Xu admitted her mistake in a heartfelt apology, writing, "I have deeply reflected on my mistakes. Yes, I’ve cheated on you multiple times, causing you immense pain. I am sincerely remorseful. I will correct my mistakes and compensate you with my sincerity.”

After Xu apologised for cheating on Li with his nephew, she transferred 300,000 Yuan (₹3.2 crore) to him to show her regret and try to fix their relationship. Li forgave Xu, and they continued to be together. However, in 2022, Li discovered that Xu was still involved with his nephew, which caused Li to end the relationship permanently.

Xu’s demand for the money

After their breakup, Xu asked Li to return the 300,000 Yuan (₹3.2 crore), claiming that the money was meant to be a gift for their future marriage. Since they never got married, she argued that Li should give the money back. However, Li refused, saying that Xu’s repeated cheating had caused him a lot of emotional pain. He added that the money was given by Xu as a way to fix their relationship.

Xu took the case to court, asking for the 300,000 Yuan (₹3.2 crore) back. However, the court decided that the money was given voluntarily by Xu and was not tied to any future marriage. The court sided with Li, ruling that he didn't have to return the money.

This ruling has sparked discussions on social media, with some people calling the situation dramatic. Some said the money was compensation for lost love, while others were shocked by the complicated relationship. In China, infidelity has been in the news recently, with some cases even leading to violent incidents.