A woman’s attempt to gauge her date’s generosity backfired. She decided to take an unusual step and invite 23 family members to their blind date in an attempt to gauge her partner’s openness to sharing. But what happened next was nothing like she had expected.
In an attempt to impress Miss Zhang, her date, Mr. Lui, had offered to take her and her family to one of his favorite eateries. He was shocked, though, to discover not only her but her entire 23-person extended family there as well. Naturally, Mr. Lui objected to the idea of paying for such a big event, which created an awkward issue.
Establishing the Scene
The scene for this embarrassing encounter was a restaurant in the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang, according to the local newspaper Taizhou Evening News. Though dubious, the woman’s motivations were to see how eager Mr. Lui was to give and support her family. Nevertheless, given that it was a blind date, her implementation of the plan was far from flawless.
An Expensive Blind Date
It became evident that Mr. Lui was not on board with the woman’s test of generosity. Rather than taking on the bill with grace, he left without saying goodbye, leaving the woman to deal with the fallout on her own. It was a cruel ending for her test effort; the bill, which came to a significant 20,000 yuan (or $3,100), was now her duty alone.
An Additional Battle
Zhang did not, however, stop there. The partner even proceeded to sue Mr. Liu after feeling betrayed by the way the blind date transpired. Mr. Liu should only pay 1400 yuan of the whole sum, the court decided.
An Acquired Knowledge
Not only did the woman’s attempt to gauge her date’s kindness fail, but it also cost her money. She may have had noble intentions, but her method of testing Mr. Lui’s character backfired spectacularly. This cautionary tale serves as a reminder that honesty and communication are key in any relationship, rather than elaborate tests of character. This cautionary story serves as a reminder that communication and honesty, rather than complex character tests, are essential in any relationship.
