Fri Sep 12 09:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Boss Bribes Husband Away, Then Sues for the Money Back – and Loses
**Chongqing, China** – A bizarre love triangle has unfolded in Chongqing, China, involving a company owner, a married employee, and a hefty sum of money. Ms. Zhu, a businesswoman, reportedly fell for a newly hired male subordinate, Mr. He. In a bold attempt to win him over, Zhu transferred a staggering 3 million RMB (approximately $410,000 USD) to He’s wife, Ms. Chen, allegedly as compensation for agreeing to a divorce.
The arrangement worked, and Zhu and He embarked on a relationship. However, after a year together, Zhu decided they were incompatible. In a twist, she then filed a lawsuit against Chen, demanding the return of the 3 million RMB.
The court, however, sided with Chen. While the initial court ruled the money was an invalid gift and should be returned to Zhu, the second appeal court overturned that verdict, stating that Zhu had failed to prove the money was a gift. Instead, the court viewed the payment as compensation for the divorce and child support, and that Zhu’s attempt to reclaim the money after voluntarily paying it was against public order and good morals.
The court ultimately ruled against Zhu, dismissing her claims. The case has sparked widespread discussion on Chinese social media. Online commentators have hailed the ex-wife as a “winner,” with many suggesting the couple should remarry. Meanwhile, Zhu has been criticized for “destroying a family” and then attempting to recover her investment in the breakup. She has become, in the eyes of the Chinese internet, a cautionary tale of romantic overreach.
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