New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- A woman in central China sparked online outrage after demanding a "hugging fee" from her ex-fiance. The woman accepted a betrothal gift of 200,000 yuan (around Rs.25 lakh) from her fiance's family.

Later, she called off the engagement and agreed to return the money. However, she deducted 30,000 yuan ( Rs.3.73 lakh) as payment for hugs shared during their relationship.

The couple, who met through a matchmaker, got engaged in January. They already took pre-wedding photos and booked a hotel for their November wedding before the woman backed out. The man hugged the woman at the photographer's request during the pre-wedding photoshoot.

The woman has denied any "major disputes". She just does not "want" to marry the man...