A 32-year-old man from China's Zhejiang province who married a woman after a five-minute video call and just three days of acquaintance sought a divorce only nine days after the wedding, leading to a legal dispute involving both his wife and a matchmaking agency, reports SCMP. The man, identified by the surname Gu, said pressure from his family influenced his decision to enter the marriage quickly. An only child, Gu had registered with a local matchmaking centre for 200 yuan, approximately Rs 2,400, hoping to find a partner. Matchmaking agency arranged rapid marriage According to the account, the matchmaking centre initially introduced Gu to three local women, none of whom expressed interest in him. The agency later proposed introducing women from other provinces and reportedly assured him that a marriage could be arranged within two days. Gu's family agreed to proceed. In April, he was introduced to a 30-year-old woman from Shaanxi province. Her profile stated that she had no debts, no criminal record and no serious illness or hereditary medical conditions. It also noted that she was willing to enter a quick marriage and relocate far from her home. Couple spoke briefly before wedding Gu and the woman reportedly communicated through a five-minute video call during which he asked about her family and occupation. She said she worked as a salesperson, while the matchmaker answered most of the remaining questions. The agency allegedly promised to provide her credit history report and premarital medical examination report before the marriage took place. Despite never meeting the woman in person, Gu and his family decided to proceed with the wedding.Family spent more than Rs 31 lakh on marriage Gu's family spent a total of 265,000 yuan, approximately Rs 31.8 lakh, on the marriage. The amount included a bride price of 100,000 yuan, around Rs 12 lakh, and a matchmaking fee of 160,000 yuan, roughly Rs 19.2 lakh. The family also arranged for the matchmaker to accompany the woman to Gu's city. Three days after their introduction, the couple officially registered their marriage. Gu's family did not meet the woman's parents before the ceremony.Debt discovery raised concerns Following the marriage registration, Gu said the promised reports were not provided by the matchmaking centre. He later accompanied his wife to a bank to review her credit history and claimed to have discovered debts totalling 100,000 yuan, approximately Rs 12 lakh. According to Gu, his wife said the debt belonged to her former boyfriend and was unrelated to her. He also alleged that the name linked to her mobile payment application differed from the identity he had been given. The following day, she informed him that she had elevated liver enzyme levels and needed to lose weight, but said the condition did not affect her ability to have children.Divorce battle moves to court Nine days after the wedding, Gu sought a divorce, saying he regretted the decision to marry so quickly. The woman initially agreed to separate but later changed her position and filed her own divorce case against him. She alleged that the divorce demand caused her to develop depression and submitted a medical diagnosis in support of her claim. She also sought 50,000 yuan, approximately Rs 6 lakh, in compensation. The woman further alleged that Gu expected her to wear make-up, perform household chores and secure employment after the marriage.Matchmaking centre rejects refund demand Gu also filed a lawsuit against the matchmaking agency seeking the return of the 160,000-yuan fee, equivalent to around Rs 19.2 lakh. The agency refused to issue a refund, arguing that it had successfully introduced the woman whom Gu ultimately married. It further suggested that the couple may have staged a divorce in an attempt to recover the money.Case sparks online debate The dispute generated widespread discussion online, with many social media users questioning the speed at which the marriage took place. One commenter remarked that treating marriage like a game could result in harsh consequences. Another said marriage is one of life's most important decisions and expressed surprise that people would enter such a commitment after knowing each other for only a few days. A third observer described the situation as more unbelievable than the storyline of a short drama.