This heartwarming rags-to-riches story is guaranteed to restore your faith in humanity. A Chinese businessman who was once helped off the streets by a passerby, is now repaying the kindness by offering his benefactor a whopping one million yuan (over $160,000).

This story began in 1993, when 17-year-old He Rongfeng was forced to beg on the streets of Taizhou city in Chinas Zhejiang province, to support his poor family. Two friends and I had gone to Taizhou looking for work, but we were unsuccessful and ended up roaming the streets, penniless, starving, and without even shoes, Rongfeng recalled. We were in the pits and couldnt see a way out, and then this young woman turned up.

The woman was Dai Xingfen, who ran a local noodle shop with her husband. She took Rongfeng and his friends back to her modest one-room apartment and offered them food and a place to sleep. She gave them hot water to soothe their blistered feet, and then called a few acquaintances to find work for the boys in another city. Before they parted, she even gave them money for the train fare.

But the best thing she gave them was a bit of good advice: She said its okay not to have a lot of money, but always strive to be a good person, Rongfeng, now 38, recalls. And I have never forgotten that. Over the years, Rongfeng worked hard in the furniture business and became a successful entrepreneur in Shenyang city, Chinas Liaoning province. He is now the chairman of the Shenyang Jiu Jiu Li Feng Group.

But he never forgot about the woman who gave him his first break, and when he was wealthy enough, he decided to track her down. It wasnt hard for him to find Dais noodle house again he went to see her and offered her a large sum of money as a token of his gratitude. If it hadnt been for Dais kindness that day, 21 years ago, I wouldnt be where I am today, he said.

The meeting was a touching one, with both Dai and Rongfeng in tears. Rongfeng tried to offer her money, and even forced her to keep a few medicines and tonics. Modest Dai, however, refused his offer of riches. I couldnt possibly take his money as I didnt help him for that, said 45-year-old Dai. He has made me very contented and surprised by remembering me. But I cannot take the money. That was not the point.

So instead, Rongfeng gifted Dai a large plaque that reads: Gratitude as Heavy as a Mountain. Dai was quite happy with the plaque and called it a beautiful gesture.

what goes around most definitely comes around

Hmmm...thinking of those abokiis I do see at iyana-ipaja on my way to work...but can dey ever appreciate help sef

Obinoscopy you are the only Mod with brains here, kindly move this to FP, this is good for the public.


Would have called farano...but...

cbrass:
Obinoscopy you are the only Mod with brains here, kindly move this to FP, this is good for the public.


Would have called farano...but...

cbrass:
Obinoscopy you are the only Mod with brains here, kindly move this to FP, this is good for the public.


Would have called farano...but...

busy straffing I guess

ggrin:
busy straffing I guess

you probably guessed right

Baddestguyp:
you probably guessed right

Ion fit do "ngbaati ngbaati o"
*runs outta thread*

Inspiring

ggrin:
busy straffing I guess

You again, you have come again abi.......by the way what's the meanung of staffing

touching. It pays to be good sha!

Moral of the story: ma ro enyan pin aka never say never aka the story of the good samaritan



Ojo lon roju saanu




Its good the lady did not accept the money though. The bible says its more blessed to give than to receive. She didn't do it for financial reward and the fact that he remembered her was enough compensation in itself, I agree.

cbrass:


You again, you have come again abi.......by the way what's the meanung of staffing

cbrass my boo boo
Straffing means:

There's a general chatroom though, let's use it.

***emotional tears falling freely from his eyes***
What a touching story
Life is simple if you take it simple and vice versa
And the woman didn't even collect the money from the guy.
There is hope as long as you're alive
***continues crying***

ggrin:
cbrass my boo boo
Straffing means:

Fear dey catch you to talk am ni



Anyway happy sunday, please I just receive a new anointing . Don't take it away from me oo

cbrass:


Fear dey catch you to talk am ni



Anyway happy sunday, please I just receive a new anointing . Don't take it away from me oo

same to you

I love this post.