A man posted a note on Facebook telling people that he gave HK$1.76 million (US$224,947) in cash he found on the street back to its owner on Monday.
Dennis Wan, the former owner of a second-hand bookstore, said he was waiting for a taxi at Shek Hui Market in Sheung Shui in the New Territories at 7pm, when he saw a middle-aged man, carrying a few bags, get into a taxi – but leaving a paper bag behind on the street, Sing Tao Daily reported.
Wan tried to stop the man but the taxi left before he could do that.
He took the bag and found there were 18 stacks of HK$1,000 notes –equal to HK$1.76 million, according to his Facebook post.
Wan admitted that he felt inclined to take the money as there were no people around and no surveillance cameras, feeling that the cash could compensate for his loss after having to close his bookstore.
However, his conscience beat the greedy demon inside his head as he worried that the money could be something that would save another person’s life.
Wan decided to wait for 30 minutes to give the owner a chance to return. If not, he would report his find to the police.
And after finishing two cigarettes, the owner appeared, seemingly searching for something on the street.
After confirming that the man could tell the exact amount of cash inside the paper bag, and that his outfit was same as the man he saw earlier, Wan returned the paper bag to the owner. The man told him the money was taken from a bank for payroll payments.
The man was thankful, he said, and wanted to give Wan HK$50,000 but he turned down such a big reward. Wan later accepted HK$5,000 due to the man insisting he must take something.
His post received more than 20,000 ‘likes’ and was shared over 1,000 times, as netizens praised Wan as a man with a good heart, HK01.com reported.
Godbless you! You are very honest man!more blessing to your family!
God bless you more brothere.
God bless sir.. More blessings to come
Allah bless your business and multiply your income; Ameen.
god bless you and more blessings to come,,,your so honest….
Your. A true. Person. Mr,wan. Thanks. N godbless.
Godbles you sir
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Honest man. God bless you!
You will receive more than you wish for.. You have a very good heart. ….God will bless you..Sir.
good job sir….
Such a brave heart.i salute you..u proved that there is still true heart people live in this world..and a very best. Wishes to you.sir.
People like you,makes the world a better place.I salute you sir.
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You’re such a good and honest man,I salute you sir WAN,GOD BLESS N GUIDES US ALWAYS!!
Quite common in Hong Kong. Most people are very honest.
God bless.. U Mr.Wan.I hope u can get a million back to ur book store again.????????
A good man with a good heart,more blessings coming your way sir,God bless you more!
God bless u more than enough.
god bls you man
Even some middle aged locals do the same manner as well.
more blessings to come Mr Wan.
Being honest is also being blessed!!! Such a good role model to all.
much more blessing for him in return…
Salute to you Sir! May you be blessed more than what you deserve????.
Wow! Such a good Samaritan????
Great!!!God Bless Mr Wan,.
good example to everyone,
God blessings Sir
Dignity, honesty, and REPUTATION, are more worthy than Hk$1.76 Million…you proved that way Mr. WAN you are 1 in a million in this World having such a Policy in Life. More than blessings
God bless Mr Wan. He is an example of honesty and good hearted man.
More good karma,for the good person like u Mr Wan
honesty is best policy, I salute you,,,
Very good job. May god bless you with more wealth and health for you and your family.
Very appreciate, god bless you!
Your a good man
God bless you more