"The gold bar was very heavy. At the time, I just thought the owner must be worried, so I immediately handed it over to the police," said 17-year-old Xiao Xie.
 |
The gold bar weighing over 2.2 kg, worth nearly 2 million CNY, that Xiao Xie found. Photo: QQ |
The gold bar weighing over 2.2 kg, worth nearly 2 million CNY, that Xiao Xie found. Photo: QQ
Officer Hou Guodong received the gold bar from Xiao Xie. The police then reviewed surveillance footage and made a public announcement to find the owner. A few hours later, the owner claimed the gold bar after providing purchase documents and verifying their identity.
The owner offered Xiao Xie 1,000 CNY as a reward, but he declined.
"This is the first time I've seen such a large gold bar. I'm happy to have helped someone. It must be fate," he said.
 |
Xiao Xie interviewed by the press on 17/9 in Shuibe, Shenzhen. Photo: QQ |
Xiao Xie interviewed by the press on 17/9 in Shuibe, Shenzhen. Photo: QQ
Xiao Xie, originally from Chaoshan, Guangdong, works as a delivery driver for a shop in Shenzhen. His manager describes him as a responsible employee who always delivers on time, despite being new to the job. The company representative said they would commend and reward the driver for his good deed.
Shuibe, the neighborhood where Xiao Xie found the gold bar, is the largest gold and silver trading and manufacturing center in China, accounting for 70-80% of the country's transactions.
The incident quickly became a trending topic online, with many praising the young man's honesty.
Bao Nhien (QQ)
