A Male Homeless Person Who Entered Barefoot on a Rainy Day
The Store Owner Gave Him Socks and Sneakers
Three Days Later, the Man Returned Cleaned Up
"I'll Pay Back the Shoe Cost After Earning Money"
The owner of a clothing store (left) putting socks and shoes on a homeless person, and the homeless customer visiting the store three days later saying he will pay back the cost of the shoes after earning money. Online community 'Apeunikka Sajangida'
The story of a store owner who gifted socks and shoes to a homeless man who entered the store barefoot on a rainy day moved netizens to tears.
Recently, a post titled "A Homeless Man Who Entered the Store" was uploaded on the self-employed community "Apeunikka Sajangida" (Because It Hurts, I'm a Boss). The author, Mr. A, who revealed that he runs a clothing store, explained that on the 22nd of last month, when it rained all day, a male customer with a thick white beard came into the store. Mr. A said he immediately recognized him as a homeless man.
The customer wandered around the store mumbling, then asked, "How much are the winter clothes?" before leaving the store shortly after. Mr. A recalled the situation, saying, "As I watched the man leave, he was walking barefoot with his feet swollen from the water. I couldn't stand it."
Mr. A, whose mind kept returning to the customer's appearance, hurried outside. Fortunately, the customer had not gone far. Mr. A brought him back into the store and put socks and sneakers from the store on him, choosing the perfect size as a gift. Mr. A said, "These days, the store is very slow, but it's something I can afford if I just skip a drink."
The Man Returned Clean Three Days Later... "I'll Earn Money and Pay You Back"
Then, an amazing thing happened three days later. The male customer came back to Mr. A's store. He had even shaved his thick white beard and looked like a different person. The customer took out an ID photo from his pocket and said, "I'm going to reissue my resident registration card next week. I'll earn money and pay for the shoes." Mr. A said, "I told him it was a gift and it was okay," adding, "Through this experience, I realized that my small act can touch someone's heart. I will live diligently, giving more even if just a little."
Netizens who read the story responded warmly, saying things like, "A small act of kindness from others gives someone a reason to live," "Socks and shoes on a rainy day?how much comfort that must have been for him," "You didn't just give shoes, you gave hope," "The fact that he came back to say he wants to repay you is amazing. Wishing you only good things ahead," "It's never an easy thing to do. The owner is awesome," "If you tell me which store it is, I want to support it," "I want to be that kind of person too," and "I cried while reading this."
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