"1.7 Billion Won Gold Investment Windfall" Chinese Boss Gives Bonuses to All Employees, Including Cleaners and Cooks

17 Billion Won Earned from One Year of Gold Investments
Bonuses Distributed to Over 2,000 Company Employees
"I Will Continue to Share Profits with Employees in the Future"

A Chinese entrepreneur has attracted attention by distributing approximately 1.7 billion won in profits earned from gold futures investments as bonuses to about 2,000 company employees.

A Chinese entrepreneur made headlines by distributing the profits earned from gold futures investments as bonuses to company employees. Weibo capture.

According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) and other outlets on May 9, Liu Mingjun, who founded the Lunghe 1+1 Fresh Supermarket chain in Shanxi Province in northern China, invested in gold futures for a year and distributed 9.13 million yuan (approximately 1.76482 billion won) in profits as bonuses to employees, including cleaners and cooks.

Employees who had worked for more than two years received 10,000 yuan (about 1.93 million won) each. Those who had worked for one to two years were given 2,000 yuan (about 390,000 won) and two days of paid leave as a "leisure reward." Employees with less than one year of service received 1,000 yuan (about 190,000 won) and two days of paid leave.

Employees at Lunghe 1+1 Fresh Supermarket are waiting to receive their bonuses. TikTok capture

This news became a hot topic after spreading on social networking services (SNS). In videos showing the bonus distribution, cash is piled up on a table, and employees can be seen lining up to receive their bonuses. One employee said, "When I first heard about the bonus, I thought the boss must have been drunk," conveying the excited atmosphere.

In an interview with a Chinese media outlet, Liu said, "I have specialized in futures trading for 20 years, but this is the first time I have made such a large profit." Regarding the bonuses, he explained, "It was not to motivate employees to work harder, but to realize a personal vision I have cherished for a long time."

He added, "If I ever become wealthy, I will share that money with everyone," emphasizing, "This comes from the bottom of my heart; it is not just an empty promise."

Since opening in 2021, Liu has expanded the number of stores in Shanxi Province to 33 and recently expanded into Henan Province, now employing a total of 2,040 people. He stressed, "We will wait patiently, reap the rewards, and share profits gradually," and added, "More than 2,000 families depend on the company, so we must ensure the welfare of our employees."