A Surprise Guest Visits the Novice Owner
The Owner: "A Gift More Meaningful Than Anything, I Won't Lose My Original Intentions"
"This Is My Dad"... The Daughter's Proud Confession
"Thank you for being so kind to my daughter."
The story of a novice cafe owner bursting into tears after receiving an unexpected gift from a regular customer's father is warming hearts online.
Mr. A, who has been running a franchise cafe for just over two months, recently shared an unforgettable day on his Instagram. Footage captured by the store's CCTV showed a man approaching the counter with a shopping bag and handing it over carefully. The man turned out to be the father of a female student who was a regular customer at the cafe.
A Surprise Visitor for the New Cafe Owner
The cafe owner is shedding tears after receiving a shopping bag handed over by a regular customer's father. Instagram of Mr. A
The man said, "Please don't misunderstand," as he gently handed over the shopping bag. He continued, "You know the girl who comes in every day with a blue tumbler? I'm her father." He went on to say, "My daughter was worn out from studying, but since she started coming to this cafe, she's been much happier. She always tells me, 'Dad, the owner here is so kind. I feel better and want to come back more often.'"
He added, "My daughter is my life. Thank you for treating the most precious person in my world with such warmth. Rather than buying something to repay you, I just wanted to express my gratitude." Inside the shopping bag were carefully made kimbap, water kimchi, side dishes, yogurt, and a banana.
The Owner: "A Gift More Meaningful Than Anything, I Won't Lose My Original Intentions"
Touched by the unexpected gesture, Mr. A eventually broke into tears. He said, "It's only been two months since I opened, and even though it's been tough, I tried to greet everyone with a smile every day. This felt like a huge reward for my efforts. I received a gift more meaningful than any award." He continued, "Even though it's just another franchise cafe, I wanted to greet each person with a smile, like a neighborhood cafe, rather than being curt or unfriendly. It felt like someone finally understood my intentions, and that made me cry. I promised myself to never lose my original mindset and to keep working hard."
"This Is My Dad"... The Daughter's Proud Confession
Afterward, the daughter of Mr. B left a comment on the video. She wrote, "This is my dad. I'm so proud to have such a wonderful father. I'm grateful that what touches others is just an ordinary part of our family's daily life. Dad, I love you and respect you."
Readers who came across the story responded warmly, saying things like, "My daughter is my life... now I'm crying at work," "I wish the world was full of stories like this in the news," "All fathers feel the same way," "I hope the owner, the father, and the daughter all stay healthy and have only good things happen," "Wonderful adults," "A simple greeting may not seem like much, but it can be a huge source of strength for someone," "I should make sure to greet people properly," and "I must be the center of my dad's life too."
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