A rare story about a man in Zhejiang, China, who won a 7.48 million yuan lottery (around 25 billion VND) is sparking buzz online. The surprising part isn’t the massive cash, but his choice to keep it a complete secret from his own kids.
The “lucky break” from just 88 yuan According to Zonglan News, Mr. Wu from Shaoxing, Zhejiang, wasn’t a regular lottery player. On a whim, he stopped by a sports lottery shop and, encouraged by the staff, bought a combo ticket for 88 yuan (about 300,000 VND).
“It was my first time buying this combo ticket, and I still can’t believe I won first prize,” Mr. Wu said with a big smile as he collected his 7.48 million yuan prize.
Keeping it secret to protect his kids’ growth Despite his newfound fortune, Mr. Wu openly stated he won’t tell his two children (one in middle school) about the win. He believes this phase is crucial for them to develop their own values and attitudes about money.
“I don’t want my kids to think life has shortcuts through sudden windfalls. I hope they achieve their dreams through hard work and their own efforts,” he shared.
He plans to quietly stash away this “luck” and use the money gradually to improve family life and invest in his children’s education and future development.
Netizens react: “The whole country knows, just not your kids!” After the story went viral, thousands of funny comments poured in. Many praised the dad’s wisdom but joked, “If you’re in the news like this, your kids will find out sooner or later, unless you cut off the internet!”
Final thoughts: Mr. Wu’s decision isn’t just about money, it’s a lesson in parenting in today’s material world. What about you? If you won 25 billion VND, would you keep it a secret like this dad?
Source: Gamersky
