A kind-hearted millionaire returned to the village where he was born to build free luxury homes for all of the residents.
Xiong Shuihua spent millions transforming the community, bulldozing wooden huts and replacing them with new homes.
The 54-year-old was born in Xiongkeng village, in the city of Xinyu southern China, before later making millions in the steel industry.
But he never forgot his humble beginnings and decided to give back to community where he grew up.
“I earned more money than I knew what to do with and I didn't want to forget my roots,” he said, according to Mail Online.
“I always pay my debts and wanted to make sure the people who helped me when I was younger and my family were paid back.”
It reportedly cost the businessman £4 million to regenerate the area where 90 families currently live.
While 72 families are enjoying new flats, a further 18 families who helped him and his family were each given their own luxury villa.
Elderly residents on a low income will be also be given free meals.
“I remember his parents,” said one resident benefitting from the redevelopment.
“They were kind-hearted people who cared very much for others, and it's great that their son has inherited that kindness.”
Source: Telegraph
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