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11-Year-Old's Heartwarming Gesture Wins Internet's Heart

1/25/2026

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Story summary

An 11-year-old boy in Hebei province, China, saved six months of pocket money to buy shoes for his mother’s birthday after entering a shoe shop with 200 yuan in one-yuan notes to replace her worn-out shoes.
The shop owner offered a discount.
The boy paid just over 100 yuan.
He said the shoes would help his mother during her daily commute.
The story resonated online with millions.

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Story summary

An 11-year-old boy in Hebei province, China, saved six months of pocket money to buy shoes for his mother’s birthday after entering a shoe shop with 200 yuan in one-yuan notes to replace her worn-out shoes.
The shop owner offered a discount.
The boy paid just over 100 yuan.
He said the shoes would help his mother during her daily commute.
The story resonated online with millions.