Who would have thought that the kind-hearted old man in front of him is actually China's "poorest billionaire businessman". His achievements are comparable to those of Fok Ying-tung, and he can get Li Ka-shing to donate hundreds of millions with just one mouthful!

Who would have thought that the kind-hearted old man in front of him is actually China's " poorest billionaire businessman". His achievements are comparable to Fok Ying-tung , and he can make Li Ka-shing donate hundreds of millions with just one mouthful! After his death, he was treated like a state funeral, and many business leaders personally paid tribute to him.

But for such a world-famous person, why is he said to be the poorest? In fact, this is absolutely correct, because except for an old watch worth more than 100 yuan, you can't find anything more valuable in his body. What's even more surprising is that he has never had a car or a house in his life. When traveling, he either squeezes into the bus or walks. He cannot be found in the crowd at all.

The place he lives in is even more humble. Unlike the mansions of other wealthy businessmen, the place where he lives is less than even 100 square meters, which can accommodate a family of six or seven people! Buying groceries is even more "tough". You have to bargain with others for half a cent for a few cents. If you don't know, you would think their family has some financial difficulties!

is such a "poor" person, but donated 200 billion to the motherland without leaving a penny to his children, and his children have not benefited from his fame! Even when you are sick, you have to rely on yourself!

He is Zhuang Shiping, a "top wealthy businessman" who is only one step away from the richest man in China. Today we will talk about his legendary life!

Zhuang Shiping was born in a scholarly family in Guangdong in 1911. Although it was a time of war, his parents’ education for Zhuang Shiping was never lacking! On the contrary, in these troubled times, the young Zhuang Shiping also had a strong feeling of patriotism and saving the people in his heart!

Driven by this feeling, Zhuang Shiping, who was only 12 years old, came to Shantou alone to study. Advanced revolutionary ideas and thirst for knowledge eventually led Zhuang Shiping to study in Shanghai, where he met the first noble person in his life - Professor Chen Baoyin of the Department of Economics of China University in Peking.

Professor Chen Baoyin was one of the only two first-level economics professors in the country at that time. He played a decisive role in the development of Chinese economics. Because of this, Zhuang Shiping also gained a deeper understanding of economics, and under the guidance of Professor Chen Baoyin, he learned more useful knowledge!

In 1934, after Zhuang Shiping graduated from the Department of Economics of China University, he lived in Thailand and served as the vice president of Xinmin School, editor of "Zhongyuan Daily", head of the Thai Overseas Chinese Anti-Japanese Federation from all walks of life, and other important positions! At this time, China was also being invaded by the Japanese. They burned, killed, and looted everywhere, committing all kinds of evil, and the people lived a life that was worse than death every day!

Zhuang Shiping felt very uncomfortable looking at these suffering people, but he knew that it was impossible for him to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, so he could only fight against the enemy through other ways and channels!

Therefore, Zhuang Shiping has not been idle during these years in Thailand. He has been actively participating in various anti-Japanese patriotic movements and mobilizing patriotic young people to return to China to participate in the Anti-Japanese War. In addition, he also provided a lot of financial support to the Chinese anti-Japanese troops, so that the soldiers fighting against Japan on the front line had no worries!

So, Zhuang Shiping also made an indelible contribution to the victory of the Anti-Japanese War! But this is just the beginning of his legendary life, and more exciting things are yet to come!

In 1949, at the beginning of the founding of New China, the domestic economy was in depression. Some Western countries took this opportunity to implement an economic blockade policy in the mainland. In order to change this economic monopoly, Zhuang Shiping, who was born in economics, once again stood up!

Zhuang Shiping was very angry about the blockade policies of Western countries. In order to change the current situation faster and more effectively, Zhuang Shiping officially entered Hong Kong in 1947.At this time, perhaps no one expected that this seemingly insignificant person could start from scratch, single-handedly support half of Hong Kong's economy, and become a "hero" praised by everyone in the future!

How can it be so easy to start from scratch? So Zhuang Shiping also encountered many obstacles at first, but even so, he did not give up the idea of ​​​​serving the motherland! So he rose to the challenge and finally raised $10,000 through fundraising.

On December 14, 1949, the Nanyang Commercial Bank founded by Zhuang Shiping officially opened, and the five-star red flag rose over Hong Kong for the first time. At this moment, how many Chinese people are excited and excited about it!

Although he is excited, Zhuang Shiping is facing tremendous pressure! Because at this time, Hong Kong was still under the rule of British colonialists. Raising the five-star red flag at this time not only required enough courage and determination, but also a patriotic spirit that was not afraid of sacrifice! Obviously, Zhuang Shiping is like this!

Perhaps it is precisely because of his courage that his career has prospered since then. From the first bank with only 18 people, it later expanded to 50 branches with more than 2,000 people, with total assets reaching 73.3 billion Hong Kong dollars. Zhuang Shiping didn't know how much hardship he had to put in during this process!

But these were not enough. In order to develop China's economy faster, he founded Macau Nantong Bank and became a veritable "rich businessman". The money he has earned over the years, not to mention it was a huge amount at the time, is still an unattainable dream for many people now!

But pursuing money was not Mr. Zhuang’s dream, so in 1987, he did not hesitate to donate the Macau Nantong Silver Factory he founded to the country. In 2001, he gave up all his shares in Nanyang Commercial Bank and retired with success!

But do you think Mr. Zhuang will stop here? Of course it was impossible. In the days that followed, he not only provided a lot of material and financial resources for the establishment of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone , but also became a silent contributor behind Hong Kong's richest man Li Ka-shing! What's going on?

As we all know, Li Ka-shing invested money to found Shantou University in Chaoshan, providing more convenient schooling conditions for the people here! But who knows that behind Li Ka-shing, there is another person who has made greater contributions, and that is Zhuang Shiping!

Because he has lived in a war-torn era since he was a child, Zhuang Shiping knows the importance of learning very well, and he has always wanted to establish a university in Chaoshan. When Li Ka-shing learned of his idea, he did not hesitate to invest money to establish Shantou University in Chaoshan. Throughout the entire process of establishing the school, Zhuang Shiping had been making silent contributions, so much so that in the end no one remembered his contribution!

So, how low-key can Zhuang Shiping be? At work, Zhuang Shiping has never been special. Even when he goes to work, he takes the tram or walks, and when traveling on business, he only takes economy class! In life, he is even more simple. He has never bought a house in his life and has always lived in the dormitory of his work unit. It’s rare to see big fish and meat on the dinner table. Even the grocery shopping is done by oneself, and sometimes the vendors even bargain for half the sky-high price for just a few cents!

Zhuang Shiping was even more strict with himself. He never allowed his children to use his identity to do opportunistic things. As a result, several of his children have lived a more ordinary life than ordinary people all their lives. The eldest son even became a bus driver to make a living.

And his wife never touched him at all. Even if she was sick, she did not go to a big hospital with better conditions and faster treatment, but went to a cheaper and simple small hospital for treatment until she died! But such a person who is so "picky" about himself and his family has donated all the 200 billion assets he has accumulated in his life to the motherland, leaving not a penny for himself and his children!

It may be difficult for some people to understand what Mr. Zhuang did, but we cannot deny his contribution to the motherland! We should applaud his spirit, because looking at today's business world, how many people can be so courageous?

June 2, 2007, was a sad day for the whole country, because on this day, the 97-year-old Mr. Zhuang Shiping passed away! In order to commemorate this great hero, Hong Kong held the highest-level funeral for him, draped with the national flag. Many industry leaders, including Li Ka-shing, personally supported his soul, and thousands of people were present to see him off! I believe Mr. Zhuang is worth all this!