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A kind gesture

The story began last year, when a mailroom worker in Mo's residential compound begged the writer for help. He said his wife had received help from Dong, but she had no way of thanking him. He asked Mo for a sample of his calligraphy to present to Dong.

Because Dong sold ceramic pots, Mo copied a famous Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) poem about ceramics and gave it to the worker. He didn't meet Dong in person. A few days later, the worker begged Mo to allow Dong to visit him, and also asked him to sign a book for the businessman. Mo agreed.

During the visit, Dong asked to have a photo taken with Mo. He also produced one of Mo's books and asked him to sign it. Because both men had served in the army, Mo wrote "For my comrade…" as a dedication.

The photos were later used by the company in the video, which spread quickly on the internet, and was also used in promotional activities.