Why a Chinese shopkeeper hasnt turned off her lights in 13 years: I simply need to assist these in want

Published on: Aug 04, 2025 10:18 am IST

A caring shopkeeper in Changsha, central China’s Hunan province, retains her lights on each evening to assist locals really feel secure on their method dwelling.

In the previous city of Changsha, in central China’s Hunan province, a small grocery store has turn out to be a quiet image of care and security. Run by 60-year-old Sun Meihua, the store has stored its lights on each evening for the previous 13 years, not for enterprise, however to assist ladies really feel secure strolling dwelling at the hours of darkness.

Sun Meihua, a shopkeeper in Changsha, gives ‘love at no cost’ by leaving lights on, taking calls, and retaining spare keys for locals.(Pexels/Representational Image)

Sun opened the store in 2012. In her first month, a number of younger ladies instructed her that the sunshine outdoors made them really feel safe after ending work late. From that second, she by no means turned it off. Local individuals now name her the “road gentle auntie”, South China Morning Post reported.

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Small acts of care

Her kindness goes far past the sunshine. She modified her store’s closing time to 2 am and generally walks dwelling with ladies who’re afraid.

She additionally introduced the landline cellphone from her home to the store. Many aged individuals who don’t use mobiles and youngsters who can’t carry telephones use it to name their households, at no cost.

The landline phone will get broken shortly, however Sun replaces it yearly. Some neighbours additionally go away their solely home keys along with her after they exit, trusting her fully.

According to the South China Morning Post, Sun and her husband have lived within the space for over 20 years. They as soon as acquired assist from the neighborhood, and now she says she is giving again.

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The neighbours are surprised by Sun’s quiet dedication, with many praising her as a real instance of on a regular basis kindness. Her easy acts, like retaining the lights on and providing free calls, have touched hearts throughout social media.

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