Mr. Liao Rongji (2nd from right, white-haired) of "Qibaoji" is distributing bento boxes on the street.

(Photographed by reporter Liu Qinghou)

〔Reporter Liu Qinghou／Taipei Report〕Mr. Liao Rongji, who has held many thousands of table friends banquets in Beishi Wanhua "Qibaoji", after dissipating Wanguan's family wealth and closing the business for 2 years, he resumed his charitable deeds again this morning, at Longshan Temple Before Exit No. 3, 500 bento boxes, oranges, steamed buns, steamed buns and other supplies were distributed, so that Wanhua homeless people can get some warmth in the cold winter.

Liao Rongji, who is 82 years old, said that he expects to distribute a total of 3,000 bento boxes, 3,000 steamed buns, steamed buns, and 5,000 oranges in 6 times within 2 months, so that the homeless people in need can have enough food and clothing.

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He also said that it costs 4 million yuan to hold a dinner party, but it only costs 400,000 yuan to distribute lunch boxes. Although he does not have a lot of money to hold dinner parties now, he can still continue to send lunch boxes until he has no money. .

Liao Rongji, who originally opened a printing factory and later became famous for selling bags, has spent money during the Chinese New Year since 1985 to entertain homeless friends. Over the years, he has gradually accumulated popularity and the amount of sponsorship has also increased. He once set up thousands of tables for banquets. Homeless people have also won the reputation of "Kubaoji".

During the period, former President Ma Ying-jeou, entertainer A Ya, Gezai opera star Yang Lihua and her husband Hong Wendong, and Gezai opera star Chen Yalan also assisted several times, which gradually expanded the amount and scale of the event.

Liao Rongji's homeless banquet has been held for 25 sessions. In 2013, he held 1,000 tables at Tiwai Riverside Park in Taipei City. Liao Rongji's personal contribution has increased to more than 10 million yuan. termination.

"Qi Baoji" announced his retirement in 2020. He went to Tucheng Mountain, New Taipei City to grow vegetables and fields, and lived a leisurely life. However, he was still worried about his homeless friends. With the help of other kind-hearted people, he decided to return in December and change his life. In the form of bento distribution, 3,000 bento and other materials will be distributed within 2 months.

At 10 o'clock this morning, the number of people queuing up in front of Longshan Temple to receive the bento exceeded 100 people. With the assistance of the staff, the aged Kia Baoji delivered the bento on the spot. Many homeless people expressed their gratitude to him.

Homeless people and people queuing up to get bento boxes.

(Photographed by reporter Liu Qinghou)