“Wuhan’s Millionaire Shipper: Owning 10 Homes, 4 Luxury Cars, Yet Still Hustling as a Late-Night Delivery Driver”

This unusual decision has left many curious, even skeptical, about the life of someone considered a “tycoon” yet still diligently delivers packages every day.

According to Business Focus and EBC, Kha Dai Dung is one of the most unique delivery drivers in China, often likened to a real-life “fake-poor tycoon.” He has spent over 10 years in the delivery business, a job typically seen as labor-intensive, low-paying, and with limited career growth. However, behind his modest appearance lies a man who has built a significant fortune through business ventures and owns multiple properties in Wuhan.

Among his colleagues, Kha Dai Dung is a model employee. He is always the first to arrive at the delivery station and often the last to leave. His workday starts before 5 a.m. and ends after 9 p.m. Before his colleagues arrive, he proactively sorts packages, prepares delivery carts, and checks orders using the POS system, saving the entire station considerable processing time. His dedication and efficiency earned him the highest honor for a delivery driver – the “5-Star Delivery Driver” award.

During the peak shopping season on November 11, when the volume of packages surged and warehouses were overwhelmed, he volunteered for the night shift. By the next morning, he and another colleague had sorted all the packages, a task that typically requires five people to complete.

For many consecutive years, Kha Dai Dung has also volunteered to work during the Lunar New Year. Except for one year due to family matters, he always gives up his holiday to let colleagues return home. His reason is simple: his family lives in Wuhan, while many colleagues come from distant hometowns, and the holiday is a rare chance for them to reunite with loved ones.

To outsiders, Kha Dai Dung is just a dedicated delivery driver. But few know he owns four luxury cars and lives in a lakeside villa. Colleagues often joke, “He drives a Cadillac on the streets but rides a delivery scooter to work.” This contrast has earned him the playful title of “fake-poor chairman.”

In reality, Kha Dai Dung’s business acumen emerged early during his college years. In the early 1990s, he earned money by photocopying documents for classmates and, with friends, managed a small cafeteria, earning over 20,000 yuan (74.7 million VND) in two years. After graduating, he passed the civil service exam and was highly regarded for his mature work ethic. However, unwilling to commit to this path long-term, he chose a different direction.

In 2001, seizing the booming demand for English learning in China, Kha Dai Dung moved his family to Zhejiang and became one of the first distributors of English learning machines. At its peak, his sales network had nearly 80 locations in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. He invested all his profits in real estate, laying the foundation for his later affluent life.

His decision to leave the business world and become a delivery driver stemmed from health concerns. Years of business dealings involved constant client meetings and parties, leading to a decline in his health. Routine check-ups showed increasing warning signs. After taking a break, unable to adapt to idleness, he noticed JD.com was hiring delivery drivers and applied after careful consideration.

Despite his wealth, his dedication to work has made “Elder Kha” both admired and enigmatic to colleagues. The image of a man stepping out of a villa, driving a luxury car to work, yet tirelessly navigating Wuhan’s alleys on a delivery scooter has become a fascinating symbol of his life philosophy. When asked why he chooses such a demanding job despite his wealth, Kha Dai Dung simply smiles and shares his family’s philosophy: whatever you do, strive to do it to the best of your ability. For him, work is not just a means to earn money but a way to affirm his self-worth and maintain discipline in any circumstance.

TH (Tuoitrethudo)