Man in Tears after Spotting 'Most Brilliant Student' Who Finished University Selling Buns in Market

Man in Tears after Spotting 'Most Brilliant Student' Who Finished University Selling Buns in Market

  • A real estate CEO got emotional after running into a former university colleague doing his business in the market
  • For someone who was one of the most brilliant students in the department, the young man now sold buns for a living
  • The touching story sent social media users into a frenzy, with people commending the realtor for his gesture to the ex-colleague

A realtor, Onyelike Darlington, has narrated the heartbreaking moment he reconnected with an old university colleague.

According to the real estate CEO, the man was one of the most brilliant students in their department at Imo State University, Owerri (IMSU).

Department's brilliant student spotted selling buns in market years after graduation from university
A man was sad to find his former colleague in the market selling buns. Images are used for illustration purposes. Photo Credit: Eric Lafforgue, commerceandculturestock
Source: UGC

Man sad over former schoolmate's fate

However, the young man now earns a living selling buns in the market.

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In a Facebook post, Darlington said he shed tears at the sight of his former varsity and comforted him with a hug and assuring words.

Darlington added that he gave the ex-coursemate some money and his complimentary card. Darlington wrote:

"Tears filled my eyes today when i ran into one of the most brilliant student in my department at Imsu then, he is selling buns at EkeUkwu owerri market. I sincerely felt for him when i hugged him and told him not to worry. Anyway i had no option than to gift him some money and my complimentary card which he called me immediately.Well Lets see what the lord will do" he said.

Social media users react to Darlington's post

Netizens took to social media to commend Onyelike Darlington

Eudeshia Patrick said:

"Chaiii, tnks for allowing God to help him through u. That God will surely reward u in abundant."

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Rosemond Chinaza Chukwuka reacted:

"God Almighty will continue to bless and enrich you more and more."

Chijioke Ikoto said:

"As you are doing this, God will continue to fill your pocket, you and your house hold will never beg for bread ijn amen."

Iwundu Onyedikachi commented:

"Chaii this life eeh may God open big deals for you."

Vincentorezi Ighawo added:

"Life."May God continue to bless u as u touch life's."

Casmir Chimex said:

"Please help him,God. Will bless you more."

Pretty lady searches for high school classmate who showed her love

Briefly News shared that a beautiful lady was looking for her male classmate who made her feel loved on Valentine's Day when they were in high school. The lady said that despite coming from a poor home, the kid got her a sausage roll and a bottle of Mountain Dew.

Peeps advised her to search for the boy's name, Funmilayo, on Facebook to reconnect with him.

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