Chinese Boss Fires Employee for Disrespecting Mother and Hires Her Instead
Cui Peijun, chairman of Henan Kuangshan Crane, fired an employee who expelled his mother from his wedding due to her appearance. The businessman subsequently hired the mother for a logistics role at the company, matching her previous salary.
Cui Peijun, founder and chairman of Henan Kuangshan Crane, a Chinese company specializing in the production and rental of cranes and industrial lifting equipment, recently fired an employee who was found to have thrown his mother out of his wedding because he was ashamed of her appearance. Subsequently, he hired the mother herself to work in the company's logistics department at a salary identical to what she received before her retirement, according to a report in the South China Morning Post.
Cui spoke about the incident at a company event held for employees' children on July 21, adding that the employee admitted to him that he had removed his mother from the ceremony because he felt she was not presentable.
"A person who does not show basic respect toward his parents is not worthy of an employer's trust — especially toward a woman who raised him alone while dealing with many hardships," Cui stated.
This affair is the latest chapter shaping the public image of Cui, who is known online as the "most generous boss in China" due to policies intended to improve the lives of his employees and their families. At the company's annual gala event last February, Cui distributed cash bonuses totaling 60 million yuan (about 8.8 million dollars), a move that drew significant attention due to both its scale and its timing, occurring while many households in China are dealing with rising costs of living.
Cui explained that higher salaries can ease the burden on young employees managing mortgages and loans, presenting wage growth as a practical tool for meeting financial obligations without sacrificing long-term goals. Alongside bonuses, the company operates programs for employees' children, including summer internships and training initiatives, having recruited 331 students to introduce them to professional skills.
Cui's philanthropic record extends far beyond internal benefits. Since 2004, he has distributed over 35 million yuan (about 4.8 million dollars) in scholarships to more than 4,800 university students from low-income families, based on the belief that financial aid serves as a bridge for young people to complete their degrees. The consistency of these actions over two decades has shaped his reputation as a leader who combines immediate rewards with long-term support in education and career development.
