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A 61-year-old man in Henan taught himself online shopping and actually bought 15 tons of sweet potatoes at one time. She originally planned to process them into vermicelli, which sparked heated discussion among netizens, and her family and the outside world also paid attention to the risks of online shopping for the elderly.
61 years oldHenan One person himself learned online shopping and ordered 15 tons of sweet potatoes at one go. He originally planned to process it into sweet potato vermicelli. Unexpectedly, after the news was exposed, it triggered heated discussions among netizens. The man’s daughter said that her father did online shopping by himself, which surprised her, “I didn’t expect him to be so adventurous.” She is currently preparing a processing machine to make vermicelli.
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According to Lizhi News, this interesting incident recently happened in Shangqiu, Henan province. The man’s daughter, Ms Liu, said her 61-year-old father had never taught her online shopping before. Unexpectedly, he studied the operation himself and actually purchased 15 tons of sweet potatoes to process into sweet potato vermicelli.
Ms. Liu said that her family is currently preparing processing machines, and all these sweet potatoes have been ordered, which shows that her father is not just shopping, but intends to expand his business by processing sweet potatoes.
After the news was exposed, many netizens were surprised by the volume of 15 tons, and left messages reminding them: “15 tons, I can’t fit it at home!” Some people also wondered whether the man accidentally pressed the wrong amount. He originally only wanted to buy a small amount of sweet potatoes, but he accidentally placed a large order.
In addition, some netizens noticed that the man bought sweet potatoes and questioned whether they were suitable for making vermicelli. Others suggested that instead of processing the vermicelli, it would be better to dry the sweet potatoes directly, which could save time and effort.
The incident sparked discussion and many believed that netizens’ concerns were not unnecessary. For senior citizens who are not familiar with online operations, product specifications, purchase quantities and payment procedures, there may be operational difficulties, and the slightest carelessness can lead to losses.
As online shopping becomes increasingly popular, more and more elderly people are beginning to use smartphones and various online services themselves. This time the man learned to do online shopping on his own, and even bought 15 tons of raw materials at a time, which also gave the outside world a chance to see the old man’s active use of new equipment.
The report pointed out that when the elderly learn to operate the Internet, family members should not only encourage them, but also help them confirm the product, quantity, and payment information in time to reduce the risk of incorrect operation. Netizens’ reminder may be full of suspicion, but it also reflects concern that the elderly may be harmed.
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He is not only stocking up, but also wants to process the sweet potatoes and make sweet potato vermicelli. His daughter also said that related processing machines are being prepared in-house, which shows that this order has a clear business plan.
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His daughter, Ms. Liu, said her father was never taught how to shop online, but he was able to order 15 tons of sweet potatoes on his own, which surprised her. He said that he did not expect that his father would be so courageous.
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Many netizens are worried that the quantity is too large to fit in their homes, and they also wonder whether they ordered the wrong quantity. Some people also question that they are buying sweet potatoes, which may not be suitable for making vermicelli. It is recommended to confirm the product and purpose first.
