A man in Henan Province, China, named Li purchased an auction house for 590,000 yuan (approximately 244,000 New Taiwan dollars) in 2021. After three years, while renovating the house, he unexpectedly discovered 77 million yuan (about 3.1 billion New Taiwan dollars) in cash hidden in the ceiling.

During the renovation, workers noticed something unusual in the ceiling, causing bundles of cash to fall out. Faced with various opinions from friends, Li ultimately decided to report the find to the authorities. The police arrived swiftly, confiscating the 77 million yuan and initiating an investigation.

According to the Civil Code, lost items must be returned to their owner. If the owner cannot be found, the items should be handed over to the relevant authorities. Li's choice protected him from potential legal complications.