Shanghaiist’s top 10 most heartwarming stories of 2017

Here are some stories to warm the cockles of even the coldest hearts.

10) 8 cleaners rummage through 13 tons of trash to find woman’s 110,000 yuan diamond ring

“Although this ring is worth over 100,000 yuan, the sanitation workers’ generous spirit is more valuable,” the woman declared afterward.

9) Dedicated man has been taking care of his 115-year-old mother-in-law for past four decades

Ladies, before it’s too late, find yourself somebody who will whip up a fresh batch of jellied tofu for your 115-year-old mother.

8) Cleaning lady shares her breakfast with blind beggar

The woman even went so far as to peel an egg and put it in the elderly man’s mouth.

7) Young man praised online for lending hand and foot to help man in wheelchair on Chengdu subway

Not all heroes wear capes.

6) World’s best son has been dressing like his dead sister for 20 years to help his grieving mom

Putting all other filial sons to shame.

5) Noodle shop gives over 20,000 free breakfasts to street sweepers

“Street sweeping is a very difficult job, especially in the winter,” the shop’s owner said. “They have to get up very early, and work without breakfast until noon, when they can have lunch. I can provide nice breakfast for them to eat during breaks.”

4) Elderly cop sets up retirement home where his canine colleagues can enjoy their golden years

Over the years, he estimates that he has spent around 1 million yuan caring for his retired coworkers.

3) Chinese twin sisters separated at birth meet face-to-face for the first time

Twin sisters, Audrey Doering and Gracie Rainsberry, were born in China, separated at birth and then adopted by two different American families living on opposite ends of the country.

2) HSBC Taiwan boss walks gay employee down the aisle after her parents refuse to come to wedding

When one lesbian woman’s homophobic parents refused to come to her wedding, the woman’s boss, John Li, CEO of HSBC Taiwan, stepped forward to be the one to walk her down the aisle.

1) Devoted single mom refuses to give up on her disabled son, gets him into Harvard Law School

A 29-year-old man from Hubei province who was born with cerebral palsy is now studying at Harvard Law School thanks to his own hard work and determination, as well as the unwavering support and devotion of his incredible mom.

We leave you with this…