Out of curiosity, she asked her mother, "Why did you always give our food to the blind man by the roadside?" Her mother simply tapped her shoulder in response. Drawing closer to the blind man, she shared some fruits with him. Tseju and her mother strolled down the street until they reached home. Tseju's curiosity still smoldering, she posed the same question to her father, Mr. Akin, a generous philanthropist. He explained why her mother assisted the needy with a simple question, "Imagine not eating since morning; wouldn't you feel sad?" Playfully, Tseju replied, "Yes, I would feel sad." Her father emphasized the importance of caring for the less fortunate and not forgetting close relatives. With this lesson in mind, every time Tseju passed by the blind man, she would drop a few naira notes.

Her spontaneous nature often led her to engage in conversations with the blind man, frequently discussing her experiences in junior high secondary school. Whenever she was present, the blind man's smile brightened, as she intentionally beckoned passersby with her sassy demeanor, encouraging them to contribute a few naira notes. As the class president and head girl, holding prestigious positions, Tseju was well-versed in leadership. Applying the same techniques she used with her peers at school, she effectively enticed businessmen and respected women to donate naira notes for the blind man.

The situation endured for a while, with the blind man refusing to visit the same spot. Tseju was perplexed and filled with questions until a fateful day when she witnessed him emerging from a mansion unaided. She called out his name, but he remained unresponsive. Approaching him, she inquired if he could see her, and to her shock, he not only confirmed he could see but admitted he had never been blind. With a heavy heart, Tseju questioned why he had deceived people about his condition and manipulated them into giving him money. He burst into hysterical laughter and concluded with, "man must eat." She walked briskly, her anger difficult to contain. She reached home, seething inwardly, until her mother inquired about her distress. Tseju recounted the deceitful behavior of the blind man by the roadside, who had started walking without assistance, tricking people into giving him money. Her mother sighed, and she sat Tseju down, offering a valuable life lesson. "Sometimes, a few bad apples can taint the perception of the good ones. Don't let a single negative experience tarnish your kindness toward others." Tseju, though still disheartened, retreated to her room with a somber expression.

In the ensuing years, a new blind man took up the spot where the previous one had been. Unwavering in her commitment, Tseju's mother continued her tradition of offering assistance. Tseju's initial determination to never help the needy again was fueled by her resentment towards the blind man. She expressed her disapproval with a hiss and distanced herself from her mother. She immersed herself in the song playing through her headset. Despite her initial reluctance, after numerous discussions and valuable lessons at home, Tseju eventually reopened her heart. While she didn't develop a close bond with the blind man named George as she had with the previous one, she made sure to drop some naira notes on her way back from school, occasionally following her mother's example by adding some fruits to her offerings. Sometime later, George vanished from his usual spot, and Tseju had resolved that if it turned out George had deceived others, she would do whatever it took to expose him. She searched tirelessly but found no trace.

After a lengthy lecture at school, Tseju used her transportation fare to buy a soft drink, sipping it slowly as she walked home. Suddenly, a man stopped her in her tracks, asking if she knew him. She examined his face and realized it was George, the man who had assumed the role of the deceptive blind beggar. Tseju was stunned to see that this George was also not blind. She took a deep breath and began interrogating him. George managed to calm her down and explained that he had pretended to be blind for a social experiment they were conducting at his workplace, with a substantial cash prize for the winner. Tseju remained unimpressed by George's explanation, focusing on the fact that he had lied about being blind. After numerous explanations and simplifications, Tseju finally relented and asked for more details about the social experiment. George inquired about her mother, who had consistently provided for his needs. He recounted the times Tseju's mother had given him money, food, and various fruits. George requested that Tseju take him to her parents' house, and she led the way.

Mr. Akin was in the sitting room, engrossed in the political news broadcast on NTV, while Tseju's mother was in the kitchen, preparing the afternoon meal. George knocked at the door and greeted in the typical Nigerian way. After a few knocks, he was finally welcomed inside. His initial words were, "Peace be upon this house," to which Mr. Akin responded, "And the person coming in." George was offered a seat and a glass of water to quench his thirst before he began sharing the wonderful news of how Mr.Akin had supported and trained Tseju. He then presented a check for five million naira and a scholarship for Tseju to study abroad. The unexpected news brought tears to Mr. Akin's eyes, and his wife and children joined in, shedding tears of joy as well. He recounted to George his own past struggles and how he felt a deep connection with those who hadn't eaten or begged for alms. He mentioned how he had always placed them in his shoe, a sign of his empathy. Mr. Akin looked at Tseju and said, "See what I've always told you, your mother's and your kindness have brought us good fortune." Tseju nodded in agreement, swearing that she would never turn away from those in need, regardless of whether they pretended to be in distress or not.

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