A 75-year-old man orders 14 cases of mineral water every day. The delivery person became suspicious and called the police. When he opened the door, everyone was shocked…
My name is Manoj – I work at a small mineral water delivery agency in a town in Uttar Pradesh. The work is tough, but it helps me earn a living. Among my many customers is a 75-year-old man who has left an unforgettable impression on me.

He orders 14 bottles of 20 liters of mineral water every day, never missing a single day. When I first received the order, I thought he might have opened a restaurant or was supplying to a group. But when I arrived at the address, I saw it was a small, old house at the end of a deserted street.

The strange thing was that he didn’t even let me in – he just opened the door slightly and handed me the money in an envelope. I placed 14 bottles at the door and returned without hearing a sound from inside. I kept wondering: How could a single elderly man use so much water every day?

After about half a month, it became even more suspicious. Usually, a large family uses only 1-2 bottles a week, but this elderly man was using 14 bottles every day. Once, I gently asked him:

“Sir, why do you use so much water?”

He just smiled lightly, didn’t answer, and quietly closed the door. There was something mysterious in his smile that made me think for a long time.

I began to worry: was someone taking advantage of him? Or was something unusual happening in that house? After several days of thinking, I decided to call the police helpline 112.

The next day, I arrived at the house with some local police officers. When I knocked on the door, the elderly man calmly came out. But when the police asked to check inside, he hesitated a bit and then slowly nodded.

The door opened slightly… and we were all stunned. Inside, there was no horrific scene. Instead, dozens of large plastic bottles were neatly arranged, filled with pure mineral water. Each bottle was carefully marked: “For the neighbors,” “For the public primary school,” “For the PHC health center,” “For the Anganwadi,” “For the Hanuman temple near the market”…

The police and I were astonished. Seeing our expressions, the elderly man smiled gently and said:
— I’m old, I can’t do much. I think the poor people around here lack clean water. So, I’ve ordered a lot of water, and every day I ask the neighborhood children to collect water and distribute it. The needy get drinking water for free.

My eyes filled with tears when I heard this. It turned out that the old man had been quietly doing charity for so long. Those 14 bottles of water every day were his way of showing love for poor and thirsty children in the scorching heat.

A policeman asked emotionally:
—What a noble deed you do. But why didn’t you tell anyone when so many people were suffering?

The old man smiled gently, his voice trembling:
—I don’t want to show off. As long as everyone has access to clean drinking water, I’m at peace.

It turned out that he was a former soldier in the Indian Army. Having fought in wars, he understood the value of every drop of water. When he grew old, he used his pension to buy mineral water and gave it to everyone around him.

That day, both the policeman and I were moved. The image of that 75-year-old man—frail but kind—was one we will never forget.

From then on, I wasn’t just a “water delivery person.” I actively helped him transport water to distribution centers and distribute it to people. Gradually, many people in the city heard his story and became involved. Several donors donated money to help him continue his charitable work.

A month later, when I returned, I saw even more activity in his yard. Several children, carrying water bottles, were laughing, playing, and chatting innocently. Next to him was an old man with graying hair and eyes shining with joy.

Suddenly, I realized: Sometimes, even seemingly strange things hide beautiful truths. If I hadn’t been suspicious that day and called the police, I would never have guessed that such a kind heart lurked behind that half-closed door.

And whenever I think of “that 75-year-old man who ordered 14 bottles of mineral water every day,” my heart fills with joy. Amid the hustle and bustle of life, there are still people who quietly sow seeds of goodness, making this world more trusting and beautiful.