The Birth of Shanghai's First Conglomerate

A small town in the south.

Picking chrysanthemums by the eastern fence, gazing leisurely at the southern mountains—this is probably the best state to be in old age.

A few years ago, Chen Pingsheng left the Chen family in Shanghai and chose to live a leisurely life in this remote village, tending his few acres of land every day.

He set up a small courtyard in this village, and his daily work consisted of loosening the soil and planting vegetables.

Then he cooks himself a couple of local dishes; this has been his daily routine in the countryside for the past few years.

Although the courtyard is not large, it is exceptionally cozy.

"Grandpa Chen, Grandpa Chen." The eight-year-old girl next door came to see him again after school, her two little braids swinging.

When Chen Pingsheng first arrived, she was not even five years old; now she is eight.

He himself will soon be ninety years old.

In his later years, there wasn't much left for An-an to do but inherit the Economic Research Island and cut off all connections.

If he observes for another ten years, he will probably return to his roots like the old tree outside the courtyard.

"Little Rolling Panda, you've arrived."

Chen Pingsheng really liked this little girl; she was so cute.

Xiao Gun Gun met Grandpa Chen a few years ago when she was peeking around outside. Later, she found that Grandpa Chen, who lived alone, was very easy to talk to. She was afraid that he would be lonely living alone, so she would come over to chat with him from time to time.

She talked about her daily life at school and also shared some interesting stories about her school days.

My grandmother said that this would make Grandpa Chen in front of her a little happier.

Little Roll was very obedient; she listened to everything and did everything as instructed.

Chen Pingsheng has been able to live here for many years probably because he sees a reflection of An'an when she was a child in her.

If his family hadn't been so wealthy, An'an might be just like Xiao Gun Gun is now.

"Grandpa Chen, my grades improved today! Guess what place I got?"

"What rank did you get? You didn't get into the top three in the class, did you?!"

Little Gun Gun's face fell, and he waved his hand sheepishly, saying, "What's so difficult about being in the top three in the grade? I improved by two places today and got into the top forty in the class."

"Oh...did two students from your class move out?"

"Yes, Grandpa Chen, how did you know?"

"Because you moved up two places."

Little Roll tilted its head, wondering, "What's the necessary connection between these things?"

After she figured it out, she was so angry that her face turned red and her neck bulged. She even shouted that she would never talk to Grandpa Chen again.

This made Chen Pingsheng laugh out loud, and at the same time he sighed in his heart, "She's just like An'an when she was a child."

Time flies, and Little Rolly grows up every day, while Chen Pingsheng grows older.

Another major event occurred on the Economic Research Island. In the election for the position of Dean, An An had lost every election for several consecutive terms. In the year that Chen Pingsheng turned ninety, An An ran for the position again.

Chen Pingsheng publicly supported his daughter's election as dean via video.

There is only one reason: An An has a responsibility to be elected, and no one can stop her this time.

Chen Pingsheng's words shocked everyone on the island, including the Seven Elders Association, the advisory group, and the senior executives of Tengying Group.

And among the ordinary employees on the research island, not a single person voted against it.

An An was elected Dean of the Economic Research Island without any controversy, passing the vote unanimously.

She also remembered her father's dying wish and immediately began to ruthlessly eliminate those with connections.

Whether it's the Chen family, the Zhang family, or the Chu family, they will all be killed.

After An'an took office, even this remote little mountain village was affected. Little Gun Gun came to tell him that his school had given out prizes today.

Every student received a new schoolbag and a 5,000 yuan bonus.

Little Gun Gun excitedly told Chen Pingsheng, "Our teacher said that a super powerful female figure from outside won the election. She took out hundreds of billions of yuan at once, and schools in mountainous areas all over the country can receive her prizes."

Chen Pingsheng: "Wow, that's amazing! When Gun Gun grows up, will he become someone like that?"

"No..." Little Roll said confidently, "When I grow up, I will definitely be even better than her."

"Yes, Gun Gun can definitely do it."

After he finished speaking, the little rambling started chattering away in his ear.

Chen Pingsheng listened attentively, but two years later, Gun Gun changed his goal to just be similar to that female big shot.

It wasn't because she lacked confidence, but because that powerful woman was simply too famous.

It seems like the whole world is talking about her past every single day.

Princess Chen, the designated heir, became the first person to rectify the situation on Jingyan Island in her later years.

The Chen family is undoubtedly a remarkable woman, the first woman in China to save the country from collapse.

She is also the world's richest woman.

The titles bestowed upon her are countless, let alone surpassed.

Days pass by, and time is merciless.

Little Gun Gun has grown several years older; she's already in third grade and has gone to a small county town.

As she grew older and gained more experience, she no longer dared to utter a single extra word about her former lofty ambitions.

An'an's name is known far and wide. Not to mention that she is just a little girl from the mountains, she is the most powerful woman in the county.

When mentioning An'an's name, they were extremely respectful and dared not show the slightest disrespect.

When Xiao Gun Gun got a little older and entered the Talent Streaming Academy on Jingyan Island, which has always provided more choices for ordinary people, including children in mountainous areas, she truly realized what it means to be content with a little wealth, to become wealthy as a family, and to be as wealthy as the Chen family in Shanghai is a kind of social responsibility.

An An's actions perfectly exemplify what it means to provide shelter for the poor and needy.

She once again came forward to vouch for the Chen family in Shanghai.

Her father's name has become a legendary symbol, living in the hearts of many.

Xiao Gun Gun spent three years at the talent diversion academy. Although her exam results were not great, she worked very hard.

In just a few years, he bought himself a car and is planning to build an even bigger villa for his family.

On a day in 2084, the sun was shining brightly and a gentle breeze was blowing.

Chen Pingsheng officially turned 101. In the era when they were born, whether it was his grandfather, his grandmother, or his parents, whenever a major event happened in the family...

Then they would invite an opera troupe to their home to perform two operas.

Today, just as Little Rolly came home, Chen Pingsheng carefully set up a small stage for himself.

Then she changed into a costume that had been prepared beforehand.

Little Gun Gun was clapping and cheering from the side. Grandpa Chen had watched her grow up, and the two were more like family than relatives.

Little Rolly said several times that he wanted to take care of Grandpa Chen in his old age.

They need to take care of him in his later years, and even find him a companion to care for him until his death.

This is to express the unbreakable bond I have with Grandpa Chen over the years.

"Time flows on, and no matter which way the wind blows, in the end we are nothing but a handful of dust."

(End of this chapter)