The Birth of Shanghai's First Conglomerate

Chapter 872 My Father's Life
An'an found many letters left by her father in his drawer.

It contains many interesting stories from her childhood, such as what she said when the teacher called on her to stand up and answer a question.
For example, homework assigned by teachers in Beijing is not recognized by teachers in Shanghai.

There are also many pictures of her practicing Mantis Boxing when she was a child.

My father has always kept these memories, and only when he gets old will he record them bit by bit.

This is his eldest daughter, a mischievous little brat who was exceptionally sensible from a young age.

As An'an looked at the letters her father had written by hand, her eyes gradually welled up with tears that streamed down her face.

Father, oh Father, I didn't even have a chance to spend a peaceful time with you in the mountains, why did you leave us?

Childhood memories flooded back; An'an could never forget what her father looked like when he was young.

Er Ya Chen Xinyi also squeezed over, wanting to see what her father had written for her.
In his final days, Chen Pingsheng's greatest pleasure was writing letters to his children, expressing his longing for them.

He definitely wrote to more than just An'an; he also wrote to Er'ya and Chen Lu.

Er Ya was the little princess of the family from the moment she was born; she never lived in a rented room like her older sister.

Her personality was completely different from that of ordinary people from a young age, but she was extremely talented and learned everything quickly. Chen Pingsheng once thought that she was the best gift God had given him.

Chen Xinyi's upbringing was not particularly dramatic. The little princess of a wealthy family grew up in the top circle and later engaged in financial investment, which she could easily handle.

You can't see any signs of hard work and perseverance in her; she only has the double blessing of top talent and a top family background.

As for Chen Lu's letter.

Chen Pingsheng first used the six-character mantra, "If a son is not taught, it is the father's fault," to explain his lifelong regret.

Chen Lu was a child his wife insisted on having because their first two children were girls.

Traditionally, girls were not considered capable of carrying on the family line and continuing the family ancestry.

The older generation all wanted a boy, and the Chen family also needed a son.

Chen Lu was born into such a privileged environment, and although his talent was average, his character was exceptional.

Chen Pingsheng always believed that Chen Lu before the age of thirty was a breath of fresh air among the rich second generation.

The changes that followed came unexpectedly, or perhaps were foreseen.

As the saying goes, "fathers are fathers, sons are sons." When Chen Lu himself cannot be a source of pride for his children, nor can he set a good example for them, his descendants are likely to go astray.

What happened next completely proved this point.

One of Chen Pingsheng's biggest regrets in his later years was that he had not taught his only son well.

He didn't lead him onto the right path either. Chen Lu's most dazzling halo and title in his life was still just that of his son.

Throughout his life, he never proved himself even once.

Chen Lu's subsequent growth not only disappointed Chen Pingsheng, but also made Song Yanxi sigh before her death.

Their only son spent his life in mediocrity.

He failed to be a good husband, let alone fulfill his responsibilities as a good father.

This is something neither he nor his wife, Michelle Song, wanted to see.

In his later years, Chen Pingsheng wrote a long and detailed account, including how he met his wife.

He was very poor at that time. Every time school was out for holidays, while other children went out to play, he would run to the fields to catch fish and shrimp.

Just to save up enough for the next semester's tuition.

Song Yanxi's appearance was like a ray of light in his life. She rushed towards him and, without hesitation, gave up the opportunity to go to university at the most beautiful age to marry him.

She even accompanied him north to experience the most impoverished life.

Chen Pingsheng wanted to give her happiness throughout his life. When he passed away at the age of 100, he could finally say loudly, "I have not failed my wife, nor have I failed her for her many years of companionship."

Whether it's An'an, Er Ya Chen Xinyi, or Chen Lu.

In these letters left behind by my father, I saw the hardships of his youth and the loneliness of his later years. Father, you perfectly exemplified what it means to be a good father, a good husband, and a great entrepreneur who upholds justice for the world.

Chen Pingsheng's passing represents the decline of a brilliant era. Their era had stories of spring, reform and opening up, the internet changing everyone's lives, and the post-real estate era that made it impossible for most young people to get married, fearing marriage.

In short, this was a magnificent and momentous era.

Chen Pingsheng also made a significant contribution to this era with his life.

August 8th, 2084.

Chen Pingsheng, the founder of Economic Research Island, the founder of the Chen family in Shanghai, and one of the most famous and legendary entrepreneurs in Taiwan, passed away in an unknown village in the south.

He passed away at the age of 101.

An An transported her father back to Jingyan Island by air. Along the way, all cars stopped, cities sounded their horns for miles, and people across the country mourned.

The legendary era of Chen Pingsheng may have ended, but his spirit has been eternally preserved.

August 9th, 2084.

An An announced that she would hold a nine-day funeral for her father on the Economic Research Island, and also hold a national honor ceremony for her father that he deserved.

Within an hour of the announcement, super cruise ships and tourist vessels across the ocean began to dock nearby.

This was solely to clear the sea route for those who came to pay their respects.

If one does good deeds in life, one will surely be admired by many after death.

Chen Pingsheng exemplified the responsibility of a great entrepreneur through his life.

He also used his loneliness in his later years to awaken the Chen family, which is now known as the number one conglomerate in Shanghai.

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A city in the south.

The market is filled with many ordinary elderly people, some of whom enjoy a simple life after retirement and are even meticulous about buying two sprigs of cilantro.

Suddenly, sirens blared throughout the city, and cars on the roadside honked their horns.

The hustle and bustle of the city and the feeling of a major event are etched in everyone's heart.

Countless people are asking, "What's going on?"

"What major event has occurred? Why are all the cars on the road honking their horns?"

"It seems a big shot has died. You guys should watch TV."

The TV, which was just playing an idol drama, immediately switched to a breaking news broadcast.

"The founder of Tengying Group passed away in an unknown mountain village at the age of 101. The rest is all about Chen Pingsheng's legendary experiences and introductions."

The old man who had been haggling with the vegetable vendor, trying to bargain down to two cents, was now in tears.

He was already financially independent. He was also the college student son of a migrant worker. People like him would have had a hard time finding good jobs in their time.

It was Mr. Chen Pingsheng who stood up and said that we should not expect a recent college graduate from a rural area to be able to speak fluently right away. We should give them time and, more importantly, give them opportunities.

In 2015, Mr. Chen Pingsheng faced immense pressure and urged Tengying Group to recruit students from rural areas.

In their subsequent internships and jobs, they were given the best opportunities for growth and preferential treatment.

He dedicated his life to saving millions of rural students.

He also dedicated his life to helping generations of migrant worker sons.

Now that he has passed away, the old man, disregarding the astonishment of those around him, rushed out of the market and, with his son and daughter-in-law, immediately headed to Jingyan Island.

And this scene is happening all over the country.

It seems like all the world's transportation lines are converging on Jingyan Island.

(End of this chapter)