The Birth of Shanghai's First Conglomerate

Chapter 749 A Wealthy Family
It's quite normal for wealthy people to have one or two mistresses outside of marriage.

He didn't, simply because his wife had sacrificed so much back then, accompanying him as he grew up.

He already has several children of his own and doesn't want to ruin his family's happiness because of a momentary impulse.

Chen Lu is different. He doesn't have a family. The reason he can still be devoted to Su Xiaoxi is because the two of them haven't really been together yet.

After he has enjoyed everything about Su Xiaoxi, he will probably be able to remember the three wonderful years that Shen Xi spent with him.

He won't interfere in these matters; he'll decide everything himself.

Chen Lu's talent in business is not particularly high; at least compared to his two older sisters, he is quite average.

He has the typical conservative personality; expecting him to expand the territory in the future is probably unrealistic, but he should be good at maintaining the status quo.

The core management mechanism for the entire group, including both Tengying and Tengye, has long been established.

The future will not be determined by the entire family, nor will the group's reputation be tied to one person.

To put it simply, the mechanism was developed by everyone working together.

The CEO is replaced every three years, and the same goes for the chairman; no one can stay in the same position for more than six years.

This applies to all management within the group, and every department must follow this rule.

Anyone who has worked in the workplace, including those familiar with the system, knows that if you stay in one position for too long, your subordinates will all be your people.

No matter how capable an outsider is, they can easily exclude you.

This is the main reason why core management positions must be changed every three years.

This is why An'an still hasn't been able to obtain the execution rights for the Tengfei AI phone.

Once a group has grown, its mechanisms become the most important factor.

If a group's performance plummets after a particular person leaves, it only shows that person's management ability is mediocre.

He even had countless selfish motives and never thought that the group would be okay after he left.

There are both advantages and disadvantages to this mechanism.

The advantage is that it can function normally without relying on an individual.

The downside is also obvious: Chen Pingsheng couldn't make Chen Lu, including An'an, inherit that position.

The Economic Research Institute, including core members of the group, the board of directors, and the seven chief executives, all voted against the proposal.

If so many people vote against it, his opinion will not be implemented.

To sit in that position, one must receive more than 80% of the votes from these four core supervisory and management departments.

From the very beginning, his entire group has been driven by core mechanisms.

Rather than personal charm.

Su Xiaoxi wasn't of much help to his son. Of course, things might change now; who knows, maybe this young lady is a very talented and capable wife.

The meal was finished quickly.

Chen Pingsheng will not go out with them. He just lied; his wife didn't go to Guangzhou, she just couldn't come out.

"You just give her the money like that without even setting a clear goal for her."

Song Yanxi is now retired, but her own health and wellness businesses still generate very high annual incomes.

Song Yanxi has ulterior motives regarding the health and wellness industry; she hopes her son, Chen Lu, will inherit it.

Or perhaps it could be given to the future daughter-in-law.

"There's no need for that. Xiao Xi is only 18 years old at most. Why put so much pressure on her?"

"Old Chen, I really don't know if what you're doing is right or wrong. In my opinion, Chen Lu should be with Shen Xi."

“Give your son a chance. After all these years, haven’t you realized that this kid is just like me? He’s been stubborn since he was a child, and he can only decide about matters of the heart himself.”

"And haven't you noticed? This kid is a lot like you and me when we were young. We were childhood sweethearts and supported each other all the way!" Song Yanxi didn't deny this. She just said, "He is indeed like you and me when we were young, but we are completely different now. I don't expect Chen Lu to find someone with a similar family background, but Su Xiaoxi is too far off."

"Old Chen, as long as my wife and I are alive, we can protect the three of them for the rest of our lives. But we will leave this world one day. Our family doesn't just have a little bit of property, but a net worth of up to five trillion. Do you dare say that once we leave, no one will come to steal it?"

What Song Yanxi was worried about was never when they were around.

Given the reputation and methods her husband has accumulated over the years, it's no exaggeration to say he represents the pinnacle of powerful businessmen.

His reputation is indeed high, and exceptionally good.

But reputation is something that cannot be inherited.

However, the assets are a different story. What Chen Lu will inherit in the future is not a small sum of money, but two or three trillion-dollar corporations.

With such wealth, how could he have easily kept it without the help of his partner?

Parents plan far ahead for their children.

The couple both thought long-term.

Of the two in my eldest sister's family, Xiao Ya has already reached the deputy director level, while Xiao Le is still at the deputy division level.

The next plan is to send Xiao Le to be the top official in a poor county.

Then, with their family's efforts, they could easily double or triple the county's economy during their term.

He pushed Xiao Le forward another big step.

Both of them were members of a political marriage alliance.

The family continues to send people to take the civil service exam; in another twenty years, their family will produce at least ten cadres.

Without exception, all of these people were going to follow the family's established plans.

Chen Pingsheng started doing this fifteen years ago.

It's very secret, but the top wealthy families all know about it, and everyone is pushing forward.

The only difference is probably whose result is better.

When wealthy families unite in marriage, it's not just about money; it's also about sharing the benefits of this politically advantageous outcome.

It's better for two powerful families to push together than for one person to do it alone.

The Sun family's results in this area were even better than theirs.

The main reason is that Mr. Sun made his fortune early and started planning this move in the 1990s.

They just have more money than others. Once Chen Pingsheng is gone, the Sun family will definitely give their full support to Chen An'an.

Erpiya hasn't found a boyfriend yet, and it's highly likely that she'll like her future marriage partner before they can even talk about it.

This girl has always had a lively and unpredictable personality; who knows what kind of boyfriend she'll end up with.

But Song Yanxi was certain that, given her lifestyle since childhood, she would never date someone from an ordinary family.

The most troublesome situation is with Chen Lu. If he were to find someone like Su Xiaoxi, it would be of no help whatsoever.

Only those truly prestigious families that can remain stable for a hundred years can be called a distinguished family.

Even for wealthy and established families, stability is still paramount.

There's no need to be too aggressive; just stay steady.

The help from your partner is not just about money, but also about core political resources, which is the most crucial thing.

This is also what Song Yanxi is most worried about: Chen Lu has not yet started to access his father's resources in Beijing.

This is completely different from An'an, who started calling those important people "grandpa" when she was in junior high school.

(End of this chapter)