Chen Qingchen added, "Inheritance isn't just about being conservative; it's about keeping up with the times. With the rapid development of technology and the ever-changing nature of information, family businesses must keep up with the latest trends if they want to thrive. Yichen, you should pay more attention to emerging technologies and see how they can be integrated into the family business to enhance competitiveness. Yueyao, you can also leverage online platforms to expand your influence and get more people involved in your philanthropy."
Jiang Yichen nodded thoughtfully: "Father, I have been studying the application of artificial intelligence in the business field recently. I feel that this will be a major trend in the future. If our family business can take the lead in layout, we will definitely be able to seize the initiative."
Jiang Yueyao's eyes lit up. "Yes, online fundraising and charity events are very popular right now. I hadn't thought of doing this before. It really broadens my horizons."
Jiang Zhi looked at her children's enthusiasm and said with a smile, "Your father and I are relieved that you think this way. However, the road to inheritance will not be smooth sailing. There will inevitably be doubts and setbacks. Just like when I decided to seek revenge, many people didn't understand, believing that women should be gentle and stay at home. But I know that there are some things that must be done. As you fulfill your family mission, you must also stand firm in your beliefs and not be easily distracted by outside voices."
Jiang Yichen clenched his fists: "Mother, I will not waver. I believe that as long as we do the right thing, time will prove everything."
Jiang Yueyao also said firmly: "I am not afraid of what others say. I just want to do what I should do."
In order to let their children more deeply understand the significance of family inheritance, Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen decided to take them to visit the family's various industries and some of their former hometowns.
The first stop was a century-old family-owned pharmaceutical company. Stepping into the workshop, filled with the aroma of medicine, veteran pharmacists expertly prepared herbs with meticulous precision. Jiang Zhi explained, "This pharmaceutical company is one of the foundations of our family. From selecting ingredients to preparing the finished product, every step bears the ingenuity of our ancestors. During the war, when medicinal herbs were scarce, our ancestors risked their lives, traveling deep into the mountains to collect them, just to save the wounded. You must remember this reverence for medical skills and respect for life."
Jiang Yichen looked at the busy pharmacists, his heart filled with emotion: "It turns out that our family has such a thrilling history. It is not easy for this pharmaceutical company to be passed down to this day."
Jiang Yueyao curiously moved closer to observe the preparation process of the herbs. "It's amazing how many steps these herbs go through before they can be made into medicine. I'm going to learn more about medicine in the future. Maybe I can be of help."
Then, they came to the former site of the school that the family had funded and built. Although the school had been renovated and rebuilt over the years, the cornerstone engraved with the family name still lay firmly in the corner. Shen Qingchen squatted down, gently stroked the cornerstone, and said, "This was once the starting point for countless children to pursue knowledge. Even in difficult times, the family still squeezed out funds to run the school, so that knowledge could be passed on and future generations would have the opportunity to change their destiny. Now that you have good educational conditions, you must understand the power of knowledge and use what you have learned to give back to society."
Jiang Yichen looked at the children reading aloud in the school with a firm look in his eyes: "Father, I will study hard, bring honor to our family, and create more value for society."
Jiang Yueyao was deeply moved: "Seeing these children, I feel that everything we do is very meaningful. I want more children to study with peace of mind."
During their visit, Jiang Yichen and Jiang Yueyao also met some family elders. Upon hearing about their mission to carry on the legacy, they offered encouragement and guidance. A grandmother, over 70 years old, took Jiang Yueyao's hand, her eyes full of love: "Yueyao, the women in our family have always been gentle on the outside but strong on the inside. When I was young, I also participated in relief efforts with my family. Although it was hard work, it brought peace of mind. You must keep this kind flame burning brighter."
Jiang Yueyao's eyes were slightly red, and she nodded vigorously: "Auntie, I will definitely not let you down."
A highly respected uncle patted Jiang Yichen on the shoulder and said, "Yichen, the business world is like a battlefield. Remember, integrity is the foundation. Our family has been able to stand firm because of these two words. No matter how the times change, this is the bottom line and we cannot lose it."
Jiang Yichen responded respectfully: "Uncle, I will keep it in mind."
Back home, Jiang Yichen and Jiang Yueyao fell into deep thought. They knew that carrying on the family spirit was more than just a slogan; it was a lifelong responsibility. Jiang Yichen retreated to his study, researching extensively and, considering the current state of the family business, began to formulate a new development plan. He envisioned incorporating green technology to improve the family business's profitability while protecting the environment. Jiang Yueyao, on the other hand, was busy contacting various charitable organizations to organize a large-scale online charity sale, hoping to leverage the power of the internet to gather even more compassion.
Watching their children busy at work, Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen smiled at each other. They knew that the flame of inheritance was already burning brightly in their children's hearts. The road ahead might still be bumpy, but as long as the family spirit remained undying, they would surely create new glories, let the family name shine brightly in the long river of time, and become a legend passed down to future generations.
In this ever-changing world, the Jiang family's children embark on their own journeys, bearing the hopes and instructions of their ancestors. With their youth and passion, they will write a new chapter in their family legacy, allowing the time-honored family spirit to shine even brighter, becoming a shining beacon guiding future generations. Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen will watch silently from the sidelines, watching as the family tree grows ever more luxuriantly and reaches for the loftier skies.
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