The night was as dark as ink, shrouding the Jiang family's magnificent mansion. Inside, the lights were bright, illuminating the carved beams and painted buildings with a gleaming brilliance. However, at this moment, Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen had no intention of admiring this luxurious scenery. They knew that the cohesion of the family was like the cornerstone of a building, the key to determining the family's future prosperity or decline.
Jiang Zhi wore a simple yet elegant black dress, her long hair casually tied up, a few strands cascading down her fair neck, adding a touch of gentleness. Her eyes shone with determination and wisdom as she paced back and forth in the living room, pondering strategies to consolidate the family's strength. Shen Qingchen sat on the sofa beside her, his posture erect, his dark suit accentuating his coolness and composure. He frowned slightly, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the table, similarly immersed in deep consideration of family affairs.
“Qingchen, the family seems to be prosperous now, but if people’s hearts are not united, it will eventually be a mess.” Jiang Zhi stopped and turned to look at Shen Qingchen, his voice soft but with unquestionable determination.
Shen Qingchen nodded slightly, stood up, walked to Jiang Zhi, held her hand, and gave her strength and support: "You are right, Zhier. I have been thinking about this these days. Family members are busy with their own things and rarely communicate. If this continues, family affection will be alienated. How can the family have centripetal force?"
Jiang Zhi gently shook Shen Qingchen's hand, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes, and then he fell into deep thought: "We need to start from multiple aspects to let family members regain the blood-thicker-than-water kinship and the sense of belonging to the family. I think holding family gatherings regularly is a good start."
Shen Qingchen's eyes lit up and he agreed, "What a great idea. The party will not only allow everyone to get together and talk about family ties, but it will also build a platform for communication for the younger generation and enhance mutual understanding and trust. However, this party cannot be just a formality, it must be attractive enough."
Jiang Zhi raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a confident smile. "Of course not. We can arrange various colorful activities based on the preferences and specialties of family members. For example, we can hold a family cooking competition to let the elders who are good at cooking show their skills. The younger generation can also participate and learn the techniques of making traditional delicacies. This can not only pass on family culture, but also bring people closer together in laughter and joy."
"Great!" Shen Qingchen couldn't help but admire, "Also, we can organize a family sports meeting and set up various fun events, such as relay races, parent-child tug-of-war, etc., so that everyone can release stress through exercise, enhance teamwork spirit, and experience the power of family unity."
Jiang Zhi clapped his hands lightly and said excitedly, "That's right! Besides that, cultural heritage shouldn't be neglected either. We can establish a Family Culture Day. On this day, we can invite scholars and elders from the family to talk about the family's history and the entrepreneurial stories of our ancestors. This will help the younger generation remember the family's glory and hardships, and understand the responsibilities they shoulder."
Shen Qingchen narrowed his eyes slightly and added: "In order to make cultural inheritance more ceremonial, we might as well compile a detailed family history, record the family's development, major events, and outstanding figures one by one, and distribute it to every family member so that they can read it at any time and feel the family's rich heritage."
Jiang Zhi's eyes were filled with praise as he nodded in agreement. "Well, compiling a family history is a massive undertaking, but with you and I working together, and gathering those family members skilled in literature and history to participate, we can surely accomplish it perfectly. Speaking of which, I've come up with another idea. We could establish a family honors room to display all the awards, trophies, medals, and relics of our ancestors. This would allow everyone to directly witness the glorious achievements of our family and inspire a sense of pride and ambition."
Shen Qingchen gently put his arm around Jiang Zhi's shoulders and said with a smile, "Your thoughts are always so meticulous and thoughtful. Once the Honor Room is completed, it will surely become a spiritual sanctuary for the family, inspiring and motivating every member who enters it. However, we still have to work hard to cultivate the younger generation's sense of identity with the family."
Jiang Zhi raised his head slightly and looked at Shen Qingchen, his eyes gleaming: "That's what I meant. Nowadays, most children in the family receive modern education and have limited understanding of family traditions. We can open a family private school and use the spare time to invite wise men in the family to teach the children traditional cultural knowledge such as calligraphy, painting, poetry, etiquette, etc., so that they can be immersed in the atmosphere of family culture imperceptibly."
Shen Qingchen gently stroked his chin, thought for a moment and said: "The form of private school is good, but it must also keep pace with the times. We can combine modern educational concepts and incorporate some practical courses, such as family business operation simulations, charity project planning, etc., so that children can not only learn knowledge, but also develop practical abilities and prepare for taking over family affairs in the future."
Jiang Zhi gently broke free from Shen Qingchen's embrace, walked to the window, looked at the colorful flowers in the courtyard outside the window, and said slowly: "In addition to the cultivation of the younger generation, we must also pay attention to the difficulties and needs of family members in life and work. Establishing a family mutual aid fund is a good idea. When a member encounters an emergency, such as illness, business setbacks, etc., the fund can lend a helping hand in time, allowing them to feel the warmth and care of the family and enhance their sense of dependence on the family."
Shen Qingchen walked behind Jiang Zhi, put his arms around her, and said softly: "You always have great love in your heart and consider the family so carefully. The operation of the mutual aid fund requires a rigorous system. We must select fair and responsible family members to manage it to ensure that every penny is used to the best effect."
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