As the family business flourished and its territory continued to expand, the Jiang Group's influence in the business world became more and more profound.
However, behind this seemingly endless glory, Xiaorui and Xiaoyou, the proud sons of the Jiang family, are each burdened with the heavy worries that come with growing up.
Xiao Rui has shown extraordinary business talent since he was a child. He has an extraordinary sensitivity to numbers and can always quickly understand all kinds of reports and data of the family business.
After entering the business school of a top university, he felt at home, achieved excellent results, and became a top student in the eyes of everyone.
But it was this dazzling family halo that caused him to encounter many setbacks on campus.
In the business simulation competition organized by the school, Xiao Rui proposed a highly innovative business plan with his solid professional knowledge and unique insights. He thought that he would be recognized and appreciated by his classmates and that they would work together to polish the plan and compete for the championship.
Unexpectedly, some students in the team began to talk about it privately.
"He only has these resources and opportunities because his family is rich and powerful. If I were born into his family, I would definitely do better than him."
"Exactly. He always steals the show. In the end, all the credit for winning the competition goes to him. We're just there to serve as a foil."
These harsh words were like a rain of cold arrows, shooting towards Xiao Rui.
At first, Xiao Rui didn't take the gossip seriously. He firmly believed that as long as he spoke with strength, he could silence the gossip.
So he worked harder to study the materials and improve his plans, often staying in the library for the whole day without even having time to eat.
In order to conduct on-site research on market demand, he ran through the streets and alleys of the city, communicated with all kinds of merchants and consumers, and collected first-hand data.
However, despite his efforts, in subsequent team discussions, some classmates were extremely critical of his plan, and even deliberately delayed the progress and were unwilling to cooperate.
During a group meeting, Xiao Rui was passionately explaining the optimization details of his plan when a classmate suddenly interrupted him: "You make it sound so easy. How can ordinary students like us access these high-end resources? Isn't it only because of your family's arrangements that you have the opportunity to see these things?"
Xiao Rui was stunned on the spot, feeling a surge of grievance and anger in his heart.
He tried hard to hold back his tears and tried to explain that all this was the result of his hard work and had nothing to do with his family background. However, his classmates' doubts came in waves, leaving him powerless to cope.
When he returned home, Xiao Rui seemed to have lost his former energy and became silent. Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen quickly noticed something was wrong with their son.
After dinner, Shen Qingchen gently knocked on Xiao Rui's door and saw his son sitting at the desk, staring at the unfinished business plan in a daze. The table was piled with messy materials.
"Xiao Rui, what's wrong? You seem to be in a bad mood recently. Did something happen at school? You can talk to your father about it." Shen Qingchen pulled a chair over, sat next to his son, and looked at him with concern.
Xiao Rui raised his head, his eyes slightly red. After hesitating for a moment, he finally poured out all the grievances in his heart: "Dad, I study hard in school and participate in competitions to prove myself, but my classmates think that my achievements are all due to my family because we are rich. They don't recognize my efforts at all. I'm so tired..."
As he spoke, tears welled up in his eyes.
Shen Qingchen patted his son's shoulder distressedly, and said earnestly: "Xiao Rui, Dad understands your feelings. Our family's achievements are indeed easy to be misunderstood, but you must know that true strength can stand the test.
Think about it: when your mother and I started our business, we faced far more challenges than you do now. We faced external skepticism and pressure from our peers, and every step was incredibly difficult. But we didn't give up because we firmly believed in our abilities and convictions.
What you are encountering now are just small setbacks on the road to growth. Don’t care too much about other people’s opinions. Keep doing what you think is right and convince them with the final results.
The honor of your family is a responsibility, but it is also your driving force. It gives you a higher starting point, and you must redouble your efforts to match it."
Xiao Rui listened to his father's words, and his tears gradually stopped. His eyes were filled with fighting spirit again. "Dad, I understand. I won't let you and Mom down. I will definitely prove myself with my strength!"
At the same time, Xiaoyou also fell into his own growth dilemma.
She has been passionate about art since she was a child and has shown great talent in painting. Her paintings are delicate in brushstrokes and sincere in emotion. She can often capture the beautiful moments in life from a unique perspective. She has stood out in school art exhibitions many times and has been praised by teachers and classmates.
However, as he grew older and his skills became more sophisticated, Xiaoyou increasingly felt that he had reached a creative bottleneck.
She felt as if she was trapped in an invisible cage. No matter how hard she tried, her paintings lacked novelty, as if she was repeating her past self.
Every time she picked up the paintbrush and faced the blank canvas, she would feel an inexplicable anxiety in her heart.
In order to find inspiration, Xiaoyou tried various methods.
She carried her easel and walked to every corner of the city, from the bustling streets to the quiet park lakeside, trying to record the different aspects of life with her brush.
She also frequently visits various art exhibitions to appreciate the works of domestic and foreign masters and learn their expression techniques and creative concepts.
She even went to remote mountainous areas specifically to sketch, lived with local villagers, and felt the simplicity of nature and the tenacity of life.
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