"I agree to build a new house."
Shen Guang said with a smile.
"I actually wanted to tell you guys before, I have four little ones at home and there's not enough room right now. Don't mention me because it makes me uncomfortable when I sleep at night."
"More importantly, the bed is too small. A whole family squeezed into one bed would inevitably get cold because of fighting for the quilt."
"Besides that, washing and heating are also big problems."
Chen Chuan nodded slightly and said, "It seems that we brothers have the same opinion. Then we can start building the new house now. There are many renderings and supporting drawings online. We can start choosing one now."
"Building a new house is of course good, but..." Chen Jian said with difficulty, "But I only have a few tens of thousands of dollars, I'm afraid I need your support."
"Don't worry about that." Chen Chuan waved his hand, "I will bear the cost of building the new house alone."
Several people present were stunned, and Chen Jian immediately said: "How can that be possible!"
"No need to argue, Lao Wu and I said the same thing."
"Given your current financial situation, if you want to build a new house, you'll have to go into debt. And once you go into debt, your living conditions will probably decline by several levels."
"As for me, I made some money this year, and I really want to do something for my family."
"To put it bluntly, the money for building a house means nothing to me."
"If you really want to pay, that's easy. I've ordered hundreds of thousands of worth of fireworks, and they're on their way. They're expected to be delivered tomorrow at noon."
"The money for the fireworks will be borne by you five brothers."
Shen Chuan said this with absolute certainty.
Today, he has the most say in the entire family, which is also brought by money.
Except for Shen Qian and Shen Wu, the other three looked at each other and smiled bitterly.
But no matter what, Chen Chuan's generosity in taking on so much responsibility did convince several people.
Having money is one thing, but having money and being willing to do things for your brothers and sisters is another.
"We're all family, so we shouldn't talk behind each other's backs. Xiaochuan is the most capable now, so we, the older brothers, are just taking advantage of him."
"The money for the fireworks will be shared equally among the five of us. This year marks a turning point for our Shen family, so we should have a prosperous and lively New Year."
As the eldest brother, Shen Yong took the lead in expressing his stance.
The others stopped refusing and agreed.
After the house deal was settled, Shen Yong also raised one thing:
"Now our whole family is separated from each other and we have less contact on a daily basis. If this continues, I am afraid that our next generation will become strangers."
"I am a nostalgic person. Even now that I am studying Taoism, I still want to inherit the treasures passed down from ancient times."
"Since ancient times, there has been a saying that there is strength in numbers, and I firmly believe in it."
"As the saying goes, it takes three to make a hero, and it takes three to make a fence. If we want to prosper, we must unite and help each other."
"So, I have an idea. As to whether it will work, you can think about it carefully."
Shen Yong looked at them and said slowly, "I plan to compile a family tree, starting with my grandparents, to enhance the cohesion of the entire family, so that we can share hardships, advance and retreat together, and enjoy happiness together."
Chen Chuan had anticipated this and was not surprised. He immediately stated, "I agree with the boss's proposal. In today's society, one person alone cannot go far, and there are too few people who are trustworthy."
"Our blood is thicker than water, and we share the same origin. We should help each other and strive for better living conditions for future generations."
The others were obviously shocked by Shen Yong's proposal.
Because the so-called family has long been non-existent in today's society, at first glance, this seems like an ancient custom.
Therefore, several people began to ponder.
After about ten minutes, Shen Wu said heartlessly, "I agree. The benefits definitely outweigh the disadvantages."
As he expressed his stance, Shen Jian and Shen Qian also expressed their stance.
Only Shen Guang frowned and asked, "Whether we have this family tree or not, it doesn't seem to matter to me, does it? As long as we brothers unite as one, we can still achieve great things."
"No, Shen Guang, you're wrong." Shen Yong said in a deep voice, "The relationship between our generation is naturally very good, but can you guarantee that the next generation will be like us?"
"What's most important in today's world isn't technology, but connections. Connections represent information gaps, but also opportunities."
"If we want to share information, we must agree on one point: we have a common goal and we must defend our common honor."
"Although the family tree is just a small book, it carries the history of the rise and fall and glory of the entire family."
"Why does the country vigorously promote traditional culture? In fact, it is to enhance cohesion, so as to unite the more than one billion people in China and avoid being bullied by foreign countries."
"If this is the case for a country, why not for a family?"
Chen Yong had obviously thought deeply about the pros and cons of the family tree. His explanation here was clear and logical, making several people realize the pros and cons.
Shen Guang concentrated on thinking, and finally nodded slowly.
"Okay! Since we brothers all agree, we can put this matter on the agenda." Shen Yong said with a smile.
"Next year I will start preparing the family tree, and there is one thing I want to raise first to avoid any disputes."
"The first page of the family tree is naturally our ancestors and our elders."
"But for now, the most important person, the one whose name will be prominently mentioned in the family tree, will be Shen Chuan."
"Do you have any objections? If so, you can raise them now."
Chen Wu asked curiously, "Why is it written like this? Wouldn't it be better to just write it in order of seniority?"
"No, the genealogy isn't just for recording names, it's for enhancing cohesion."
"At present, Shen Chuan has the best development, and he is the only one who can change the fate of our family, Xiao Chuan, don't you think?"
Chen Chuan said without hesitation: "Indeed, the boss talked to me about writing the family tree when we were in Star City."
"My current development is indeed good, and I have some superficial ideas. Now I will tell my brothers about them."
"My goal is huge. I don't just want to be rich and prosperous for a few decades, but to make our Shen family an influential clan throughout China and even the world."
"Only in this way can we ensure that the bloodline will continue for thousands of years."
"So how can we achieve this?" Chen Chuan looked around at the group and said in a deep voice, "That is to cultivate the next generation at all costs."
"My initial idea is to establish a family foundation. I will set up an investment company in the name of the Shen family, with an initial investment of 100 million! All profits from this company will be used to train the next generation."
Hearing the 100 million, several people present were shocked and looked at Chen Chuan in disbelief.
Chen Chuan ignored the looks from the others and continued, "I hope our next generation will no longer work in graphic advertising, let alone work part-time to make a living."
"It's about getting involved in all walks of life in today's society."
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