PFC Chapter 213: Family Harmony and Family Revival
Chapter 213: Family Harmony and Family Revival
Ren Tianxiong looked at Ren Xiaoyao deeply, with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He slowly said: "Okay! I will arrange people and convene a family meeting!" The head of the family spoke, and everyone did not dare to neglect it. Soon, the family meeting was held as scheduled three days later.
The atmosphere of the family meeting was solemn and dignified, with important figures from all branches of the Ren family gathered. Ren Xiaoyao stood in the center of the hall, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. He said in a deep voice, "This family meeting is to resolve the long-standing issue of interest distribution within our family. I hope everyone will speak freely and work together to come up with a fair and reasonable solution."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Second Young Master stood up impatiently. He looked around and said arrogantly, "Master, elders, I believe I have done my best for the family over the years, but my efforts are not proportional to my gains. I hope to have more management rights in the family business!"
The Second Young Master's words resonated with some people. They also felt that there was something unreasonable about the family's current profit distribution plan, and they began to discuss it in low voices. The Great Elder frowned, looked at Ren Xiaoyao, and asked in a deep voice, "Xiaoyao, what are your thoughts on this matter?"
Ren Xiaoyao had long anticipated the Second Young Master's request. He confidently said, "Second Uncle has indeed made considerable contributions to the family's development over the years, and his request is not unreasonable. I suggest that we give the management rights of some emerging industries to Second Uncle, allowing him to lead the young people in pioneering and enterprising efforts, while also giving him a corresponding share of the profits."
Hearing Ren Xiaoyao's proposal, the Second Young Master showed a hint of joy on his face, but he still said in a pretentious manner: "Xiaoyao, it's good that you can understand my thoughts, but I hope that my rights can be better protected..."
Ren Xiaoyao naturally understood the Second Young Master's thoughts. He smiled slightly and continued, "Of course, to avoid a power imbalance within the family, I would suggest that the head of the family establish a family elders council, composed of respected and experienced elders in the family. They would be responsible for overseeing the operation of the family business and have the final decision-making power on major matters."
This proposal was widely accepted, with even the previously silent Great Elder nodding his head in agreement. Ren Xiaoyao felt a sense of relief upon seeing his proposal gaining widespread approval. He knew this was only the first step, and that there would be more thorny issues waiting to be addressed.
"Regarding the management of the family's traditional industries..." The elder spoke slowly, a hint of worry in his cloudy eyes, "I'm worried..."
The Great Elder paused, a hint of worry in his cloudy eyes, "I'm worried... that the overly radical reforms of the younger generation will destroy the foundation of the family!" He slowly glanced around, and his gaze finally fell on Ren Xiaoyao, his weather-beaten face full of worry.
Ren Xiaoyao knew that the Great Elder represented the faction of the family that clung to tradition. They had made tremendous contributions to the family, but they were also prone to complacency. He smiled slightly, his tone respectful yet firm, "I understand the Great Elder's concerns. The reforms I propose don't mean to completely negate tradition, but rather to embrace its essence and discard its dross. We can draw on the management philosophies of modern enterprises to establish a more scientific and efficient management system, while preserving family traditions and incorporating family culture into it."
He paused, then continued, "For example, we can categorize traditional family businesses into different types. Some that are suitable for stable operations can continue to follow the traditional model and be managed by experienced family elders. Meanwhile, for other innovative businesses, modern management systems can be introduced to encourage young people to boldly experiment and explore new markets."
Ren Xiaoyao spoke eloquently, skillfully combining modern management concepts with family traditions, ensuring the family's stable development while injecting new vitality into it. The Great Elder listened attentively, his furrowed brow gradually relaxing, and his gaze towards Ren Xiaoyao was filled with a hint of admiration.
Xia Lin, who had been sitting silently on the side, gently tugged at Ren Xiaoyao's sleeve and whispered in his ear: "The third young lady has a great influence on the younger generation of the family. You can try to persuade her and ask her for help..." Ren Xiaoyao nodded in understanding. He knew that Xia Lin was meticulous and could always notice some details that he could easily overlook.
"I believe that as long as we unite, our family will be able to regain its former glory!" Ren Xiaoyao spoke in a firm tone, his burning eyes swept over the crowd, and warm applause rang out in the hall.
However, at this moment, the previously silent Third Young Miss suddenly stood up and walked straight towards Ren Xiaoyao, a meaningful smile on her lips... She approached Ren Xiaoyao and, instead of objecting as everyone had feared, smiled sweetly, her eyes gleaming with approval. "Brother Xiaoyao, your plan truly brightens my eyes! Our family has been dormant for far too long, and it's time for some changes." She turned to face the assembled family members, her voice clear and firm, "I believe in Brother Xiaoyao's abilities, and I believe his plan can lead our family to a revival! I'm willing to do everything in my power to help him!"
The Third Miss held considerable influence among the younger generation of the family, and her statement undoubtedly gave Ren Xiaoyao a boost in confidence. The younger generation, who had initially expressed some doubts, also expressed their support, and the call for family reform grew louder and louder.
Seeing this, the Great Elder nodded with satisfaction. He understood that the future of the family would ultimately be created by the young people, and Ren Xiaoyao was the one who could lead the family to glory.
Ren Xiaoyao entrusted the refinement and implementation of the reform plan to his experienced steward, a non-family member. The steward lived up to expectations, meticulously implementing every aspect of the plan. While implementation encountered some resistance, including complaints from some conservative clansmen, Ren Xiaoyao's prompt coordination resolved these issues.
Time flew by, and months passed in the blink of an eye. Under Ren Xiaoyao's leadership, the family had undergone a complete transformation. The family business flourished, the younger generation found a stage to display their talents, and the family was united as never before.
Standing atop the highest attic of his family's domain, Ren Xiao gazed out at the rolling hills in the distance, his heart filled with lofty ambition. His family's goal of reviving had been achieved, but his journey was far from over. He knew that in this perilous world, only by constantly growing stronger could he protect all he held dear.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, he turned abruptly, his gaze piercing the distance. There lay the dark abyss where demonic forces lurked...
"Xiaoyao, what's wrong?" Xia Lin walked to his side and followed his gaze, but only saw a foggy abyss.
Ren Xiaoyao didn't answer. He just took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Get ready. It's time for us to set off."