Chapter 1512 - 1488: May We Discuss the Dual Cultivation Method (Part 2)

Chapter 1512 -1488: May We Discuss the Dual Cultivation Method (Part 2)

Chu Xianling also sighed and said, “Yes, this is really difficult. It’s not just a problem of a family, but an issue of the entire family system.”

Yang Yushi looked at Song Xiaodong and said, “Dongzi, as the head of the family, what do you think about this matter?”

Chu Xianling and Zhao Ruonan both also looked at Song Xiaodong.

Song Xiaodong turned the wine glass in his hand and said slowly, “This matter is like the gradual growth of a family. Apart from strict control, there doesn’t seem to be any other way.”

Chu Xianling looked at Song Xiaodong and said, “Mr. Song, that’s a bit of a deflection, isn’t it? The Su Family has developed so rapidly, and its reputation is quite good now. I think you must have some management tips.”

Zhao Ruonan rolled her eyes and said, “Hey, is this some kind of secret? Can’t you share it with us?”

Song Xiaodong shrugged and said, “Even if I tell you, it might not be of much use. Even if you think what I said is correct, can you promote it when you go back?”

Zhao Ruonan, Chu Xianling, and Yang Yushi hesitated for a moment. This sentence hit the point. Even though they have high status in their families, they definitely don’t have the same voice of authority as Song Xiaodong does in controlling an entire family.

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Chu Xianling said, “Mr. Song is right. We indeed don’t have such authority, but we do have a certain status within the family. Suggestions we make will also be considered seriously by the family and are still quite likely to be promoted.”

Zhao Ruonan added, “Of course, every family hopes to develop better and better. Some drawbacks naturally also need to be resolved. Just speak up; don’t hide it.”

Song Xiaodong said, “Actually, this matter is quite simple. Our Su Family adopts a shareholding system. The shares of the Su Family are distributed to all members of the Su Family. The entire Su Family’s profits are closely related to everyone. If someone damages the Su Family’s reputation, it affects the entire Su Family’s earnings. At that time, others will have opinions. This is a form of collective supervision, which prevents covering up for each other.”

Chu Xianling frowned and said, “Doing it this way does have these benefits, but doesn’t it also pose quite a big problem? Wouldn’t this reduce your control over the family? And after about twenty years, the shares of the family will be even more diluted, which will weaken the cohesion of the family. Wouldn’t the Su Family then just become separate companies or something?”

Zhao Ruonan also said, “Yes, this kind of problem is indeed significant. Isn’t doing this too risky for you? Or do you have some backup plan?”

Yang Yushi looked at Song Xiaodong thoughtfully, without speaking.

Song Xiaodong glanced over the three women, then smiled and said, “The Su Family was something I took over later. I didn’t create it from scratch, so emotionally, I’m not as attached to the Su Family as you are. If someone makes a mistake, I won’t have the urge to protect them. As for whether there won’t be cohesion in the future, I really haven’t thought much about it. Su Family’s assets originally belonged to the Su Family members. I gave it to them using another method, rewarding the capable more. Naturally, I don’t have the guilty feeling of having taken the Su Family’s property.”

The three women were a bit stunned, feeling that Song Xiaodong was making a good point. Why do people from other families protect their own? Isn’t it because the people who make mistakes in the family are their own relatives? Naturally, they have a mentality of protecting them.

Chu Xianling curiously asked, “Then why doesn’t Mr. Song think about controlling the entire Su Family in your own hands? Your wife… oh, this might involve many of your descendants, which naturally becomes a large family. When your descendants grow up, they can gradually replace the people of the Su Family. At that time, won’t the Su Family truly become the Song family?”

Song Xiaodong laughed heartily and said, “In a person’s life, if you arrange everything too early for them, what pursuits will they have left? For my children, I won’t prepare too much for them. After they go to college, they all have to leave. Whatever ability they have, they can do as big a thing as they can. Unless they are bullied, I will step in; otherwise, I won’t care about them.”

“Can you really achieve this?” Chu Xianling smiled and said, “In our country, family ties are highly valued. I’m afraid by then you won’t be able to bear it.”

Song Xiaodong said very seriously, “Even if it breaks my heart, it must be done. I can’t raise a group of spoiled children. Of course, this is my current thought, but when the time comes, I don’t know to what extent I can achieve it.”

Chu Xianling nodded and said, “But even so, Mr. Song’s idea is already quite remarkable. Isn’t every Family Head thinking about how to make the family bigger and leave more for their descendants?”

Song Xiaodong nodded and said, “This might be the tradition that has been left behind in China for thousands of years. It’s indeed not easy to change.”

Zhao Ruonan raised her glass again and said, “Song Xiaodong, I always thought you were a bastard. But now I see, you’re actually a person with a lot of ideas.”

“Thanks for the compliment.” Song Xiaodong clinked glasses with Zhao Ruonan.

Zhao Ruonan drank her wine, then rolled her eyes and said, “Don’t get cocky. I do admire you in terms of family management, but regarding your many women, I equally despise you. Also, don’t get any ideas about Yushi. No matter what, I won’t let Yushi be with you.”