Chapter 188 Staying together through thick and thin
Chapter 188 Staying together through thick and thin
"Hello, Uncle Sun..." Xiang Yu walked to a secluded place and answered the phone. Elder Sun's voice was a little anxious, but his tone was still calm: "Xiang Yu, you have to pay attention to family affairs. You can't always let Jin girl handle it alone!"
Xiang Yu's heart trembled, knowing that Elder Sun was referring to the reaction of the family to this incident. The Xiang family was prosperous, and although he controlled the core business, it was inevitable that some of his collateral relatives would disagree with Yan Jin's handling of the matter, and even question her ability.
After hanging up the phone, Xiang Yu returned to the venue, where Yan Jin was being interviewed by a group of reporters. She handled the situation with ease and grace, with a confident smile on her face. Seeing this scene, Xiang Yu felt a warm current in his heart. He quickly walked forward, gently held Yan Jin's hand, and said to the reporters: "Sorry, everyone, my wife needs to rest."
Yan Jin turned around, met Xiang Yu's concerned gaze, and smiled. The two held hands and left the venue side by side.
Back in the car, Xiang Yu told Yan Jin about the content of Elder Sun's phone call, with a hint of worry in his tone: "I will communicate with the family, you don't have to worry."
Yan Jin shook his head gently, his eyes calm: "I know what you are worried about, but running away is not the solution for this matter. We must make family members understand that unity is the most important thing."
Xiang Yu looked at Yan Jin's determined eyes and nodded secretly in his heart. Indeed, instead of passively calming down the doubts, it is better to take the initiative to strengthen the cohesion among family members.
An idea gradually became clear in Xiang Yu's mind. He turned to Yan Jin and said, "I have an idea that may solve this problem."
A few days later, the Xiang family's private estate in the suburbs welcomed a long-lost bustling scene. Members of the Xiang family, from the elderly elders to the young children, gathered here to participate in the family development activities organized by Xiang Yu and Yan Jin.
The content of the outreach activities was rich and varied, including teamwork games and a relaxing and enjoyable barbecue party. In the laughter and joy, the barriers between family members gradually melted away, and the relationship between them became closer.
As night fell, the bonfire burned brightly, making everyone's face especially warm. Elder Sun sat in the middle of the crowd and slowly told the story of the Xiang family's development, from the hardships in the early days of the business to the brilliant achievements today. Every story deeply touched everyone present.
"The reason why the Xiang family has come this far is not due to one person, but the joint efforts of all family members." Elder Sun's voice was deep and powerful. "I hope that we can remember the teachings of our ancestors, unite as one, overcome difficulties together, and pass on the spirit of the Xiang family!"
As soon as Elder Sun finished speaking, warm applause resounded throughout the valley. Xiang Yu looked at the scene in front of him, his heart filled with hope and emotion. He knew that Yan Jin was right, and only by uniting as one within the family could they withstand the storms of the outside world.
He took a deep breath, stood up, and swept his eyes firmly over everyone present. He slowly said, "Today, I would like to take this opportunity to announce something..."
Xiang Yu's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the quiet night sky. Everyone's eyes were focused on him, and curiosity and expectation spread in the air.
"I declare the establishment of the Xiang Family Fund." Xiang Yu said firmly, "This fund will be used to support the education and entrepreneurial projects of family members, to provide help to every member of the Xiang family who has a dream, and to make the family's future more prosperous."
As soon as the words fell, thunderous applause broke out. The faces of the family members were filled with joy and excitement, and they whispered and shared their visions for the future.
There was a gleam of relief in Elder Sun's eyes. He nodded and looked at Xiang Yu with approval. He knew that Xiang Yu finally understood the meaning of family and was no longer the cold president who only focused on the company's business.
Yan Jin stood beside Xiang Yu with a faint smile on her face. She was proud of Xiang Yu and pleased with the future of the Xiang family. The establishment of a family fund was not only Xiang Yu's responsibility to the family, but also a way for him to make up for the past and a recognition of Yan Jin's long-term efforts.
"In addition," Xiang Yu paused and continued, "My wife, Yan Jin, will invite all family members to participate in the company's decision-making process on my behalf. Your opinions and suggestions are crucial to the development of the Xiang family."
As soon as these words came out, the crowd was in an uproar again. All along, the decision-making level of Xiang Group was composed of Xiang Yu and a few senior executives, and family members rarely participated. Now, Xiang Yu's decision undoubtedly broke the previous convention and closely linked the family members and the future of the company.
Yan Jin took over the conversation, "Dear uncles, brothers and sisters, Xiang Group belongs not only to Xiang Yu, but also to all of us. I believe that only if we unite and work together can we create a more brilliant future." Her voice was gentle and firm, and her sincere eyes swept over everyone present, "I look forward to working with you all."
Yan Jin's words, like a gentle spring breeze, melted away the past estrangement and suspicion, and planted the seeds of hope and trust in the hearts of family members. They nodded one after another, expressing their willingness to contribute their own strength to the future of the family.
The bonfire was still burning, illuminating the night sky. After going through so much hardship, the Xiang family finally welcomed the long-lost unity and hope. And all this was just the beginning...
The next morning, a black car drove away from the manor. In the car, Xiang Yu looked at the scenery outside the window that was constantly receding, turned his head and said to Yan Jin: "Thank you, Jin'er."
Yan Jin smiled slightly, "There's no need to talk about this between us." She paused and looked out the window, "Look, what is that?"
Xiang Yu followed Yan Jin's gaze and saw a familiar car parked on the roadside not far away. Wasn't that reporter Lin's car? When they left the manor yesterday, he had noticed that the car was not there.
"It seems that our diligent reporter Lin is very interested in last night's events." Xiang Yu raised a playful smile.
Yan Jin smiled softly, "Reporter Lin has always been committed to reporting real business events. This family unity is a good topic for her."
The two got out of the car and walked in front of reporter Lin. When reporter Lin saw them, he showed a hint of surprise on his face, but then he regained his professional calm.
"Mr. Xiang, Mr. Yan, good morning." Reporter Lin greeted politely, "I didn't expect to meet you here."
"Reporter Lin, it seems that you are very concerned about the affairs of our Xiang family." Xiang Yu said in a relaxed tone with a hint of teasing.
"The unity and development of family businesses have always been my focus." Reporter Lin answered calmly, "Last night's family meeting showed me the cohesion and hope of the Xiang family. I believe this will have a positive impact on the future development of the Xiang Group."
Xiang Yu and Yan Jin smiled at each other. They certainly knew how much positive comments reporter Lin's report would bring to the Xiang Group.
"Reporter Lin, you've come just in time." Xiang Yu said, "The establishment of the family fund is just the beginning. We will have a series of measures to promote the unity and development of the family."
"Oh?" Reporter Lin's eyes lit up. "Can you tell me?"
"For example..." Xiang Yu paused, "Lawyer Ma is helping us formulate a family charter to clarify the rights and obligations of family members and standardize family management."
"Family charter?" Reporter Lin keenly caught this key word, "This is not common in domestic family businesses."
"We believe that only by establishing a sound system can we ensure the long-term stability and prosperity of the family." Yan Jin took over the conversation, "We hope that the Xiang family can become a model for Chinese family businesses."
Reporter Lin took a deep breath. She realized that the Xiang family was undergoing a profound change, and this change would have a far-reaching impact on the entire family business sector.
"I believe this will be a wonderful story." Reporter Lin's eyes sparkled with excitement. "I will continue to pay attention to the development of the Xiang family and report objectively and impartially."
After seeing off reporter Lin, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin returned to the car. Yan Jin took out his phone and opened social media. "It seems that we still need the help of money and public relations."
Xiang Yu smiled and nodded. He knew what Yan Jin was going to do next. Sure enough, Yan Jin called Qian Gonglin...
Yan Jin briefly explained a few things to Public Relations Manager Qian and then hung up the phone. She believed that with Public Relations Manager Qian's professional ability, he would be able to handle the matter properly and safely.
Sure enough, within an hour, a group of photos and videos were released on the official social media account of the Xiang Group. In the photos, members of the Xiang family gathered together with happy smiles on their faces. There were elderly family elders who kindly watched the children play; there were also younger cousins who talked intimately.
The video recorded a clip from last night's family meeting. Although the specific content of the meeting was not revealed, it was not difficult to see from the expressions of the members who listened attentively and spoke enthusiastically that this was a meeting full of cohesion and hope.
PR Qian also specially selected some heartwarming and touching scenes, such as Xiang Yu helping his grandson to get up, and Yan Jin handing a cup of tea to a young family member. These details silently convey the atmosphere of mutual respect and care among family members.
As expected, once the photos and videos were released, they quickly attracted the attention and likes of many netizens. Many people left messages praising the Xiang family's unity and friendship, and expressed their confidence in the future development of the Xiang Group.
"It's really touching to see such a family business. I hope Xiang's Group will get better and better!"
"This is a true century-old enterprise. Only when the family is harmonious can the foundation last forever!"
“Thumbs up to President Xiang and President Yan. I believe that under their leadership, the Xiang Group will achieve greater success!”
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The heated discussions among netizens made Xiang Yu and Yan Jin feel very relieved. They knew that the unity of the family was not only the responsibility of the two of them, but also the common expectation of all family members.
On the weekend, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin specially held a family gathering and invited all family members to attend. At the gathering, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin sincerely thanked every family member for their efforts and support, and said that the future of the family requires everyone to work together and create together.
Family members also expressed their recognition and support for Xiang Yu and Yan Jin. They knew that only by uniting as one can they overcome the current difficulties and create a better future.
The atmosphere of the party was warm and harmonious, and the family's cohesion reached a new height. Xiang Yu looked at this happy scene in front of him, and his heart was full of hope.
Yan Jin walked up to him and said softly, "Next, it's time to start our next plan."
Xiang Yu nodded, his eyes firm...
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