In this materialistic world, who doesn't want to be rich? But what do you do when you do become rich? Is it a waste of money, drunk and dreaming of death? Or to repay the society and benefit the township? The "butcher of Peking University" I am going to talk about today, his choice may surprise you. He not only wants to give away villas, but also helps the villagers get rich! Sounds like a fantasy? Don't worry, and listen to me slowly. This story is more interesting and complex than you think. It is not only an inspirational legend, but also a mirror that reflects the faces of all beings in our time. You ready? Let's dive into this amazing story!
Pie in the sky? A rich man came to the poor village and wanted to give away the villa
Imagine if one day, a rich man suddenly came to your poor village and said that he would give a villa to every family, how would you react? Excited? Can't believe it? Or do you think it's just a fantasy?
Such a good thing of "pie in the sky" was really encountered by the villagers of Guanhu Village, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong. One day in 2013, the village chief summoned 171 households in the village to conduct a household registration survey, and then told everyone the good news: a billionaire wanted to give each household a villa in the village!
"The rich man wants to tear down the old house and build a villa to give to every family." The village chief's words made the villagers very happy at first, and there was no objection to this.
But who is this rich man? Why did he do it? Could it be that he is the reincarnation of a "living bodhisattva"?
Facts have proved that this rich man is not a "living bodhisattva", but an alumnus of Peking University with a legendary experience. The reason why he made this decision was because he had no money to go to school when he was admitted to Peking University, and it was the villagers who sponsored him. Now that he is developed, he wants to return to his hometown.
This should have been a good thing for everyone, but who would have thought that after the villa was built, problems would emerge one after another. What's even more unexpected is that this rich man didn't even dare to go home because of this incident! What the hell is going on? Let's find out.
From a poor student to a "butcher of Peking University": the birth of an inspirational legend
If you want to talk about the story of this rich man, it is really a realistic version of an inspirational blockbuster. He is Chen Sheng, a "high-achieving student" from a humble ravine.
Chen Sheng's life trajectory can be called a typical textbook of "poor children counterattack success". He was born in Guanhu Village, a well-known impoverished village. The villagers have been living by farming for generations, and their lives are tight. Chen Sheng's family is even worse, and his father died unexpectedly when he was very young.
"The heavy responsibility of raising five children fell on my mother alone, but even if the conditions at home were difficult, my mother still let Chen Sheng continue to go to school."
Although my mother didn't know much about it, she firmly believed that it was definitely right for her children to read more books. This simple belief became the key to changing Chen Sheng's fate.
The hard work paid off, and Chen Sheng was finally admitted to Peking University. However, the heavens did not fulfill people's wishes, and the family conditions were too difficult, and there was no extra money to pay for tuition. At the critical moment when Chen Sheng was about to drop out of school, the villagers learned of the situation and immediately went door-to-door to collect money for him to go to college.
This kindness was deeply engraved in Chen Sheng's heart. He secretly decided in his heart that he would repay the villagers when he had a chance in the future. However, he never imagined that this seemingly simple decision would bring him unexpected trouble in the future.
After graduating from Peking University, Chen Sheng's life trajectory can be said to be full of twists and turns. He was first assigned to teach at the Guangdong Institute of Education, but because he didn't want to go, he pretended to stammer and was brushed off by the school. Later, he got his wish and entered the system and became a civil servant in the secretary department of the Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee.
However, life within the system was not as good as he had hoped. Chen Sheng said frankly:
"I can't stand it anymore, I'm going to go crazy if I keep doing it. After working in the system for a few months, I felt that I couldn't stand this kind of 'split-hand-brain' work. Obviously disgusted with one thing, but he has to write words of praise. "
In this way, after working as the "iron rice bowl" in the eyes of everyone for 6 years, Chen Sheng resolutely chose to resign. This decision completely changed the trajectory of his life.
The next story can be called a business legend. Chen Sheng first earned his first pot of gold by growing vegetables, and then caught up with the era of great economic changes and found the "outlet" of real estate. In just three years, he has become the leader of Zhanjiang real estate, with assets directly exceeding 100 million.
However, Chen Sheng was not satisfied with this. He set his sights on the breeding industry and began to breed traditional Chinese native pigs. Although the income was mediocre at first, he persevered. The hard work paid off, and he earned 600 million in the second year!
In this way, in just three years, Chen Sheng earned 1.1 billion, and was nicknamed "Peking University Butcher".
This nickname is not only a ridicule of his academic qualifications, but also a recognition of his career achievements. Chen Sheng's success is not only because he has made money, but also because he has found his place in life. He once sighed:
"Peking University is like a melting pot, and I am both radical and conservative when I come out of Peking University. Maybe it was because I caught up with a good era, and then with a little luck, I became a 'mediocre' businessman. "
This passage not only shows Chen Sheng's humility, but also reflects his sober understanding of his own success. It is this radical and conservative personality that has made him successful in the business world many times, and finally achieved a career.
Returning to the folks: a vigorous "villa turmoil"
In 2012, Chen Sheng, who had a successful career, decided to fulfill his promise when he was young and repay the villagers who had helped him. When he returned to his hometown, he was very sad to see that the villagers were still living in dilapidated houses.
So, he made an amazing decision: invest 200 million yuan to build 238 villas in the village and give them to the villagers for free! The only condition is that the old house be demolished to make enough space.
At first glance, this sounds like a pie-in-the-sky thing! Naturally, the villagers were overjoyed and agreed. However, is it really that simple?
Chen Sheng's decision was undoubtedly out of good intentions. Not only did he give away villas, but he also planned to build pig farms, build orchards, and provide his own technology so that the villagers could get rich with their hands. This plan can be said to be comprehensive and well-considered.
However, good intentions do not necessarily lead to good deeds. As the project was implemented, more and more questions arose.
The first is the issue of demolition. Although everyone agreed to demolish the old house at first, when it came time to do it, some people changed their minds. Some people think that there should be more than one set, while others think that it is unreasonable to divide the room according to the household registration.
"Some people have only one son in a family, and after they get married and split the family, they can divide two houses. But some people have a family of 7 or 8 people, but they can only share one suite. "
This kind of distribution does make some large families feel unfair. Moreover, some people's old houses are very large, but they change their villas and become smaller, which naturally makes them unhappy.
In addition to the issue of the allocation of houses, the allocation of economic projects has also caused controversy. Some people only get the orchard, feel that they make less money, and want a pig farm; Some people have a pig farm, but they want more.
It's a good thing, but it's like "uneven distribution of spoils". This made Chen Sheng very annoyed. In the end, he simply ignored it and handed over these matters to the village cadres and others to deal with, so that they could divide what they liked.
What's even more unexpected is that because of this incident, Chen Sheng has not returned to his hometown for many years. There are even rumors that Chen Sheng didn't even dare to go back to his hometown because of this incident.
This rumor undoubtedly cast a shadow on this supposed warm act of kindness. How could a rich man return to his hometown and give a villa should be a good thing for everyone to be happy about?
The turmoil subsides: the warmth is still in the world
However, things are not as bad as the rumors say. Although there is some controversy among the villagers, this does not mean that they are "white-eyed wolves".
After the coordination and handling of the village cadres, the "villa turmoil" in Guanhu Village finally subsided. On June 14, 2018, all the villagers of Guanhu Village officially moved into the newly built villa. This day is undoubtedly memorable.
When the reporter interviewed Chen Sheng and asked him whether this incident had affected his confidence in building his hometown, and whether he really did not dare to return to his hometown because of this incident, Chen Sheng replied with a smile:
"I'm not that stingy. I haven't gone back all these years because I don't have any relatives in my hometown, and it's not that I'm afraid to go back. "
This answer not only shows Chen Sheng's tolerance and generosity, but also clarifies the previous misunderstanding. In fact, Chen Sheng did not give up his original intention of returning to his hometown because of these small troubles.
Nowadays, under the sunset, there are rows of villas in Guanhu Village, which look so luxurious and beautiful from a distance. Although there were controversies and contradictions, in the end, it became a happy home.
This story teaches us that even the best of intentions can encounter all sorts of unexpected difficulties in their implementation. But as long as we stick to our original intention and remain patient, we will eventually be able to resolve the conflict and realize a beautiful vision.
Netizens are hotly discussed: A big discussion about good deeds
This incident quickly aroused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet. Some netizens think that Chen Sheng's behavior is very commendable and a good example of giving back to society.
@阳光灿烂123: "This Peking University talent is really amazing! Don't forget your roots, know how to be grateful, this is the real successful person! "
@小小追梦人: "Give away villas, build pig farms, and build orchards, this guy wants to revitalize the whole village!" This is the real targeted poverty alleviation, which is much stronger than those who can only shout slogans. "
Some netizens also expressed confusion and criticism of the villagers' behavior:
@理性思考者: "These villagers are too greedy, aren't they? Others are kind enough to send villas, but they are disgusted. I really want a whole pig for pork! "
@城市观察员: "That's why a lot of people are reluctant to do good. did bad things with good intentions, but ended up in a commotion. "
Of course, there are also some netizens who have a more rational and neutral attitude towards this matter:
@社会学爱好者: "This incident actually reflects some deep-seated problems in the rural areas of the mainland. For example, changes in family structure, urban-rural disparities, and rural economic development. It is not possible to simply say who is right and who is wrong. "
@公共政策研究生: "In fact, this kind of large-scale 'welfare' behavior, if not carefully planned and coordinated, can easily lead to conflicts. This gives us a revelation: doing good deeds also requires methods and skills. "
There are also some netizens who look at this issue from a deeper perspective:
@哲学思考者: "This incident made me think about the question: what exactly is the meaning of wealth? Is it a simple material comfort, or does it bring happiness to others? Chen Sheng's choice is worth pondering for each of us. "