Hu Xueyan: Some money cannot be earned

One morning, Hu Xueyan was talking with several senior shopkeepers in the living room. Talking about his recent investments, Hu Xueyan had a sullen face and taught a few of the big shopkeepers who had made little profit from their investments, telling them that they must analyze the market the next time they invest and not invest money rashly.

As soon as Hu Xueyan finished speaking, someone reported outside that there was a businessman who wanted to see him urgently. The businessman who came to see him looked anxious. It turned out that the businessman had suffered a setback in his latest business and was in urgent need of a large sum of money for turnover. In order to save himself, he took out all his property and wanted to transfer it to Hu Xueyan at a very low price.

Hu Xueyan did not dare to neglect and asked the businessman to come to hear the news the next day. He quickly ordered his subordinates to find out whether it was true. The men quickly came back and confirmed that what the merchant said was true. After hearing this, Hu Xueyan quickly asked the bank to prepare the money. Because the other party needed too much cash and the bank did not have enough, Hu Xueyan quickly transferred a large amount of cash from the semicolon.

The next day, Hu Xueyan invited the businessman here. Not only did he agree to his request, he also purchased the other party's property at market price, which was much higher than the other party's bid. The businessman was shocked and didn't understand why Hu Xueyan insisted on buying those properties and shops at market prices.

Hu Xueyan told the businessman that he was only temporarily helping him keep the mortgaged assets. When the businessman got through this, he could redeem the properties at any time and only needed to pay some meager interest on the original price. That's it. Hu Xueyan's move made the businessman extremely grateful. He bowed deeply to Hu Xueyan and left the Hu family in tears.

After the businessman left, everyone asked Hu Xueyan, some big shopkeepers were scolded for a long time if they made less money, but this investment made less money, and not only did they not eat the fat in their mouths, but they also took the initiative to overpay the other party. Silver, what exactly is this? Hu Xueyan drank hot tea and talked about an experience when he was young.

“When I was a young boy, my boss often asked me to go around with bills to collect bills. Once, I was caught in a heavy rain while I was on my way, and a stranger on the same road got wet. That day I happened to I brought an umbrella and held it for others. Later, when it rained, I often held an umbrella for strangers. As time went by, many people on the road got to know me. Sometimes, I forgot about myself. Don’t be afraid to bring an umbrella, because there will be many people I have helped hold an umbrella for me.”

As he said that, Hu Xueyan smiled slightly: “Only if you are willing to hold an umbrella for others will others be willing to hold an umbrella for you. That businessman's property may have been accumulated over several generations. If I bought it at the price he offered, it would be a great advantage, but he might not be able to turn around in his lifetime. This was not just an investment, but a life saver. I have made friends and am worthy of my conscience. When it rains, everyone can help others by covering up the rain."

After hearing this, everyone was speechless for a long time. Later, the businessman redeemed his property and became Hu Xueyan's most loyal partner.

Extended information

"A gentleman loves money and gets it in a proper way" comes from the anonymous "Zengguang Xianwen" in the Ming Dynasty: "The Master said: A gentleman loves money and gets it in a proper way; chastity "Women love sex and accept it with courtesy." This means that a gentleman loves money, but he gets it through legitimate channels. Dutiful women like to dress up, but in a manner consistent with etiquette.

The Analects of Confucius, a disciple of Confucius in the Spring and Autumn Period - Confucius said: "Wealth and honor are what people want. If you don't get them according to the way, you won't get them; poverty and lowliness are what people hate." Also, if you don't follow the way, you won't get it. Is it bad for a gentleman to become famous? "Wealth and respect are what people long for, but if you don't get them in the right way, a gentleman cannot accept them; poverty and lowliness are what people hate, but if you don't get them in the right way, a gentleman is unwilling to get rid of them. . How can a gentleman achieve his reputation if he leaves the principle of benevolence? A gentleman cannot leave benevolence, even for a meal; Benevolence and virtue coexist."

Wealth and honor can be obtained by the way, and poverty and lowliness can be eliminated by the way.

As the saying goes, "A gentleman loves money and gets it in a wise way." This is a familiar saying. Wealth and honor are all wanted. It would be best if everyone could get it with "benevolence". This would be an improvement for the people who live in poverty and live happily.

"A gentleman loves money and gets it in a proper way". The way to get money is as follows:

1. Do not be greedy for money that is not part of it

The ancients said: "Sake makes people's faces red, and white wealth touches people's hearts." (The saying comes from the "Awakening of Marriage" written by Western Zhou Sheng in the Qing Dynasty, which means that wine makes people blush, and money makes people tempted.), which illustrates the attraction of wealth. The Chinese say "Don't get ill-gotten wealth", and Buddhism also uses the term "poisonous snake" to describe the danger of ill-gotten wealth. The so-called "Who should show integrity? Be scrupulous about money" is not the wealth you deserve. Even if you get it, it will cause unreasonable disasters, so don't ask for money you don't get.

2. Don’t waste your fair share of wealth

The ancestral property and salary earned are all your fair share of wealth. The wealth within the share is your own and can be used freely, but it cannot be spent arbitrarily. Xunzi's "Fu Guo" of the Warring States Period said: "A wise ruler must be careful to maintain harmony, limit its flow, open up its sources, and consider the times." (This means that a wise ruler must carefully adapt farmers to farming seasons, save expenses, and expand production, develop sources of wealth, and consider adjustments at any time according to specific circumstances)

This is true for the country, and so is the individual. Wealth is like flowing water. Once the flowing water goes away, you will lose one. Therefore, you must live within your means and do not waste unnecessary expenses.

3. Don’t feel inferior because of hard work

Some people don’t like to use hard work to make money. They feel that hard work is mean and hard, and their income is meager, and they feel embarrassed about it. In fact, Confucius said: "I am young and humble, so I can do many despicable things." (The quote comes from "The Analects of Confucius·Zihan" by Confucius's disciples in the Spring and Autumn Period, which means that my life was difficult when I was a child, so I would do some menial work.)

Even if a person does cleaning work, works as a sales agent at home, delivers newspapers, or does odd jobs... to supplement daily expenses and support the family, this is hard-earned money. Although it is small money, it is fair, honest, and more It is valuable and deserved, and there is no need to feel inferior for it.

4. The wealth of wisdom is not wasted

Some people use their own wisdom, technology, and ability to obtain wealth. For example, by engraving a seal, designing a building, painting a picture, or inventing a new patent, the wealth gained may be higher than other people's salary. This kind of wisdom and wealth can benefit oneself or others, but it must be used in the right place, otherwise it will be used in vain and wasted in vain.

In addition, faith, diligence, observance of precepts, listening to the Dharma, joy and equanimity, wisdom, and shame are the seven holy treasures that can nourish all living beings and provide them with the nourishment of wisdom and life, and they must be actively cultivated.

The meaning of wealth does not lie in the accumulation of money or the increase in account numbers. Wealth is the connotation of bright life and a tool for benefiting mankind. Having money is a blessing. Knowing how to obtain and use money correctly is a kind of wisdom.

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