There are three bowls of noodles that are the most unpalatable in a person’s life: dignity, affection, and scene. This is the famous saying of Du Yuesheng, a Shanghai tycoon during the Republic of China. He believed that one needs to eat "three bowls of noodles" well in life - decency, affection and spectacle. These are necessary factors for success, but they are also the most difficult to eat good "noodles".

About the meaning of "Three Bowls of Noodles"

Decent means doing things appropriately, not losing your identity, knowing what things should be done and not done, and with what attitude. Du Yuesheng once said, "The first-class people have the ability but have no temper, the second-class people have the ability but have the temper, and the bottom-class people have the ability but have the temper." After middle age, he is cautious and cautious in dealing with people, and is less aggressive than when he was young.

Queen, refers to the affection and face between individuals. China is a country of etiquette, and Chinese people like to save face. The phrase "don't give face" can sometimes crush people to death. It is said that Du Yuesheng has always valued friendship above all else. He often said: "When money is used up, friendship cannot be eaten up. So when others save money, I save friendship." As a local gentleman, he hopes to participate in public welfare, support education, and uphold justice.

Scene is pomp. After becoming famous, Du Yuesheng paid great attention to the scene in life. The inauguration ceremony of the Du Family Ancestral Hall held in 1931 was the biggest event in Du Yuesheng's life. In addition to the inauguration ceremony of Du Temple, Du Yuesheng served as the chairman and chairman of more than 70 enterprises, banks, and companies in his heyday. He was very famous and famous.