The first theory: comes from Lin Zexu’s family training.

The complete sentence is:

"If my descendants are like me, they will do nothing with their money. If they are virtuous and capable, it will harm their aspirations; if their descendants are not as good as me, they will do nothing with their money. They will be foolish and unfilial." , and it will continue to be evil."

The second theory: comes from a couplet written by Lin Zexu.

The complete sentence is:

"If my descendants are like me, they will do nothing with their money. If they are wise and rich, they will lose their aspirations; if their descendants are not as good as me, they will keep their money for nothing. They will be foolish and rich." Wealth will increase its faults."

Knowledge expansion:

Translation of family motto:

“If future generations are as good as me, what should I do if I leave money (to them)? (Like me) The same) talents and multiple talents, this will only undermine their aspirations; if future generations are not as good as me, what will I do if I leave money to them? Being stupid and unfilial will only encourage their evil." p>

Couplet Translation:

"If future generations are as good as me, what are they going to do with leaving money (for them)? (Like me) virtuous people with multiple talents, this will only be a waste of money. If future generations are not as good as me, why should I leave money to them? It will be stupid and unfilial, and it will increase their faults."