A Smirkful Look at the Red Chamber: A Record of the Rise and Fall of Grand View Garden Enterprises as a Cautionary Tale

Author: Lü Shanzhi
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
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Everyone says Baoyu is good,
Laughing and bending in the crowd of women.
Only I reign supreme, sitting in the CEO's seat,
Who knows the pressure of competition.
Everyone says Fengjie is good,
Holding tight to financial power.
Family declines, husband abandons her,
But who truly knows her story.
Everyone says Daiyu is good,
Loved and protected by some.
Every day, she speaks of affection,
But his heart goes with others.
Everyone says Baosheng is good,
Navigating all sides, that's high.
Work management is not easy,
But love remains a poison to the soul.
This book uses the characters and stories from Dream of the Red Chamber as its backdrop, humorously mocking the rise and fall of the Grand View Garden Corporation. Though filled with lighthearted satire, it carries the meaning of critiquing the past and reflecting the present. The main purpose of this book is to serve as a lesson, offering valuable insights for Chinese family businesses in both management and leadership mindset. It is especially a warning for private enterprise owners: Start with lofty ambitions, become arrogant after some success, and eventually, you may become the sole ruler. The result is only ruin and disgrace.
If you are one of them, it is best to place this book on your desk. Though it may not change the course of your life or business, it might serve as a reminder.