Some actresses in Hong Kong and Taiwan choose to marry into wealthy families, not on a whim, but after a deliberate decision. We might as well take Wu Qianyu as an example to analyze.
Wu Qianyu was originally a well-known vase actor, although he was beautiful, his acting skills were mediocre, and his income was very limited. After getting acquainted with the wealthy businessman Shi Boxiong, she accurately seized the opportunity to turn over - as long as she marries into this family, she will be a beauty.
So Wu Qianyu began to grind Shi Boxiong for a long time, and flattered his family, hoping to be recognized. In the end, with her best efforts, the Shi family was overwhelmed and decided to give in and accept the family business.
So, why does Wu Qianyu care about the attitude of the Shi family? The reason is that she knows that she must stand firmly as the groom of a wealthy family in order to obtain a long-term and stable life guarantee.
Let's look at a set of data - a statistic shows that nearly 80% of Hong Kong stars will eventually quit the entertainment industry and change careers; And in changing careers, marrying into a wealthy family is one of the best ways to retreat.
It is foreseeable that Wu Qianyu's future life will no longer need to worry about his livelihood. She will be the daughter-in-law of the largest shareholder of the family business, enjoying extravagant equipment.
Even if Shi Boxiong's career fails, she can still rely on the family's huge wealth to survive the rest of her life - just as countless Hong Kong stars are looking forward to, she has found her "place to retire".
The city gate caught fire, affecting the fish in the pond. This ancient saying just sums up the strict criteria for the Li family to choose a son-in-law. The huge wealth in the hands of the family is destined to not be able to marry their daughters casually.
So, why did Xu Ziqi win the favor of the old man Lee Shau-kee? Education and ability determine everything.
Unlike many vase actresses, Xu Ziqi has a master's degree from a top university in the UK. The two years of Xi at the London School of Economics not only trained her to systematically use economic theories to analyze things, but also gave her a rich international perspective.
This laid a solid foundation for her to communicate the economic situation with confidence and ease in front of the Li family.
In comparison, Li Jiacheng, a gentleman, is too shallow. He needs an intelligent female companion who can give accurate decision-making advice when necessary. And Xu Ziqi's British style and connotation just complement him.
The two hit it off, and it is only natural that the relationship on campus quickly warmed up to a marital state.
In fact, girls attending top schools have always been the favorite of successful men. The data shows that more than 83% of elite men want their significant other to have at least a graduate degree.
Xu Ziqi is such a highly educated "gold-collar class", which is destined to be the icing on the cake for the Li family.
The wealthy father-in-law values his daughter-in-law, which is often not groundless. We might as well take the interaction between Lee Shau Kee and Xu Ziqi as an example. He asked Xu Ziqi to sit beside him on many public occasions, and even made his son-in-law Li Jiacheng can only stand aside and sigh, which can be seen.
In fact, the main consideration of Lee Shau Kee's favor for Xu Ziqi is whether she can give birth to flesh and blood for the Li family as soon as possible. Passing on the family to the next generation and having a full house of children and grandchildren is the traditional concept that is difficult to give up in this kind of family.
And Xu Ziqi did not disappoint his father-in-law, and successfully gave birth to two sons and two daughters, completing the basic requirements in the script.
Of course, we can't blame the older generation for this kind of thinking. According to statistics, as many as 74% of family businesses in the world are still difficult to achieve smooth inheritance, and intra-family conflicts are the main obstacles.
Lee Shau Kee hopes that Xu Ziqi will give birth to flesh and blood quickly and be properly educated, in addition to continuing the incense, there is also a consideration of cultivating talents for the family business.
Despite the new definition of women's roles in today's society, having children is still an unavoidable responsibility for the vast majority of wives. Xu Ziqi not only did not disappoint her father-in-law in this matter, but also pleased the head of the family with her intelligence and virtue, and stabilized her core position in the wealthy family.
Xu Ziqi not only has outstanding fertility, but also stands up at critical moments and shows unique charm. There is a reason for this, the eldest brother of the Li family gave birth to three sons through IVF, but he has no time to take care of them because of his busy career.
For a time, how to properly raise the three children became a problem for the family.
As the hostess, Xu Ziqi saw the plight of the eldest uncle, and volunteered to take on the responsibility of parenting. It is not difficult to understand Lee Shau Kee's consideration in making this decision - she has successfully raised 4 children who are related by blood, and she is so experienced that it is natural to bring 3 more nephews.
And for Xu Ziqi himself, this is also an opportunity. After all, as a daughter-in-law, she needs to constantly test herself, win the trust of her father-in-law and father-in-law, and consolidate her position in this family.
Bringing up these 3 test-tube babies is tantamount to making great contributions to the Li family, and if you want to take power in the future, you will be more familiar with it.
Of course, we also need to note that there are two sides to everything. Judging from the surface data alone, Xu Ziqi now needs to take care of 7 children, and his energy capacity is close to a critical point.
But is that really the case? We need to delve into the real situation of this wealthy hostess.
It is reported that at least 20 nannies and tutors from top to bottom of the Li family are ready to be dispatched at any time, and they can take over the children's daily life and food. Xu Ziqi only needs to spare 1-2 hours a day to play, communicate emotionally, etc., and do not have to do it himself.
This is obviously not comparable to the stressful situation of the average stay-at-home mother.
Therefore, we see that Xu Ziqi picking up this burden is actually a strategy to choose after weighing the pros and cons. This series of measures will undoubtedly greatly enhance her influence in the entire Li family.
Let's start with a set of data - according to statistics, wealthy families are 173 times more likely to travel with nannies and tutors than ordinary middle-class families. This means that the resources available to the wealthy hostess in the process of parenting are far more abundant than anyone can imagine.
Taking Xu Ziqi as an example, the Li family has at least 20 nannies and tutors on call. We multiply the average hourly wages of these servants to calculate that Xu Ziqi has hundreds of thousands of yuan in childcare funds available every month.
This is just the tip of the iceberg, not to mention that she also has a special car to pick up and drop off when she goes out to eat and shop on weekdays, and she has no worries about food, clothing, housing and transportation.
How can a true mother enjoy such extravagance and superiority at all times? A full-time mother in an ordinary family has to buy and cook vegetables by herself every day, clean up and clean up, take care of the children's toilet, and take care of household chores.
The wealthy hostess is the complete opposite, even if she has 7 bloodlines, Xu Ziqi's quality of life is not compromised at all - maintaining a perfect posture and demeanor, with a large number of servants to serve her, she only needs to wave her hand, and her needs can be satisfied.
It can be called a real princess-like existence.
Of course, we don't intend to blame them for their privileged life, but through data comparison, we reveal the true state of such wealthy daughters-in-law. Clothes come to reach out and food to open their mouths, they do not work harder than ordinary women, but enjoy glory and wealth.
This is a fact that we should be aware of by appearances.
Xu Ziqi took over the raising of his third son, ostensibly to support his uncle, but in fact, he was also actively contributing to his status in the Li family. It is not difficult to imagine that cultivating these three pairs of IVF is of great significance to her.
She will devote herself to this matter, because Sanwa will definitely grow into the mainstay of the Li family one day. If they have regarded Xu Ziqi as their biological mother since childhood, her position in this family will naturally be unshakable.
At that time, if you want to participate in the core decision-making, you will not encounter much resistance.
In fact, recent reports revealed that the third son is now very close to Xu Ziqi. They will climb into her arms and be coquettish, and ask Xu Ziqi to take them to play. This is exactly the realistic picture she hopes to achieve - through long-term and frequent companionship, she will establish her prestige in the hearts of several people.
Of course, Lee Shau Kee appointed her to raise her third grandson, and also witnessed her loyalty and dedication in this move. The promotion of the overall interests of the family will definitely make the older generation look at Xu Ziqi with admiration.
Her consolidated position has been shaken by no one in the slightest.
Looking forward to the future, it is not difficult to imagine that the three and four sons raised by Xu Ziqi will eventually play an important role in the Li family's business, and they will all need to be approved by her biological mother.
At that time, Xu Ziqi would be satisfied in this 100 billion wealthy family and show a brilliant style.