In this era of material abundance, we have seen too many rich people and entrepreneurs, who are either luxurious or low-key, but Zong Qinghou, the former business magnate, has remained in our memory in a special way. He is not only the founder and leader of Wahaha, but also a thrifty, unpretentious, and people-friendly entrepreneur who has lived these values throughout his life.
Recently, Zong Qinghou's cemetery was exposed for the first time, which attracted widespread attention. Surprisingly, the business magnate's graveyard is not as luxurious as one might think, but rather very shabby. The walls were slightly damaged, and even moss had grown. However, this precisely reflects the frugal quality of Zong Qinghou's life.
Although Zong Qinghou is an entrepreneur, he does not pursue a luxurious life. He often wears simple clothes, and the iconic cloth shoes in front of the tombstone are a symbol of his frugality.
Not only does he be thrifty, but he also advocates that his employees should also develop the habit of frugality. In his view, thrift is not only a virtue, but also an attitude to life.
In addition to being frugal, Zong Qinghou was also known for being close to the people and friendly. When he travels on business, he will choose the same accommodation conditions as ordinary employees, and even take photos with the chef of the hotel, without the shelf of an entrepreneur at all. His people-friendly style made employees feel the warmth of home and made more people respect him.
Zong Qinghou is even more famous for his kindness to employees. He has always believed that the success of the enterprise is inseparable from the hard work of its employees. As a result, he has been working to improve the welfare package of his employees so that they can live a better life. Even during his illness, he continued to work and approve all kinds of requests, knowing that he had more than 20,000 employees and countless families behind him.
Zong Qinghou's death was a huge blow to his family and employees. However, his spirit has forever remained in people's hearts. His tombstone is engraved with his name in gold letters, and next to it is his wife's name in red letters, which is a custom in Zhejiang and also symbolizes the deep affection between their husband and wife. There is also a brief introduction written by his daughter for him on the tombstone, revealing her admiration and nostalgia for him between the lines.
Mr. Zong Qinghou's life is full of struggle and dedication. He founded the Wahaha brand and built it into a leader in China's beverage industry. His success comes not only from his business acumen and vision, but also from his frugality, simplicity and proximity to the people. These qualities have earned him the respect and affection of his employees and consumers.
Although Zong Qinghou has passed away, his influence still exists. His deeds and spirit will always inspire us to move forward. He made us understand that true success does not lie in material abundance, but in contribution to society and spiritual abundance. Mr. Zong Qinghou used his life to interpret the true meaning of this sentence.
In this fast-paced, high-consumption era, Mr. Zong Qinghou's frugality, simplicity and people-friendly qualities are particularly precious. He let us see the responsibility and responsibility of an entrepreneur, and also let us see the kindness and sincerity of an ordinary person. His passing is a loss, but his spirit and influence will forever remain in our hearts and inspire us to keep moving forward.