It is said that the inheritance is the last blessing of the deceased during his lifetime.
Yes, it is undoubtedly a farewell gift that those precious things that you possessed while you were alive can be left to your loved ones in the form of an inheritance. However, in my opinion, what is more precious than money and jewelry is actually the philosophy and values of the deceased.
Everyone has seen the scene in "The Legend of Cheng Huan" about the distribution of inheritance, right? Mai Chenghuan justifiably inherited the Xing'anli Hotel that has been passed down from his ancestors for several generations, with a value of up to 600 million. And her own mother Liu Wanyu also got a large sum of 3 million jewelry wealth. On the surface, this is simply the reappearance of the "proud daughter of heaven" in the world! But when we dig deeper into the deep reasons for grandma's decision, we find that this is just a life philosophy that has been turned into money and goods.
For Grandma, leaving the Xing'anli Hotel to Mak Chenghuan is not just for her to inherit the family legacy. Grandma hopes that when Mak Chenghuan runs this prestigious old store, he can experience first-hand what it means to "stick to himself". You think, it's not easy to run a time-honored brand with a century-old heritage. Environmental changes, trend changes, if you want to be invincible, you must have the determination and persistence of "not changing the original intention". This is exactly the same as what my grandmother used to say before her death, "Running a life is like running a hotel". That's right, choosing the stage of Xing'anli is equivalent to giving Mai Chenghuan a great opportunity to practice his own philosophy.
Grandma saw this gift as a life test for her granddaughter to "stick to herself". Don't be confused by money and the world, don't change your original intention, and always maintain your true colors, this is what she wants to tell Mai Chenghuan the true meaning of life. Isn't it just to give her a chance to think independently and stick to her heart in a society that values money and fame? Not to mention that running a hotel is not so easy, and it requires the courage to withstand great pressure. This will undoubtedly exercise Mak Chenghuan's concentration and resilience, and nurture her to maturity. It seems that grandma has long-term and profound thoughts about her granddaughter's life prospects!
Liu Wanyu, who is a mother, has lived a "poor" life all her life, and she is really not very rich. But she is such a woman who is criticized by the outside world and pursues material vanity, but her grandmother regards her as a confidant. The 3 million precious jewelry is actually the greatest affirmation of her "persistence" quality along the way. Grandma once mentioned in her will that this gift was "to thank Liu Wanyu for her care and dedication to the Mai family over the years".
On the surface, Liu Wanyu is not amazing and poor, but her grandmother sees her inner integrity and morality. It is precisely because of Liu Wanyu's uncomplaining and unrepentant dedication, silent patience, and overcoming obstacles all the way down that she has won the affirmation and respect of her grandmother. The 3 million jewelry is just a symbol, and what grandma really gave her is a recognition and affirmation of her life choices. In my grandmother's own words, "Patience is success." "Isn't this kind of gift from the inside out ten times more precious than money?
I have to say that the arrangement of grandma's will is quite philosophical. She gave Mak Chenghuan and Liu Wanyu a completely different inheritance, but there are actually other timeless expectations behind it. Grandma believes that the independent Mak Chenghuan needs a big stage for development, not just a bill. She hopes that her granddaughter can discover the true meaning of "self-perseverance" in the carrier of the hotel. For Liu Wanyu, her grandmother hopes that she can enjoy her old age in the last years of her life, calm down and reflect on her life.
Grandma's gift of life should not be a dead letter, but a guide for the two to find their own way out of life. Just as she made an "alternative" inheritance distribution before her death, she used her life experience to guide the pair of grandchildren to pursue their different life ideals. Mak Chenghuan should "insist on himself", while Liu Wanyu should be "content and happy". After all, grandma just hopes that they can live a wonderful and inner perseverance on the road of life.
Life is short but can bloom infinitely wonderful, just like the true meaning of life that grandma gave to the two of them, which is as lasting and precious. Although everyone's life journey is only a short journey, no one should give up their inner dreams and attachments. In my grandmother's words, "It's a long way to the end, but it's up to you whether you can realize your dreams." "Grandma's gift is to guide us to live a wonderful life and to persevere until the last moment.
Yes, in the bustling city, we are often easily drawn away by money and vanity. But the plot of "Cheng Huan Ji" makes us re-examine the true meaning of life of "insisting on ourselves". Life is short but can bloom infinitely wonderful, it all depends on whether you have the courage to pursue inner perseverance. Just like Mak Chenghuan and Liu Wanyu, what they inherited from their grandmother is not only money, but also a unique gift of life. Isn't this what we ordinary people need to learn and think about the most? Live in the present, but also strive for the future. Take dreams as horses, live up to the time, and live a wonderful life with a fighting attitude!