On May 2, 215, a kind heart stopped beating, and 93-year-old philanthropist Yu Pengnian was declared dead.

however, half a year later, his second son Peng Yafan and his grandson Peng Zhibing went to court because of estate management.

The reason why an uncle and an nephew become opposites is a will made by Yu Pengnian.

before his death, Yu Pengnian made a will to transfer all the remaining 8 billion properties in his name to his charitable trust for charity, and appointed Peng Zhibing as the trustee of the estate.

Peng Yafan expressed doubts about the authenticity of the will.

after a cooling-off period, Yu Pengnian's second son, Peng Yafanfang, said in June 217 that he would not dispute the authenticity of his will in the future and support the elderly's last wish to do good deeds.

In March 218, the court declared the will valid.

After the death of a rich man, fighting for property often leads to brothers turning against each other and mother and son becoming enemies; It is rare for relatives and friends to live in harmony. The judge can't help but sigh: The case of Yu Pengnian's legacy shows the good side of human nature.

The goodness of Peng's descendants all comes from Yu Pengnian's example. Yu Pengnian's reason for using all his legacy for charity is that if his children and grandchildren have the ability, they can naturally earn enough wealth; If children and grandchildren are incapable, leaving money will only harm them. What's more, the wealth taken from society should also be reused in society.

This is a wise arrangement, and it is the tip of the iceberg of Peng Yu-nian's wisdom and cultivation all his life.

Yu Pengnian, formerly known as Peng Lishan, was born in Lantian Town, Lianyuan, Hunan Province in 1922.

Yu Pengnian's father is a honest businessman with a harmonious neighborhood. When he was young, a flood washed away Peng's house. Neighbors couldn't bear to watch an old family being displaced and help the Peng family to rebuild after the disaster. Only then did the Peng family get through this natural disaster.

From then on, Peng Fu often told Yu Pengnian, "If you have any future, you must not forget the kindness of your hometown and do some good things for your hometown." This sentence is like a seed, which is deeply buried in Yu Pengnian's heart, so that in the next few decades, the seed of Yu Pengnian's constant charity will take root and grow sturdily.

When she grew up, Yu Pengnian entered Changsha University to study business administration. After graduation, I went home to help my parents look after the business.

in 195, the Peng family's business was completely on track. At the age of 3, Yu Pengnian wanted to go out and make a living by himself. After discussing with his family, he set foot on the road to Shanghai. At that time, he vowed to his family when he was young, "You must mix up when you go out, and you will never go home unless you mix up."

The long street in Shanghai is full of bright lights. But the prosperity of Shanghai at that time had nothing to do with the young people floating in Shanghai. Without any background, Peng Lishan is in Shanghai, only with the hard work of being a cleaner, handyman and salesman. With flexibility and hard work, Yu Pengnian gradually gained a foothold. Unfortunately, things are unpredictable. In 1955, the land reform was being carried out all over the country. Yu Pengnian was framed because of his once solid family background, and was labeled as an "escaped landlord" and jailed.

While in prison, Yu Pengnian tried his best to clear his grievances, and at the same time, because of his education and "good behavior", he was assigned to open and classify prisoners' letters. These words sent to the cold prison are always full of affection, and Yu Pengnian can't help but burst into tears. Thinking of his parents' full support for their upbringing and their pursuit of higher goals in difficult times has strengthened his determination to repay the true feelings of the world.

Two months before the expiration of the three-year prison term, Yu Pengnian was blessed by the goddess of fortune and successfully reversed his conviction and was released.

Yu Pengnian after prison is no longer suitable to stay and develop in Shanghai. At this time, he is homesick, but his ambition to leave home has not yet been realized, and he really has no face to face his elders. After several thoughts and struggles, he went away again.

In 1958, Yu Pengnian sneaked into Hongkong and changed his name to Yu Pengnian, and his life started from scratch again.

poor people are immune to poverty. He has been wronged, disappointed and sad, but he has never fallen. Even if he earns only a few dollars a day, he will save a newspaper and look for all opportunities to turn over and stand on his feet.

Finally, in a construction job, his agility and diligence were appreciated by his boss. The boss took him to Taiwan Province to finance his real estate business. Yu Pengnian learned quickly and soon earned his first bucket of gold. At that time, the Hong Kong stock market rose year after year, and Yu Pengnian put all his fortune into it. However, things are unpredictable. When the stock market crash hit in 1967, Yu Pengnian lost HK$ 2 million.

"Money can be recovered." Yu Pengnian said.

The failure of stock investment didn't discourage him. He soon realized that his failure was due to his poor judgment. He didn't understand stocks, so it was obviously very irrational to invest a lot of money in them. Yu Pengnian has returned to the real estate industry. This time, he has achieved great success in Hong Kong with his unique vision and steady management.

One of the classic cases is the development of Bruce Lee's former residence. Bruce Lee died suddenly at home. According to the concept of Hong Kong people, people who are too famous can't live in their houses. Yu Pengnian seized this opportunity, borrowed 7, Hong Kong dollars from the bank, and added 35, Hong Kong dollars in his own hand to buy this 1,-square-meter mansion. After redecorating, Yu Pengnian rented it to foreigners, earned a lot of rent and got a loan. By 1996, the value of the house had reached 7 million.

"A successful career at fifty is like eighteen girls and a flower. How long is the person's life? We should make a decisive decision ... If conditions permit, we should be kind and generous to others ... "This is what Yu Pengnian wrote in My Testimony.

In 1982, Yu Pengnian returned to his hometown after a long absence. After decades of hard work outside, the deep nostalgia for giving back to Sangzi has long been sublimated into a sincere heart for returning home.

Lianyuan is the starting point of his charitable donation. Lianyuan county hospital ambulance and supporting medical equipment; Lianyuan tornado relief fund; Lianyuan Lishan School, Dam, Lishan Ambulance Center ... In the medical and educational projects, Yu Pengnian donated about 15 million yuan.

In 1998, Yu Pengnian, who was worried about the motherland, donated 1 million Hong Kong dollars. At that time, he was raising money to build the "Pengnian Building", and the Asian financial crisis also affected the mobilization of funds. Only one million Hong Kong dollars could be donated, and he apologized to people through TV stations with guilt. In 23, he awarded * * * 1.8 million RMB to the medical staff who had made contributions to the fight against SARS. In the 28 Wenchuan earthquake, Yu Pengnian sold the former residence of Bruce Lee and several other villas for HK$ 2 million, all of which were donated to the disaster area.

Every time "throwing a lot of money" is donated, it is the profits saved by Yu Pengnian's careful management, and he cherishes the money especially. He said:

"No one is born destined to make a fortune. In fact, most of them started with a pair of empty fists and fought hard. "

"However, as long as their careers are successful, they never forget to benefit their hometown. Every dollar is condensed with blood and sweat, full of sadness. No one can waste and abuse it under any excuse. "

Good steel is used in the cutting edge, and charity should also fund key areas.

since the 199s, Yu Pengnian has been devoting all its efforts to supporting the cause of science and education. In 1991, Yu Pengnian donated HK$ 1 million to the Teacher Award Foundation; In 1994, it donated 2 million scientific research funds to Shenzhen University. In 2, the "Pengnian Science and Technology Award" was established and RMB 5 million was donated; More than 4 schools have been established in the Mainland, and scholarships have been established for more than 2 universities.

in addition to infrastructure, disaster relief and science and education, Yu Pengnian is also very concerned about medical services. In 23, Yu Pengnian, which had recovered from cataract, launched the "Peng Nianguang Ming Action" to help cataract patients recover their eyesight, providing patients in poor mountainous areas with fares, meals, hospitalization expenses and surgery expenses. By 215, the action had helped treat more than 4, cataract patients.

in 1995, Yu Pengnian integrated its resources and spent 1.8 billion yuan to build a five-star hotel-Pengnian Mansion in the center of Luohu, and announced that "I took out this mansion with real money, and I don't need to repay the loan or owe interest. I also set aside some reserve funds. This building is a hen, and I will donate all its profits to the society forever, unchanged for 7 years. "

After rising from middle age, Yu Pengnian has been doing charity for 35 years. He once vowed to "earn enough 1 billion and donate 1 billion." At the age of 8, he still has to work eight to ten hours a day in order to have more money for charity. After all, people will be old, and gradually feel powerless. He chooses to hand over his assets to the bank and the charity management Committee he established.

After the death of the old man, his sons and grandchildren all said that it is more precious than money to pass on Yu Pengnian's spirit of charity.

In July, 216, Hurun's Report on Global Chinese Philanthropy listed the living Chinese philanthropists who donated more than 5 million yuan to charity over the years, with the largest donation exceeding 1 billion yuan a year. There are many familiar names such as Li Ka-shing, Ma Yun and Ma Huateng.

It is true that charity is not the responsibility of entrepreneurs, and it is good to seek fame and reputation. As long as it is legitimate income, entrepreneurs have the right to decide the destination of wealth according to their own values and wishes, and they can also ignore the pressure of public opinion to avoid being involved in unnecessary charity competitions. However, as Zhang Chaoyang commented: "It is commendable to solve employment, and it is understandable not to do charity. If the company is strong, it is noble to spend money and resources and do some charity under the supervision of society; Companies do business in the name of charity, or charity is a shield for making money, which is evil. "

Compared with entrepreneurs like Wang Jianlin and Ma Yun, Yu Lao doesn't earn the most money or donate the most. Even, he is very embarrassed to work until he is 8 or 9 years old in order to get more money. But we know that Yu Lao is the truly noble person who deserves to be remembered by the society.