When Run Run Shaw passed away, no one of his four children wanted to inherit his legacy. Why?

When it comes to film and television, some people will think of many good movies or TV series, such as "Shanghai Beach", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", "The Legend of the Condor Heroes", etc., and some people will think of some well-known TV series. Actors such as Chow Yun-fat, Stephen Chow, Tony Leung, Andy Lau, Carina Lau.

These are all movies and TV shows that have been broadcast on Hong Kong TVB founded by Run Run Shaw and superstars who have been trained.

What is charity? Charity is like sunshine, warming a cold heart. In life, many people are willing to do charity and lend a helping hand to help others.

But there are not many people who can always insist on writing lyrics for charity. There is one person who insists on doing charity and has donated an incalculable amount over the years. He is Run Run Shaw.

Run Run Shaw had a fortune of nearly 150 billion. However, when he passed away at the age of 107, no one of his four children was willing to inherit his inheritance. Why is this so?

Still strong despite all hardships

In 1907, Run Run Shaw was born in Zhenhai, Ningbo, Zhejiang. At that time, Run Run Shaw’s father ran a paint company and his family was relatively well-off, so Run Run Shaw Shaw has been influenced by advanced culture since he was a child, which laid the foundation for his future career in the entertainment industry.

Shanghai also had an entertainment industry at that time, but it had just begun to develop. So Run Run Shaw's eldest brother, Shao Renjie, also followed the trend and founded a theater in Shanghai. Under his brother's influence, the young Run Run Run Shaw became interested in the entertainment industry. There is growing interest from the theater and film industries.

Understanding Shaw's interest, Shao Yuxuan used his reputation and connections to spend a lot of money to invite renowned overseas masters to train Shaw and learn various cultures.

In addition, Shao Yuxuan also sent Shao Yifu to the "Shanghai Youth Association English Middle School" run by Americans, hoping that he would learn more about Western culture.

An ancient Chinese saying goes: Therefore, when Heaven is about to entrust a great responsibility to this person, it must first harden his will, and then gain what he cannot. The era when Run Run Shaw grew up was a war-torn era.

Affected by the war, Run Run Shaw's family fell into decline, leaving only a house and a theater in Shanghai. Shaw, who originally wanted to develop a theater, did not expect that due to the impact of the war, competition became more and more fierce, and he had to Don’t look for another way out.

So, after finishing high school, Run Run Shaw gave up studying and went to Malaysia, Singapore and other places to develop his film and television career by playing outdoor movies.

Gradually, Run Run Shaw also became famous in places such as Malaysia and Singapore, so Run Run Shaw established their own film and television company in Singapore.

Shao Yifu also devoted himself wholeheartedly to film and television production. When Shaw was eighteen years old, he became a real photographer and shot many works.

After achieving a small success, he was not satisfied with the status quo. After learning that talkies were beginning to develop internationally, Run Run Shaw resolutely embarked on a journey to explore talkies. He traveled to the United States alone, hoping to buy equipment for talkies.

However, there are always more or less hardships on the road to success. The ship bound for the United States on which Run Run Shaw was riding had an accident. Run Run Run Shaw drifted on the sea for a day and night holding a wooden board before he was rescued. Found and rescued by passing ships.

After going through many hardships along the way, Run Run Shaw finally came to the United States and finally purchased the equipment needed to make talkies. With these equipment and the advanced techniques he learned.

Shao Yifu produced the first sound film "Platinum Dragon". His success also ushered in a new breakthrough in Chinese film technology.

Since then, Run Run Shaw's film and television career has also risen step by step, and Run Run Run Shaw has also become a well-known filmmaker at home and abroad. After making achievements in films, Run Run Shaw began to develop the television industry, and also Many achievements have been made.

In terms of film and television, Run Run Shaw's contributions are world-renowned, and he is also known as the "Chinese film and television tycoon".

A philanthropist with China in mind

Some people say that the highest level of an entrepreneur is that of a philanthropist, and Run Run Shaw can be said to have reached the ultimate level. He has been doing charity work since 1985.

He has made the most contributions to education and science and technology. It can be said that the educational funds he donated have spread throughout China.

These funds are also mainly used to build libraries, teaching buildings, science and technology museums, etc. Conference Center" and so on.

Not only that, Run Run Shaw also donated to Shaw Primary School. When asked why he did this, Run Run Shaw's answer is always "I hope they can receive the best education."< /p>

In addition to education and technology, in 2005, Run Run Shaw donated nearly 10 million Hong Kong dollars to tsunami-stricken areas in South Asia. In 2008, Run Run Shaw donated another HK$100 million to the Wenchuan earthquake-stricken area, making him the largest donor at that time.

It can be seen that Run Run Shaw is not only a successful entrepreneur, but also a philanthropist with China in mind.

The truth about children not wanting to inherit inheritance

In the eyes of everyone, as a successful entrepreneur and kind-hearted philanthropist, Run Run Shaw must have a happy life, so how could he? What if the children don’t want to inherit their father’s inheritance?

The love between Shaw Run Run and Huang Meizhen originated during the time when they founded the film and television company, and the two also entered the palace of marriage in 1937.

After getting married, the two went through difficult times such as the Anti-Japanese War together, and experienced many ups and downs together. They had four children. They thought their life would be happy, but they didn't want anything to break it. What should have been a beautiful life.

Shao Yifu met a singer named Fang Yihua in the studio. The two had a good conversation when they first met. After Shaw had his own film studio, he contacted Fong Yihua to help manage it. .

When Run Run Shaw's four children learned about this incident, they were angry and dissatisfied. As a result, the relationship between the children and their father gradually became estranged.

Ten years after Huang Meizhen's death, Run Run Shaw married Fang Yihua, which also accelerated the breakdown of the relationship between Run Run Run Shaw and his children. The eldest son Shao Weiming, who had been regarded as the heir to the family property, also broke with his father. Eventually, Run Run Shaw's assets were converted into trust funds and he continued to shine as a philanthropist.

In Run Run Shaw’s legendary life, he has gone through difficult times and built his own film and television empire. His career is considered a complete success. The only regret may be that his relationship with children and relatives was weak throughout his life.