Doing Business With the World: Shen Wansan, China's First Tycoon

When people mention Zhouzhuang, they naturally think of Shen Wansan, whose fame put this picturesque town on the map. Here, the man known as the "God of Wealth" made his fortune and became a legend. The author sets out to analyze the reasons behind Shen Wansan's success from nine angles: ambition, connections, leveraging opportunities, risk-taking, foresight, foreign trade, innovation, avoiding conflict with officials, and knowing when to keep a low profile. With witty, humorous prose, the book also recounts Shen Wansan's extraordinary life, focusing in particular on how he pursued his fortune. In this ever-changing age, wealth is not beyond our reach. Even if we cannot replicate Shen Wansan's legend, we can still follow in his footsteps. As long as we dream of creating wealth and persevere, becoming a modern-day "Shen Wansan" is more than just a dream.