Family values inspire hard-working second-generation business leaders

In Guo Feng's view, working hard is more a life philosophy than a source of income.

"I grew up watching my parents devote all their life efforts to our family business. They worked for many years, with no time off during weekends, and are continuing to work hard although we are financially well-off now," said Guo, 36, the son of a successful entrepreneur.

"My parents' devotion and their journey to accumulate wealth has been a big motivating factor in my life, and I want to work hard so I can pass these values on to my children through example," said Guo, vice-president of a leading financial company in Shanghai.