Late Tycoon Yin Yen-liang Remembered for Helping Ex-Convict Turn Life Around

Taiwanese business leader and Ruentex Group chairman Yin Yen-liang passed away on May 26th at the age of 76. His death has prompted reflections on his significant business achievements and also brought to light a lesser-known act of kindness from his past.

Years ago, Yin extended a helping hand to Chen Rui, the son of entertainer Chen Kai-lun, during a difficult period when Chen Rui was incarcerated. Despite having no prior connection to the family, Yin learned of Chen Rui's situation and reached out, offering support and encouragement. He even expressed a desire to visit Chen Rui while he was still in prison.

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He himself had done more bad things

During their subsequent meetings, Yin shared his own youthful struggles, including time spent in a correctional facility for fighting. He used his personal experiences to relate to Chen Rui, emphasizing that overcoming past errors was possible. Yin recounted how encouragement from a teacher in the facility helped him find direction in life, inspiring Chen Rui not to give up on his future.

Chen Rui described this encounter as a pivotal moment, especially given Yin's stature as a highly successful individual. He recalled feeling that if someone like Yin believed in his potential for redemption and success, he had to believe in himself. This support fueled Chen Rui's determination to turn his life around. Starting from a small e-commerce venture with limited capital, he eventually founded a successful eyewear brand. He has since expanded the business to multiple physical stores and plans further growth, both domestically and internationally. Yin's passing has shed light on this compassionate chapter of his life, revealing a warm and supportive side beyond his corporate persona.

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How can I not believe in myself