Zong Fuli, daughter of China's richest man Zong Qinghou, has inherited 80 billion yuan ($12.86 billion) but cannot find a life partner even though she is in her 30s, she said she cannot tell whether her suitors love her or her money. Money, it seems, could be a source of dilemma for the superrich, says an article in China Youth Daily. Excerpts:

Education, appearance and wealth of a person do not play decisive roles in a real-life relationship. But women or men who want their better halves to be wealthy are not necessarily monsters, because love can surely sustain a relationship but one also needs money to live a decent life.

Love and marriage are social contracts that create obligations for and grant rights to both parties. Not many men can ignore the attraction of 80 billion yuan but only a handful can truly add some value and charm to wealthy woman's life. Perhaps good looks, high academic degrees and competence are no match for 80 billion yuan, but if the billionaire insists on having an "exchange of equal value" she may end up spending her life alone.

It is indeed difficult to have a fortune like hers and give it to others. But superrich Chinese should rethink the tradition of inheritance and use the money they have earned from society to benefit society. More than the heir, Zong is a "trustee" of the 80 billion yuan.

Of what use is money if it prevents one from enjoying the simple but precious things of life like love and a warm relationship?

(China Daily 01/16/2013 page9)