Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 306 Are there still people who don't like Young Master Jiang?
Haitangxi didn't dress up elaborately; she wore her everyday work attire instead of something special for the Forbes Salon dinner.

Before leaving the company, I added a little something extra to my outfit.

With good temperament and poise, what you wear isn't that important.

She was confident that she would make Jiangbei City proud at the banquet.

Moreover, with government leaders in attendance, it's inappropriate to make the dinner too extravagant.

Jiang Beicheng's car stopped in front of the studio, and she got in directly.

I accompanied Jiang Beicheng to the banquet.

Upon arriving at the Forbes Jiangnan City reception hall, Jiang Beicheng stepped out of the car. Zhang Qing, President of Forbes China Group, greeted him with a smile, shook hands and hugged him, saying, "President Jiang, welcome to today's opening ceremony."

Today's guests are all members of the Forbes Global Alliance, mostly young entrepreneurs. Since the reception room is located in Jiangnan City, Jiangbei City is naturally a distinguished guest.

In Zhang Qing's eyes, Jiangbei City is an important resource for the other members in Jiangnan City.

I will definitely have to personally greet them.

Without these resources, how would Forbes earn membership fees?

"Welcome to Forbes Salon in Jiangnan City, Mr. Zhang. We'll have many more opportunities to meet in the future." Jiang Beicheng smiled and shook hands with him, introducing him as "Haitang Xi, an architectural designer and the founder of Xishan Xingju Architectural Design Studio in Jiangnan City."

"Hello, Mr. Hai." Zhang Qing shook hands with Haitangxi and said warmly, "Please make yourselves at home. I'll wait for the district leaders."

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Jiang, a friend from Beijing has arrived. I'll introduce you to him in a bit."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded. He was seen as a high-end resource by others, and Forbes would also match him with even higher-end resources.

Jiang Beicheng was very curious about who this friend from the capital was.
First, I took Haitangxi to the banquet venue.

The sommeliers, hostesses, and waiters in the courtyard have already begun to warmly welcome guests.

Jiang Beicheng took a bottle of champagne, clinked glasses with the members who had arrived earlier, and greeted them.

"Mr. Jiang!"

"President Jiang, it's been a long time!"

"President Jiang takes President Hai with him wherever he goes, what true love!"

"You two will definitely be a celebrated couple in the business world of Jiangnan City in the future."

"Mr. Jiang, I forgot to get your contact information at the Youth Chamber of Commerce last time. If it's convenient for you, Mr. Jiang, how about we exchange it?"

"..."

Jiang Beicheng knew many of these members; half of them were members of the Jiangnan City Youth Chamber of Commerce.

They have achieved some success in their careers.

Forbes likes to cultivate these kinds of high-potential individuals who could soar to great heights at any time.

They also desperately need resource exchange platforms like those provided by Forbes.

In terms of career achievements alone, Jiang Beicheng is definitely a step ahead of them now.

However, when making friends, Jiang Beicheng didn't deliberately compare them.

"Secretary Yan!"

"Secretary Yan!"

When the district leaders arrived, everyone went up to greet them.

These Western-style dinners are rarely attended by domestic government leaders.

Secretary Yan is the second-in-command in the district, that is, the deputy secretary and district head. His personal visit tonight to offer his congratulations shows how much the district values ​​the Forbes Jiangnan City Reception Hall.

It can be said to be an important part of the district's talent strategy.

"Hello!"

"Good evening!" Secretary Yan greeted the young entrepreneurs with a smile.

"Secretary Yan!" Jiang Beicheng greeted Secretary Yan politely as he approached.

"President Jiang is here too!" Secretary Yan shook hands with Jiang Beicheng, took his hand and led him inside, talking about the industrial land that the district was preparing to sell. "I've already spoken to the land and resources department about the industrial park."

I have reviewed your application and plans. If that industrial land can be used efficiently according to your ideas, it will be a win-win situation.

The district will pay close attention to this distinctive industrial park and provide key support to high-tech enterprises and cultural enterprises.

The district government is very much looking forward to this cooperation with you.

The district government has already made arrangements, so the industrial land is basically in our grasp; the only remaining negotiation is on the price.

"Thank you for the trust of the leaders and the district government." Jiang Beicheng also expressed his expectations for broader cooperation with the district government.

Zhang Qing followed them in, and the group sat and chatted for a while.

Haitangxi greeted the guests in the courtyard with champagne.

Jiang Beicheng brought her here to expand his social circle.

"Hello, ma'am, judging from your accent, you've lived in the United States?" A young man walked over and greeted her.

Haitangxi smiled and nodded: "I have more than ten years of life experience."

The man said, "I'm like you, maybe we're even alumni."

Haitangxi: "Undergraduate from New York University, graduate from Stanford University."

The man raised his glass to Haitangxi: "Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison; Graduate: University of Pennsylvania."

Let me introduce myself, Li Xiancheng.

"What is your surname, madam?"

Haitangxi found the young man to be very polite, easy-going, and refined, with an air of nobility about him. She clinked glasses with him and said, "Haitangxi."

Li Xiancheng praised, "It's a very evocative name."

"Thank you!"

Are you a member of the Forbes Global Alliance?

Haitangxi smiled and shook her head.

Li Xiancheng shook his head and laughed, "I'm the same as you, I'm not either."

I came here as a guest at Mr. Zhang's invitation.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Haitangxi." As the two were chatting, Zhang Qing looked out and said to Jiang Beicheng, "Mr. Jiang, let me introduce you to our distinguished guest from Beijing."

Jiang Beicheng followed Zhang Qing toward Haitangxi and the others.

Haitangxi naturally took Jiangbeicheng's arm, and Li Xiancheng immediately understood what was going on.

Zhang Qing solemnly introduced, "Young Master Li, this is Jiang Beicheng, the young entrepreneur leader of Jiangnan City whom I mentioned to you. He is known in the business world as Little Boss Jiang."

Mr. Jiang, this is the distinguished guest from Beijing, Mr. Li, whom I just mentioned to you.

That's what we call him in private.

Zhang Qing used a different way of addressing him as a friend, and didn't mention the identity of this Young Master Li, which made Jiang Beicheng vaguely feel that Young Master Li's identity was unusual.

"Young Mr. Jiang, please allow me to use this title, just like with other friends," Li Xiancheng said with a smile as he shook hands with Jiang Beicheng, adding politely, "I've long admired your name."

He then casually complimented Haitangxi, saying, "Your girlfriend is very beautiful."

Haitangxi responded generously, "Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Li."

"Welcome to Jiangnan City, Young Master Li." Jiang Beicheng smiled and shook hands with him.

Right after they met, Secretary Yan came up and greeted Li Xiancheng.

Secretary Yan also showed great respect for Li Xiancheng, which further confirmed Jiang Beicheng's suspicions.

Haitangxi whispered in Jiangbeicheng's ear, "Judging from their speech and demeanor, they might be kids from the compound. I've seen this group of people in America, and they seem very similar."

Jiang Beicheng nodded in agreement.

Pulling Zhang Qing aside, he asked curiously, "Mr. Zhang, what is this young master Li?"

He gave me a look.

Zhang Qing understood Jiang Beicheng's meaning. He couldn't directly introduce the man's identity in front of Li Xiancheng, so he gave Jiang Beicheng a general overview: "His grandfather climbed snow-capped mountains and held an important position."

His father was the head of a state-owned enterprise before he retired.

His older brother is a diplomatic ambassador, and his older sister works in the propaganda department.

It wasn't explained in detail.

However, Jiangbei City already knew the identity of this Young Master Li.

A true third-generation revolutionary.

These are the kinds of friends you should definitely communicate and interact with more.

"I'm going to prepare for the opening ceremony. Mr. Jiang, Mr. Hai, you two chat, see you later!" Zhang Qing said goodbye.

Jiang Beicheng picked up another glass of champagne and walked towards Li Xiancheng.

"Young Master Jiang!" Li Xiancheng addressed him politely.

"Young Master Li, besides attending tonight's banquet, do you have any other plans for coming to Jiangcheng?" Jiang Beicheng raised his glass to clink glasses with him.

"It's all arranged, Mr. Jiang. I'm in a bit of a rush. I'm just here to see two old friends, and then I'll head back."

Before Jiang Beicheng could even extend an invitation, Li Xiancheng had already shut him down.

It seems I haven't caught the eye of this "Master Jing" yet.

Those who greeted him earlier were probably just being polite and giving Zhang Qing face.

Jiang Beicheng said regretfully, "It's fate that we were able to meet in the Forbes Salon today."

Young Master Li, let's get together again next time you come to Jiangnan City.

"Thank you for the kind invitation, Mr. Jiang. I can only apologize for not being able to make it today. It is my destiny to meet you, Mr. Jiang." Li Xiancheng smiled and clinked glasses.

He spoke only polite words and his manners were impeccable.

But not a single word of his statement implied that he wanted to be friends with you.

Jiang Beicheng didn't actually feel much frustration. To put it bluntly, for young masters like them, you have to go through a background check before making friends.

If I hadn't been invited by Forbes China, I probably wouldn't have attended this dinner tonight.

For them, there is no need to use this kind of social networking to acquire connections.

They just wait for others to come to them.

Zhang Qing has begun presiding over tonight's opening ceremony.

Secretary Yan also went up on the stage, and everyone crowded around him.

A round of enthusiastic applause.

Haitangxi followed closely beside Jiang Beicheng, clapping as she whispered, "Didn't get a date?"

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "I guess I wasn't chosen."

“You’re such an outstanding baby, this young master Li will regret missing the chance to befriend you.”

"Sister Xi provides emotional value."

"I will stand firmly by your side as always."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Jiang Beicheng joked, "As long as Li Xiancheng stays in Jiangnan City for one more day, I will find a way to make him my friend."

"Sister Xi, how about we take a gamble?"

Haitangxi: "What are we betting on?"

Jiang Beicheng: "I bet this young master Li will take the initiative to invite me to dinner."

"OK? What's the stake?"

Jiang Beicheng joked, "Gothic!"

Haitangxi instantly recalled the gothic-style erotic suit that Jiang Beicheng had commissioned from a French erotic brand when they were working together before.

She had only one impression in her mind: it was so torturous.

“OK, I can change as many outfits as I want in one night.” Haitangxi did not refuse.

She will always support her younger brother's ambition and drive.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded, then looked at Li Xiancheng standing next to Zhang Qing. Now that he knew about the title "Little President Jiang," he would let him truly experience the prestige of the name "Little President Jiang" in this city.

(End of this chapter)