Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 308 Mr. Jiang, I am flattered!
Besides Qin Yi, a classmate from a family with a powerful official background, Young Master Li also has another classmate in Jiangnan City.

Jiang Feng, an undergraduate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

A well-known second-generation entrepreneur in Jiangnan City, and the CEO of Zhifei Biological Products.

I had some fun meeting Qin Yi on the first day, and on the second day I was invited to visit Jiang Feng's home.

The distinguished guests from the capital were warmly received by both the Jiang family father and son.

While eating and drinking at the dinner table, the alumni chatted about trivial matters from their university days.

Chiang Kai-shek withdrew first, giving the younger generation space.

During their conversation, Li Xiancheng suddenly asked Jiang Feng, "Mr. Jiang, do you know that there is a very famous second-generation entrepreneur named Mr. Jiang in your Jiangnan City?"

Jiang Feng said, "You mean Jiangbei City, right?"
We have a good personal relationship, and he gets along well with many second-generation entrepreneurs in Jiangnan City.

To be precise, he should now be considered a first-generation entrepreneur; Mr. Jiang's parents have already passed away.

Lee Hyun-sung looked shocked.

Jiang Feng is also a friend of this "Little General Manager Jiang".

A street performer met Boss Jiang!
The barbecue restaurant owner calls Xiao Jiang "Boss"!
The owners of private clubs and golf clubs treated Xiao Jiang like a brother.

The guests at the Forbes Salon regarded Mr. Jiang as a representative of the elite group.

Qin Yi, the son of an official, and Jiang Feng, the son of a businessman, are both friends of General Manager Jiang.

It's estimated that a high-ranking leader in the city also had a deep impression of him.

This "Little Jiang's" circle of friends extends from the lowest level to the highest level.

Moreover, he has a good reputation among friends from all walks of life.

He can move freely across multiple social strata.

To be honest, Li Xiancheng had never encountered a young man like this before.

At least he grew up in that kind of environment and didn't have access to such a comprehensive social circle as Mr. Jiang.

In terms of prestige within the industry, the title "Young Master Li" is definitely higher than "General Manager Jiang."

However, in terms of fame and reputation, he is far behind General Manager Jiang.

Li Xiancheng realized that he had indeed been a bit arrogant that night. He could have had a meal with President Jiang and made friends, but he didn't take him seriously and directly refused.

Curious, he asked Jiang Feng, "Mr. Jiang, can you tell me about this young Mr. Jiang?"

Jiang Feng laughed and said, "That would be very interesting..."

He explained everything he knew to Li Xiancheng in detail.

His father is a mining tycoon in the city, and his mother is a leading figure in the catering industry. He is now a top player in the catering and investment industries in Jiangnan City, and a leader among young entrepreneurs in Jiangnan City.

Apart from the few scandals involving the father and son, the entire Jiang family has an excellent reputation in Jiangnan City.

Especially after Mr. Jiang went into business, the things he did were either industry benchmarks or the pinnacle of the industry.

After hearing the story of "Little Jiang," Li Xiancheng felt that this "Little Jiang" had the air of a legendary figure.

He was distracted for a moment.

Jiang Feng said, "Here's what we'll do, Mr. Li. I'll organize a gathering tonight and invite Mr. Jiang to have dinner together. After dinner, we can have some entertainment and make friends."

Li Xiancheng shook his head and said bluntly, "President Jiang, it's not appropriate for you to treat me to this meal."

I declined Mr. Jiang's kind invitation before; I should be the one to invite him to this meal.

I hope Mr. Jiang won't take it to heart.

"No, Mr. Li, you're overthinking it. Mr. Jiang isn't that petty," Jiang Feng explained. "If he were petty, he wouldn't have made a special call to his friend to give you such a warm welcome."

Li Xiancheng smiled and nodded: "Compared to this, it makes me seem petty."

"You can't compare them like that. You two just met. I can sense that Mr. Jiang genuinely wants to be your friend."

"I'm treating Mr. Jiang to dinner tonight. You and Qin Yi can come over for a bit. Does Mr. Jiang have any recommendations?"

"The Beicheng Hotel is the perfect choice for General Manager Jiang."

"OK!"

……

Jiang Beichen was still lying in bed, holding Haitangxi, who was dressed in a gothic lingerie outfit, in his arms. The two of them had been up very late last night.

Sister Xi still dotes on her younger brother.

Before the bet was even decided, she had already satisfied her bratty little brother.

Whenever she sees her little brother doing something seriously, she gives him plenty of emotional support, regardless of whether the outcome is good or bad.

We succeeded! Let's celebrate together.

If you fail, offer him a shoulder to lean on and a hug.

Jiang Beichen was awakened by his phone ringing. He picked it up and saw that it was Jiang Feng calling. He answered the phone and said, "President Jiang!"

"Has President Jiang not gotten up yet?"

"I went to bed late last night, Mr. Jiang, is there something you need?"

"Let Young Master Li tell you," Jiang Feng said, handing the phone to Li Xiancheng.

Li Xiancheng smiled and said, "President Jiang, do you have time tonight? Let's all have dinner together."

A smile appeared on Jiang Beicheng's face.

It was consistent with his prediction.

Young Master Li must have realized the value of "Little General Manager Jiang" in Jiangnan City.

"Okay, Mr. Li, would you mind telling me the address?"

"Your Beicheng Hotel, MixC branch."

"Yes, see you later, Young Master Li."

"Excuse me, Mr. Jiang."

This young master Li was still as polite as ever.

Jiang Beichen hung up the phone with a smile, then looked at Haitangxi in his arms. He shuddered, and Haitangxi opened her eyes and smiled, "I heard you."

"So I won."

Haitangxi: "Didn't I already give it to you last night?"

Jiang Beichen kissed her forehead: "Xi-jie, want to go together tonight?" "Whatever you say, baby." Haitang Xi rubbed her cheek against Jiang Beichen's chest, preparing to close her eyes and catch up on some more sleep.

I was amused again by my mischievous little brother's restless hands and feet.

Haitangxi was off work today and took a break, sleeping in on the bed in Jiangbei City until the afternoon.

I ate something quick at home, had afternoon tea with Jiang Beichen, tidied up a bit, and then went to MixC with him.

"Mr. Jiang, Miss Xi!"

The store manager came out to greet him, "Mr. Jiang, your friend has arrived."

Jiang Beicheng nodded and went directly to the private room.

The manager knocked on the door for him, and after receiving a response, gently pushed the door open.

"Good brother, long time no see." Qin Yi got up, walked over, and hugged Jiang Beicheng.

“I’ve seen your father more often than I’ve seen you. Attorney Qin has a wide range of business and travels all over the country, so it’s rare for me to see you in Jiangnan City. If it weren’t for Young Master Li’s influence, would you have taken the initiative to ask me out?” Jiang Beichen joked.

Qin Yi's father is the Secretary-General of the Municipal Party Committee, and Jiang Beicheng has visited the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government quite frequently this year.

Qin Yi's law firm and the company in Jiangbei City are strategic partners, providing legal advice and entrusting them with handling difficult cases.

"Mr. Jiang, please forgive my mistake. I'll punish myself with a drink," Qin Yi said with a smile.

"President Jiang!" Jiang Feng shook hands and said, "It's been a while since we had a card game."

Jiang Beichen glanced at it: "Tonight is perfect."

"Hahaha, okay, let's eat first, and then have some entertainment after dinner."

Finally, Li Xiancheng greeted Jiang Beicheng with a smile, "We meet again, Mr. Jiang."

Jiang Beicheng joked, "Young Master Li has come to Jiangnan City as a guest, so I must do my best to be a good host. Have you enjoyed your stay in Jiangnan City these past two days?"

"Thank you so much for your hospitality, Mr. Jiang. I am truly flattered."

"Of course. If I were in the capital, I wouldn't stand on ceremony with you either." Jiang Beicheng invited Li Xiancheng to sit down.

Li Xiancheng greeted Haitangxi and then took a seat.

“Actually, I never expected that my friends would be Mr. Li’s classmates and alumni. Perhaps this is fate,” Jiang Beicheng said.

"I can only say that you, Mr. Jiang, have an incredibly wide circle of friends." Qin Yi smiled and raised his glass, saying, "Let's have a toast together, to our Young Master Li, and to welcome him to Jiangnan City."

Jiang Feng said, "You recited General Manager Jiang's lines."

Jiang Beicheng laughed and said, "Tonight is Young Master Li's treat, so we should toast him."

Li Xiancheng was instantly hailed as a star.

This is the feeling he's been most familiar with since childhood.

He smiled, took a sip of his drink, and said to Jiang Beicheng, "I just found out that President Jiang is also in investment banking. We're practically colleagues now."

President Jiang, let's communicate more.

I formally handed Jiang Beicheng a business card, wanting to get to know him again.

Jiang Beicheng accepted it.

Li Xiancheng, Investment Manager, Investment Banking Department, China International Capital Corporation (CICC).

The status of "Three Central and One China" in the financial sector needs no further introduction.

Jiang Beicheng asked out of curiosity, "Isn't Young Master Li studying law?"

He and Qin Yi were classmates at the University of Pennsylvania, so it would be more suitable for him to work in law-related fields. Even if he were to combine it with finance, he should go through the legal department.

However, his business card says "Investment Banking Department".

Even with the status of being a third-generation member of a revolutionary family, one still needs to have some basic skills to silence outsiders.

Haitangxi asked, "Young Master Li must be pursuing a double degree, right?"

Li Xiancheng smiled and nodded.

Jiang Beicheng realized, "Focus on finance, supplemented by law?"

“Yes, President Jiang!” Li Xiancheng replied.

That makes sense.

This third-generation student is also a top student.

Law, economics, and finance are now known as the "top-ranked majors".

Those who practice dual cultivation like Young Master Li are considered "Kings of Scrolls".

With such a strong foundation and good relationships, his future at CICC looks bright.

Many second- and third-generation members of the government system now prefer to work in the financial industry.

The financial industry not only satisfies their desire for wealth, but also enjoys high social status and influence.

Most importantly, the financial industry's broad reach across various sectors provides them with opportunities to find common ground.

People like Li Xiancheng have a natural advantage in political and economic resources, and they are most likely to establish effective networks with government agencies, state-owned enterprises, and other institutions.

Leveraging this advantage, they can acquire more resources and opportunities in their relationship with government and businesses.

"I will learn from Young Master Li," Jiang Beicheng said humbly, adopting a low-key attitude.

The two individuals started from vastly different points and had vastly different access to resources.

However, as peers, there is a possibility of future cooperation.

Li Xiancheng humbly added, "There are many things about President Jiang that I can learn from."

The two laughed and clinked glasses.

"President Jiang, remember to let me know when the Beicheng Hotel Beijing branch opens. I'll bring my friends to support you." Li Xiancheng proactively added Jiang Beicheng's contact information.

To a certain extent, the Beijing store caters to Li Xiancheng and his group.

There's no need for a grand opening ceremony like the one in Shanghai; having a representative from the industry come is the best form of publicity.

It's estimated that the Beijing store will become a gathering place for the second and third generations of the family.

Jiang Beicheng expressed his gratitude and toasted Li Xiancheng again.

I've made this friend, a descendant of a high-ranking official.

(End of this chapter)