Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 321 There's no way to play against an opponent like this!
"President Jiang is here too?"

Wu Wen walked into Haitangxi's office with a smile, pretending not to know that Jiang Beicheng was there, and greeted him and Haitangxi.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded in response.

"Perfect timing, Mr. Jiang, Mr. Hai, I'd like to invite everyone to dinner at the Beicheng Hotel on Friday night. I hope you two can grace us with your presence." Wu Wen handed two invitations to Jiang Beicheng and Haitangxi.

Haitangxi knew that the cultural industry park had this habit. Looking at the invitation in her hand, she saw that it listed the remarkable achievements that Shangcheng had recently made.

I smiled to myself first.

If that's the case, when Xishan Xingju wins the high-speed rail hub project, will they also print out a stack of invitations to treat everyone to a meal?

If you don't go, the owners of the industrial park will say you're not sociable.

Mr. Wu personally came to deliver the invitation to you, and even said that you were not giving him face.

In this respect, there are significant differences between the domestic and international environments.

In China, when it comes to doing business, big or small, the first thing to do is to sit down at the dinner table. No matter who you are, once you arrive, you'll have a couple of rounds of drinks first.

Haitangxi is still gradually adapting to this new way of socializing and conducting business.

"OK, I'll definitely be there. Congratulations, Ms. Wu." Haitangxi showed her magnanimity and shook hands with Wu Wen.

Wu Wen looked at Jiang Beicheng and invited him with a smile, "President Jiang, you must come!"

His tone and smile both carried a hint of something unfathomable.

It seemed very deliberate.

The name "Haitangxi" has a slightly ambiguous connotation.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded.

"I won't bother you anymore. See you Friday night, bye-bye!" Wu Wen waved goodbye.

The few steps he took out of Haitangxi's office stunned her.

She twisted and turned, exuding a flamboyant charm.

But that back view was very feminine.

Haitangxi snapped out of her daze and looked at Jiang Beicheng. "Were those few twists and turns you were showing off?"

Jiang Beicheng chimed in, "It's also possible that he was just showing it to you."

Haitangxi looked at him with disdain.

It was obvious that she was deliberately showing it off to Jiang Beicheng in front of her.

What do you mean?
Is this a deliberate provocation?

"Is she just a country bumpkin?" Haitangxi held the invitation Wu Wen had just given her, shaking her hand. "Is this little achievement not enough for her to be showing off?"

Jiang Beicheng wanted to laugh.

In terms of understanding, Wu Wen is indeed far inferior to Haitang Xi.

It's normal that Haitangxi felt that the achievements of "Shangcheng" were not up to her standards.

But for Wu Wen, vanity and a sense of honor reached their peak at this moment.

Imagine a woman whose business is on the verge of bankruptcy suddenly receives hundreds of millions in Series A funding, and celebrities in the entertainment industry are begging to work with her. How much would her mindset change after such a huge change in status?

They definitely couldn't control their vanity.

Just like becoming rich overnight, how many people can calmly face a sudden windfall of wealth?
Whether it's showing off at someone's door or provoking Haitangxi, Wu Wen now feels that she is a very capable woman, no less than Haitangxi.

"It seems like every cat and dog is trying to get attention these days." Haitangxi shook her head, speechless.

Jiang Beicheng couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"You're still laughing?" Haitangxi reached out and pinched Jiang Beicheng's waist. "They're all the stray cats you've been keeping outside."

Jiang Beicheng neither confirmed nor denied it.

I've already started to feel sorry for Wu Wen.

She turned and took a few steps out; by then, she was already at a disadvantage in this game.

This is the lowest level of tactic a woman can use; it's practically useless against a higher-ranking opponent.

……

"Welcome, Mr. Wang!"

"Thank you, Mr. Li."

"I will remember Mr. Zhang's kindness."

"Mr. Luo, they've all arrived in the private room inside."

"...Mr. Wu, congratulations."

"Ms. Wu, you are a heroine among women."

"President Wu truly deserves to be called the 'Golden Flower' of our industrial park. From now on, we'll all have to call her Sister Wen."

"Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Wu."

On Friday night, most of the entrepreneurs and studio owners from the cultural industry park came over for dinner to support Wu Wen.

Today she wore Chanel's summer fashion items, paired with equally high-end jewelry and watches, and her makeup was exquisite.

It's their home turf, so they definitely want to dress up and make themselves look good.

Standing at the door to greet guests, each guest who entered would not forget to praise her for being beautiful and capable.

Wu Wen must have been very happy.

Jiang Beicheng and Haitangxi arrived a little late. Wu Wen first greeted the guests in the hall for their meal, and then went to the door to welcome them.

All smiles.

Hopefully, we can reclaim the title of the top female performer in the industrial park tonight.

However, when Haitangxi came into her view, her smile gradually disappeared.

Haitangxi wore a striped long dress today, and her outfit, jewelry, and makeup were all minimalist.

This contrasts sharply with Wu Wen's head-to-toe designer clothes.

It's not that it loses to Haitangxi in terms of aesthetics.

Instead, the moment Haitangxi comes into view, she gives the impression of a generous, dignified, and elegant woman.

It gives people a sense of peace and prosperity.

Simple yet elegant.

Very eye-catching.

This kind of temperament and charm is innate, but it is also built up through knowledge and understanding, something Wu Wen cannot compare to.

"Ms. Wu, I'm sorry we're late." Haitangxi walked up to her, extended her hand generously, and congratulated her again.

"Mr. Hai, welcome, welcome! You look beautiful today," Wu Wen said awkwardly.

Haitangxi laughed and said, "Really? I wore my mother's clothes. When I went out, I even asked the baby if President Wu would think I was too casual and not giving her face?"

Wu Wen's awkward smile was about to crumble.

Listen to these words.

He was wearing his mother's clothes! He affectionately called her "Jiangbei City Baby" in front of her!

This provoked Wu Wen.

"President Hai is naturally beautiful. It's the clothes that complement you, not the other way around. You and President Jiang are a match made in heaven."

There were still so many guests waiting inside, and Wu Wen didn't want the atmosphere to become awkward, so she offered a few more compliments.

Haitangxi looked at Jiangbei City and smiled as she reminded him, "Mr. Wu, you flatter me."

Ms. Wu has set a very good example for us female entrepreneurs.

Learn from General Manager Wu.

As soon as the voice was spoken, the guests in the hall noticed Haitangxi and greeted her warmly.

"President Hai, it's been a long time since I've seen you. I heard you guys secured that high-speed rail hub?"

"Mr. Hai, congratulations! Xishan Xingju has secured such a big project. Aren't you going to treat everyone to a meal?"

"Wherever Hai Zong goes, he is the center of attention."

"Hai Zong is so beautiful, no wonder she is the number one beauty in the industrial park."

"This must be President Jiang. I've heard so much about you."

"General Hai and General Jiang are a perfect match."

"Only a woman like Ms. Hai is worthy of Ms. Jiang."

"..."

Wu Wen followed her in and heard nothing but praise for Haitangxi.

The home game instantly turned into an away game.

The sense of being present is rapidly decreasing.

Jiang Beicheng led Haitangxi to a private room and they sat down. Only then did the conversation in the hall return to Wu Wen.

But she was also compared to Haitangxi.

"These two women in the industrial park are both amazing; they're just as capable as any man."

"Hai Zong still needs to be even better."

"Mr. Wu is not bad either, but Mr. Hai is a bit... hahaha, he's cheating, how are you going to play?"

"Give Ms. Wu some face; today is her day."

"Hahaha, I almost forgot about that. I'll go toast Mr. Wu later."

The murmurs weren't loud, but Wu Wen heard them all.

Before even sitting down at the table, I've already taken a portion.

I can't afford to lose again at the dinner table later.

As a result, when she walked into the private room with a smile, she was completely unable to join in the conversation.

Most of the entrepreneurs in this private room are returnees from overseas.

They are also elite talents attracted by the government, and they have already achieved remarkable results in the industrial park.

They talked about their past experiences studying abroad, as well as the economic and political situation at home and abroad.

They exchanged views and then predicted future industry trends.

To be honest, Wu Wen hasn't reached that level yet.

All I could do was smile along.

Only then did she realize that she had been somewhat blinded by short-term glory.

"President Wu is now a fashion icon in China. With her current momentum, it won't be long before a global fashion giant emerges in our industrial park. President Wu is the next Anna Wintour." Haitangxi suddenly changed the subject and suggested that everyone raise their glasses to toast Wu Wen.

Wu Wen was extremely embarrassed.

Having just realized that her level was still far from sufficient, Haitangxi started praising her to the point of ruin.

Who is Anna Wintour?
She is the global fashion icon.

In the entire fashion industry, there is only Anna Wintour, the fashion godmother, and everyone else.

When Karl Lagerfeld, the godfather of fashion, was around, he could even rival her.

It is now a living fossil.

Haitangxi's comparison of her to a second Wintour was not only meant to pique her vanity but also full of irony.

However, she couldn't spoil everyone's fun, so she kept smiling, raised her glass, and reluctantly accepted everyone's praise and compliments, expressing her gratitude.

Jiangbei City's attitude remains one of non-interference.

Since Ms. Wu has the courage to challenge the authority of the first wife, then you should be prepared to accept the first wife's painful blow.

"I am very grateful to President Jiang for my achievements today. Without President Jiang's support and encouragement, I might have already declared bankruptcy." Wu Wen took the opportunity to express her gratitude to Jiang Beicheng. "Thank you, President Jiang, for your discerning eye and for giving me a brand new stage, which has prevented me from being tarnished."

He also praised himself in a joking tone.

When she invites people to dinner, everyone at the table will definitely flatter her and say some nice, polite things.

"Actually, the person I admire and envy the most is President Hai. He met a man like President Jiang and has achieved success in both love and career. He's a true winner in life," Wu Wen joked after clinking glasses and finishing her drink with Jiang Beichen.

Haitangxi smiled.

Is that all the tricks you've got?

The implication is that she's being sarcastic about relying on men!
Without Jiang Beicheng, such an outstanding man, she wouldn't have achieved what she has today!

Sorry, I'm really not.

Haitangxi chimed in, "I've been tied to President Jiang since I was a child, it's impossible to break off. I thought about it for a long time before deciding to return to China to develop my career and climb to the top with him."

After returning to China to start my own business, I received many offers from design firms. Gensler even had a headhunter come and talk to me several times.

It's an irresistible temptation.

She looked at Jiang Beicheng with deep affection and reached out to hold his hand. "But right now, my career is just as important as my family."

I believe that my ideals can also blossom on this land of China.

Of course, the most important thing is that President Jiang is by my side.

The private room was instantly filled with dog food (a Chinese slang term for public displays of affection).

“President Hai, I knew your relationship with President Jiang was rock solid when you rejected the world’s number one architectural design firm.”

"Ms. Hai, it's an honor to know a woman like you. I salute you."

"Hai Zong is definitely a representative of the emerging architectural designers in China."

"..."

Wu Wen fell silent.

Haitangxi not only used her words to show off her affection and demonstrate her personal abilities, but also elevated the social value and status of women.

There's no way to play against an opponent like that.

(End of this chapter)