Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 330 The bride is actually my ex-girlfriend...
"Your Aunt Luo and her family are my friends of many years, just like your mother. Aunt Luo's daughter, like you, also studied in the UK. Her father is a leading figure in the internet industry in Jiangnan City, the founder of Bajie.com..."

On the way into the banquet hall, Zhou Ya gave a brief introduction to Luo Qin's family.

Jiang Beicheng felt increasingly uneasy listening to this.

"Aunt Zhou, are you talking about Jiang Rong?" Jiang Beicheng asked.

Bajie.com is the largest local internet portal in Jiangnan City. It has three founders. Jiang Beicheng guessed that Jiang Rong was the reason because his daughter Jiang Lele was one of his ex-girlfriends.

We dated for several months while I was studying in the UK.

Later, because his Russian ex-girlfriend kept pursuing him, Jiang Lele took the initiative to break up with him. Actually, it was just something she said in anger, hoping to make Jiang Beicheng take it seriously and not contact that Russian girl anymore.

Jiang Beicheng nodded in agreement.

The division was absurd, but also very straightforward.

When Zhou Ya shared this information, it inevitably reminded Jiang Beicheng of Jiang Lele.

"Do you know Jiang Rong?" Zhou Ya nodded and asked Jiang Beicheng.

He was right after all. Over the years, he didn't really care at all, as long as Jiang Lele wouldn't feel awkward seeing him later.

“I’ve met President Jiang twice at the General Chamber of Commerce,” Jiang Beicheng replied.

Zhou Ya smiled.

I felt a little smug.

Aren't the old ladies comparing their sons-in-law? Luo Qin even said that she had found a son-in-law who would live with her family. "When Jiang Rong calls Bei Cheng 'President Jiang' later, you'll know how excellent my son-in-law is."

"Hey, Zhou Ya has brought her son-in-law over."

"The young man has a great appearance and a good physique."

"That girl from Haitangxi has always had a strong personality. It would be easiest to find a younger guy who goes along with her."

"Speaking of which, Zhou Ya really dared to bring her live-in son-in-law along. She's quite magnanimous and doesn't seem to care what others say about her."

"You're coming over, keep your voice down."

"..."

The news of Hailin being kicked out of the bank had spread throughout their high-society circle, and everyone said that Hailin had made a mistake.

Although they have achieved success in another field, the position of Hai Jia and Zhou Ya in the hearts of these people has undergone a subtle change.

They still address each other as "sisters" verbally, but they're not as close in private anymore.

It's normal for several old friends to gather around and discuss Zhou Ya's family affairs.

“Beicheng, this is Aunt Liang, Aunt Zhou, Aunt Zhang…” Zhou Ya introduced, “Xiaoxi’s boyfriend is Jiang Beicheng.”

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded at the aunties.

"Beicheng, sit down!"

"The young man is very handsome."

What kind of work does Beicheng do?

How did Beicheng and Xiaoxi meet?

The online description of the "auntie and grandma" circle as an "intelligence gathering station" is very apt.

It's not just ordinary middle-aged women; these wealthy women, when they get older and have nothing to do, can't control their mouths and like to gossip.

One of the distinctive features of Jiangnan City is its tradition of "telling stories."

None of them can keep their mouths shut.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and replied, "I work in the catering industry."

While he was dealing with the group of older women, the bride, Jiang Lele, had already turned her attention to him.

Before the wedding ceremony begins, the bride will pose for photos in her wedding dress in the hall and receive compliments from the guests.

Jiang Lele looks really beautiful today.

Jiang Beicheng has never had an ugly girlfriend.

The reason is simple: he only likes to hang out with beautiful women; he can't connect with other girls.

Jiang Beicheng noticed Jiang Lele's gaze, smiled, and waved.

Jiang Lele smiled and nodded at him, never expecting her ex-boyfriend to appear at her wedding.

He came on his own without being invited.

How did he know about today's happy event?
Could it be that Jiang Beicheng has been keeping an eye on her all along?
Similar questions inevitably popped into Jiang Lele's mind.

She was very happy that Jiang Beicheng came, after all, he was her first love.

First love can be very damaging to a woman.

It's already quite an achievement that we can face Jiangbei City calmly now.

But that couldn't stop the memories from flooding back.

When the aunties saw Jiang Beicheng greeting Jiang Lele, they asked curiously, "Do you know the bride?"

Jiang Beicheng nodded: "A classmate from when I was studying in the UK. Back then, a few of us from Jiangnan City went to school together. We liked to carpool, and we met on a private jet."

"So you know the groom too?"

Jiang Beicheng frowned slightly: "Who is the groom?"

Tao Yang.

Jiang Beichen was stunned for a moment. Wasn't this Jiang Lele's simp from before?
When he broke up with Jiang Lele, Tao Yang even put on a dramatic love act, indulging in self-pity and challenging him to a duel to avenge Jiang Lele.

I thought to myself, "Holy crap!"

The upper circles of a city are indeed too small.

Jiang Beicheng gave an awkward smile and nodded.

Several aunties stared at Jiangbei City; it turned out the young man was also a returnee from overseas.

The fact that he was a "sea turtle" (a term referring to someone who has studied abroad) alone made them think more highly of Jiangbei City.

Everyone knows that these second-generation rich kids spend money to buy their degrees abroad and come back with a gilded resume.

Their family's financial situation was naturally quite good.

Looks like he's not a live-in son-in-law.

A moment later, the wedding ceremony began.

The groom, Tao Yang, also spotted a familiar face in the crowd.

My first thought was, "What is he here for?"
However, Jiang Beicheng acted very naturally, treating himself as a guest who came to offer their blessings, and smiled politely.

"Tao Yang and Lele have been in love for many years and have finally tied the knot today."

"I heard they were each other's first love." "What a perfect couple!"

"Yangyang is a very hardworking young man. Lele will be happy with him."

"I almost cried."

"..."

A group of aunties watched the wedding and sighed with emotion.

Zhou Ya clapped along and said to Jiang Beicheng, "The bride looks so beautiful today. I can already imagine what Xiaoxi will look like in her wedding dress."

Jiangbei City greeted them with a smile.

I know Aunt Zhou was referring to him, but there's no need to compare him to today's bride!

Everyone is an acquaintance.

After the wedding ceremony was over, Jiang Lele changed into a toasting outfit and came over to accompany her parents to toast the guests.

When they approached their table, the one who reacted the most was not Tao Yang or Jiang Lele, but Jiang Rong, who was excited after drinking a few glasses of wine.

"Oh, Mr. Jiang, look at me, welcome, welcome." Jiang Rong shook Jiang Beicheng's hand and said, "It's my fault for not doing a good job, but I am very honored and happy that you can come."

Jiang Rong did not invite him.

The two did not have each other's contact information, and had only met twice when the Chamber of Commerce held meetings.

So it's normal.

People might think, "If we're not on good terms, would you really give me that kind of face if I invited you?"

Invitations aren't sent out casually; they're not doing it for the money or gifts.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "Mr. Jiang, you flatter me. Lele and Tao Yang are both my classmates. Today is their big day, and I will definitely be there to congratulate them."

Jiang Rong was given a way out by using Jiang Lele and Tao Yang.

Hearing this, Jiang Lele felt a ripple in her heart. It turned out that Jiang Beicheng had always remembered her.

"How come I've never heard Lele mention that you two are alumni?" Jiang Rong looked at Jiang Lele.

Jiang Lele smiled but didn't reply.

What could she say, that this man should be her son-in-law?
"Thank you for your blessing." Tao Yang put his arm around Jiang Lele's shoulder and clinked glasses with Jiang Beicheng.

This action has a profound meaning.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "To grow old together."

"So you all know each other?" Jiang Lele's mother, Luo Qin, asked with a puzzled look.

"Does President Jiang also know Zhou Ya's son-in-law?"

Jiang Rong looked at Zhou Ya: "Is President Jiang Xiaoxi's boyfriend?"

Zhou Ya smiled and nodded.

Jiang Rong said, "They're a perfect match. An artistic genius and a business elite, they're a perfect match."

Jiang Lele, standing to the side, slightly suppressed her smile.

Her father's two sentences were a bit of a blow to her.

Several aunties turned their gazes to Jiang Beicheng at the same time.

Business elite?

These words, spoken by Jiang Rong, the head of the family, carry considerable weight.

Jiang Rong's tone was so polite when he spoke to Jiang Beicheng; the two seemed like they were on equal footing.

"By the way, Mr. Jiang, let's exchange contact information. Please remember to call me if you ever need anything." Jiang Rong put down his wine glass, took out his phone, and added Jiang Beicheng on WeChat. "We only met briefly the last two times at the General Chamber of Commerce. You left in a hurry after your meeting, and you didn't come to dinner with us tonight..."

"Blame me, blame me." Jiang Beicheng said with a smile.

"Hahaha, look at me, I even blamed you. I had a few drinks and my head wasn't clear. Don't take it to heart." Jiang Rong laughed and clinked glasses with Jiang Beichen.

Several aunties looked at Zhou Ya.

Is your son-in-law a member of the General Chamber of Commerce?

So low-key?
Zhou Ya noticed the gazes of her old friends and smiled smugly to herself.

I was cornered by these old ladies all morning and couldn't get a word in edgewise, so I sat awkwardly at Luo Qin's house all morning.

I feel much better now.

Beicheng's son really makes his mother-in-law proud.

“Alright, that’s fine. Please enjoy your meal. I’ll take the children to offer toasts.” Jiang Rong greeted them, then shook hands with Jiang Beicheng and reminded him, “The friends from the General Chamber of Commerce are at those two tables over there.”

Jiang Beicheng nodded: "I'll be there in a bit, you go ahead with your business, Mr. Jiang."

"Okay!" Jiang Rong waved and left the table.

Jiang Beicheng said to Zhou Ya, "Aunt Zhou, I'll go sit over there for a while."

“Okay,” Zhou Ya replied softly.

Her voice is very sweet.

It's illogical that such a gentle and beautiful woman would give birth to a fiery and eccentric child like Haitangxi.

"Zhou Ya, you're slapping us old sisters in the face."

"People say you should keep your mistress in a golden house, but how can you hide your son-in-law like this?"

"Luckily you brought Beicheng here today, otherwise those girls would definitely have confirmed that you were a live-in son-in-law."

"You talk as if your mouth is very tight."

"Haha, come on, my old sisters, it's been so long since we got together, let's have a drink together."

"The next time we're all gathered like this, it'll probably be because Zhou Ya is getting married."

Zhou Ya is the kind of woman who can be very petty or very magnanimous, depending entirely on her mood. When she's in a bad mood, she can't get over a few unpleasant words.

When I'm in a good mood, it's like I can embrace everything; I can see things in a positive light.

Now that her son-in-law has made her proud, she is happy and doesn't care about her old friends joking at all. She took the initiative to invite them, saying, "Everyone come when Xiaoxi gets married. No one can be absent."

……

After the wedding, when Jiang Beicheng and Zhou Ya came out, the bride Jiang Lele suddenly called out to Jiang Beicheng.

"Aunt Zhou, I need to talk to Jiang Beicheng about something," Jiang Lele said.

Zhou Ya nodded without thinking much about it. "I'm going to the car now, Beicheng."

(End of this chapter)