Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 335 The High-End Social Circles of Beijing

Private clubs in Jiangbei City leading to the Summer Palace.

Li Xiancheng came out to greet him.

This is a private club that claims to be an ultra-luxury eight-star establishment; in online parlance, it's called "Heavenly Palace."

In China, there is no seven- or eight-star rating system for hotels and restaurants; most ratings are based on marketing tactics. However, their level of luxury and service is definitely higher than that of a five-star hotel.

"Mr. Jiang."

Li Xiancheng smiled, shook hands with Jiang Beicheng, and gave him a hug.

He was deeply impressed by this young General Manager Jiang.

Having visited many cities and met many local youth leaders, the only one he could never forget was General Manager Jiang.

I looked down on Xiao Jiang back then, and he showed off his strength to me. Now we treat each other like brothers.

"Young Master Li, it's been a long time," Jiang Beicheng greeted him with a smile.

“Several friends have arrived, please.” Li Xiancheng led Jiang Beicheng inside.

As soon as I entered the room, I heard singing.

Mr. Li's friends sat on the sofa, drinking whiskey and red wine while singing karaoke.

Noticing that Li Xiancheng had brought his men in, they stopped.

Get up and greet.

"Young Master Jiang, let me introduce you. This is Wan Yingying, this is Wang Chaoyang, and this is Qin Zhengyang." Li Xiancheng introduced, "He is the Young Master Jiang from Jiangnan City that I mentioned to you last time. He is an outstanding figure in Jiangnan City."

"Young Master Jiang, welcome to Beijing." Wan Yingying stepped forward and hugged Jiang Beicheng.

A standard Western cheek kiss.

Her outfit and figure also have a bit of a Western style.

They are taking an international approach.

"Your outfit today is very sexy," Jiang Beicheng complimented.

In Beijing, women older than oneself are often addressed as "sister" out of politeness.

Women with even a little bit of influence have to address me as "my sister".

A woman with great ability should be addressed as "sister" with the last character of her name.

You can't use the title "surname + sister" because the surname is too common.

For women who are very capable, the term "older sister" is appropriate.

There's no way around it; it's the political center, and everyone in every industry and circle has their own airs and wants to maintain a respectable image.

Even Li Xiancheng calls her "sister," so Wan Yingying must have a very powerful background.

Since she pursues a European and American fashion style, Jiang Beicheng praising her as "sexy" is definitely what she wants to hear most.

I dressed up carefully before going out and met a fashion-savvy person who complimented me.

With just that one "sister" and one "sexy," Jiang Beicheng left a good impression on Wan Yingying.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang," Wan Yingying said with a smile.

"Young Master Jiang, it's great to finally meet you in person. I heard about your story from Young Master Li last time, and I've admired you for a long time. I've never met a young man like you before. I want to learn from you," Wang Chaoyang said, shaking hands with Jiang Beicheng.

It's indeed very difficult for them to come into contact with someone like Jiang Beicheng, who is so successful in all walks of life.

Jiang Beicheng said modestly, "Young Master Wang and Young Master Li are too kind to me."

It is my great honor to have met Mr. Wang today through Mr. Li's introduction.

He felt that this Wang Chaoyang was also a disciple of a prestigious institution with a powerful background.

His ancestors were very likely like Li Xiancheng's ancestors, people who had climbed snow-capped mountains.

In comparison, Qin Zhengyang was much more inexperienced and lacked confidence and presence in front of the other three.

He might just be the son of some leader in Beijing.

Of course, it could also be related to his personality and the career he chose.

Jiang Beicheng only made a rough guess in his mind.

"You guys continue, I'll play a couple of games of chess with Mr. Jiang," Li Xiancheng said.

The three of them continued singing karaoke.

Jiang Beicheng and Li Xiancheng moved to the chess and card room to play Go.

This is a good opportunity to learn more about the identities of the people outside.

Li Xiancheng truthfully introduced Jiang Beicheng to the situation.

Wan Yingying's grandfather, like her grandfather, was a retired cadre who had held an important position. She herself is now an excellent jewelry designer.

She frequently attends gatherings in major fashion circles around the world and dinners hosted by global celebrities, giving her an air of international socialite.

The term "socialite" is a compliment when used to describe her.

She's not comparable to a socialite like Da Lei Zhou, who came from a training program; one is in heaven, the other is on earth.

Wang Chaoyang's family is equally prominent. His grandfather was a well-known figure in the business world, known as "Second Brother Wang of Beijing," and served as the chairman of two central state-owned enterprises.

Wang Chaoyang is now also serving as the deputy general manager of a subsidiary of a central state-owned enterprise.

Qin Zhengyang's ancestors were not as prominent as the other three, but they were people who made important contributions. His father is the current director of the Beijing Public Security Bureau.

The chief of the Public Security Bureau in Beijing is usually a high-ranking official.

Some department leaders hold this position concurrently.

For ordinary people, Qin Zhengyang's family is at the very top level.

However, Qin Zhengyang is different from other second and third generation writers. He did not go into finance, scientific research, or politics. Instead, he embarked on the path of literature and art and is now a young writer.

After listening to Young Master Li's introduction, Jiang Beicheng sighed inwardly. If it weren't for the foundation his father had built in Jiangnan City and the support from the system, he would never have been able to integrate into this circle in his lifetime.

Just listening to it was incredibly moving.

Jiang Beicheng approached these people with the same mindset of making friends and expanding his social circle.

If there can be commercial cooperation, that would be icing on the cake.

If they really want to climb the ladder, they'll definitely have to deal with their parents' generation.

Given his current momentum and the support he receives from the system, it won't be long before he frequently comes to Beijing for meetings.

After playing a few games of Go with Li Xiancheng, we sat on the sofa for some entertainment while waiting for dinner. "Young Master Jiang sings so well!" Wan Yingying praised, "You're handsome and have a great voice. I'm envious of your qualities."

Have you ever considered entering the entertainment industry?

Jiang Beicheng said, "The entertainment industry has no shortage of handsome men."

I just heard Mr. Li mention that his sister is a jewelry designer, and I think we could collaborate more in the future.

This is essentially me finding fashion resources for the artists under my management in advance.

"Mr. Jiang is also in the entertainment industry?"

There is a startup company.

“OK, Mr. Jiang, let’s exchange contact information.” Wang Yingying proactively added Jiang Beicheng on WeChat.

These kinds of children also want to make a name for themselves in their own fields, but they are afraid of being looked down upon by their families and being talked about by outsiders.

The path Wan Yingying and Qin Zhengyang took was different from that of Young Master Li and Young Master Wang; it required market and public approval.

You also need to expand your social circle related to your profession.

Wang Chaoyang and Qin Zhengyang also added Jiang Beicheng's contact information.

After singing karaoke for a while, the restaurant staff came to inform us that it was time to dine.

The group moved to a private room for their meal.

The process of getting to know each other gradually takes place at the dinner table.

Socializing at the dinner table is something Jiang Beicheng excels at.

After a few glasses of red wine, everyone's wariness of him lessened considerably, and they began to talk about a wider range of topics.

Personal life and hobbies.

They even went on to talk about politics and economics.

Jiang Beicheng participated in the discussion from the perspective of a young entrepreneur, providing these second and third generations with many novel viewpoints.

However, he never participates in the arguments.

You also know how to maintain a proper balance. This isn't your home turf. As a newcomer to this circle, you shouldn't rush to show off, and you certainly shouldn't stand out too much.

Everything was handled perfectly.

Finally, everyone left the table smiling.

It was still early, so I arranged to play a game of Guandan (a card game).

The game ended at 10 p.m.

Their respective drivers came to pick them up.

"Mr. Jiang, it's so nice to meet you today. Let's meet again next time." Wan Yingying hugged Jiang Beicheng as she said goodbye, a smile on her face.

"Sister, feel free to contact me anytime." Jiang Beicheng made a phone call gesture. "If you have the chance to visit Jiangnan City, I'll make the arrangements."

"Young Jiang, let's meet again."

"Mr. Jiang, get some rest."

Wang Chaoyang and Qin Zhengyang also left one after the other.

Jiang Beicheng and Li Xiancheng took a walk.

This clubhouse has a passageway that leads directly to the Summer Palace, but it is not open to the public.

But for Young Master Li, it was just a matter of a glance.

“Often, we admire Mr. Jiang’s carefree attitude and chivalrous spirit more,” Li Xiancheng remarked.

Jiang Beicheng understood his meaning and replied, "On the contrary, the general public also admires the noble air that Young Master Li possesses."

You can choose many things, but you can't choose where you're born.

It can only be said that in this society with its clear division of labor, we shine in our respective positions, striving for a common ideal.

"Little Jiang has started to implement values."

"Haha, I just recited a couple of lines off the cuff."

“But you’re right.” Li Xiancheng affirmed Jiang Beicheng’s point of view. “Perhaps everyone pursues different values ​​in life, but the efforts that everyone makes on the path of pursuing their life values ​​are the driving force that propels this society, this country, and this nation forward.”

I like what CEO Jiang said: "Shine in your own place."

Young Master Li has a compassionate heart.

Jiang Beicheng said, "If Young Master Li has the opportunity, he should visit the grassroots more often."

Let's go and see the mountainous areas in our west.

This will be a great inspiration if you want to go into politics in the future.

"I've had a little to drink, and I'm a bit presumptuous of me to offer you advice."

"Hahaha, let's learn from each other." Young Master Li laughed and patted Jiang Beicheng on the shoulder.

The two went for a walk, then got into their respective drivers' cars and said goodbye.

……

When Jiang Beicheng woke up early in the morning, Shen Jun had already prepared his clothes for the "Service Industry CEO Summit".

The "Service Industry CEO Summit" is an event guided by the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, and organized by the National Service Industry Association.

The event lasted for a week in Beijing.

Today's first day of the main venue exchange meeting is the focus of attention for the entire society and all industries.

In addition to Jiangbei City, three other representatives from the service industry were invited to attend today's exchange meeting.

They are also representatives of entrepreneurs in their respective fields.

One of them is Zhang Yong, the founder of Xinrongji, a colleague in Jiangbei City.

The other two are representatives from the supermarket industry: Zhang Wenzhong, chairman of Wumart Group, and Yu Donglai, chairman of Pang Donglai Supermarket.

Even before the exchange meeting began, Beicheng Hotel and Pang Donglai became the focus of attention.

One is the ceiling of the supermarket industry, and the other is the ceiling of the catering industry.

Both have extremely high online popularity.

All the guests were looking forward to the first meeting between Jiang Beicheng and Yu Donglai.

(End of this chapter)