Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 353 Simply spending money is no longer enough for me.

The folk song "North City Hotel" garnered over 1 million plays on internet platforms in just one day.

Its theme is profound; it's not the kind of dry, lifeless lyrics, nor is it the kind of catchy, viral internet song.

It resonates strongly with ordinary people.

Zheng Jiamin's first original folk song, "The Barbecue Restaurant Owner," became a huge hit, laying a solid foundation for the success of her new song.

Netizens exclaimed that the familiar folk songs are back.

Folk music, once one of the five core genres of the Chinese music scene, has performed poorly in recent years.

Plagiarism, cover songs, patchwork... In order to cater to internet traffic, it's rare to see pure folk musicians who seriously put effort into lyrics and music anymore.

Fans say that folk music has entered a decadent era.

This summer, iQiyi's folk music variety show brought folk music back into the public eye.

Zheng Jiamin's purity has touched many fans.

Her two original songs were meaningful and touched people's hearts, and they became an instant hit, making her the most popular newcomer of the summer.

The copyright fees she received from the two songs on various platforms were enough for her to buy a large apartment in Jiangnan City.

The song "North City Hotel" became a huge hit, bringing the real-life North City Hotel into the public eye.

After learning about the Beicheng Hotel, netizens gradually discovered that the ideal world described by Zheng Jiamin actually existed.

Although the Beicheng Hotel in reality is not a place for the general public, it is genuinely trying to make friends with people from all walks of life and encourage ordinary people struggling to make a living in the city.

It became their emotional dependence.

No matter when, in the comments section of Beicheng Hotel, you can find people who are in a similar situation to you, confide in each other, and encourage one another.

Occasionally, the North City Hotel will step in to help resolve some tricky and urgent matters, helping the parties involved overcome their current difficulties.

It seems that everyone has developed a tacit understanding with Beicheng Hotel, and no one will morally blackmail Beicheng Hotel into doing anything for them.

Even if there are any, they are only a small number and will soon be overwhelmed by the crowd.

Beicheng Hotel will not delete everyone's recent emotions. Many caring enterprises and individuals will see this and step forward to help.

But more than anything, it's a source of emotional support.

Every story here is real; the grassroots people use it as a bond, and the unity they demonstrate is truly moving.

"No one can leave the comments section of Beicheng Hotel with a smile, sob sob~, who exactly is the owner of this hotel? Why does he understand people's hearts so well?"

"I watched it from 6:30 pm until late at night. There are so many stories here, it's so full of life."

"So the Beicheng Hotel in Zheng Jiamin's song actually exists."

"I heard that when Zheng Jiamin was going through the most difficult time and was about to give up her musical dreams, it was Beicheng Hotel that extended a helping hand to her."

"She is now using this song to express her gratitude, it's really touching."

"Who understands the feeling of this two-way journey!"

"..."

Jiamin, Jia Min's best friend, sang an original song in the finals, which immediately propelled Beicheng Hotel to the top of the trending searches online.

Several stores saw a surge in online orders.

The offline events were equally extravagant, with fans and netizens flying to Gangnam City to visit and check in.

Jiangbei City anticipates that by the end of the National Day Golden Week, Beicheng Hotel's revenue will be exceptionally high, potentially even surpassing the opening records of several other hotels.

Once consumers are willing to pay for nostalgia, their spending power becomes terrifying.

Compared to her best friend Zheng Jiamin fulfilling her dream on stage, the little money she earns in the catering industry is insignificant.

From the very beginning, he never expected Zheng Jiamin to earn a certain amount of money for him as a reward.

This thorn flower is now in full bloom, just what he most wanted to see.

"Your personal account has also gained over 100,000 followers," Shen Jun said to Jiang Beicheng.

Jiang Beichen opened his phone and glanced at it; his personal account had already surpassed 500,000 followers.

The latest video has garnered a very high number of views, reaching tens of millions.

The comments and messages below are adorable.

"I'm waiting for a group of people."

"They're here! The fans at the North City Hotel have gathered."

"Wow~, is he really the owner of Beicheng Hotel? He's so handsome."

"The boss is so down-to-earth."

"I'm a fan now, thank you Mr. Jiang for supporting Jiamin."

"I will definitely go and support Beicheng Hotel if I have the chance."

"I hope the boss stays true to his original aspirations and continues to maintain this approach."

"You are the best restaurant owner in the country."

"..."

Most of them were fans of Zheng Jiamin, and some were netizens who came after hearing about it.

Jiang Beicheng smiled upon seeing these comments, feeling proud of Beicheng Hotel's business philosophy and gratified that her best friend had gained a group of loyal fans.

"Go and pick up Jiamin for dinner later," Jiang Beicheng instructed Shen Jun.

Shen Jun nodded, first calling the hotel to arrange dinner, then driving to pick her up.

She's currently the focus of entertainment media attention, so she needs to be careful when traveling.

It's just become popular; it can't afford to collapse now.

Jiangbei City trusts Shen Jun the most when it comes to handling affairs.

Took a short nap.

Shen Jun led Zheng Jiamin to the hotel room.

"Uncle."

Zheng Jiamin, carrying her old guitar and holding the third-place trophy, stood at the door and greeted everyone.

She was struggling with herself.

Jiang Beicheng got up and walked over.

"I failed to bring the championship back." She looked up at Jiangbei City.

Jiang Beicheng accepted the trophy and said, "In my heart, this trophy is more valuable than the championship. That's fantastic, Jiamin."

Two original songs became viral hits across the internet in one summer.

Of your show, only you have achieved that.

"You're a real star now, Jiamin."

After a few words of comfort, her regret gradually dissipated, and she took the initiative to hug Jiang Beicheng.

"Let's go eat first." Jiang Beichen waited for her to vent her emotions before the two moved to the restaurant to eat.

"I'm going back to Jiangnan City tomorrow. The company will probably spend a lot of time and energy building your public image in the near future, so you'll likely be very busy," Jiang Beicheng said.

"I know I have to do a charity event tomorrow, so I can't see you off, Uncle," Zheng Jiamin said while eating. "My third sister's new shop is opening, can I go back to attend?"

She is now a public figure and she thought she needed to consult with the company before participating in any business activities.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded: "The company isn't that harsh on you; it's your prerogative."

He doesn't use the typical management company system to restrict Zheng Jiamin too much, and the same goes for other artists under the company. They cooperate for mutual benefit and success, without exploitation or oppression.

Folk musicians also need more freedom to create.

Zheng Jiamin's two hit songs are both a microcosm of her life and her insights.

Jiang Beicheng understands music, and she also understands her best friend.

We hope she achieves even greater success and can leave a significant mark on the Chinese music scene as a representative of the new generation of folk musicians.

He was willing to walk this path with his best friend.

"Uncle~"

Zheng Jiamin greeted him warmly and added dishes to Jiang Beicheng's plate.

Jiang Beicheng smiled.

Two best friends, one a transformed swan, the other a flower amidst thorns.

Now that the thorns have bloomed, Jiangbei City will also give Third Sister's swan a push, letting her bask in the sunlight and show off her charming figure.

Jiang Beicheng also felt a sense of accomplishment when the women around him were able to realize their own value under his radiant care.

Number of smiles: 598/10000

[This month's 80 million yuan living allowance has been disbursed. Please check your account.]

Jiang Beicheng glanced at the system.

Although he wouldn't say that money is just a number to him, he now pays very little attention to his wealth.

Even when it comes to spending money, she often doesn't need to do it herself; she lets Shen Jun do it for her.

To put it bluntly, ordinary consumption no longer brings him much emotional value.

It's just everyday life.

How to make good use of these assets and use them more meaningfully is what Jiangbei City needs to learn.

Spending money at a high level is not an easy thing.

President Jiang's understanding and vision need to be further improved.

……

After spoiling her best friend all night, Shen Jun first took Zheng Jiamin to the company the next morning. The company would arrange accommodation for her in Beijing, as most of her recent activities would be in Beijing.

After seeing Zheng Jiamin off, Shen Jun returned to help Jiang Beicheng pack his things and headed to the airport to catch a private jet back to Jiangnan City.

I originally planned to rest for two days and then go to Liupanshui to pick up my grandma and the others. My wife and daughter have also been in Guizhou recently, and they said they would help pick up my grandma after they finished their work in the next couple of days.

The old lady still really liked her younger wife. She almost won the young lady's approval and became the main wife, but then the first wife suddenly decided to return to China to develop her career.

Jiang Beicheng told him over the phone, "Be careful."

In the two days since he returned, Jiang Beicheng has spent most of his time at the company, commuting daily and handling company matters.

In the remaining free time, I would call up the Harley veterans in the group to go hiking and have coffee.

The eight-cylinder Great Wall Soul Motorcycle that Lao Wei gave him has been shipped to Jiangnan City, and a license plate has been put on it in Jiangbei City.

Old Wei is very generous.

When I went to Great Wall Motorcycle Carnival, I mentioned that I liked Great Wall's iconic motorcycles, and Lao Wei said he would give me one.

He thought Lao Wei had given him the regular version, but it turned out to be a hand-painted limited edition.

It is even more precious than the original 88 units.

This hand-painted version of the Tengyun Auspicious Lion has a market price of 66.88 yuan.

Extremely rare.

Jiang Beicheng sent Lao Wei a WeChat message to express his gratitude.

The gift is a bit too expensive.

Old Wei's reply was also straightforward: "If you like it, little brother from Beicheng, then that's fine. We can meet up again sometime."

That afternoon, Jiangbei Cheng went out for a ride in the mountains, and there were many motorcyclists on the Nanshan side.

This eight-cylinder, hand-painted, soulful motorcycle instantly became the focus of attention among motorcycle enthusiasts.

"Is it the soul motorcycle of the Great Wall?"

"Is this the Tengyun Ruishi? It was just released at the Shanghai International Auto Show."

"The only one of its kind in Jiangnan City!"

"Hello, may I take a picture with your car?"

"The world's only eight-cylinder motorcycle."

"..."

For motorcycle enthusiasts in China, especially those who love heavy motorcycles, this motorcycle is practically a symbol of faith.

Even tourists who aren't particularly interested in motorcycles can't resist coming over to watch and take pictures.

The hand-drawn version is so beautiful!

"Dude, how much is this car?"

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "It was a gift from Lao Wei."

He replied, then grabbed his helmet and went to the open-air café to have coffee with the mountain spirits and the others.

(End of this chapter)