Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 404 Taking Action Against the Beijing Clique!

Feng Kuzi felt that Jiang Beicheng, this newcomer to the entertainment industry, was narrow-minded and lacked vision.

It's such a trivial matter about the venue, why bother going to Xu Wenrong to discuss it?

Today they even called him over and humiliated him in front of Zheng Xiaolong and Jiang Wen.

This young man is a bit arrogant and doesn't know how to behave properly.

This kind of personality won't last long in the entertainment industry.

I won't hold it against you if you look down on me or gossip about me in private. But to keep humiliating and mocking me at the dinner table or in front of my colleagues is giving the Beijing elite too much face.

Feng Kuzi defended himself by saying two things to Jiang Beicheng.

Jiang Beicheng said bluntly, "Director Feng, the reason I invited Teacher Zheng and Director Jiang to dinner today is to remind you not to forget the path you came from."

Give young people more opportunities.

Feng Kuzi's face darkened.

He now dislikes people mentioning his past ascension to power.

"President Jiang, thank you for your kindness." Feng Kuzi picked up his wine glass, downed it in one gulp, and stood up to leave. But when he turned back, he suddenly said to Jiang Beichen defiantly, "Countless sugar daddies have come and gone in the entertainment industry, but I'm still sitting in the director's seat."

Jiang Beicheng understood the meaning of those words.

Feng Xiaogang has maintained his unshakeable position for so many years, but the once-glorious patrons in the entertainment industry have come and gone.

Feng Kuzi was reminding him that the road ahead is long, and he might not be able to go very far.

Jiang Beichen smiled and added, "If the master changes, the servant is no longer a servant?"

Director Feng, is my understanding of this logic correct?

Feng Kuzi instantly blushed, habitually raising his hand to point at the other person, "I don't rely on you, Jiangbei City, for a living. We can't even sit at the same table before we each go our own way."

This is the first person to point a finger at Jiang Beicheng since he entered the entertainment industry.

Feng Kuzi once again displayed his extremely arrogant personality.

"Did you hit a nerve?" Jiang Beichen chuckled, leaning back in his chair. He picked up a lighter and a cigarette from the table, lit one, and took a drag. "Just because your colleagues flattered you a couple of times, you think you're some big shot in Beijing's social circle."

What exactly is your so-called "Beijing circle"?

Jiang Beicheng called him "Feng Kuzi" right in front of him.

"The entertainment industry in Beijing?"

Jiang Beicheng asked, "Is it the political and business circles of the capital?"

Beijing's capital circle?
The elite circles of Beijing? The underworld?
Marketing accounts can make a few claims and then start believing them themselves.

Director Jiang, are you from the Beijing entertainment circle?

Jiang Wen smiled and shook his head.

He accepted the favors and respect shown to him by other celebrities in the industry.

However, in front of true Beijing elites like Jiang Beicheng, he dared not call himself a big shot in the Beijing circle.

I glanced at the furious Feng Kuzi and felt a pang of sympathy for him.

People who stay in their own little comfort zone for too long lose sight of reality and dare to put on airs with everyone.

In the eyes of directors like Jiang Wen, there is no such thing as the "Beijing Circle"; it's more of a term used to refer to the film and television industry.

Children of high-ranking officials and artists who come from privileged backgrounds generally do not voluntarily label themselves as "big shots in Beijing's elite circles."

In their eyes, those who have experienced social changes, ups and downs, and countless hardships, and who have returned to artistic work and even contributed to the country's development and construction, are the true veterans of the Beijing art circle.

For example, people like Wang Boming are the real "brothers".

Only people like Feng Xiaogang, who rose from humble beginnings, would take the media hype as their own honor. They feel they have accomplished many remarkable things along the way and deserve the title of "Beijing circle bigwig."

Before Feng Kuzi could respond to Jiang Beicheng, Zheng Xiaolong grabbed his arm.

He looked at Zheng Xiaolong with a puzzled expression.

Zheng Xiaolong said, "You can't even enjoy a meal in peace. If you don't want to sit at the table, I'll see you off."

Feng Kuzi dared not disrespect his guide.

He followed Zheng Xiaolong out of the private room. "Director Zheng, are you willing to sit at the same table with this kind of person?" Feng Kuzi said disdainfully.

Zheng Xiaolong's expression suddenly turned serious as he looked at Feng Kuzi.

Feng Kuzi was a little intimidated by what he saw.

“I’ve wanted to warn your little group for a while now. If you keep doing this, you’re cutting off your own path to survival. You’re ruining the reputation of artists in Beijing.” Zheng Xiaolong warned, “If you point at Jiang Beicheng and curse him today, all your years of hard work in Beijing will be for nothing.”

Feng Kuzi had never seen Zheng Xiaolong so serious, nor had he ever heard him say such harsh words.

He usually appears to be very charitable.

They're starting to get a little conscious.

"What's Jiang Beicheng's background in Beijing's social circles?" Feng Kuzi asked.

Zheng Xiaolong said, "Which one of the Li family or the Wan family can you afford to offend?"
Is this someone in the entertainment industry dared to offend?

Feng Kuzi trembled slightly, his nervousness quite evident.

Zheng Xiaolong added, "The old leaders of the military region called him 'Brother Beicheng'."

This is the true Beijing circle.

It's not that thuggish circle you started.

After saying that, Zheng Xiaolong returned to the private room to continue having dinner with Jiang Beicheng.

It was true that he was reminding Feng Kuzi, and it was also true that he was seeing the guest off.

If he stays in the private room any longer, he'll never be able to make a name for himself in the entertainment industry.

Feng Kuzi stood in the hotel lobby for a while.

Are Jiangbei City on good terms with the Li and Wan families?
The old commander of the military region and his close friend despite their age difference?

It was completely beyond his expectations.

He knew that Jiang Beicheng knew some investors and internet tycoons in the city, but these people had little influence on him. He had his own circle of interests, and there were big shots in the circle who could back him up, so he didn't need to be afraid of his peers in the circle.

It's surprising that Jiangbei City has so many powerful figures from the Beijing elite circle behind it.

Having gotten used to being a "big shot" in his comfort zone, he felt he no longer needed to socialize and that nothing outside mattered to him.

When it comes to matters concerning him, others should be the ones revolving around him.

When Feng Kuzi returned to his hotel, his forehead was still covered in sweat, and he was still shaken.

Jiang Beicheng wasn't targeting him; he was making an example of their small clique in Beijing's entertainment circle, trying to change the way things work in the industry.

If everything Zheng Xiaolong said is true, this young man has the financial resources and connections to back him up.

Their little groups are done for.

……

“He’s been too arrogant his whole life.” Zheng Xiaolong told Jiang Beicheng as he entered the private room, “I’ve seen him swear at the dinner table more than once or twice.”

People who rise from humble beginnings have a fatal weakness: they dare not be honest about the path they have taken and are obsessed with saving face.

"President Jiang, please don't take it to heart. I already scolded him outside the door."

Zheng Xiaolong's words were actually protecting Feng Kuzi.

He is a very compassionate teacher.

Jiang Wen said, "Having too much self-esteem is not a good thing."

Raise your glass and clink glasses with Jiangbei City.

Jiang Beicheng joked, "Gentlemen, did I do anything indecent just now?"

If so, I must punish myself with a drink as an apology.

"No, no, we're all just people of character," Jiang Wen replied with a smile. "If someone were to point fingers at me and curse me, I'd be even less dignified than President Jiang."

Zheng Xiaolong said, "It matches the demeanor of President Jiang's age group."

The three of them laughed and drank a glass.

(End of this chapter)