Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 406 Out-of-town businessmen first go to General Jiang's place to pay their respects.

Jiang Beicheng was happy for his two best friends, who were doing better and better in their careers and lives.

If Jiang Beicheng considered his two best friends as his own creations, he was not disappointed.

Under his protection, the two best friends will climb even higher.

Zheng Jiamin brought over her Best Newcomer Award in Chinese Pop Music to share the honor with Jiang Beicheng.

“I told you I could do it,” Jiamin said confidently.

Visible joy.

This award is one of the three major music awards in China, and the Best Newcomer award is the most competitive award this year.

In the end, it was won by Zheng Jiamin.

For an ordinary girl chasing her dreams, this is the greatest affirmation and a tremendous encouragement.

Jiang Beichen nodded, stroked her waist, and kissed her. "I'm proud of you."

In Zheng Jiamin's eyes, this was a reward from the old man.

“Old man, the company said that the management team is in contact with Hunan TV’s ‘Singer’ program, and they want me to consider whether I should participate.” Zheng Jiamin brought this up with Jiang Beicheng.

She felt this was not a simple announcement; it could potentially affect her career and even the company's image.

We need encouragement from Jiangbei City.

Jiang Beicheng rarely interfered with the artist management business of Yizhi Culture Media Group. He made decisions on the group's strategy, while the internal management was handled by CEO Liu Tao. Each business segment had a corresponding person in charge.

He was unaware that the artist management company was connecting Zheng Jiamin with this business.

Based on his understanding of Hunan TV and the show "Singer," Zheng Jiamin would most likely be cannon fodder if she participated.

The production team mainly wanted to use her for marketing purposes.

#New Generation Folk Queen#, #Best Newcomer in Chinese Pop Music#, #Internet Hit Song#... there are many marketing topics.

To promote the show "Singer".

Jiang Beicheng wasn't worried that Zheng Jiamin wouldn't be able to adapt to the live broadcast format and would embarrass herself on stage; rather, he felt that folk music wasn't really suited to such a competitive stage.

It might be a one-round exit.

However, Jiang Beicheng did not make a decision for Zheng Jiamin, nor did he say anything discouraging. Instead, he listened to Zheng Jiamin's true thoughts.

Zheng Jiamin truthfully stated, "Before I became famous, I was always performing in bars, so I am very familiar with the live performance format."

Having gone through a summer of competitions, I now have experience in major tournaments, and I am confident that no performance accidents will occur.

I want to give it a try.

If it's just a one-round elimination, I'll treat it as a promotion for my new song.

If I could stay for a few more rounds, I should be able to generate higher revenue for the company.

Despite the controversy surrounding the "Singer" platform, its influence and status in the Chinese music variety show scene cannot be denied.

After all, it's Hunan TV's flagship variety show.

For some promising musicians, and for newcomers like Zheng Jiamin, this is an excellent opportunity to rise to stardom.

If the performance is good, the commercial value will definitely increase, and may even increase significantly.

My best friend is very honest; she's still thinking about making money for him.

Jiang Beicheng nodded: "If you've made a decision, then go for it."

Don't worry about the outcome, enjoy the process.

"Mmm." Zheng Jiamin nodded in agreement.

"Dinner's ready, Jiangjiang, Jiamin," Liu Shuyun called to them, wearing an apron.

We didn't call a private chef today, as Third Sister has excellent cooking skills herself.

During the Spring Festival, while spending the winter in Sanya, her down-to-earth charm won over the elderly woman.

The old lady would occasionally take the two little ones, Sun Jinhao and Jiang Yucheng, to help with the business of Sanmei'er's barbecue restaurant.

The two little ones especially love barbecue.

"Come on, today is our first meal together, a grand celebration of our family moving into our new home," Liu Shuyun said, raising her glass.

Zheng Jiamin smiled and said, "We're family."

The two best friends looked towards Jiangbei City.

The three were nominally best friends, but in reality, they were all Jiang Beicheng's mistresses.

They all ended up in Jiangbei City's bed.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they're like family.

Jiang Beicheng didn't spoil the mood and drank a few more cups with her best friend.

After dinner, his two best friends accompanied him downstairs for a walk, along the lakeside path all the way to the small, luxurious building where he lived.

I escorted him to his doorstep.

"Jiangjiang, get some rest."

Goodnight, old man.

The two did not go inside, not wanting to disturb the old lady's rest.

We said goodbye to Jiangbei City and happily returned home.

"Jiamin, why didn't you keep Jiangjiang here when you were at home?" Liu Shuyun joked. "How long has it been since you did it? Don't you want to?"

Zheng Jiamin is not as open as Liu Shuyun, and she doesn't talk about these private matters so readily.

Her face turned red instantly.

"Why didn't you try to keep me? Think about it yourself, don't drag me into it."

"Her face turned red, and she still said she didn't want to."

"I just didn't think about it."

"I don't believe you. Let me feel it and see if your panties are wet." Liu Shuyun said to Zheng Jiamin in a lewd manner.

"You're so naughty, Third Sister." Zheng Jiamin couldn't help but laugh out loud and slapped Liu Shuyun.

The two best friends chatted about topics that were considered 18+ and playfully bickered as they went home.

……

A late-night chat. After finishing her work, Shen Jun went to the teahouse to have tea with Jiang Beicheng.

"Aunt Shen, you've worked hard." Jiang Beicheng poured her tea.

Shen Jun smiled, picked up his teacup, and took a sip. "The He family sent President Jiang an invitation to attend the opening ceremony of their new project."

Jiang Beicheng asked curiously, "Was it an invitation from the eldest sister of the He family?"

Shen Jun nodded: "The invitation letter has He family's eldest sister's name on it."

"Reply to them tomorrow, I will attend on time," Jiang Beicheng instructed.

Shun Tak Holdings Limited, together with the High-tech Zone Management Committee of Jiangnan City, developed a commercial real estate project that integrates hotels, cultural tourism, office buildings and commerce.

They say they want to create a new landmark for the high-tech zone.

Jiangbei City knows about this project and it's generating a lot of buzz.

The eldest sister of the He family invited me to the opening ceremony in her name, which felt a bit like "paying homage to the powerful."

In reality, the two had no interaction and no business dealings.

Recently, an absurd rumor has been circulating in the business community of Jiangnan City, saying that businessmen from other places who come to Jiangnan City to do business should first pay homage to General Manager Jiang.

It was actually a joke made by a few business friends over drinks.

It's true that Jiangbei City has influence in Jiangnan City, but the story gets distorted as it's spread.

Jiang Beicheng didn't want these words to reach the ears of the leaders, so he stopped them.

It's likely that the He family has heard similar comments.

However, it would be good to take this opportunity to get to know the He family.

He admires the current head of the He family, the eldest sister of the He family.

From multiple perspectives, her achievements since taking over the family business have surpassed those of her father.

In recent years, she has been frequently traveling in mainland China, investing and promoting tourism and culture... she has a strong sense of the big picture.

Know how to assess the situation.

What the outside world knows about their family is their gambling business, but when the eldest sister of the Ho family is active in mainland China, she deliberately avoids this identity and always uses the title of Executive Chairman of Shun Tak Holdings.

The gambling industry gradually became a supplementary tool for the Ho family. Under the management of the eldest sister of the Ho family for so many years, the proportion of the gambling industry in the Ho family's assets has been decreasing year by year.

The proportion of assets in real estate, cultural tourism and hotels, aviation, finance, etc. is gradually increasing.

This is where the eldest sister of the He family is most clever.

By using gambling as a cash cow to fund other assets, risks can be minimized should unforeseen circumstances arise in the future.

Jiang Beicheng really liked one of her quotes: "In her position, there's no room for personal feelings; your job is to solve problems."

She is a pragmatic and strong woman.

Since the He family intends to pay their respects to him, he will naturally respond with the proper courtesy.

……

The House of Holland luxury residence on Repulse Bay Road, Hong Kong.

"Big sister, I'm free lately, how about I come with you on a business trip to the mainland?" He Xiaomei sat down next to her older sister and clung to her.

The eldest sister of the He family smiled and nodded, "We can't go empty-handed this time."

He got up and led her to the private collection room in the basement.

He immediately spotted the Wang Yinxian purple clay teapot he had recently bought from China Guardian Auction and said, "I heard that President Jiang likes to drink tea. Please wrap this teapot up and take it with you as a gift to President Jiang."

"Make friends with President Jiang."

He Xiaomei looked at her older sister with a puzzled expression.

This was the first time she had heard the title "General Manager Jiang" from her older sister.

The eldest sister has close ties with the Jiangnan Municipal Party Committee and Government. She is a Hong Kong and Macao advisor appointed by the Jiangnan Municipal Party Committee and Government.

She knew about this.

During this business trip to Jiangnan City, in addition to attending the opening ceremony of the group's new real estate project, my elder sister will also be performing her duties at the municipal party committee and government.

But who is this General Jiang?
Why would the older sister need to give such an expensive gift as a first meeting?
"Big sister, is this Mr. Jiang you mentioned a well-known wealthy businessman in mainland China?" He Xiaomei asked curiously.

Carefully take out Wang Yinxian's teapot and wrap it up.

"I only recently heard about this General Manager Jiang," the eldest sister of the He family said truthfully. "My friends in Jiangnan City said that if you want to do business in Jiangnan City, you should first pay your respects to General Manager Jiang, the 'river leader.'"

Afterwards, I made a special trip to learn more about this General Manager Jiang.

amazing!"

The eldest sister's use of the word "amazing" carried a lot of weight. He Xiaomei rarely heard such high praise from her, realizing that this President Jiang had a very high social status in the local area.

Just like her father felt in Macau back then.

After wrapping the gifts, they came out.

The eldest sister of the He family added with a smile, "President Jiang is just like you, a post-90s generation."

By the way, if you want to continue working in the entertainment industry and operate in mainland China, it's very necessary for you to get to know President Jiang.

A friend in Beijing told me that Mr. Jiang's influence in Beijing's entertainment circle is growing stronger, and he's a very powerful new investor in the industry.

He Xiaomei's eyes widened instantly.

A business tycoon born in the 90s in mainland China?

A new sugar daddy in the entertainment industry?
...Even in her background, these words sounded very unfamiliar.

“I really want to meet this Mr. Jiang that my older sister mentioned,” said He Xiaomei.

The eldest sister of the He family laughed and said, "To be honest, I'm even more eager to meet this President Jiang than you are to do."

Have the airline arrange the flight itinerary.

“Okay, big sister, I’ll call the airline right away,” He Xiaomei replied happily.

……

Jiang Beicheng accepted the invitation from the eldest sister of the He family, and returned to attend their opening ceremony on the opening day.

She arrived in Jiangnan City two days ahead of schedule, accompanied by senior executives from Shun Tak Group.

Instead of rushing into work, he first took a gift and went to visit Jiangbei City with his younger sister.

(End of this chapter)