Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 462 Not even a chance to flatter!
"President Jiang is in such great shape!"

"President Jiang must be a very self-disciplined person in his daily life."

"Besides running, does President Jiang have any other hobbies?"

"President Jiang, we'll be your pacers. Keep a good rhythm and hopefully you'll finish the run comfortably!"

"..."

As soon as Jiang Beicheng appeared, all the third-tier female celebrities invited by Sohu to participate in the event rushed over and fawned over him.

They tried to get Jiang Beicheng to notice them more.

This is such a rare opportunity.

For now, we can't worry about the organizer Zhang Chaoyang's reputation; we need to win over Jiangbei City first.

A charity marathon event revealed the realities of the entertainment industry.

Jiang Beicheng didn't reply, he just smiled.

Some of the female celebrities look like the type who don't exercise much. They're probably just here to support Zhang Chaoyang and get some screen time.

Now they're going to great lengths to curry favor with this entertainment industry patron.

In less than two kilometers, some of the female celebrities turned pale, but they gritted their teeth and persevered, still managing to flatter the man.

Jiangbei City's normal pace is quite high, and it only took a few kilometers to leave these third-tier female celebrities behind.

They weren't even given a chance to flatter him.

Old Zhang is quite skilled even at his age.

Jiang Beicheng quickly caught up, and slowed down his pace to chat with Lao Zhang as they ran.

"How are you feeling?" Zhang Chaoyang asked with a smile.

"My endurance is worse than before, but I should be able to handle a half marathon. These kinds of recreational runs are relatively easy."

"I mean, how does it feel to be surrounded by a group of female celebrities?"

Jiang Beicheng laughed. Old Zhang is old in years but young at heart.

He glanced back at the female celebrities who had fallen behind, and shook his head with a smile.

Zhang Chaoyang understood what Jiangbei City meant.

The flattery didn't satisfy President Jiang.

In terms of physique and appearance, they might be a little lacking.

President Jiang is very popular in the entertainment industry now.

Those big and small flowers have a deep respect for him.

She's definitely incomparable to these third-tier female celebrities.

"Then we'll just have to have a couple more drinks tonight," Zhang Chaoyang said with a smile.

Sohu doesn't have the capacity to organize particularly grand events right now; they can't invite top-tier actresses or sweet young actresses.

Only he personally went up to drink and have fun with President Jiang.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded.

After completing the several-kilometer recreational run, Jiang Beicheng said goodbye to Zhang Chaoyang and got into the car to return to the hotel.

I will not participate in any subsequent Sohu-related activities.

That's already giving Lao Zhang plenty of face.

"Mr. Zhang, you're amazing."

"Mr. Zhang, has Mr. Jiang left?"

"We can't keep up with President Jiang's pace at all."

"..."

The female artists, panting as they returned from their walk, inquired about news from Jiangbei City.

Zhang Chaoyang said with a smile, "If you exercise more regularly, you won't be able to seize opportunities even when they're right in front of you."

The female artists understood what Zhang Chaoyang meant: President Jiang had already left.

I felt so regretful.

Why is President Jiang in such good physical condition?

If it were a different setting, meeting with President Jiang at a dinner table would be much better.

The female artists regretted that they hadn't been able to showcase their strengths and let President Jiang get to know them better.

Zhang Chaoyang listened to these exclamations, shook his head and smiled, not wanting to spoil their fun, and let them continue to entertain themselves.

President Jiang never even glanced at them.

He also instructed the event organizer to continue the activities and that he could sit in the RV for a while.

……

"President Jiang, as you instructed, I have drafted the guest list for the opening of the Beicheng Hotel Beijing branch. Please take a look." Shen Jun sent the list to Jiang Beicheng.

Jiang Beicheng glanced at it.

Check if anything is missing.

In a place like the capital, one must be more careful in doing things.

The guests from the entertainment industry were mainly friends from the film industry, which holds the highest status in the Chinese entertainment circle. Besides celebrity friends, there were also business associates from Beijing, second and third-generation Beijing business leaders, retired cadres, and some serving leaders.

In addition, there are some friends in society.

The opening of the Beijing store was without a grand opening ceremony or exaggerated online promotion.

It was just a simple gathering of friends.

Friends came to celebrate, and Jiangbei City prepared a proper reception.

It's just that these friends come from all walks of life, are representative, and have relatively high status and social standing.

Beicheng Hotel Beijing Branch is positioned as a high-end private club, serving these kinds of people.

Otherwise, Jiangbei City wouldn't have chosen a place like the Imperial College, and even more so a four-courtyard house, which would have been a very standard layout for the Prince Gong's Mansion in the past.

What they are pursuing is a symbol of status and privacy.

"Friends in the entertainment industry, you can send out the invitations for me. I'll send out the invitations for the other guests myself," Jiang Beicheng instructed Shen Jun.

Shen Jun agreed and went to do it.

It's clear that in President Jiang's eyes, the entertainment industry has the lowest status, even lower than his friends in the underworld.

I guess they were sitting in the outermost courtyard that day.

Shen Jun had just sent out the invitations when Jiang Beicheng received a call from Yang Mi.

"What a coincidence, I just finished work and am on my way back to Beijing."

Jiang Beicheng: "Oh!"

Yang Mi: "I have received the invitation, Mr. Jiang. Thank you for inviting me to the hotel's opening ceremony."

Jiang Beicheng: "Okay, I'm glad I received it."

Yang Mi sensed a slight coldness and immediately changed tactics, "So, is President Jiang free tonight?"

I had previously booked a spa treatment with Mr. Jiang!

I wonder if I'll be lucky enough to have that blessing tonight?

Cater to their preferences.

A smile appeared on Jiang Beicheng's face.

He was very interested in this matter.

However, I already made plans with Zhang Chaoyang tonight.

"Tonight won't work, let's do it another day," Jiang Beicheng said bluntly.

Yang Mi frowned slightly: "I made an appointment so far in advance, and I still can't get a turn?"

She felt that Jiang Beicheng was clinging to Liu Yifei.

Jiangbei City could smell a strong scent of vinegar.

I really wanted to laugh.

Is Da Mi Mi going to develop feelings for him?
Still playing this game?

Jiang Beichen glanced at the time and replied to Yang Mi, "I'm going out now, we'll talk later."

After hanging up Yang Mi's call, I asked Aunt Shen to drive me to the restaurant Zhang Chaoyang had booked.

A long-established mutton restaurant.

In the depths of winter, eating mutton hot pot is incredibly comforting.

"You won't find another place with more authentic copper pot mutton than this." Zhang Chaoyang put his arm around Jiang Beicheng's shoulder and enthusiastically introduced this time-honored mutton restaurant. "The environment certainly can't compare to those star-rated restaurants, but the taste is unmatched."

The meat is definitely good meat, and the wine is definitely good wine.

I hope President Jiang will be satisfied!

Jiang Beicheng laughed and said, "Putting aside social engagements, I often go to the back alleys of Jiangnan City to eat hot pot and local dishes."

I love this lively, down-to-earth atmosphere.

Of course, the taste won't disappoint you either.

“Yes, that makes sense!” Zhang Chaoyang replied with a smile.

The two entered the private room, and Zhang Chaoyang asked the chef to bring out the meat directly.

"Another friend will be coming soon, so let's eat while we wait."

"Mr. Zhang, this doesn't seem very polite?"

Zhang Chaoyang said nonchalantly, "That's how it is in private, so feel free to be casual."

You're the star today!

They proactively prepared sesame paste for Jiangbei City.

Start cooking the meat directly with your chopsticks.

The two had already clinked glasses twice when another friend Zhang Chaoyang had invited arrived.

He looked at Jiangbei City with a surprised expression.

When Jiang Beicheng saw him, he smiled instead.

“Cao Guowei, you’re being a bit slow today,” Zhang Chaoyang said, standing up.

(End of this chapter)