Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 466 President Jiang's methods are very unpleasant.

Cao Guowei sat in the center of a private box in the outer courtyard, enjoying the flattery of the mainland entertainment artists.

The celebrities in the private room are all high-profile figures in the Chinese entertainment industry, and most of them are guests at this year's Weibo Awards. Big stars like Yang Mi are strong contenders for the title of Weibo Queen of the Year, and they all treat her with utmost respect.

What will Jiang Beicheng think when he sees this scene after he comes to greet them?
Newcomers to the entertainment industry cannot shake its rules.

Cao Guowei can be considered one of the rule-makers in the entertainment industry.

Is President Jiang sure he wants to continue opposing him?

Cao Guowei was creating a hypothetical enemy in his mind, wanting Jiang Beicheng to see his strength and status clearly. At this moment, Jiang Beicheng had neither the time nor the energy to deal with him.

Because the leaders and retired cadres of the inner court are the main people he is receiving today.

The old leader brought some retired cadres from the compound, as well as some of his former subordinates who have now risen to relatively high positions.

Many bureau-level leaders from Beijing also came.

They were familiar with each other.

In the capital city, many positions are high-level.

In addition, leaders from the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, and other organizations were present.

It is a directly managed unit of the Jiangbei City Commercial Empire.

They communicate and exchange ideas frequently.

Jiangbei City has always followed the direction of policy.

Li Xiancheng, Wan Yingying, Qin Zhengyang... these second and third generation members of the compound also dined in the private rooms in the inner courtyard.

Knowing that my friend from Jiangbei City was mainly focused on the next private room today, I understood and told him to eat and have fun on his own first.

When Jiangbei City is free in a little while, come over for a meeting, walk around together, sit down and chat. It would be a way for President Jiang to give them face.

Jiang Beicheng stayed in the inner courtyard for more than an hour before coming out to receive his business friends from the capital.

JD.com's CEO, Zhou Hongyi (founder of 360), Gong Yu (founder of iQiyi), Zhang Chaoyang (founder of Sohu), Yao Ming (founder of 58.com), and Mr. Chen (founder of Cambricon) from the chip industry...

They are all well-known local companies in Beijing.

But what surprised Jiangbei City was Wang Xing.

Mr. Wang actually came today.

As soon as Jiang Beicheng entered the private room, before he even sat down at the table, everyone's eyes were focused on him, Wang Xing, and Liu Qiangdong.

The smiles on their faces meant they were ready to watch the show.

They didn't make fun of the three men, whose current social status and wealth were unmatched, but these capital players in Beijing's elite circles didn't care about such things.

Say whatever you want at the dinner table.

After all, they played a crucial role in Liu Qiangdong and Wang Xing's entrepreneurial journey.

They have the right to make jokes and tease each other.

As for Jiang Beicheng, everyone knows he has a broad perspective and is a humorous person, so there's no concern that he might lose his composure because of a few jokes.

The three of them were thus carried up there.

Zhang Lei: "Has Wang Xing ever encountered an opponent like Jiang Beicheng in all his years in the industry?"

Wang Xing shook his head and joked, "Group buying, food delivery, hotels and travel, local services... we've fought tens of thousands of battles, burning through hundreds of billions and trillions of dollars. There's always a breathing period in between."

President Jiang is different; he's the kind of player who doesn't even break a sweat, constantly chasing after you and attacking you.

Moreover, the playing style is extremely unpleasant, like tickling you, constantly making you uncomfortable.

Liu Qiangdong smiled and said, "Brother Xing's description is very apt."

There was indeed no large-scale competition between Jiangbei City and Wang Xing, nor was there a constant money-burning war involving subsidies of tens of billions of yuan.

Playing like that is actually very satisfying; you can beat the opponent until they admit defeat and are eliminated.

However, Jiangbei City's fighting style is completely different from conventional internet wars; he won't come to the forefront and have a straightforward battle with you.

Instead, they'll stab you in the back.

They stabbed you in the back in the food and beverage industry, then they stabbed you in the back in the food delivery industry, and now they're going to stab you in the back in the hotel and travel business...

You haven't had a chance to face him directly yet; he has a formidable opponent like Liu Qiangdong to shield him from harm.

Wang Xing's mentality was somewhat affected by Jiang Beicheng's actions.

Today was my first private meeting with Jiang Beicheng. In front of so many people, I didn't hide anything and just said that Jiang Beicheng made me very uncomfortable.

Jiang Beicheng joked, "President Wang's evaluation doesn't seem like he acknowledges me as a rival."

"It sounds like a leech." The people in one of the private rooms burst into laughter.

Everyone took it as a joke, but they could also sense a hint of hostility in the joke.

Neither side expressed their hostility too obviously, so as not to embarrass the other in this situation.

The exchange of blows between masters is actually a matter of practicing Tai Chi.

The young man from Jiangbei City's Tai Chi skills impressed a group of seasoned veterans.

That's not really in line with the personality of young people.

In the eyes of these old foxes, young opponents are actually the easiest to deal with.

By curbing his arrogance, we can essentially take control of the situation.

This General Manager Jiang is different; he's a master of Tai Chi.

Wang Xing laughed and said, "President Jiang, you underestimate yourself too much."

I express my respect to you.

I've also encountered some of those quacks you mentioned; I have no interest in their food or drink.

Liu Qiangdong replied, "My old friend can attest to that."

Xing Ge is very selective about his opponents.

Coming here today to congratulate President Jiang is to express my respect for him, my adversary.

Of course, we don't necessarily have to regard each other as opponents.

We are all members of the large collective of the private economy, and all builders of the new era.

Yao Jinbo: "President Liu has once again become a valuable asset."

Zhang Chaoyang: "His way of thinking and rhetoric are something that most people can't learn."

"Hahahaha~"

The private room was filled with laughter.

Today we've gathered here, all in a harmonious and friendly atmosphere, raising our glasses in toasts.

After finishing this meal and stepping out of this door, you'll be a completely different person.

Unfortunately, there's no way around it. Individuals don't actually have much hatred or grudge against each other, but in society and in a company, you represent the interests and stance of a group.

It's impossible to avoid fighting and robbing.

"Mr. Jiang, may your business prosper." Wang Xing took a moment to break the ice, raised his glass and clinked it with Jiang Beicheng's, then returned to today's topic: celebrating the opening of the Beicheng Hotel's Beijing branch.

"Thank you for your kind words." Jiang Beichen smiled and clinked glasses with him.

They're having such a great time chatting here that they won't be able to leave Jiangbei City anytime soon.

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The dinner party started at seven o'clock, but by nine o'clock Jiang Beicheng still hadn't shown up.

The artists in the private rooms of the outer courtyard have already started drinking tea and socializing.

Since President Jiang hasn't shown up, they can't leave yet, lest there be any misunderstanding.

However, everyone was able to calm down and treat it as a private gathering, staying a little longer.

The one who suffered the most was Cao Guowei.

What does Jiangbei City mean by this?
Knowing he was in another department, they deliberately avoided him?
He also said he didn't want to see his glamorous image in front of celebrities?
Are you afraid of losing face?

"Is your General Manager Jiang still busy?" Cao Guowei asked Xu Ru, the general manager who came to greet them.

Xu Ru truthfully replied, "President Jiang might be a while away. President Cao, please feel free to tell me if you have any needs."

Cao Guowei nodded.

Then he sent a message to Zhang Chaoyang, asking what the situation was in Jiangbei City.
Zhang Chaoyang filmed a video and sent it to Cao Guowei.

In the video, the leaders and investors of major internet companies in Jiangbei and Beijing are having a lively conversation.

He knew most of these people, and if he hadn't had some ulterior motives, he would have been in this private room tonight.

"Jiang Beicheng has been drinking with you guys the whole time?" Cao Guowei asked again.

Zhang Chaoyang: "President Jiang just arrived not long ago. He came out after receiving the leaders of the inner courtyard."

This is a four-courtyard complex, and you're on the outermost edge right now. I have a feeling that President Jiang can't hold on any longer; he'll probably have to go back to sleep before we even reach your outer courtyard.

(End of this chapter)