Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Jiang Beicheng's statement that "our country has led fashion and culture for thousands of years" left global fashion icon Wintour completely dumbfounded.

She didn't know how to respond.

The strong cultural confidence displayed by Jiangbei City is quite oppressive.

When doing business or traveling abroad, the most taboo thing to do is to comment on other people's cultures.

Wintour understands how glorious the great Eastern power once was, but there is a universally acknowledged fact that the global fashion industry is now in the hands of Western capital.

Bernard, who sat next to me, was one of them.

Is Jiang Beicheng trying to challenge the Bernard family's status in the fashion industry by saying such things?

Or perhaps they have even greater ambitions, such as declaring war on Western capital?
Anna Wintour seems to have found a rival in Jiangbei City.

Perhaps he can truly achieve something comparable to Karl Lagerfeld in the fashion world.

An Asian face has secured a place in the global fashion world.

Bernard and Princess Delphine were not as thoughtful or calculating as Anna Wintour.

They agreed with Jiang Beicheng's words, saying that Eastern civilization had indeed led the way for thousands of years.

Respecting and understanding other cultures is a crucial task for any international company, and a localization strategy is key to market success.

Furthermore, Bernard did not believe that Jiangbei City's achievements in the fashion industry could surpass their family's and reach the top spot globally.

On the one hand, fashion is not the main industry in Jiangbei City. Mr. Jiang is more like he's dabbling in it, but he's going a bit too far and wants to bring Eastern fashion to the international stage.

Bernard felt that with Jiang Beicheng as the helmsman, this matter wouldn't be too difficult.

On the other hand, if Jiangbei City truly harbors this ambition, then it is no longer a purely commercial tactic or business war.

This involves a complex interplay of ideologies, political systems, and various other factors that create checks and balances.

How easy is it for Mr. Jiang to walk this path?
Therefore, the father and daughter were surprisingly in agreement, regarding Mr. Jiang as a friendly partner of the family in Greater China.

Give Mr. Jiang the face and respect he deserves.

Mutual benefit and win-win situation.

Before Anna Wintour could react, Bernard raised his teacup to Jiang Beicheng, expressing his respect and admiration for Chinese culture.

This is the attitude that Jiangbei City likes.

Anna Wintour immediately realized that she was a guest and this was Mr. Jiang's home turf.

On this land, she dared not act like a "cool and arrogant woman" as she would in the West, looking down on everyone.

Quickly curry favor with Bernard and Jiang Beicheng, and learn the Chinese tea ceremony, offering tea to Jiang Beicheng with a smile.

He reiterated his love for Chinese intangible cultural heritage and ethnic culture.

They also put forward several conjectures, saying that if given the opportunity, they would like to collaborate with Shangcheng to bring these cultural elements to the five major international fashion weeks.

Instead of the low-level cultural output that the Chinese entertainment industry used to do, like standing up for brands, doing street photography, or crashing red carpets...

Jiangbei City expressed its welcome.

The most excited person was Wu Wen, a couple taking a lunch break on the outskirts of Jiangbei City, whose idol was Anna Wintour.

I dream of becoming a fashion icon like her.

Today, we not only sat at the same table drinking tea and chatting about fashion and culture, but I also heard Anna Wintour express her desire to collaborate with her.

The feeling in my heart was like a beautiful dream coming true.

She's going to follow President Jiang into the international arena too.

After finishing their tea, Jiang Beicheng invited several international friends to move to the restaurant for a meal.

The restaurant was so elegant and refined that Bernard was amazed at how a wealthy man under thirty could remain so calm.

This tranquility was completely detached from career and even from worldly affairs.

Whatever the wind and rain outside, let it be.

Mr. Jiang enjoys tea, listens to the rain, watches dances, and savors delicious food...

It brought all of China's classical Chinese culture into reality.

The soul has been detached from reality.

Even Bernard, the former world's richest man, could not reach this level.

Bernard couldn't understand how this seemingly unambitious young man could achieve such astonishing success in multiple fields.

At the dinner table, he couldn't help but discuss the realm of life with Jiang Beicheng.

This is a very broad philosophical topic.

Jiang Beicheng listened to Bernard recount his entrepreneurial history, his triumphs and setbacks in business. For anyone else, these words would be a "treasure trove" or a guide.

But Jiang Beicheng found it amusing and only asked Bernard, "Are you tired?" Bernard didn't quite understand at first.

Mr. Jiang's words were clearly not just a simple expression of concern; there was a deeper meaning behind them.

“Mr. Jiang, I’ve had the idea of ​​retiring for several years now,” Bernard said casually to Jiang Beicheng at the dinner table.

Jiang Beicheng: "Haven't found a suitable successor? Or are you worried about your past glory fading?"

Bernard smiled but didn't reply.

There are more than just these two reasons.

Jiang Beicheng said, "I think Miss Delphine is a good candidate."

Delphine smiled, but she must have been very happy inside.

Although Jiang Beicheng's opinions had little impact on her father, the praise from her business partners would more or less put her in a favorable position in the struggle for the family business.

Let's raise a glass to thank Mr. Jiang.

“I will seriously consider your suggestion, Mr. Jiang,” Bernard said politely, raising his glass with his daughter.

Jiang Beicheng clinked glasses with the father and daughter and said, "As long as you let go of honor, you'll feel more relaxed."

“I really like what Mr. Jiang said; it’s something I’ll savor.” Bernard smiled and took a sip.

Jiang Beicheng didn't feel out of place offering advice to the former world's richest man.

He certainly had an easier life than Bernard, at least he didn't have to hesitate when it came to choosing a successor.

To worry about the future rise and fall of a family.

While they were having a meal and chatting, Wu Wen suddenly handed her phone to Jiang Beicheng.

Jiang Beicheng glanced at it.

It was a message sent by Yang Mi.

Yang Mi: "President Wu, are you with President Jiang?"

He didn't reply to my message. I heard that Bernard and Wintour are both at President Jiang's estate. Could you please let President Jiang know that I'm on my way to the estate now?

Wu Wen looked at Jiang Beicheng, waiting for his reply.

Jiang Beicheng replied with a single hand: "What are you doing here?"

Yang Mi: "????"

He sent several question marks and emojis in a row.

Before they could even react, they realized it was a reply from Jiangbei City.

Jiang Beicheng typed a few more words: "Be sensible!"

Yang Mi reacted instantly.

The one who replied to her message was President Jiang.

President Jiang meant that she couldn't be at the dinner table today.

She thought that as the last female celebrity on the red carpet, she would be able to accompany President Jiang to receive fashion moguls like Bernard and Wintour.

It turns out that the spot Jiang gave her as a favor was just a handout, and had no other meaning.

Yang Mi was upset, but dared not disobey Jiang Beicheng's wishes, so he told the driver to turn around and go back to the hotel.

On the way back to the hotel, my eyes welled up with tears.

I suffered a severe blow to my heart.

This is completely different from the image of a career-driven, strong woman she has cultivated in the Chinese entertainment industry.

But despite feeling wronged, President Jiang still had to continue to show respect and fawn over him.

His momentum is too strong.

The resources he possesses are not something that ordinary investors can provide.

If you don't step up, someone will soon take your place. Not every female celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry is as lucky as Liu Yifei to have captured President Jiang's heart.

One inch is already a lot.

Wu Wen looked at Jiang Beicheng in surprise, not expecting his reply to be so direct.

But secretly, she was delighted, for she had never been treated so cruelly in Jiangbei City.

Jiang Beicheng felt that Yang Mi was really being unreasonable today. If it's given to you, just take it; if it's not given to you, don't try to take it by the usual tricks of the entertainment industry.

Jiang Beicheng understands the desire to get a chance to appear in front of Bernard and Wintour, take a photo with them, and create some buzz, but is it urgent to wait a day or two?

If you act so inconsiderately again, I'll kick you out. (End of Chapter)