Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

When Gachagua heard the amount of five hundred million US dollars, he was stunned.

The allure of $500 million is so strong that even a minister of mining and blue economy, let alone a head of state, would likely offer it up, perhaps even to the vice president.

Before Kenyan Vice President Gachagua could finish marveling at Jiangbei City's immense wealth, he learned from Head of State Ruto that Jiangbei City would help attract investment, specifically from state-owned enterprises of the major Eastern power.

A building materials group with trillions of yuan in assets.

Gachagua was once again amazed by the connections and business reputation of Jiangbei City.

It is no exaggeration to say that most heads of state in Africa do not have his ability to allocate resources.

“The Jiang family now is vastly different from the Jiang family when Jiang Tao was in power,” Gachagua remarked. He then said directly, “Your Majesty, I will arrange the extradition of Salim and the others. I will personally coordinate with the embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.”

A vice president's face changes faster than turning the pages of a book.

He had just been spouting about the rule of law and saving face, but under the lure of huge sums of money in Jiangbei City, all of that became a joke.

He even offered to coordinate this matter.

Ruto handed the matter over to him.

Jiang Beicheng returned to the hotel and had just stepped into the inner courtyard when his stepmother Qian Li rushed over, followed by Aunt Shen.

"How did the talks go, Beicheng?" Qian Li asked.

Jiang Beicheng knew how much this matter meant to his stepmother.

It's like a knot in her heart. She won't start a new life until it's untied.

Ms. Qian is only in her thirties. Jiang Beicheng has made it clear that she has the right to choose her own partner and remarry. He will not remove her name from the Jiang family trust, nor will he take back her rights in Singapore Hezhou Capital and Hong Kong Zhengxing Development Investment Co., Ltd.

However, Ms. Qian never considered matters of personal feelings.

Jiang Beicheng previously thought she was too busy with her career, after all, she was traveling back and forth between Singapore and Hong Kong and didn't have much time to pay attention to her emotional needs.

Later, when she decided to come to Kenya to negotiate and said, "If you're afraid of death, you're not a member of the Jiang family," Jiang Beicheng realized that she wouldn't start a new life until her father's matter was completely resolved.

Jiang Beicheng gave her the news she most wanted: "It's basically settled."

One more phone call is needed.

Qian Li smiled.

It is joy that comes from the heart.

Her eyes even became quite red.

The eldest son, the pillar of the Jiang family, makes me feel so secure.

Jiang Beicheng first had lunch with his stepmother and the others, then returned to his study to make a phone call to Chairman Peng.

Chairman of the building materials group.

He is also an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

"Is President Jiang in Beijing?"

When Chairman Peng answered the phone, the first thing he asked was if he was in Beijing.

We can get together after the New Year.

Jiang Beicheng said, "I'm on a business trip in Kenya, Chairman Peng."

"For your family's mining area?" Chairman Peng asked with concern.

Sinoma International, a subsidiary of the building materials group, has many projects in Kenya.

He was naturally aware of the situation in Kenya.

"Yes, the Kenyan government has promised to return the Jiang family's assets."

"This is something to celebrate. We'll have a celebration when you return to the capital."

"Definitely." Jiang Beicheng continued, "Chairman Peng, there's one more thing I'd like to discuss with you."

I've heard that the building materials group has always had a strong interest in titanium mining in Kenya.

I spoke with the Kenyan head of state today, and we want to cooperate with you to secure the mining rights for the Malindi mine.

Chairman Peng stated frankly, "This matter has indeed been brought up many times at board meetings."

However, we are very worried about the situation in Kenya, and the relevant projects are still under discussion.

Mr. Jiang, I'll have Mr. Yang, the general manager of Sinoma International's Africa division, contact you.

You communicate face-to-face.

The African division will coordinate with headquarters, and then we'll discuss it at the board meeting." Chairman Peng gave Jiang Beicheng face not mainly because of personal relationships, but because the building materials group genuinely had similar plans.

However, due to too many uncertainties, the board of directors did not approve it.

If there is a strong partner to share the investment risk, the building materials group is worth considering.

Clearly, Mr. Jiang is a very powerful partner.

“Alright, Chairman Peng, the high-level officials from both sides will meet in Beijing to discuss things,” Jiang Beicheng said.

"Okay, Mr. Jiang, congratulations on your triumphant return in advance," Chairman Peng said before hanging up the phone.

Jiang Beicheng knows many of the heads of central and state-owned enterprises in the Beijing metropolitan area.

There were also some business dealings.

Chairman Peng is one of them.

……

The following evening, Yang Hongda, General Manager of the Africa Division of Sinoma International, made a special trip from Egypt to meet with Jiang Beicheng.

"President Jiang, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Upon seeing Jiang Beicheng, he first addressed him respectfully.

He had long admired the reputation of Jiangbei City.

"Thank you for making the trip in person, Mr. Yang. How is the project in Egypt progressing?" Jiang Beicheng invited him to sit down in the tea room, asking with concern.

Sinoma International is also a major participant in the project to build Egypt's new capital.

This is a project worth four to five hundred billion.

Such projects are rare in Africa, and Yang Hongda spends most of his time in Egypt coordinating and leading the work.

"Everything went smoothly, thank you for your concern, President Jiang." Yang Hongda sat down with Jiang Beicheng and drank tea. "After receiving Chairman Peng's call, I didn't dare to delay for a moment. I hope I didn't keep President Jiang waiting too long."

Jiang Beicheng poured tea for Yang Hongda: "Thank you for your hard work."

The two drank a cup of tea and immediately started talking about the Malindi mining project in Kenya.

Yang Hongda, who also frequently travels to Kenya, expressed his concerns about the project: "President Jiang, the political environment in Kenya is quite bad and not suitable for heavy asset investment."

Jiang Beicheng said, "I spoke with Ruto, and he gave me the attitude I wanted."

"You met their head of state?" Yang Hongda asked. "Could President Jiang elaborate?"

"We have found the real culprit who murdered my father, Salim, the Minister of Mines and Blue Economy. If Sinoma International is willing to cooperate with Kunlun Mining Group and the Kenyan Ministry of Finance to operate the Malindi mining area, Ruto has promised to cooperate with our judicial authorities to extradite Salim."

“Those are cabinet members,” Yang Hongda exclaimed in surprise.

Ruto cut off his own arm, which was indeed a show of sincerity.

"What does it matter if you have enough leverage? What does it matter if you're a cabinet member?" Jiang Beicheng picked up his teacup and smiled. "Even if you're the head of state, so what?"

Yang Hongda was shocked by those words.

But you can feel the confidence that Jiangbei City has.

He must have made ample preparations, otherwise he wouldn't have said those things.

"President Jiang, if the National Alliance Party fails to win the general election in 27 years and a new party comes to power, how should you deal with it? This is a question that must be considered. Each party has its own policies, which is a headache for many foreign investors."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "No, Ruto will continue to serve because he took my money."

Even if something unexpected happens, the newly elected political party wouldn't dare to do anything to the Jiang family's assets.
"Does Mr. Yang know about the security company SSG?"

“I know, Mr. Jiang. We also have cooperation with this company, mainly involving the exchange of important equipment,” Yang Hongda said. “I heard politicians in Egypt talking about SSG getting new investment a few days ago.”

This armed force has acquired the capability for prolonged operations.

Is President Jiang planning to cooperate with SSG?

Jiang Beicheng: "SSG was my vote."

Yang Hongda had just brought the teacup to his lips when his eyes widened instantly.

Jiang Beicheng: "The general manager of SSG is Chen Xingfu, my father's personal bodyguard."

I will continue to serve the Jiang family.

You can think of SSG as the Jiang family's private armed forces.

(End of this chapter)