Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

American-Chinese Lin Bin has raked in billions of dollars at the global box office with blockbuster films such as "Fast & Furious" and "Star Trek".

This established his status as a top producer in Hollywood and even the international film industry.

Looking at the entire Chinese community, in the film industry, his achievements are far ahead and unparalleled.

Western films hold a strong disdain for domestic films.

Lin Bin basically doesn't pay attention to the mainland film industry, but occasionally he exchanges ideas with some Hong Kong producers and directors.

Indeed, everyone holds him in very high regard.

When Liu Xiaoli introduced Jiang Beicheng as a film producer, Lin Bin's sense of superiority was naturally revealed.

He can hold his head high in front of any mainland producer.

Liu Yifei may have received help from this Mr. Jiang in her development in mainland China, but that cannot change the hierarchy of contempt within the same circle.

He was at the top of this circle, someone Jiang Beicheng looked up to.

He is also the most impressive film producer that Liu Yifei and her son know.

So when he heard Liu Yifei tell him to ask Jiang Beicheng for advice, he smiled to himself.

Has he gone back to television dramas and forgotten how he made his name in the film industry?

Lin Bin did not directly express his dissatisfaction with Liu Yifei, giving her mother, Liu Xiaoli, an old friend, some face.

But what they didn't expect was that during the casual conversation before the meal, President Jiang's understated words revealed his formidable strength.

That's the kind of strength he admires.

Throughout the entire conversation, they never once mentioned the film production industry they both worked in.

Jiangbei City casually mentions industrial scales of billions or even tens of billions.

These are currently only overseas assets in Africa.

This inevitably makes people wonder just how deep his wealth and power are.

What's even more shocking is that some terrifying information was revealed in the conversation between Jiang Beicheng and Liu Yifei.

Lin Bin and Liu Xiaoli boldly guessed that Jiang Beicheng used the "threat of war" to force the ruling party in Kenya to compromise and make concessions.

In Africa, if this young man takes off his businessman's coat, he is an out-and-out armed leader.

What's even more frightening is that SSG, this military security company, can carry out security missions in various regions and countries around the world, within the limits of international law.

In Jiang Beicheng's mind, the difference between "security mission" and "military mission" should be just a matter of a single thought.

A young man with unfathomable wealth and a military force is someone to be respected wherever he goes.

Liu Xiaoli was still in a daze.

Lin Bin had already put aside his arrogant identity as a top Hollywood producer, and with a smile, he humbly said, "President Jiang, Liu Yifei's analysis of the world film market and the Chinese film market makes some sense."

You have been deeply involved in the Chinese domestic film market for many years and have a wealth of experience. I hope we can communicate more privately, and I also look forward to the opportunity for cooperation.

After hearing these words, Liu Xiaoli's face darkened completely.

Liu Yifei chuckled to herself.

Lin Bin's attempt to flatter him backfired spectacularly.

Her man had only just entered the entertainment industry; how could he have been working in it for so many years?
Lin Bin made a huge fool of himself.

However, Jiang Beicheng's status in the Chinese entertainment industry is indeed much higher than that of many veteran producers.

From this perspective, Lin Bin's flattery seems to have hit the mark.

Jiang Beicheng didn't want to embarrass the Liu family's guests, so he raised his wine glass and clinked it with Lin Bin's.

Lin Bin took a sip and asked, "Is President Jiang here in Los Angeles to attend the Vanity Fair party?"

He was unaware of the relationship between Jiang Beicheng and Liu Yifei.

Having just gained a general understanding of Jiang Beicheng's personal strength, I guessed that he might be here to attend the Vanity Fair party.

This timing is perfect.

The Vanity Fair Oscars party is Hollywood's most prestigious annual social event, hosted by the renowned American magazine Vanity Fair, and usually held on the night of the Oscars ceremony.

This party, dubbed "the Oscars after the Oscars," attracted numerous celebrities, industry leaders, and social elites.

Celebrities like Elon Musk and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos are frequent guests at the party. So far, no Chinese tycoons or celebrities have been present.

This Mr. Jiang in front of me seems to have the ability.

The Oscars are just around the corner.

Jiang Beicheng smiled, and a few casual remarks made Lin Bin imagine the whole story in his mind.

"It's a pity I didn't receive an invitation from Radica Jones," Jiang Beicheng said truthfully, not bothering with any pretense.

“No, Mr. Jiang, this should be Jones’s regret.” Lin Bin took the initiative to say, “He and I are old friends. I am willing to introduce him to you. I think he would be happy to make friends with you, a wealthy man.”

Radhika Jones is the editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair magazine.

The Vanity Fair party is indeed very high-society, especially for socialites, and is much more exclusive than the Bernard family dinner that Jiang Beicheng attended in Paris.

If a wealthy mainland tycoon were to appear at this party, it would certainly cause a huge sensation in the entertainment industry.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Lin, but I may not be able to find the time," Jiang Beicheng politely declined.

He doesn't need to boost his status by attending events and parties in the Chinese entertainment industry.

Others just try to ride on his fame and status.

Radhika Jones didn't invite him, and he wouldn't shamelessly try to curry favor with her.

It damages one's image and sophistication.

Most importantly, the purpose of this trip to Los Angeles was to visit Liu Yifei and her unborn child.

Apart from that AI genius among Chinese people, he had no interest in any other work or social engagements.

Lin Bin could sense that Jiang Beicheng valued his reputation, so he wouldn't accept this kind of invitation.

He smiled and toasted Jiang Beicheng with another glass of wine.

He flattered her a few times.

His success in Hollywood isn't due to his deep family wealth, but rather the fact that the capital behind him is willing to give him money to burn.

Social interactions and interpersonal relationships are naturally unavoidable.

Jiangbei City's feelings on this matter are very real.

Lin Bin's attitude was completely different before and after.

That's typical workplace emotional intelligence.

Throughout the meal, Liu Xiaoli barely spoke.

He was slapped twice by the man his daughter had found.

It hurt more and made me more awake than the last time I was slapped for two hundred million.

It's truly unexpected that Jiang Beicheng possesses such formidable strength overseas, even after leaving the country.

They're even wilder than those in China.

Taking advantage of Lin Bin's departure, she got up to see him off and went outside to ease the awkwardness.

I wandered around outside for a while, thinking about how to face Jiangbei City once I went inside.

“You don’t seem to like living here very much,” Jiang Beichen said, putting his arm around Liu Yifei’s shoulder.

It was obvious to the naked eye that she wasn't as happy and cheerful as she was back home.

"Although I grew up here, I don't have many friends and I'm not very used to the social environment and local culture here."

My mother preferred living in California to me, and if I had a choice, I probably wouldn't have chosen to move to the United States.

There's really no way around it; her parents are divorced, so she has to go with her legal guardian.

However, after she came of age, she mainly worked and lived in China.

Jiang Beicheng said understandingly, "Auntie is sometimes too domineering."

Liu Yifei shook her head: "This time, I chose to come here to rest and prepare for my pregnancy. It's all for your sake."

Jiang Beichen understood what she meant and smiled, "You don't look down on me like Mom does, do you?"
Are you afraid that scandals and public opinion will damage our respective images?

Liu Xiaoli had just entered the room when she heard those words, and she looked embarrassed once again. (End of Chapter)