Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Wang Sicong probably doesn't know that his father found him a "Jiang Uncle" outside.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and raised his glass, clinking it with Wang Jianlin and Liu Yonghao.

My trip to Chengdu resulted in the gain of a niece and a nephew, which is a happy thing.

"President Jiang, please stay at my place tonight. I've already had the maid prepare the room," Liu Yonghao invited. "After dinner, let's play a few rounds of mahjong."

Wang Jianlin added, "You can rest at my place too."

Jiang Beicheng said, "I'll play a few rounds of mahjong with you. There are also activities for young people tonight. I appreciate your kind offer."

Martin Scorsese was invited by Li Huabin to tour China.

Having just finished their performance in Hangzhou, they're now on tour at Playhouse in Chengdu tonight.

Jiangbei City is quite interested in electronic music parties.

Martin Scorsese and Alan Walker are both DJs he greatly admires.

Martin Jr. is somewhat like a businessman in this circle, achieving fame at a young age.

The world's youngest DJ in the top 100, topping the list three times in a row, and the national heartthrob of electronic music fans.

Going to an electronic music party to experience the atmosphere and pass the time is a good idea.

Jiangbei also wanted to see if these people in Rongcheng had any respect for Yu Tianqi after his suicide.
Tonight, it's estimated that half of Chengdu's entertainment industry professionals will go to Playhouse to show their respect to Li Huabin, chairman of Hezhong Culture Group.

Li Huabin came to Chengdu this time to deal with Yu Tianqi's matter.

Yu Tianqi also owns shares in Playhouse.

Even though he's gone, he still needs to maintain good relationships with people in Chengdu.

He has been in this industry for over twenty years and has always been respectable in his dealings with others.

"Hahaha, if President Jiang hadn't mentioned the word 'young people,' I would have thought you were my peer," Liu Yong said with a laugh.

Whether it was at the tea table in the afternoon or at the dinner table now, his conversation with Jiang Beicheng didn't feel like he was dealing with a young person at all.

Wang Jianlin, who is in his early seventies, has the same feeling.

It felt like having dinner and drinks with entrepreneurs who had worked their way up from that era.

President Jiang's depth of thought and his way of speaking truly surpass those of his peers by a great margin.

“Si Cong is also in Chengdu these days. You two should have common topics to discuss with young people,” Wang Jianlin invited. “Mr. Jiang, if you’re not in a hurry to return to Jiangnan City these next few days, come and visit me at my home.”

I'll bring him a tutor back; he'll probably thank me.

It was just a joke.

The father and son are not on the same wavelength. If Wang Jianlin were to introduce Jiang Beicheng to Wang Sicong as a mentor, Wang Sicong would probably just give him a sour look.

So what Wang Jianlin really meant was to invite Jiang Beicheng to his home to discuss the loan.

Jiang Beicheng picked up his phone and said, "Chairman Wang, let's exchange contact information."

"Okay, I'll scan your QR code." Wang Jianlin put down his chopsticks, wiped his hands with a tissue, and took out his phone to scan Jiang Beicheng's WeChat QR code.

Liu Yonghao's daughter was eager to ask, "Uncle Jiang, can I have your WeChat?"

Jiang Beicheng said, "Have your dad push it to you."

"Thank you, Uncle Jiang."

Liu Chang was eager to make friends with Jiang Beicheng.

In her words, Jiangbei City is a role model for young entrepreneurs like them.

I was thrilled and secretly delighted to have the opportunity to meet this outstanding role model through my father's connections.

Liu Yong said with a smile, "That's just Changchang's personality. When she meets outstanding people, she can't help but admire them."

Jiang Beicheng said modestly, "I've come this far too."

Everyone at the table laughed.

We had a drink together.

After dinner, Jiang Beicheng followed Liu Yonghao and the others to the card room, where they played a few rounds of mahjong to pass the time.

For people of their wealth level, chess and card games are basically just for entertainment.

Winning or losing is just gambling.

Tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions are just a drop in the ocean.

It only becomes somewhat like gambling if you move your business to the mahjong table.

Jiang Beicheng joked with Wang Jianlin, saying that he was short of money lately and suggested that he take out two Wanda Plazas and gamble them at the mahjong table.

Wang Jianlin laughed, knowing that Jiang Beicheng was joking. He mentioned the story of Liu Lirong, the founder of Gionee, who was once a popular figure in the mobile phone industry and was known as the "Gambling King," and his gamble on Saipan.

At that time, Gionee was in a serious debt crisis. The Gionee Group owed suppliers more than 10 billion yuan in debt. Liu Lirong took the last 1 billion yuan in the group's account to Saipan to seek a turnaround.

As a result, they lost everything.

Rumors circulated that he lost over 10 billion yuan twice.

The exact amount is unknown, but it was indeed his absurd actions that broke the last straw for Gionee Group.

This incident is quite famous in the business world.

It is often used as a literary allusion.

“Jianlin is incomparable to Liu Lirong. Jianlin has a solid foundation, and hundreds of billions of yuan in debt cannot shake its roots,” Liu Yong said with a smile.

Jiang Beicheng chuckled and added, "The main problem is that Liu Lirong's social circle can't keep up with Chairman Wang's."

Wang Jianlin exclaimed excitedly, "Hey, Mr. Jiang's words really hit the nail on the head!"

He felt that his status in the domestic business community was quite high.

Even without selling Wanda Group's assets, he could easily resolve these debt issues by asking friends in the industry for help.

However, it is ultimately a business tactic, and it can easily lead to a vicious cycle.

Sell ​​some, raise some more, and keep the debt situation under control.

It can still maintain control over Wanda's core assets.

Despite Wang Jianlin's numerous sales, reportedly worth tens of billions, Dalian Wanda still holds absolute control over Zhuhai Wanda Commercial Management, with a shareholding exceeding 40%.

Based on Wanda Commercial Management's current revenue, Wang Jianlin still earns 20 to 30 billion yuan annually from rent.

Moreover, there is also income from cultural tourism, entertainment, and other industries.

If Wanda Commercial Management successfully lists in Hong Kong, Wang Jianlin will probably be heading to the top of the Hurun Rich List again.

"Sixty thousand should have hit the nail on the head for Chairman Wang," Jiang Beicheng said with a smile as he played a sixty thousand card.

"Mr. Jiang, you really know how to provide emotional value." Wang Jianlin won Jiang Beicheng's hand with a winning hand.

For Jiangbei City, it was purely a business tactic, just to create a buzz.

If he were really playing seriously, he wouldn't be foolish enough to fire a cannon with only one card left.

Old Wang is indeed looking very haggard from work.

Jiang Beicheng offered some emotional support at the card table to help him relax.

After several rounds of cards, I didn't pay attention to winning or losing.

They were all smiling and praising each other.

It's just mutual flattery in business.

Liu Yonghao escorted Jiang Beicheng and Wang Jianlin out.

"Chairman Liu, since you've given the order, I've had the crew park the helicopter in the park." Jiang Beicheng looked at the van that had come to pick him up at the entrance. "My friend sent a car to pick me up; I'll go sit for a bit."

"Don't worry, have fun." Liu Yong said with a smile as he shook hands with Jiang Beicheng.

As Wang Jianlin got into his car, he reminded Jiang Beicheng, "Mr. Jiang, I've made arrangements for dinner tomorrow night."

Jiang Beicheng nodded: "Send me Chairman Wang's address, I'll definitely be there."

Old Wang's enthusiasm couldn't be dampened.

Even if it was just for money, Jiang Beicheng was willing to lend him the money, treating it as a way to exploit a system bug and cash out a special investment fund.

After saying goodbye to my friends, I got on the bus in Jiangbei City and went straight to the playhouse.

……

"President Li is a loyal friend. Even though Brother Yu is gone, our friends in Chengdu still support you, President Li. Whether it's a playhouse or other entertainment venues, we will support you just as we did when Brother Yu was here."

"I heard that President Li called Brother Yu. If Brother Yu had just lowered his head back then, this probably wouldn't have happened." "Brother Yu has been successful in Chengdu for half his life, and it's hard to accept that this is the end result."

"It's best not to go against the dockside chamber of commerce or Young Master Jiang in Rongcheng. We can't afford to offend him with his methods and power."

"Anyway, now that the government has stepped in to support us, Liu Yonghao has volunteered to be the head of Rongcheng, and he's officially entering the scene. We've lost our presence, so let's just live our lives as usual."

"..."

In one of the private rooms at Playhouse, most of the people working in Chengdu's entertainment industry came to support Li Huabin.

Li Huabin did not directly acquire Yu Tianqi's shares.

In reality, if he wanted to take advantage of the chaos, he wouldn't leave any evidence.

Many of Playhouse's shareholders have not publicly disclosed their identities. Yu Tianqi only received shares that were verbally promised to him. They all relied on their reputation and status in the entertainment industry to support each other.

Because it's easy to cross the line in this industry, many investors hide their identities and sign few agreements. If things don't look right, they immediately run away, leaving others to take the blame.

They have plenty of ways to reclaim what is rightfully theirs.

Today, in front of his colleagues in Chengdu, Li Huabin promised that Yu Tianqi's shareholding would remain unchanged and that dividends would be delivered to Yu Tianqi's family on time.

His colleagues in Chengdu believed that this action created a very positive public image for him.

After all, most of them were brought up by Yu Tianqi, the "Godfather of Chengdu Entertainment".

They will always remember Brother Yu's kindness.

Li Huabin: "I'm a person who does things strictly according to the rules."

I feel honored that people recognize my character.

Young Master Jiang will be here soon, and I hope everyone can control their emotions.

I believe no one wants to become the next Yu Tianqi.

Upon hearing the name "Young Master Jiang," everyone immediately perked up.

It's like being on stimulants.

The name "Young Master Jiang" has a very strong influence in Chengdu now.

Within the circle, Brother Yu was considered a very powerful figure, but he fought with Young Master Jiang for less than a round. To be precise, Brother Yu didn't even have a chance to speak to Young Master Jiang before he lost his life.

In this circle now, who dares to stand up and challenge Young Master Jiang's reputation?

Even if Li Huabin hadn't reminded them, everyone present would have behaved themselves.

When Young Master Jiang arrived, he groveled and fawned over him.

There's no other way; those who are alive still need to eat.

We can't say that just because Brother Yu did them a favor, we should throw away our jobs. In this day and age, it's not easy to have food to eat.

No one expected that they would get to see Young Master Jiang, whom Brother Yu never saw when he was alive, today.

The car that was supposed to pick up Jiang Beicheng stopped in front of the playhouse.

Several ushers had been waiting at the entrance for a long time to clear the way for Young Master Jiang.

Li Huabin, the bar's general manager, greeted them at the door.

Jiang Beicheng followed him inside, and as he headed towards the private room, his gaze fell upon the booths in the middle of the hall.

A group of scantily clad, flirtatious, and slightly drunk young girls surrounded a man, smiling obsequiously and playing games.

"Does Young Master Jiang know the principal?" The bar manager asked curiously, following Jiang Beicheng's gaze.

If the two are friends, he will know how to arrange things.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and shook his head.

He had never met Wang Sicong, but today he met Liu Yonghao's father at Liu Yonghao's mansion.

I wonder if Wang Sicong's nephew acknowledges him as "Uncle Jiang".

Wang Sicong going to bars is as common as eating out.

He can be seen at almost every electronic music party.

And it was in the lobby.

You really feel the right atmosphere and ambiance in the lobby.

Of course, with Wang Sicong's spending power, he could easily invite Martin to a private room and have fun with a group of people.

However, Principal Wang sometimes quite enjoys the feeling of being fawned over and looked up to in public.

Jiang Beicheng glanced at the DJ on stage again and casually asked, "Has Martin arrived yet?"

"We've arrived, Mr. Jiang. Go on stage at ten o'clock," the general manager said.

Jiang Beicheng nodded, deciding to go see his old friend Li Huabin first, and then come back for a visit later.

"Mr. Li, Young Master Jiang has arrived," the general manager reported as he opened the door to the private room.

The dozen or so "bosses" in the private room, representatives of Chengdu's entertainment industry, all stood up upon hearing this.

If someone is smoking, quickly put it out and stand up to greet them with a smile.

"President Jiang, it's been a long time."

Li Huabin went up and shook hands with Jiang Beicheng, warmly welcoming him.

He also knew that he was able to invite Young Master Jiang over this time, partly because of Martin's influence.

Young Master Jiang admires Martin.

"Is President Li holding a major meeting?" Jiang Beichen asked jokingly after glancing at the scene.

Li Huabin nervously explained, "President Jiang has misunderstood. It's just a get-together with friends from Chengdu."

He knew what Jiang Beicheng meant; he was reminding him and the entertainment industry bosses in Rongcheng not to form cliques.

Obstructing government work.

"Young Master Jiang!"

"Young Master!"

"Sir, please go ahead!"

...A group of people flattered him, vacating the center seat in the private room, and only sat down after Jiang Beicheng took his seat.

Li Huabin proactively reported, "I've handled Yu Tianqi's matter properly. Is there anything else you need, Young Master Jiang...?"

Jiang Beicheng interrupted, "Yu Tianqi?"

This question sent chills down the spines of everyone in the private room.

What Jiang Xiaoye meant was that he had no idea that such a person existed in Rongcheng.

Don't let just anyone try to get close to him.

Indeed, according to the police investigation report, Yu Tianqi's suicide had absolutely nothing to do with Jiang Xiaoye.

It's logical for Jiang Xiaoye to say that he doesn't know this person at all.

This is what everyone is most afraid of.

Li Huabin quickly punished himself by drinking three cups of wine to apologize for saying the wrong thing.

"Today is Mr. Li's day. If you act like this, everyone will think I'm not giving you any face," Jiang Beichen joked, raising his glass to clink with Li Huabin's.

"It's the greatest honor for me that President Jiang could come and sit down," Li Huabin said.

Those in the private room were all aware of Li Huabin's wealth. As the largest nightlife entertainment group in China, Hezhong Culture Group owns many popular nightclubs and is determined to become the number one entertainment group in Asia. Mr. Li's wealth is extremely substantial.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have joined the Chaoshan Chamber of Commerce, especially in the Greater Bay Area.

However, due to the nature of his industry, he cannot disclose his wealth to the public.

However, industry peers can roughly predict that even if it's not 10 billion, it's still several billion.

Even wealthy people of this caliber are extremely cautious and apprehensive when chatting with Young Master Jiang, afraid of saying the wrong thing.

Most of the time, they couldn't even get an appointment with Young Master Jiang himself, and could only have his secretary relay some messages.

Putting aside wealth, Jiang Xiaoye far surpasses Li Huabin in social status and interpersonal relationships.

Moreover, as the number one figure in the domestic entertainment industry, Li Huabin completely outclasses his peers in the private room.

This made him realize the gap between himself and Young Master Jiang. Suddenly, he felt that their revered Brother Yu had done the biggest foolish thing in his life—daring to challenge Young Master Jiang, who was on a completely different level. (End of Chapter)