Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

“Young Master Jiang, from now on we will all learn from the dockside chamber of commerce and do things according to your rules.”

“Young master, we were too narrow-minded and arrogant before. Friends in Chengdu all hope that you will come and guide our work more often.”

"Young master, I'm magnanimous. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come to drink with Brother Li today. Young master, let's all put aside what happened before and get along well from now on."

“We, the natives of Chengdu, absolutely acknowledge Young Master Jiang’s status in the martial arts world.”

...After seeing Li Huabin cautiously communicating with Jiang Beicheng, the big and small business owners in the private room gained a concrete understanding and sensed that Young Master Jiang was in an unreachable realm.

Seize the opportunity to flatter him.

To become a familiar face to Young Master Jiang.

Jiang Beicheng put down his wine glass and reminded him, "Rongcheng has its own rules."

Chairman Liu of Xingxiwang Group is now in charge of you.

What to do is up to him and the government; I don't need to comment.

The group of people laughed awkwardly.

Sure enough, flattery alone wouldn't get Jiang Xiaoye's attention, let alone get him into his social circle.

They can't transcend this social class.

Li Huabin smiled and said, "I guess Young Master Jiang is here today to discuss something with Chairman Liu, right?"

I hope I haven't interrupted your serious discussion.

"Mr. Li, do you regret calling me here today?" Jiang Beichen joked in a friendly tone.

Upon his arrival, Li Huabin's image was dimmed, and he was suppressed and dared not utter a sound.

Seeing this scene, the bosses in the private room, who were called "Brother Li," naturally felt that "Brother Li" had lost face.

Li Huabin smiled and said, "Young Master Jiang, you've misunderstood me. Whether it's Chengdu, Hangzhou, or Shenzhen, your patronage of my store will be an honor."

Look, Principal Wang is out having fun tonight too. We're old acquaintances and friends. In order to keep Young Master Jiang company, I have to sacrifice my friendship with him for now.

Hahaha. "

Those few flattering words were quite well done.

Jiang Beicheng: "Don't keep Principal Wang waiting too long, let's go out and sit for a while?"

"It's an honor." Li Huabin stood up and said, "Young Master Jiang, you go ahead first. I have a few things to explain here, and I'll come out to keep you and Principal Wang company right away."

Jiang Beicheng got up and left first.

Li Huabin will definitely hold a small meeting with the Chengdu business owners in the private room.

The social circles in Chengdu have changed drastically. We need to discuss how to make a living in this industry from now on.

Li Huabin was naturally the leader among them.

"Young Master Jiang, be careful."

"Please give way."

"Young Master Jiang, over here."

It was still the bar concierges who cleared the way for Jiangbei City.

After leaving the private room, I went straight to the booth in the center of the lobby.

"Give."

"Miss, could you please put your phone away?"

"Excuse me, beautiful lady, please do not take pictures."

A concierge went up to remind Queen Hong, who was visiting with Wang Sicong today.

There's really no need for that.

Even if I took the photos, I couldn't post them. News about Jiangbei City is strictly controlled on both Douyin and Weibo platforms.

Even if these female internet celebrities unintentionally gravitate towards Jiang Beicheng, their posts online will be subject to traffic restrictions.

However, Jiang Beicheng did not interrupt the ushers; he was simply following the instructions of his boss, Li Huabin.

"Why? Is your general manager here? Why can't I take pictures?" The female internet celebrity stared at her phone, looking displeased. "The angle and lighting were so good just now, and you blocked it. What did the picture turn out like?"
And what are you doing? Didn't the principal tell you not to bring people here to freeload?

"If this is your level of service, the principal probably won't come back to patronize your business."

I couldn't listen to the female internet celebrity's rambling.

This proves the old saying: "A dog relies on its master's power."

Sneaking into Wang Sicong's electronic music party tonight made me feel like my social standing had been elevated significantly.

They kept calling him "Principal" to remind the protocol staff to be mindful of their words and actions, so as not to upset or spoil the principal's mood.

"I hope you put your phone away immediately."

The concierge was not intimidated at all by the female internet celebrity's chattering.

He only acknowledges his boss, Li Huabin, and his own salary.

Even if Wang Sicong has objections, he can just talk to President Li directly.

Besides, he's followed by Young Master Jiang, so bringing up Principal Wang won't help.

The female internet celebrity felt that her well-intentioned reminder was not taken seriously, so she immediately raised her voice and said, "Call your general manager over here. What's going on? Can't you understand human language?"
Everyone's saying Principal Wang is drinking here, and he even brought people over to hang out with him..."

The lobby was very noisy, but the female internet celebrity's shouting drowned out the noise and attracted the attention of people around her.

They all turned to look at Wang Sicong's booth.

"You sure know how to lick!"

Jiangbei City walked up and said.

The female internet celebrity stared blankly at Jiang Beichen, not immediately realizing what was going on.

I just felt that this young man seemed really awesome.

The bar's concierges stood in two rows, blocking other customers from entering, and made way for this young man.

Wang Sicong, who was enjoying his drink, looked over when he heard the noise.

Upon seeing Jiang Beicheng, he immediately frowned.

Then a smile appeared on his face.

"Are you blind?" Wang Sicong stood up and confronted the incessantly chattering female internet celebrity, "You idiot, don't you recognize her?"

He's usually a straightforward person.

One sentence left the female internet celebrity completely dumbfounded.

Could this young man be a friend of the principal?
"Young Master Jiang, or President Jiang?" Wang Sicong asked Jiang Beicheng with a smile.

Although he wasn't focused on his work, he still held several positions within Wanda Group and could be considered a second-generation businessman, so he naturally knew the most influential figures in the business world.

Not only in the business world, but also in various social circles, people have heard of Jiangbei City's reputation.

I've never met him in person, but I was fortunate enough to run into him at the Playhouse electronic music festival in Chengdu today. I politely addressed him as Jiang Beicheng.

"Principal Wang, please feel free to do as you please," Jiang Beichen said with a smile. "I just had a couple of drinks with President Li inside. He'll come over and sit with you after he's finished with his business."

"Whether Li Huabin comes or not is not important, just pay the bill for tonight. If you run into Young Master Jiang, you must offer him a couple of drinks." Wang Sicong warmly invited, "Young Master Jiang, please."

Jiang Beicheng followed suit and sat down.

Upon seeing this, the female internet celebrities who were lying on the booths quickly gave up their seats.

"A friend of the principal?"

"I don't know, but he seems to be a very powerful figure. The principal is very polite when talking to him."

"Young Master Jiang? That title sounds familiar?"

"Holy crap, I remember now, Young Master Jiang from Jiangnan City, the richest man in Jiangnan City."

"Yes, yes, that's him. It seems that Brother Yu's suicide was also because of..."

The female internet celebrities whispered among themselves.

Yu Tianqi also has a certain influence in Chengdu's online celebrity circle.

He is very familiar with the owners of these MCNs in Chengdu, and he has also invested in some MCN agencies.

I'm also a gamer, and I sometimes shoot videos and do live streams to brag.

It's also very popular online; it's one of the top-level Douyin accounts in Chengdu.

Yu Tianqi is considered a well-known wealthy player in the area.

The female internet celebrity and live streamer were very enthusiastic in their flattery.

Who would have thought that such a powerful figure in Chengdu would inexplicably commit suicide by jumping off a building? The official statement in blue and white has already been released, and the nature of the incident has been determined without any objection.

However, rumors circulated in private circles that he had offended Young Master Jiang of Jiangnan City.

The female internet celebrity who had been talking incessantly suddenly sobered up when she heard her friends discussing it.

My back feels cold.

I wonder if I offended Young Master Jiang with what I just said?

Will Young Master Jiang hire someone to kill her?

I was so scared I could barely hold my wine glass.

His gaze was fixed on Young Master Jiang and Principal Wang drinking and bragging.

"People in Chengdu have been on tenterhooks lately whenever they hear about your reputation, Young Master Jiang," Wang Sicong said with a smile, clinking glasses with Jiang Beicheng.

"You believe the rumors circulating in the martial arts world?" Jiang Beicheng laughed.

Wang Sicong smiled and didn't mention it again.

Dry in one gulp.

Of course he believed it.

Without some tricks up his sleeve, how could Young Master Jiang have such a formidable reputation in several neighboring provinces and cities?
Yu Tianqi was completely courting death.

"I never expected Li Huabin could get you to agree!" Wang Sicong changed the subject.

"I was in Chengdu on some business and stopped by for a visit. Little Martin is quite nice."

"Hahaha, we have the same hobby, you could say." Wang Sicong waved to the waiter, "Have Mr. Li bring over the wine I've stored."

"Yes, Principal." The waiter immediately went to do so.

Jiang Beichen glanced at the champagne on the table and said with a smile, "Want to try something different?"

Wang Sicong is a devoted champagne enthusiast.

His going to nightclubs to play the Ace of Spades has almost become a legendary tale.

Everyone considers playing the Ace of Spades to be a sign of high status.

Jiangbei City prefers brandy and whiskey to champagne.

At many banquets, Jiang Beicheng would only offer a token sip of the champagne provided by the organizers, and wouldn't drink more than a couple of sips throughout the night.

Wang Sicong immediately stopped the waiter. "Young Master Jiang doesn't like champagne, so let's change things up. Let's have a table full of more than ten Aces of Spades for these female internet celebrities to show off and impress us."

"Is Louis XIII OK?" Wang Sicong asked Jiang Beicheng.

He considered himself half a Chengdu local and treated Young Master Jiang like a host.

Jiang Beicheng joked, "Even the principal has life pressures now?"

The female internet celebrity and her friend next to them looked towards Jiangbei City.

Louis XIII is quite prestigious, but it's priced around 10,000.

Principal Wang was quite generous in his hospitality.

However, this young master Jiang's joke sounded somewhat sarcastic.

The principal is not as prestigious as he used to be, but it's not just a matter of money.

Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse; the Wang family's wealth is still formidable.

Is Young Master Jiang looking down on people?
Wang Sicong wasn't so sensitive, and said with a smile, "You have to blame Li Huabin. The brandy is Louis XIII, and the whisky is Yamazaki 25."

If Young Master Jiang gets a toothache from drinking this, I'll immediately have the housekeeper bring over that bottle of Yamazaki 50.

The people in the booth and the players around them all looked shocked.

Most people are unaware of the value of the Yamazaki 50.

But it's definitely much better than the most expensive drinks you can buy at a bar.

What shocked them was that Principal Wang had received Jiang Beicheng with such a high standard.

At Jiang Xiaoye's word, he immediately sent someone to fetch wine from the wine cabinet at home.

"Version 11?" Jiang Beicheng asked curiously.

Wang Sicong said, "I can only get the 11th edition; I don't have as many connections as Jiang Xiaoye."

He raised his glass, smiled, and clinked it with Jiang Beicheng's.

"How much is that wine that Principal Wang mentioned?"

“I just checked online. The 2011 Yamazaki 50 was auctioned in Hong Kong and a bottle sold for 404 million.”

"How many?"

"Holy crap, the principal is still so rich."

"The principal is so sincere, spending over 400 million yuan on wine to entertain Young Master Jiang."

"I get the feeling that Young Master Jiang is nonchalant, and a bottle of wine worth over 400 million is nothing to him."

...Before the discussion had even stopped, Jiang Beicheng clinked glasses with Wang Sicong and said, "Let's go to my place for drinks tomorrow."

Wang Sicong was taken aback. Was Young Master Jiang going to take the initiative to visit him?

He would certainly welcome it.

After finishing his drink, Jiang Beicheng put down his glass and continued, "While I'm at it, I'll also help Uncle Wang resolve some funding issues."

Wang Sicong immediately realized, "You've met my dad?"

"I had a few drinks with Liu Yonghao this afternoon and played a few rounds of mahjong. Uncle Wang reminded me to visit him tomorrow before he left." Jiang Beicheng patted Wang Sicong on the shoulder with a smile, "You won't be able to keep that bottle of Yamazaki 50."

"It's too valuable for Young Master Jiang to drink this bottle of wine," Wang Sicong added with a smile.

Since it was the father who warmly invited Young Master Jiang to visit, this involves business cooperation.

Young Master Jiang casually mentioned helping his family solve some financial problems, which amounted to tens or even hundreds of billions.

I'll flatter Young Master Jiang a few times, and make sure he has a good time tonight. That will be a contribution to the development of the family business.

"It was such a waste to give them that bottle of wine," Wang Sicong joked. "They don't know anything about wine, they just know how to take pictures and show off."

One bottle of Ace of Spades is enough for them to shoot a whole series of photoshoots.

He was very direct, showing no respect whatsoever to the female internet celebrities surrounding him.

Female internet celebrities aren't ashamed at all. They follow you, Principal Wang, just to satisfy their vanity, right?
Show it openly and honestly. It's fine if you, Principal Wang, take it as a joke. On social media platforms like WeChat Moments and other social media, it's a display of status.

"The principal is making sarcastic remarks about us again."

"Principal, please don't expose us and make a fool of ourselves in front of Young Master Jiang."

"That's right, this is Young Master Jiang's first time playing with everyone, so please give him some face."

"Let me correct you, this is the only time," Wang Sicong said directly. "You guys really got lucky today, running into Young Master Jiang here."

Normally, I have to make an appointment to see him.

"That's enough. I've never flattered anyone in my life, it's embarrassing to hear," Jiang Beichen said with a shake of his head and a smile.

These internet celebrities who have been friends with Wang Sicong for a long time have never heard him flatter them, let alone heard anyone speak to Principal Wang in such a tone.

I'm increasingly realizing just how awesome Young Master Jiang's status and position are.

"What's going on today? My video is being throttled by the platform, and the data is terrible. This shouldn't be the case. When I used to hang out with the principal, our videos always got a lot of attention."

A female internet celebrity looked at her phone with a puzzled expression.

Wang Sicong is indeed a "top influencer" on social media. He has rarely appeared in public in the past two years, and the topics surrounding him have gradually decreased. In the past, even just taking a couple of photos of him and posting them online would make it to the top of the trending searches.

This is the first time I've taken everyone out to play since I got back from my vacation, so I'm definitely going to post on social media to ride on Wang Sicong's popularity and make myself feel relevant.

"I'm probably past my prime," Wang Sicong said self-deprecatingly. "I'm a has-been internet celebrity who's been banned by multiple platforms. I don't have any traffic anymore. You shouldn't be filming and editing all that. Come over and toast me, young master Jiang."

Jiang Beicheng said, "You must have accidentally included me in the picture. Try deleting my image and see if that helps with the data usage."

The female internet celebrity looked at Jiang Beicheng with a puzzled expression.

I didn't understand what he meant.

But we did as Jiang Beicheng said.

In the short time it took to have a couple of drinks with Young Master Jiang, the traffic surged instantly.

"Holy crap!" The female internet celebrity looked at Jiang Beichen in shock and exclaimed excitedly, "Young Master Jiang, the traffic has really gone up!"

The people at the table also looked puzzled. What was going on?

Principal Wang definitely generates buzz and attracts attention. Can Young Master Jiang possibly suppress Principal Wang's popularity? (End of Chapter)