Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Ma Huateng: "It sounds like we're taking advantage of someone's misfortune. I hope Jianlin doesn't think of me as a bandit."

Jiang Beicheng: "Who says commercial transactions can't represent friendship?"

Not everyone is willing to spend tens of billions to take over Wanda, a company with an volatile business.

Mr. Ma, like me, probably prioritizes judging people.

"Yes, Jianlin, we've been dealing with each other for so many years, and his level of expertise is well-known in the industry."

He's an equally upright person. When he called me, I, like you, didn't hesitate much and immediately had Liu Zhiping handle the communication.

Ma Huateng had just finished get off work at noon and, taking a break, made a phone call to Jiang Beicheng to ask about helping Wang Jianlin settle his debts.

It's making headlines in the news today.

Wanda has been facing pessimism from various marketing accounts and self-media for several years now. Judging from their tone, Wang Jianlin is already too ill to take it anymore, and Wanda is about to go bankrupt...

As a result, Wang Jianlin sold off assets to settle over 40 billion yuan of debt related to the gambling agreement.

What's amazing is that Wanda Group hasn't sold out yet, and its foundation remains completely intact.

After a period of calm online, Wang Sicong was photographed traveling in Japan with his young girlfriend, which once again became a trending topic, and the same drama of criticizing Wanda Group was repeated.

Videos and articles claim that Wanda still has over 10 billion yuan in debt, that Wang Jianlin is truly struggling, and that Wang Sicong is unambitious...

The father and son were once again thrust into the spotlight.

The impression given is that if Wanda doesn't go bankrupt and the Wang family father and son don't have to make a mess of their business dealings, these marketing accounts and some netizens who resent the rich won't have peace of mind for even a day.

This time, they were disappointed again.

Young entrepreneur Jiang Beicheng casually spent tens of billions of yuan, directly offsetting Wanda's debts.

While the public marvels at the immense wealth of Jiangbei City, they also cannot help but admire Wang Jianlin's extensive social network.

That's really awesome.

This couldn't break him.

One after another, they came out to help him pay off his debts.

Before Jiangbei City, Ma Huateng was arguably the one who helped Wang Jianlin the most.

Initially, Wanda Commercial Management made a financing deal with a Hong Kong listing, and Tencent followed up with PAG investment.

When Wang Jianlin faced huge compensation payments due to a delayed IPO, Tencent once again came to his rescue.

Not only did Wanda Commercial Management invest again, but when Wanda Film sold its equity to raise funds, it was Tencent's subsidiaries that took over the investment on both occasions.

The film market was sluggish in the previous two years, and Wanda Film's market value fell below 300 billion yuan.

Now there are only 250 billion left.

Given the current market conditions, Ma Huateng's willingness to take over the deal definitely demonstrates his loyalty and goodwill.

As Jiang Beicheng said, the actions are business-related, but there is definitely a sense of camaraderie involved.

Jiang Beicheng's actions this time further impressed Ma Huateng.

The image of this young entrepreneur is becoming increasingly well-developed.

The two of them chatted casually over the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee.

After discussing Wanda's affairs with Ma Huateng, Jiang Beicheng set off back to Jiangnan City.

I originally planned to stay for two more days.

Chengdu is hosting a car show these days, and some friends from Jiangbei City in the automotive industry, such as Wei from Great Wall Motors and Lei Jun from Xiaomi, will be coming to support their brands.

Having a meal and a couple of drinks together is a must.

Chengdu can be considered his home turf.

He enjoys immense prestige and influence in both the business world and social organizations.

He was also an important guest of the municipal party committee and government.

It's only natural that he should host.

But Grandma brought the two little ones back today, so he has to go back.

The two little ones came back from Sanya because they have to go to school; school starts soon.

The old lady was supposed to stay until April when the weather was warmer before returning, but when she learned that the Jiang family was going to have a child, she was extremely excited.

I ended my winter vacation in Sanya early and came back to spend time with Liu Yifei.

It doesn't matter who conceived the child.

As long as it's from the Jiang family, it's fine.

Previously, Jiang Beicheng still held onto some worldly morality, which made him remain faithful to Haitangxi until the end.

He often teaches his eldest grandson to be responsible in relationships and to women.

Later, after girls like Li Xingying gradually came into her view, she stopped caring about Jiang Beicheng's private affairs.

It's perfectly normal for young people to have a few years of womanizing.

She can't control it either.

Gradually, she came to think that the girls her eldest grandson had chosen were all quite good.

I accepted it completely in my heart.

As long as no scandals occur domestically, it's fine.

The eldest grandson is capable of handling these matters.

Jiang Beicheng's helicopter landed directly on the helipad of the Jiangnan City Helicopter Trading Center, which was right on the edge of the airport. He asked Xie Jun and Aunt Shen to go to the airport to pick up his grandmother and the others.

The manor's butler also drove over in a van.

"Mr. Jiang, Grandma and the others have landed safely, hehe."

Jiang Beicheng received a WeChat message from Yu Nian, the flight concierge.

Report the situation to him.

They were picked up by their private jet crew in Sanya.

Yu Nian was also Jiang Beicheng's bedmate, especially during long-haul flights. During the long journey, it was Yu Nian's sweet and soft body that kept Jiang Beicheng company.

The only flight attendant who ever had an "air sex" experience with Jiang Beicheng.

Jiang Beicheng replied to her, "Thank you for your hard work, [smile]!"

Yu Nian was thrilled to see the reply and held her phone with a big smile on her face.

The word "hard work" is indeed a polite expression used in daily life.

However, the smiling emoji is different; it represents Mr. Jiang's personal emotions.

Mr. Jiang was very satisfied with her work.

This made her feel that she had some value to Mr. Jiang, rather than being just a plaything for pleasure.

"Mr. Jiang is very busy with official duties. Please take care of yourself and get some rest. Send me a message when you need me to talk to you."

Jiang Beicheng shook his head and smiled.

This kind of "parachute landing" is what truly counts.

He replied with the same sentence: "Add a bonus."

The two didn't chat much in private. Although Yu Nian would occasionally lose control of her emotions and send messages to Jiang Beicheng, Jiang Beicheng rarely replied to trivial matters or greetings.

In their chat history, Mr. Jiang's most frequent phrase was "add bonus!"
They keep giving her money.

Sometimes she felt like she was bound to a system; as long as she pleased Mr. Jiang and made him happy and satisfied, she could get a cash reward.

Sometimes she would count how many times Mr. Jiang had mentioned "adding a bonus," and then roughly calculate how much money Mr. Jiang would give her at the end of the year.

I get so excited while counting that I can't fall asleep at all.

"[Kneeling and licking][Worshipping the boss][Thank you, boss]..."

He sent a series of emojis to Jiang Beicheng, and finally attached a recent photo of himself.

The kind that can only be shown to wealthy patrons.

Jiang Beicheng glanced at it, a smile on his face, and did not reply to Yu Nian's message.

The girl is still a young girl. Although she is mature for her age, she has little experience in the world. She feels like she has gotten a great deal when she is given a small handout.

Compared to her other lovers in Jiangbei City, the favor she received was nothing. A few hundred thousand or a million a year was enough to make her extremely happy.

In Jiangbei City, it's more like a "yearly subscription" that's renewed on time.

After all, I spend a lot of time on business trips throughout the year, and young girls are the perfect way to pass the time.

"Grandma and the others have arrived, Mr. Jiang."

A moment later, Shen Jun arrived with his men.

The manor's butler and driver, along with two of the manor's servants, went up to greet them and help with the luggage.

As soon as they got on the bus, the old lady started asking about Liu Yifei's situation. Zhou Ya, who was sitting in the same row, remained silent with a serious expression.

It turns out that her daughter wasn't the first to conceive a child in Jiangbei City.

It's hard to describe how I feel.

I want to scold Haitangxi for being useless and not doing her job properly.

Her so-called ideals and career are nothing compared to giving a son to a wealthy family like the Jiang family. If it were the eldest son, it would be a different story.

At the same time, she was also complaining in her heart about her son-in-law, Jiang Beicheng, for his excessively indulgent private life.

Ultimately, what she really wanted was to sit in the old lady's seat.

Since the old lady is getting old, Qianli, the stepmother, will definitely not return to China. Therefore, the old lady's position will naturally belong to her, the mother-in-law.

Now Liu Yifei has appeared, and she's even moved into a private estate in Jiangbei City with her unborn child. I wonder if this big star has any ambitions to seize power?
It's said that all female celebrities in the entertainment industry are scheming. If Liu Yifei is also that kind of scheming woman, then she and her daughter Haitangxi are probably going to have a hard time in the future.

Jiang Beicheng noticed Zhou Ya's expression and gave his grandmother a look.

The old woman turned around and glanced back.

He instantly understood, a smile spreading across his face. Holding Zhou Ya's hand, he comforted her, "This is a joyous occasion; everyone should be happy."

Zhou Ya understood what the old lady meant: if she considered herself an elder of the Jiang family, then she should open her heart and accept reality.

Because no one can change Jiangbei City.

But Jiang Beicheng is the pillar of the entire family, and only those around him can change their mindset and accept reality.

Although Zhou Ya felt uncomfortable, she knew she couldn't embarrass her son-in-law, so she forced a smile and responded to the old lady.

“Aunt Wang, I was thinking, as an elder, should I prepare something for meeting them for the first time?” Zhou Ya displayed her high emotional intelligence while also elevating her position in the Jiang family. “Beicheng, what do you think?”

Jiang Beicheng acknowledged his mother-in-law, so when she wanted to assert her presence, he let her have her way, mainly for the sake of his first wife, Haitangxi, and Uncle Hailin.

Let's not talk about the first wife.

Uncle Hailin is still dedicating himself to the Jiang family's cause.

Based on this alone, the Hai family is definitely going to take the seat of honor in the Jiang family.

No one can shake its position.

This includes Liu Yifei, who is pregnant.

“Aunt Zhou, anything is fine, it’s the thought that counts,” Jiang Beichen replied.

I can guess what she's thinking.

Actually, you're overthinking it. Sisi has maintained a very proper image.

There are no complicated twists and turns.

During my time in Jiangnan City, I got along very well with Haitangxi and her friends.

“That’s right. A big star like Liu Yifei seems to have everything. I’ll just give her a red envelope according to the customs of Jiangnan City,” Zhou Ya said.

The red envelope represents her recognition and affirmation of Liu Yifei as an elder.

The emphasis is still on the fact that she is the true "mother-in-law" of Jiangbei City, and Liu Yifei's mother does not deserve that position.

Jiang Beicheng didn't take it seriously and chuckled to himself.

It's good that Aunt Zhou has the intention.

It's actually quite interesting. In the past, the women around us were constantly fighting each other, but now the women are all in harmony, and the "mothers-in-law" have started to compete.

His attitude was, let them be.

He simply wanted to use the Jiang family's wealth and status to gain some sense of honor.

He doesn't want to live with these mothers-in-law!

The helicopter landed at the manor.

Jiang Beicheng spotted Liu Yifei immediately.

She stood at the gate of the villa, waiting to be greeted.

Jiang Beicheng helped the elderly woman down, and Liu Yifei quickly stepped forward to help her up.

The old woman hurriedly waved her hand: "Xixi, no need, no need, take care of yourself."

After regaining his footing, he smiled and took Liu Yifei's hand, asking with concern, "Are you getting used to living here?"

"Thank you for your concern, Grandma. Beibei has arranged everything. I've never had such an easy life before."

"Haha, it's good to be relaxed, the more relaxed the better, don't think about anything else."

Don't worry about work or making money. The Jiang family won't treat you badly, and Beicheng will take care of everything for you.

Please also trust the character of the Jiang family and have faith in Beicheng's abilities.

"Yes, yes, it's my good fortune to be able to live in the Jiang family's manor." Liu Yifei still knew how to please the old lady.

Older people like to hear these kinds of things.

I was a little nervous just now. I only knew about my grandmother's personality from Haitangxi and her best friend Li Xingying. I had never met her before, and I was afraid that I would not make a good impression on her on our first meeting.

Grandma and Li Xingying both described her as kind and gentle.

It's easy to get close to her.

Once you're staying at the Jiang family manor, you absolutely must get along well with the old lady.

During the time when the Jiang family suffered misfortune and Jiang Beicheng was unable to support the family, this kind old woman held up the sky and kept the Jiang family afloat.

Grandma is irreplaceable in Jiangbei City's heart.

As a junior, one should naturally show great respect, be broad-minded, and get along harmoniously with elders.

After greeting her grandmother, Liu Yifei looked at Zhou Ya with a smile, ready to greet her. The old lady introduced her, "Qianqian, this is your Aunt Zhou, Xiaoxi's mother."

They stayed with me throughout the winter in Sanya.

Our Jiang family and the Hai family have been friends for generations, and Xiaoxi and Beicheng are childhood sweethearts who grew up together.

When they were very young, the adults jokingly arranged a marriage between them, and unexpectedly, this fate actually came true.

Aunt Zhou is also part of our family.

Her words made Zhou Ya feel better.

Liu Yifei knew about the relationship between the two families and never thought of competing with Haitangxi for anything. Her child and Jiang Beicheng were the things that were truly important to her.

Material possessions and honors that others value are not particularly important to her.

As a member of the Jiang family, she was naturally proud of this identity and honor, but it was not what she pursued.

She displayed the proper attitude of a junior, politely addressing Zhou Ya, "Aunt Zhou, it's nice to meet you, please take good care of me."

Zhou Ya smiled and praised, "Our Jiang family now has a big star too."

Sisi, I've been a fan of yours for a long time, and I was still very excited to meet you in person today.

You are so beautiful.

"Aunt Zhou made me blush," Liu Yifei said with a smile. "Auntie, this shawl is so beautiful. I saw a similar style when I went to Italy for Fashion Week last time. The model paired it with a pair of Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, and it looked perfect."

I also bought two pairs of earrings, but they didn't give me the same dignified and affluent look as Aunt Zhou. Maybe I just lack a certain presence.

"Hahaha, you're too young, Sisi, our style is considered old-fashioned."

"Aunt Zhou doesn't look old at all. Auntie, shall I ask my assistant to bring you those earrings? You'll definitely like them."

"Be careful, Qianqian, you shouldn't have come out to meet us. You have to be careful in the early stages of pregnancy..." Zhou Ya reached out to support her, offering words of concern and advice.

Jiang Beichen followed beside him, a smile on his face. The atmosphere was outwardly harmonious, but in reality, it was fine. (End of Chapter)