Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

"Sisi, how are you feeling? I've been so busy with work lately that I forgot to text you. I'm such a bad sister to you."

You must be careful about your emotions during pregnancy. Have you missed me? I'll make some arrangements and come see you.

When Liu Yifei saw the greeting message Yang Mi sent her, a smile appeared on her face.

Just a few hours ago, Yang Mi was still chatting privately with Jiang Beicheng.

Now he's showing concern for himself again.

After that awards ceremony, I basically didn't receive any greetings from Yang Mi.

I came here today with the rest of the group.

Liu Yifei didn't even need to guess; it must have been the news that her studio released that made Yang Mi feel nervous.

The issue now isn't whether she can use Jiang Beicheng's name to show off and make money outside, but rather that from now on, her every word and action in the domestic entertainment industry will have to be mindful of his feelings.

Liu Yifei still politely replied to Yang Mi.

I appreciate her concern and welcome her to visit me.

"Okay, Sisi, you should get some rest. We'll talk again when we meet."

Yang Mi breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Liu Yifei's reply.

Although the two had some past grievances, they hadn't completely fallen out.

When they were both actors, it was okay to compete with each other, but now Liu Yifei is a major player in the Chinese entertainment industry, and competing with her is tantamount to courting death.

Yang Mi, this female celebrity, has been in the industry for so many years, she has good judgment and knows how to adapt.

I definitely need to go to Jiangnan City to visit Liu Yifei, and also spend some time with Jiangbei City.

Waiting for Young Master Jiang to send her in by surprise is too difficult.

Young Master Jiang's bed is never short of women, and it's never short of female celebrities.

Sometimes you have to find your own sense of belonging.

……

Jiang Beichen got off the girl's delicate body, leaned against the headboard, picked up the hot water from the bedside table, and took a sip.

The girl lit him a cigarette, then lay in his arms, savoring the feeling from just now.

Jiang Beicheng smoked a cigarette, picked up his phone, casually browsed social media, and surfed the internet.

He smiled when he saw the trending topics.

Sisi started pretending too.

These trending topics are clearly orchestrated by Liu Yifei's own studio team.

The hype was just a bit too much, which scared the entire Chinese entertainment industry.

Liu Yifei will acquire Yizhi Culture Media, such a powerful investor.

Listen to this news!

How shocking.

It seems that Sisi has understood what he said that afternoon.

Once you enter the Jiang family's gate, you have to act like a woman of the Jiang family.

Sisi was very assertive tonight.

"The older sisters can all stand on their own now, when are you going to make some big news to shock me?" Jiang Beichen put down his phone and teased Wu Keqing in his arms.

Wu Keqing had just seen the news on her phone and understood what Beicheng's brother meant.

"My sisters are all outstanding and bring honor to Brother Beichen. I definitely can't keep up with them, so I've decided to just relax and be the girl Brother Beichen loves the most."

Wu Keqing rubbed her face against Jiang Beicheng's chest.

Jiangbei City still falls for the girl's coquettish charm.

His quirky and clever manner was also what he liked.

As for whether Ya Tou could make a name for herself in Hong Kong, Jiang Beicheng didn't have high hopes.

All she needs to do is know how to use people.

There is no shortage of professional managers in the talent market.

In managing the Jiang family's businesses, management skills are more important than professional expertise.

"This family can't be without a maid," Jiang Beichen coaxed with a smile.

Wu Keqing snuggled up to Jiang Beicheng, reaching out to touch his nose, lips, and cheeks...

She said with heartache, "Brother Beichen looks so much older now."

"Have it?"

"Yeah." Wu Keqing nodded.

Jiang Beichen placed his hands on her buttocks, pinched them, and laughed, "I feel like I'm in pretty good shape."

"Hahaha, I admit it."

Wu Keqing laughed along.

Like a little bird, she pecked Jiang Beicheng's lips a few times with her pink lips.

Jiang Beicheng: "Is it fun?"

"Mhm!" Wu Keqing looked at Jiang Beicheng with a smile and nodded.

Jiang Beicheng: "Isn't it my turn?"

"Come on, little girl, I'm not afraid of that devil, Brother Beichen!"

……

Early in the morning, Jiang Beicheng was still entangled with his maid in the detached villa in the outer courtyard, reminiscing about the fun they had shared the night before.

Liu Yifei got up early and accompanied her grandmother for a walk in the manor.

Jiang Beicheng has been so good to her; she should do what a pregnant woman should do.

May you give birth to your child safely and healthily.

The old woman told her stories about the Jiang family and Jiang Beicheng's mischievous childhood, making her laugh heartily.

When mentioning Jiang Beicheng's parents, Liu Yifei expressed her respect.

"These two are remarkable private entrepreneurs, and Beibei has lived up to their expectations."

Liu Yifei took the initiative to suggest that after giving birth, she would go to pay respects to Jiang's parents.

In Jiangnan City, it is customary for pregnant women not to participate in sacrificial rites.

The old lady was very pleased to hear these words and praised Liu Yifei for being a director's child.

While you're at it, bring the other girls along too, and praise them all.

They are all sensible and good children.

Liu Yifei chuckled to herself, realizing that the real master of impartiality in the Jiang family was her grandmother.

Even in Jiangbei City, no one was treated fairly.

No wonder everyone respects this little old lady so much.

"Sister, your friends have come to visit you," the manor housekeeper informed Liu Yifei.

Liu Yifei was stunned for a moment.

My first thought was Yang Mi.

I texted her last night saying I was going to come see her. I hope I won't take a midnight flight over.

That would seem too deliberate.

"Who?"

The phone rang as soon as the voice finished speaking.

Liu Yifei picked up her phone and saw that it was Wu Wen, the editor-in-chief of Shangcheng, and answered the phone with a smile, "What brings you here today?"

"A tornado in the entertainment industry," Wu Wen joked.

"Hahaha, why are you joining in? Are you at the door yet? Come on over and have breakfast together!" Liu Yifei invited.

She and Wu Wen already had a good relationship, and with Jiang Beicheng's connection, they treated each other like sisters.

Wu Wen is a woman outside the Jiang family, and she basically doesn't have any conflicts with the family members.

Yes, we did, but we lost miserably.

She dared not hope any longer, after all, Haitangxi, the first wife, was an obstacle she could not overcome.

It's actually easier to connect with these women outside the door.

Because both sides are aware that there is no conflict of interest.

Sometimes they even complement each other.

"I've parked the car in the garage, I'll be right there," Wu Wen said with a smile. "Go see your friend, I'll walk around a bit more," the old lady instructed.

She liked to take a long walk every morning, especially to the vegetable garden and chat with the servants on the estate, and boast a little.

Sometimes I would eat with the servants.

The older generation has a strong attachment to their hometown. Even if they live in a luxurious mansion, they still need their feet to smell a little muddy to feel at ease.

"Grandma, please be careful."

Liu Yifei asked a question and then went back to the inner courtyard.

"Sissi~"

When Wu Wen saw Liu Yifei, she ran up to hug her.

The two even touched cheeks together.

We are very close.

"Your belly is getting more and more obvious, so you have to be careful when you move around," Wu Wen said with concern.

“You can rest assured that someone is following you every day.” Liu Yifei took Wu Wen’s hand and led her inside for breakfast.

The two moved to the restaurant and sat down.

"Is what's trending on social media true?" Wu Wen asked curiously.

Liu Yifei: "You're asking a question you already know the answer to."

"President Jiang is indeed generous to women. In the future, we will have to rely on Qianqian to take care of us in the entertainment industry."

"Don't give me that! Beibei has been good to you, it's not my place to take care of you, you fashion devil."

"That's true, but we women can't bother President Jiang with everything. It would be best if a few women could handle things themselves, so that we wouldn't bother President Jiang and would also make him feel gratified."

“You understand Beibei’s thoughts,” Liu Yifei said with a smile.

Wu Wen smiled as she sipped her porridge, "Sister Yifei and Editor-in-Chief Liu must have a good relationship, right?"

"Liu Chong?"

"Yes, we've always had a good relationship. Is there something you need?"

Wu Wen said, "Vogue's 20th anniversary celebration will have a large-scale event, but the event is scheduled for May."

Liu Yifei instantly understood what Wu Wen meant.

Vogue magazine has always been a staple of the peak sales season in September and October, and it is one of the most prestigious fashion magazines among the top five fashion publications.

Logically speaking, such an important event as the 20th anniversary celebration should have been held in September or October.

However, Liu Chong chose May, clearly wanting to create some visual appeal during the off-season for fashion in the first half of the year.

However, the most influential fashion magazine for the spring/summer issues in May and June of the first half of the year is Shangcheng.

The first collaboration between Shangcheng magazine and itself was in May, which generated tens of millions of physical sales and can be said to have made it an instant success.

Other publications in the industry will generally give way to Shangcheng in the first half of the year.

Liu Chong brought the gimmick of Vogue's 20th anniversary to grab this spotlight, definitely intending to overshadow Shangcheng's May issue.

Liu Yifei was also very puzzled as to why Liu Chong would do such a thing.
He guessed that it was a task and pressure from Vogue headquarters that he was given.

The two were discussing future collaborations last night, but today they are on opposing sides.

"The influence of Vogue's 20th anniversary is indeed very strong. I have also heard about the star lineup. If Shangcheng cannot produce decent results to compete with Vogue, it will no longer be Shangcheng's sole leader in the first half of the year."

Beibei told me, "You seem to have just completed a new round of financing, right?"

Liu Yifei sensed the pressure from Wu Wen.

Wu Wen nodded, leaned back in her chair, and said frankly, "Actually, I'm not afraid to go head-to-head with Vogue. If I win, I'll have more face; if I lose, it's not so bad, after all, it's a long-established international fashion magazine."

To be honest, even if I used President Jiang's resources and connections, including the influence of Vogue's 20th anniversary, Liu Chong's chances of winning against me would be very small.

I personally admire Editor-in-Chief Liu very much, and I don't want to fall out with him over a spring/summer issue that's in the off-season, making it difficult for him to work in the fashion industry in the future.

If it's the peak season of September and October, everyone will show their skills and bring out their best, and winning or losing is an honor.

It's not worth getting hurt over something as trivial as May or June.

Moreover, Editor-in-Chief Liu was working for a foreign company, yet he ultimately became a victim.

Liu Yifei smiled, her eyes revealing admiration as she looked at Wu Wen.

I initially thought she was worried that she couldn't beat Liu Chong.

I underestimated this sister.

Even women outside the Jiang family possess the same aura and confidence as the Jiang family.

“I understand what you mean,” Liu Yifei said. “If you go to him in person to communicate, he will think that you look down on him.”

"I'll give him a call then."

Wu Wen nodded, then suddenly smiled and said, "It would be best to persuade him to resign from his position as editor-in-chief of Vogue. Shangcheng welcomes him."

I will gradually transition to group management work.

"Haha, so that's what you were thinking. But Liu Chong is indeed a fashion editor-in-chief that I greatly admire in the Chinese entertainment fashion circle."

Liu Yifei picked up her phone and called Liu Chong.

"Editor-in-Chief Liu, I need to ask you about something."

"Sisi, no, you should be called Chairman Liu, please speak."

"That's almost it."

"Haha, what's up, Sisi!"

Liu Yifei: "Did you decide the timing of Vogue's 20th anniversary celebration?"

Liu Chong stated frankly, "It was confirmed by the US headquarters."

If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Wu from *Shangcheng* magazine should be with you, right?

"Editor-in-Chief Liu, hello," Wu Wen greeted him politely.

“Mr. Wu, it’s been a long time. I can’t make the decision on this matter. I understand the headquarters’ intentions and I know your thoughts, but the matter has already been decided, and I can’t change it now,” Liu Chong said.

Liu Yifei said, "We've been friends for so many years, Liu Chong, I don't expect you to get involved."

If you go head-to-head, you'll lose badly.

Even if you're incredibly talented, you won't be able to make it in the domestic fashion industry anymore.

Liu Chong did not refute, but readily admitted, "I know that going against President Jiang will not end well."

Jiang Beicheng is an angel investor in "Shangcheng", which is well known in the industry.

The US headquarters targeted "Shangcheng" this time, intending to make him take the blame and offend the emperor of the Chinese entertainment industry.

Regardless of winning or losing, Vogue will still manage to produce some visuals in the first half of the year.

Liu Yifei said, "No! Liu Chong, this is a trivial matter that President Jiang doesn't need to personally concern himself with."

Although Shangcheng was founded with his investment, in terms of market value, it was insignificant in Mr. Jiang's eyes.

If Mr. Wu agrees to fight this tough battle with you, I might not be able to care about our past relationship.

There was silence on the other end of the phone.

Wu Wen also looked at Liu Yifei in surprise.

Liu Yifei has taken the initiative to stand up for herself.

She can now allocate all the resources of Yizhi Culture Media.

It was a bit unexpected.

But I was very excited and delighted.

Liu Chong never expected Liu Yifei to say something so definitive, taking the initiative to side with Wu Wen.

He was even more certain that the news trending on social media was true.

With a strong lineup for Vogue's 20th anniversary, Liu Yifei can only have a chance of winning if she relies on the powerful resources of Yizhi Culture Media and collaborates with Wu Wen.

The fact that she could say something like that shows she has already gained control of the discourse in the cultural media industry.

Liu Chong: "Xixi, you've put me in a difficult position."

Liu Yifei: "You still have a way out, voluntarily resign from your position as editor-in-chief of Vogue."

Liu Chong was stunned.

I've never seen Liu Yifei so assertive.

I've worked so hard for this position for so many years, and I'm just going to give it all up?

Before he could answer, Wu Wen interjected, "Editor-in-Chief Liu, if you still want to make it in the Chinese entertainment and fashion industry, Qianqian's suggestion is your only option."

Wu Wen and Liu Yifei exchanged a glance, reaching a tacit understanding: this time, they were determined to get their hands on Vogue. (End of Chapter)