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"President Jiang has gone mad with killing. Can President Liu please pull him back? If this continues, all the prominent entrepreneurs in the country will be ridiculed by him."

"I didn't know the big boss was so humorous. Watching President Jiang's live stream is so interesting."

"Let him talk, let him keep talking!"

"The billionaires on the rich list are really going to be ridiculed by President Jiang."

"Just how rich is President Jiang? What is his status in the business world? Why can he speak so freely and without restraint?"

"He even dares to make fun of Zhang Yiming, the richest man in China, and in a Douyin live stream no less. Isn't he afraid of Douyin banning his live stream?"

"..."

A cooking livestream has turned into a roast session for entrepreneurs.

Starting with rivals like Wang Xing and Jack Ma, founders of major internet companies and leading figures in various industries across China were all brought up as topics for Jiang Beicheng and Liu Qiangdong's live streams.

As netizens have pointed out, none of the billionaires on the Hurun Rich List have escaped this fate.

The impression given to the viewers in the live stream was that only entrepreneurs and billionaires with a net worth of hundreds of billions were qualified to have President Jiang mention them in the live stream.

As for the live streaming channels tonight, including Weibo, Xiaohongshu, and Bilibili, President Jiang didn't even bother to mention the owners of these platforms.

They're still lacking in strength.

At first, Liu Qiangdong cooperated with Jiang Beicheng and responded to his remarks, especially when he teased Wang Xing, Huang Zheng, and Ma Yun. He was even more excited than Jiang Beicheng.

Wang Xing and Huang Zheng, two old rivals, need no introduction. They are currently engaged in fierce battles in both the food delivery and e-commerce sectors. Taking advantage of the live streaming channel to tease their opponent can also be seen as a way to boost the morale of themselves and their subordinates.

Liu Qiangdong has finally gotten his revenge on Jack Ma.

Moreover, with Jiang Beicheng as a partner, he was very happy with his investment.

During the years when Jack Ma was most active in the public eye, he frequently satirized JD.com and himself in various public occasions and forums.

Even if you have a set of ideas in your mind, it seems difficult to save face if you say them out loud.

At his peak, Hangzhou Marathon's mouth was incredibly sharp.

His confidence alone is enough to intimidate many people.

Even Wang Jianlin, who once topped the list of Asia's richest men, couldn't get the upper hand in a verbal battle with Jack Ma back then.

Now, the era has changed and Jiangbei City has taken its place.

Jiangbei's mouth is even more eloquent than Hangzhou's.

Most importantly, President Jiang achieved fame at a young age and reached such a high position at the age of thirty. His confidence and sense of honor were something that even Jack Ma at his peak lacked.

Otherwise, President Jiang wouldn't dare to bring up the billionaires in China with net worths of hundreds of billions as topics of conversation in front of millions of netizens during a live broadcast.

As the conversation progressed, Liu Qiangdong realized that President Jiang was no longer treating the event like a live broadcast; sometimes, a few words he uttered would startle him quite a bit.

Many of these topics are not suitable for discussion during live streams!

Banning someone is a minor issue; if it sparks public outcry, it could lead to investigations or even being summoned for questioning by relevant departments.

Liu Qiangdong has started to turn his attention to the dishes he cooks.

If he continued talking to President Jiang like this, he had a feeling that President Jiang was going to tear off all the "fig leaves" of the business world.

The social impact is too great.

The impact and losses on entrepreneurs and businesses are also immeasurable.

Liu Qiangdong went from being excited at the beginning to becoming increasingly nervous.

There's no way to shut Jiang Zemin up.

He didn't dare to deliberately steer the conversation or interrupt Jiang Beicheng, after all, he was the one who invited Jiang Beicheng to join the live stream. Jiang Beicheng's arrival also brought huge traffic to JD.com's takeaway restaurants and travel brands. He couldn't just turn his back on Jiang Beicheng and shut him up after JD.com had benefited from the experience.

Besides, business associates know Jiang's personality; who has the authority or face to make him shut up?

People only speak and act according to their mood.

While stewing his dog meat, Liu Qiangdong silently wished that President Jiang had chosen the right spot.

The host, Li Sisi, was completely speechless and just stood there forcing a smile.

None of the people that President Jiang was joking about were people she could afford to offend.

She couldn't keep trying to smooth things over forever; the millions of viewers in the live stream wouldn't stand for it.

He might get carried away and start cyberbullying her after the live stream ends.

I've already resigned from my job as a CCTV host, but I can't afford to lose my job in self-media.

However, tonight, despite receiving such a high hosting fee, he didn't say much or do much.

President Jiang is quite considerate of her.

Only when the Dongpo pork cooked by President Jiang was taken out of the pot did she continue the conversation, quoting classical texts to praise President Jiang's culinary skills.

Just in terms of presentation, several lines of poetry were used.

You'd think she was describing a stunningly handsome man.

Jiang Beicheng extended his hand and invited, "Want to try some?"

Li Sisi politely thanked him and was about to reach for her chopsticks when Jiang Beichen picked up a piece of food and fed it to her.

Women who have already been married will subconsciously hesitate and politely decline the other party's kindness.

But after Jiang gave her a look, she had no choice but to try it.

Otherwise, it would be disrespectful to President Jiang.

He casually jokes about so many billionaires in China, but she's just a self-media personality, especially one who's lost her backing. Wouldn't she be terrified if Jiang gave her a single glance?

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang. Today is a very fortunate event, as I have the opportunity to taste the delicious food cooked by Mr. Jiang himself."

"Hmm~, President Jiang's cooking skills are too exquisite, just like that poem: Sweet potatoes stewed slowly have an amber glow, mellow and fragrant, they penetrate to the bone and nourish the body. Before the chopsticks touch them, they melt in the mouth, a recipe left to the world by Su Dongpo."

Jiang Beicheng: "No wonder he's a famous CCTV anchor. He speaks eloquently and fluently."

However, Su Dongpo's recipes may not be suitable for modern tastes.

At least in Su Shi's time, there weren't as many condiments as there are now.

Even if his secret recipe were to be passed down, the catering industry and consumers might not necessarily buy it.

Li Sisi's eyes widened.

He quoted extensively from classical texts, praising President Jiang's superb culinary skills, saying that the Dongpo pork he made seemed to have obtained Su Shi's secret recipe, and was extremely delicious.

Unexpectedly, President Jiang even made a few jokes about "Su Shi".

This young man is incredibly arrogant.

Liu Qiangdong turned around and interjected with a smile: "President Jiang, you are the only event guest who can silence the host."

Haha, Sisi, in President Jiang's eyes, let alone Su Shi's secret recipe, even Su Shi himself would be nothing special in front of him!

Jiang Beicheng smiled and replied, "President Liu knows my personality best."

Those who came before us simply came to this world earlier.

Li Sisi's eyes widened even more.

"Those who came before us are just born too early"—this phrase perfectly expresses Jiang Zemin's confidence and pride.

If he had been born in a prosperous and talented era in ancient times, he would also have been a man of extraordinary talent, surpassing all others.

Jiang Beicheng smelled the aroma of dog meat in Liu Qiangdong's pot. "Shouldn't we ask Taibai Shaoling to bring us some wine for these two dishes today?"

Liu Qiangdong was taken aback at first, but after realizing what he meant, he burst into laughter and said modestly, "President Jiang, your Dongpo pork is more worthy of being served wine by Li Bai and Du Fu."

My dish won't be served.

However, if Taibai Shaoling doesn't mind, 50-year-old Moutai is readily available from JD.com.

Li Sisi was completely dumbfounded.

Mr. Liu's on-the-spot reaction was amazing, far superior to that of the host.

They directly used Taibai Shaoling as a marketing tool to advertise for JD.com.

Of course, what truly sent chills down her spine was President Jiang's words, "Let Li Bai and Shaoling bring the wine."

The live stream chat was also bombarded with comments.

"Holy crap, President Jiang is incredibly arrogant."

"The ancients were just born earlier, is that something a modern person would dare to say?"

"After Su Shi finished making fun of him, he even asked Li Bai and Du Fu to bring him wine."

"This young man is too arrogant." "Damn it, money really can make you speak without restraint, whatever you say is right."

"Another day of envying President Jiang."

"The more people wonder about President Jiang's wealth, the more curious they become. Just how much money does he have to dare to be so arrogant?"

...Two leading entrepreneurs casually hosted a cooking livestream, which attracted millions of viewers simultaneously. After the livestream ended, it dominated the trending topics on major social media platforms.

The number of discussions on related topics and the number of views on video clips are both in the hundreds of millions.

JD.com, JD Takeaway (its self-operated brand), JD Travel... multiple businesses are experiencing a surge in exposure.

Even Alibaba, which recently integrated food delivery into Taobao, has had its spotlight stolen.

Meituan goes without saying; it's universally hated, but its online presence is now minimal.

This level of exposure once again proves that Jiangbei City is a national-level entrepreneur IP.

The traffic is ridiculously high.

To Liu Qiangdong's surprise, the live stream he invited Jiang Beicheng to do also boosted JD.com's stock price.

It's worth noting that JD.com's stock price hasn't seen a significant increase in a long time.

Shareholders and investors were overjoyed.

……

Alibaba Group headquarters in Hangzhou.

"Mr. Ma, it's been a long time."

"Father Ma, you're still as dashing as ever."

"Mr. Ma, did you watch Jiang Beicheng and Liu Qiangdong's live stream? They were making fun of you in the live stream. What's your response?"

...Jack Ma appeared at Alibaba headquarters today, and media reporters, onlookers, and company employees all gathered around him.

It's been a long time since I've seen Mr. Ma in his prime.

Someone suddenly brought up a trending topic: Jiang Beicheng and Liu Qiangdong's jokes about Jack Ma.

Jack Ma suddenly stopped and replied with a smile, "The gas stoves sold on Taobao and JD.com are from the same brand, but our prices are cheaper."

The audience burst into laughter.

The brands that JD.com operates have flagship stores on Taobao.

Jack Ma's statement was also a sarcastic remark about Liu Qiangdong shooting himself in the foot.

"Mr. Ma, do you think Mr. Jiang, this young tycoon, is pragmatic?"

This question is setting a trap for Jack Ma.

The deeper meaning is that Jiang Beicheng is an flamboyant young man, and it is suspected that he is overly creating a persona.

Jack Ma responded with high emotional intelligence: "I'll invite Mr. Jiang for tea and a performance when I have some free time."

It means that he really wants to meet with President Jiang and show him the utmost respect.

People outside the door gathered to watch the spectacle.

However, Jack Ma knew that Jiangbei City had not yet truly exerted its full strength.

He continues to exert his strength.

In particular, there has been a significant investment in areas such as AI, energy, and healthcare.

It is possible to achieve results that will shock the industry at any time.

It's fine to make a few lighthearted jokes, as it's just friends teasing each other, but it's really embarrassing to be proven wrong in real life.

This time, Jack Ma chose a more conservative approach to his response, refraining from commenting on Jiangbei City.

"This President Jiang's hidden strength is unfathomable; even Jack Ma respects him so much."

"It's just big shots joking around, why are you taking it so seriously?"

"In any case, the fact that President Jiang has gained the recognition of a representative figure of the last era speaks volumes about his strength."

……

Beautiful Country, Duan Yongping's mansion.

"Huang Zheng, isn't this young man named Jiang Beicheng the most influential figure in China right now?"

Duan Yongping saw Jiangbei City's jokes about Huang Zheng online and asked a question out of curiosity.

Huang Zheng flew here specifically to celebrate his teacher's birthday.

Huang Zheng truthfully stated, "He is highly regarded in both political and business circles."

This is even more enthusiastic than the support given to Jack Ma back then.

Duan Yongping frowned slightly. "Isn't he afraid that his high-profile approach will lead to a worse fall than Jack Ma's?"

Huang Zheng shook his head slightly: "Probably not, he has a gun."

Duan Yongping was stunned for a moment.

Try to understand Huang Zheng's words; he certainly didn't mean that people in the United States have gun licenses and can carry guns.

His gaze returned to Huang Zheng.

Huang Zheng nodded firmly.

“He’s definitely a formidable character,” Duan Yongping laughed. “At thirty years old, I can’t even imagine.”

By the way, I heard he's the cash king in China now? Even Lei Jun wouldn't dare call himself the cash king in front of him.

Duan Yongping was once a well-known cash king in China.

He is widely recognized as the wealthiest person in business circles.

He was particularly interested in the title of "Cash King".

Huang Zheng dared not speak rashly, and guessed, "I don't know the specifics."

However, judging from his efforts to settle Wang Jianlin's billions in debt, Jiang's cash reserves must be an astounding figure.

Duan Yongping sighed, “Talented people emerge in every generation, each leading the way for hundreds of years.”

This talent has led the era far too early. I sincerely wish him well and hope he continues to shine for a few more years.

……

Meituan Media Reception.

"Mr. Wang, one last question: what are your thoughts on Mr. Jiang's comments about cooking kangaroo meat during the live broadcast?" the reporter pressed.

The media reporters who followed were dumbfounded.

That reporter asked a very direct question.

That's like turning the screen upside down right in front of you.

He directly quoted Jiang Beicheng's exact words, showing no respect for Wang Xing whatsoever.

Wang Xing smiled and, instead of getting angry, answered her question, "Mr. Jiang is a catering professional, so he must have his own profound understanding of cooking. I would also like to try the kangaroo meat cooked by Mr. Jiang himself."

Remember to check out Jiang Zemin's Beicheng Hotel and experience the pinnacle of domestic restaurant dining.

The reporter, not getting the answer he wanted, pressed on, "If President Jiang and President Liu team up to take you down, how much of a chance do you think you have?"
Will Meituan really become the kangaroo meat in their pot?

Wang Xing suddenly stopped.

The reporter broke out in a cold sweat.

Not only him, but other media reporters around him were also quite frightened.

This young man is willing to ask any question in order to generate buzz.

Fortunately, Wang Xing didn't get angry.

"President Liu and President Jiang, we are very good friends in private, and we often joke around with each other at the dinner table."

Just a reminder to media professionals: please avoid using such an unprofessional term as 'tidy up'.

After Wang Xing finished speaking, he turned and left.

The reporter was still in shock, standing rooted to the spot.

...The entrepreneurs who were teased by Jiang Beicheng during his live stream have been asked similar questions recently. They all answered with smiles, giving the impression that they were all somewhat afraid of Jiang Beicheng and were very polite to him. (End of Chapter)