Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Yang Mi had never seen such a grand scene before.

A legendary wealthy family, three generations living together, stepping forward to receive distinguished guests.

Today, I came here as a guest with Young Master Jiang. I've certainly broadened my horizons, and I've also earned the respect of the Xie family members.

Even if it's just superficial respect, it's still a dazzling moment for a female celebrity.

Jiang Beicheng chatted with several old men about everything under the sun, from ancient times to the present. The topics covered a wide range of issues, including history, business, politics, and society. It felt like Jiang Beicheng was engaging in a heated debate with a group of scholars.

The four old men of the Xie family went up one by one.

The students with the surname Sun treated it as a vivid lesson and listened attentively.

It's hard to imagine that such a scene would happen to a 30-year-old.

The prestige of the title "elite of the times" is still rising.

After chatting in the living room, when they moved to the dining room, the Xie family showed Jiang Beicheng even more respect. Even the eldest brother, who was the oldest, raised his trembling hand to toast Jiang Beicheng.

A centenarian with a high collar.

No one can persuade him.

Among these overseas Chinese businessmen who went south, they most admired those Chinese entrepreneurs who were successful abroad.

Jiangbei City is no longer considered to be doing well; in Thailand, he can be said to wield considerable influence.

The influence accumulated by four generations of the Xie family in the political arena is not as great as his.

There was no way around it; the "gun barrel" in his hand was too hard to handle.

To be honest, even the Xie family feels they can't afford to lose two or three billion yuan a year maintaining a private army.

After all, the CP Group's business conglomerate is too large, which puts a great strain on cash flow. At the same time, it also has to consider various market risks. This cash can revitalize projects worth tens of billions of dollars at critical moments.

The fact that Jiang Beicheng dares to continue losing money like this shows just how deep his wealth is.

After all, his business empire is no less impressive in scale than that of the CP Group.

In terms of net assets, it is even several times higher than that of the CP Group.

The tech industry that President Jiang is involved in is either burning money or on its way to burning money.

Even Thailand's richest man dared not easily enter the market.

With wealth and power, plus the "barrel of guns," it's no exaggeration to say that Jiang Beicheng is now the most successful Chinese entrepreneur in the eyes of the Xie family.

Reaching this position at the age of thirty is enough to strike fear into the hearts of many!
Since they had come to Thailand, how could the Xie family, as the hosts, not provide them with a high-level reception?

The wine glasses held by the three generations expressed their respect for Jiang Beicheng, but Jiang Beicheng seemed to be getting drunk.

Yang Mi was pleasantly surprised and stepped forward to help Jiang Beicheng avoid drinking.

She actually hesitated for quite a while.

Fearing that her lowly status would displease the Xie family, she not only failed to help Jiang Beicheng but also embarrassed him, creating an awkward atmosphere at the dinner.

However, the Xie family was still very polite and treated her kindly on the surface.

Jiang Beicheng also smiled and raised his glass to the elders of the Xie family, saying, "When President Xie came in, he said something that impressed me deeply. He said that my friends are the Xie family's friends, and the Xie family will take good care of me. This kindness is very precious. Thank you."

The implication was that Yang Mi, as his friend, was entitled to sit at the table and even help him avoid drinking.

The Xie family members could naturally tell.

Jiangbei City will certainly give the greatest respect to the older generation and the older generation.

He responded politely whenever a toast was offered to him.

For someone of the Sun generation, it's quite respectable that Yang Mi stepped in to smooth things over.

Although there are many people with the surname Sun, their achievements are still somewhat lacking. Today, they are all here to become Mr. Jiang's students.

Being able to get to know Mr. Jiang, a "distinguished figure of the times" from Southeast University, through the connections of their grandparents and parents is already their greatest achievement today.

After the meal, Xie Guomin's three older brothers left first, while he stayed to have tea and chat with Jiang Beicheng.

They discussed some rather profound social topics.

However, both of them hold relatively conservative views, which is understandable given their different nationalities.

Seeking common ground while reserving differences in thought made today's exchange very pleasant.

After finishing their tea and sobering up considerably, Xie Guomin had the servants prepare a late-night snack while he took Jiang Beicheng for a stroll in the inner courtyard of the Golden House.

"Mr. Jiang, how was your visit to the Golden House today? I guess I have a bit of an artistic flair, don't I?" Xie Guomin joked.

Jiang Beicheng bluntly stated, "Each generation has its own aesthetic. Old Xie must have been a very trendy person in your era."

"Hahaha, Mr. Jiang, you've gone easy on me." Xie Guomin understood Jiang Beicheng's meaning.

The Golden House, the most famous building in Pattaya and the most famous private residence of Thailand's richest man, is a luxurious palace in the eyes of tourists, but it is still a bit lacking in Mr. Jiang's eyes.

But he wasn't angry.

Firstly, because Mr. Jiang has the right to say such a thing.

Secondly, from today's perspective, the Golden House does look a bit "rustic," more like the residence of a nouveau riche.

However, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call those who made their fortunes in that era nouveau riche.

"I hope to have another chance to visit Jiangnan City and appreciate Mr. Jiang's aesthetic sense." Xie Guomin also wanted to visit Jiangnan City to see that "bold" private estate.

He knew so many entrepreneurs from Dongda University, but only Jiang Beicheng dared to enjoy and flaunt his wealth so openly.

"When you come, Mr. Xie, please remember to let me know in advance. I will be waiting for you in Jiangnan City." Jiang Beicheng still respected this business veteran who was over eighty years old.

"You're too kind, Mr. Jiang. The phrase 'waiting in respect' is too formal." Xie Guomin suddenly stopped and introduced, "We've arrived at the Buddhist hall. Mr. Jiang, would you like to go in and offer some incense?"

"Right on my mind."

Jiang Beicheng stepped into the Buddhist hall with a smile.

Standing before you is that awe-inspiring statue of Guanyin overlooking the sea.

Made of pure gold, it shines brightly.

Yang Mi was stunned; it was several times more shocking than the photos and videos of the Buddha statues circulating online.

A "golden body" worth hundreds of millions!

Jiang Beicheng stepped forward to worship Guanyin and offer incense, praying for the blessing of his first child.

"Uncle Xie, may I go and offer incense?" Yang Mi addressed Xie Guomin respectfully.

Dhanin Chearavanont smiled and nodded: "Of course, sincere people are very welcome to offer incense and pay homage to Buddha."

Yang Mi was excited for a while, then calmed down and went up to offer incense.

She was able to offer the two most revered Buddha statues in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha at the Royal Temple and the Guanyin statue overlooking the sea at the Golden House, as she had wished during her visit.

She should be the "number one person in the Chinese entertainment industry".

Indeed, many people in the industry believe in this.

It's no exaggeration to say that if I could take a picture and post it on Weibo or WeChat Moments, I'd probably become the center of attention again.

Back then, female celebrities who could get close to Master Wang were incredibly glamorous, and held extremely prestigious positions in the entertainment industry.

There's no way around it; this industry changes too fast, and nobody wants to be eliminated. Everyone wants to reach a higher position.

It's less about believing in Buddhism and more about the manifestation of desires within the entertainment industry.

Emerging from the Buddhist hall, one finds a corridor facing the sea. Xie Guomin rests his hands on the corridor's parapet and begins to contemplate life.

Jiang Beicheng stood with him for a while.

The topic of life spans too long a timeline, and he didn't actually have many insights into it.

It was just to pass the time, to give Mr. Xie some face, and to hear his understanding of life.

The sea breeze was getting a bit chilly, so Jiang Beicheng and Xie Guomin went back to their room and called Xie Jiren and the other brothers over to have a late-night snack together.

"Mr. Jiang, why don't you stay in Pattaya for a few more days? I have a lot of things I'd like to discuss with you."

As they were finishing their meal, Xie Guomin warmly invited Jiang Beicheng to stay.

"Mr. Xie, we'll meet again sometime. The Beicheng Hotel's Singapore branch is opening, and I have to rush over to greet the guests." This month, the Beicheng Hotel's Tokyo and Singapore branches opened.

The investment in the Singapore store was very large, amounting to more than 3000 million Singapore dollars, which is equivalent to 1.5 million yuan.

For a standalone restaurant, this store represents one of the largest investments in Singapore.

It could even rank first.

It surpasses Wolfs Steakhouse, built in Marina Bay by the son of Agano, the founder of the "Ho Lung Group," which occupies an area of ​​over 10000 square feet. Opening a restaurant of over 1,000 square meters in such a location requires considerable resources.

This store has an investment of approximately 30 million Singapore dollars.

Even Odette, Singapore's most famous Michelin three-star restaurant, only had an investment of tens of millions of Singapore dollars.

This project was personally approved by Jiang Beicheng. It was touted as "redefining the ceiling of Chinese cuisine in Singapore," but in reality, it was mainly a "social activity" for Jiang Beicheng.

If the Guozijian store in Beijing is a "bond" between him and his friends in Beijing's elite circles, then the Singapore store is a bond between him and wealthy Chinese businessmen and even global billionaires.

Its primary function is "business reception".

When the store first opened, Jiangbei City received many greetings from Singaporean Chinese.

Since these wealthy Chinese had made it clear that they would come to offer their congratulations, Jiang Beicheng felt he had to personally go.

When Xie Guomin heard that a restaurant in Jiangbei City was about to open, he looked at Xie Jiren and said, "Go and make the trip for me."

Xie Jiren smiled and replied, "Yes, Father."

Having heard this news, even if you hadn't told me, I would have represented the Xie family to offer my congratulations.

Jiang Beicheng: "Thank you in advance, Mr. Xie."

Xie Guomin smiled and said, "Since President Jiang has recognized our Xie family as a friend, it is only right to return the favor."

Dhanin Chearavanont could also guess that the opening of this store was extraordinary.

It is estimated that not only wealthy Chinese businessmen in Singapore, but also Chinese entrepreneurs throughout Southeast Asia will send gifts to offer their congratulations.

As representatives of wealthy Chinese businessmen in Thailand, the Xie family definitely had to attend; otherwise, it would be impolite.

"Mr. Xie, Mr. Xie, let me know next time you come to China." Jiang Beicheng waved goodbye.

Slightly intoxicated, he got into the car and lay down on Yang Mi's chest.

Find something to lean on for support.

"Is this pillow suitable?" Yang Mi and Jiang Beicheng got into the car.

"It's alright so far, there are no obvious signs of sagging," Jiang Beicheng joked.

Yang Mi smiled; it seemed that Young Master Jiang was satisfied.

"Young Master Jiang, when will the Beicheng Hotel Singapore branch open? I'd like to see if I can ask the film crew for leave and come over to celebrate with you."

Yang Mi speculated that the opening of the North City Singapore store would be another high-end social gathering.

Even international ones.

She attended the opening of the Beicheng Hotel Beijing branch, where she sat in the outer courtyard with prominent figures from the entertainment industry that evening—and it was the outermost courtyard at that.

Finally, it was late at night when Jiang Beicheng came out to meet them and exchanged a few simple words.

The guests in the inner courtyard that evening were all exceptionally distinguished.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to know many important people.

The opening ceremony of the Singapore store will definitely be much more grand than that of the Beijing store, after all, the formats are different.

The Beijing store didn't hold any ceremony; it was all Jiang Gongzi's friends from the Beijing entertainment circle who came to show their support. Some of them had sensitive identities that were not suitable for public exposure, so these artists had no presence or screen time at all.

But the Singapore store is different. As a celebrity in the Chinese entertainment industry, she can still sneak into such events and make an appearance. With a little hype in China, her status is different again.

To put it bluntly, to become a celebrity, you still have to rely on piggybacking.

Riding the coattails of trending topics, gaining popularity, traffic, and fame, even getting involved in dinners... including getting sponsors to share in the profits, the entertainment industry's benefits are all "ridden" out.

Yang Mi also wanted to try and get a piece of the action in Singapore's high-end social circle.

Jiang Beicheng: "No need, just focus on filming your movie."

Yang Mi said, "I promise I won't delay the filming schedule..."

Jiang Beicheng looked up and said, "What I mean is you..."

He shook his head and smiled, "There's really no need."

Yang Mi understood instantly.

What Young Master Jiang meant was that she was still not quite qualified.

I couldn't help but ask, "Will Sisi be participating?"

Jiang Beicheng: "She's pregnant, so it's inconvenient for her."

The tone sounded concerned, but it actually implied that Liu Yifei wasn't qualified either.

Yang Mi could hardly imagine how many celebrities and wealthy businessmen attended the opening day of the Singapore store.

She longed for it, but dared not ask Young Master Jiang for anything more.

"Are you unhappy?" Jiang Beicheng asked.

Normally, she might have acted coquettishly.

But now she knows that doing so will greatly diminish Jiang Gongzi's impression of her, making him think she is an immature female artist.

"No, I'm still reeling from the shock I felt from Young Master Jiang's connections."

Yang Mi smiled and flattered him.

He glanced down at his chest and said with a smile, "Young Master Jiang, would you like to rest a little longer?"

"Your greatest strength is knowing when to advance and when to retreat!"

Jiang Beichen smiled and rested his cheek on her chest again.

……

"This white lace bra is quite nice; it suits your skin and figure."

Jiang Beicheng, soaking in the hot spring at the cliffside hotel, watched Yang Mi come out and take off her clothes, and praised her.

“It was sent to me by Victoria’s Secret. By the way, I’m going to New York next month for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Are you interested, Mr. Jiang?”

"To see a lingerie show? Or should I go to New York with you?"

Yang Mi cleverly replied, "It must be to see an underwear show. I look too insignificant in that kind of setting."

Jiang Beicheng joked, "Not interested."

Yang Mi frowned.

I thought I had outsmarted him, but Young Master Jiang always does things the opposite of what I expect.

"You really have no interest?"

Jiang Beicheng reached out and pulled the naked body into his arms, answering Yang Mi, "I'm really not interested. Victoria's Secret is too conservative now."

Yang Mi covered her mouth, looked at her body, and said, "Young Master Jiang still prefers this level of restraint."

Jiang Beicheng chuckled, picked up Yang Mi and turned her over, placing his hands on the steps of the hot spring. He teased Yang Mi in her ear, "Have you ever experienced the feeling of facing the sea with spring flowers blooming?"

Yang Mi asked shyly, "What flower is Young Master Jiang referring to?"

……

"Hasn't your assistant returned yet?"

After finishing, Jiang Beichen washed up, lay on the sofa, cut a cigar, and casually asked a question.

Yang Mi was drying her hair with a bath towel. "She said some friends were coming over for vacation, so I gave her a break and let her have a party."

Jiang Beicheng cautioned, "Pattaya at night is not a safe place." (End of Chapter)