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"Dad, am I right?"

Li Shengjun received a call from his father, Li Haizhen, and was eager to know the answer.

Did Luo Hongzhen's film crew offend Mr. Jiang, and then get...?

I was incredibly nervous while waiting for the answer.

Li Haizhen said, "I inquired about this from Chairman Li."

Chairman Li spoke with Chairman Xin and gave me the following reply: When you are out and about, please keep your distance from Mr. Jiang and, more importantly, do not offend him.

Li Shengjun was lost in thought.

I was stunned again.

Samsung's Chairman Lee must know the inside story. The fact that he sought confirmation from Lotte's Chairman Shin means that Chairman Shin has already guessed that it was Mr. Kang's doing.

However, since the incident, Lotte Group has done nothing substantial except spend $1500 million to hire security personnel to help Na Hong-jin.

Clearly, there is a force behind this that the Lotte Shin family fears.

That was an entire film crew, more than ten lives lost, and the case is just closed like that?
"Oppa?" Jennie Kim saw Lee Sung-joon standing there and went up to pull his hand.

Lee Sung-joon snapped out of his daze and looked at Kim Jenny. "Let's hurry up and finish our work so we can go back home."

Jennie's eyes widened as well.

They both wore expressions of fear.

It's speculated that Lee Sung-joon has already gotten the answer from Chairman Lee.

The fact that neither the Xin family nor the Li family, two prominent financial families in the peninsula, were willing to get involved shows just how powerful Mr. Jiang is.

What's most puzzling is what the Luo Hongzhen film crew did to offend Mr. Jiang, resulting in the entire crew's deaths in the park? Yet, there has been no report on this in mainland China.

When Jennie came to her senses, her body trembled involuntarily.

Realizing that her actions tonight were "risking her life" and that she had almost dragged Li Shengjun down with her, she understood the danger.

I'm so glad Mr. Jiang ignored me twice. Otherwise, if Li Shengjun and I had seriously offended him in a moment of anger, the consequences would have been unimaginable...

Even if her status as a global fashion darling could save her life, it wouldn't guarantee her safe departure from Singapore.

The two stared at each other in bewilderment.

I imagined many possible outcomes of offending Mr. Jiang.

He was so frightened that he lost his mind and couldn't return to normal for a long time.

……

"Mr. Jiang, I should apologize to you again for what happened at the show today. Our contracted artist spoke and acted inappropriately."

After the show, Chanel's owner, Wertheimer, hosted a private dinner for Jiang Beicheng and Mrs. He.

The dining venue was set at the Beicheng Hotel in the shophouse district.

Wertheimer also heard about the opening ceremony that shocked the political and business circles of Southeast Asia.

It is clear that Mr. Jiang has influence in the Asian Chinese community.

As soon as he sat down at the dinner table, he raised his glass to Jiang Beicheng to express his apology.

Regardless of the circumstances, Jennie Kim is Chanel's global ambassador, meaning their relationship is deeply intertwined.

If Jennie Kim performs poorly, the Wetheimer family can punish her, but publicly, the Wetheimer family will still have to take responsibility for her.

Jiang Beicheng raised his glass and said, "President Wertheimer, being too polite is questioning my magnanimity."

"No! No! No! Mr. Jiang, you've misunderstood. I didn't expect..."

"Cheers~" Jiang Beichen interrupted him.

I don't want to talk about those two Korean bastards anymore.

She never caught his eye.

Even their imagining of their tragic consequences at this moment is "wishful thinking".

Their trivial matters aren't worth getting Jiang Beicheng's hands dirty.

Just ignore it.

"Cheers!" Wertheimer added with a laugh.

Dry in one gulp.

Learn to adapt to the drinking culture of Jiangbei City.

After finishing her drink, she stopped mentioning the fashion show and instead asked Jiang Beicheng for advice, "Mr. Jiang, Chanel is interested in selecting another brand ambassador at Dongda University. Could you please recommend someone for us?"

Very kind of you.

In reality, it's just repaying a favor to Jiangbei City.

Whether it was attending the show today or giving high praise to the show, Mr. Jiang showed great respect to the Wertheimer family.

This favor needs to be repaid.

He, on behalf of the Wertheimer family, wanted to make friends with Mr. Jiang.

Asking Mr. Jiang to recommend candidates not only affirmed his status as the "Emperor of the Chinese Entertainment Industry" but also his profound understanding of the fashion industry.

At the same time, it was also a way to get Mr. Jiang to give preferential treatment to the artists he admired.

I doubt any celebrity would refuse a Chanel endorsement.
Jiang Beicheng understood Wertheimer's meaning, and he didn't try to be modest. When someone gives you face, if you pretend to be polite, you are actually lowering your status.

He went straight to the point: "President Wertheimer, I'd like to recommend a folk musician to you."

Folk music holds the same status in the Chinese music scene as country music does in the Western music scene.

Country music has produced a breakout star, Taylor Swift.

In the past two years, the folk music scene has also produced a popular musician, Zheng Jiamin.

The core of Chanel's spirit is women's courage, progress, and rebellion.

I think it's most suitable for folk musicians and rock singers.

Perhaps this folk singer deserves in-depth communication with Chanel; I even think she deserves a documentary film—that would be the best form of publicity.

Once the resources are delivered to me, I'll definitely consider my best friends first.

Comparing her to Taylor Swift is purely to elevate her status.

The reality is definitely vastly different.

However, in the past two years, folk music has indeed become a central force in Chinese music once again because of the sudden emergence of this folk pop diva.

Many media outlets have even compared the current era with the golden age of folk music in the 1990s.

Chanel's best friend, Zheng Jiamin, truly embodies the core spirit of Chanel, both in terms of her life energy and personality.

If Chanel signs her, she would be the first folk musician in the Chinese entertainment industry to land a high-end luxury brand endorsement, especially for a blue-blooded brand.

Wertheimer didn't understand folk music, nor was he prepared to verify whether the folk singer recommended by Mr. Jiang was comparable to Taylor Swift. None of that mattered. What mattered was that Mr. Jiang accepted his kindness.

“OK, Mr. Jiang, thank you for your recommendation. I believe our Dongda team will create a perfect brand promotion advertisement with the artist you recommended.” Wertheimer smiled and raised his glass to Jiang Beicheng.

Jiang Beicheng clinked glasses with him again.

Then the topic and attention were shifted to Mrs. He.

Mrs. Ho was the most honored guest in their hearts, after all, they were in Singapore.

Mrs. Ho warmly welcomed global fashion brands to hold fashion shows in Singapore, highlighting Singapore's important position in the Asian fashion scene.

We also look forward to in-depth cooperation with global fashion giants.

After the meal, Jiang Beicheng saw Wertheimer and Mrs. He off. Although Wertheimer had treated them to the meal, the restaurant was his property, so he should see them off.

For people of their status, hosting a dinner party is essentially a matter of etiquette and saving face.

No sooner had Wertheimer and Mrs. He left than Wu Wen escorted Blazy, Chanel's creative director, out of the private room.

Each person greeted guests of similar status.

When Blazy said goodbye, he respectfully addressed him as "Mr. Jiang." Jiang Beicheng smiled, nodded, shook hands with him, and welcomed him to hold a show at Dongda University.

Wu Wen followed Jiang Beicheng into the Rolls-Royce back to his mansion in Sentosa.

The conversation in the car turned to the collaboration with Chanel.

The two parties have reached a preliminary agreement to hold the Chanel early spring fashion show next year, which is the same as the Chanel show at the end of this year, in Shanghai.

Jiangbei City expressed its congratulations.

Wu Wen smiled and then brought up the topic of Li Shengjun and Jin Zhenni.

Shen Jun complimented, "President Wu has the aura of a wealthy woman today."

She witnessed firsthand how Wu Wen taught Li Shengjun and Jin Zhenni.

Whether it's professional competence or personal charisma, they are far superior.

At the time, someone remarked in amazement, "A woman who couldn't even get into the Jiang family is now so formidable."

Wu Wen said self-deprecatingly, "Secretary Shen, you flatter me. The title of 'woman from a wealthy family' is too heavy for my frail shoulders to bear."

Jiang Beichen pinched Wu Wen's butt. "So you're starting to show off in front of me now?"

Wu Wen responded with a smile, "Where am I pretending? I've always been completely open and honest with Mr. Jiang."

Jiang Beicheng smiled.

This thing can even be driven on the highway.

"But what really stunned Li Shengjun and the others today was Secretary Shen's two sentences. The two of them stood there dumbfounded for a long time," Wu Wen said.

Jiang Beicheng asked Shen Jun curiously, "What did you say?"

Shen Jun truthfully replied, "My previous group of Koreans who acted without any sense of propriety have completely stayed in Southeast Asia."

Jiang Beichen shook his head and laughed, "This is a direct threat to your life."

He didn't think there was anything wrong with what Aunt Shen did.

Do the chaebols on the peninsula not see through his tactics?

It's just that they did it too cleanly, leaving no evidence or handle against them.

Besides, there are multiple forces behind this. The Xin family can just spend some money to regain face. Do you really think he would make enemies of the Jiang family and their friends?
In the eyes of the chaebols, face is far more important than the lives of Luo Hongzhen and his ilk.

Even if Aunt Shen directly told the other party, "Be careful, Mr. Jiang might take your life!"

Jiangbei City wouldn't find anything wrong with it.

“A gentle reminder won’t intimidate the Li family,” Shen Jun said.

Jiang Beicheng praised, "Secretary Shen's considerations are thorough."

It's unnecessary and a waste of energy to scare two little brats. Since Lee Sung-joon has already brought up his father, it would be better to make the Lee family, the Samsung family, the backer of his family, realize the seriousness of the problem.

complete in one step.

Wu Wen said, "I have to learn from Secretary Shen. Your ruthless methods are no less than Mr. Jiang's."

Shen Jun said, "President Wu's words are an insult to Mr. Jiang."

Wu Wen laughed and said, "Haha, I'd better learn from Secretary Shen's emotional intelligence first."

Jiang Beicheng nodded and praised, "What Secretary Shen has is something you should all learn from."

Wu Wen knew that "you" referred to women like her who couldn't enter the Jiang family but were deeply bound to it.

Mr. Jiang didn't have high expectations for the women in the Jiang family; he spoiled them rotten.

She smiled and nodded, addressing him as "Teacher Shen".

Shen Jun was delighted and gladly accepted Jiang Beicheng's affirmation and praise.

……

"Baby, lend me a lucky kiss and wish me good luck."

Early in the morning, Haitangxi dressed up in formal attire to head to the Singapore World Architecture Festival venue.

Today is the last day of the selection process, where the highest award for this year's architectural artists, "Building of the Year," will be announced.

After winning the "Category Excellence Award", Haitangxi's work successfully entered the "Best Architecture of the Year" selection process, competing with more than 30 category winners for the final grand prize.

When Jiang Beichen kissed her, he could feel her nervousness, or rather, her excitement; her heartbeat was noticeably faster.

This award is indeed very important to her.

Jiang Beicheng didn't really care that much about the result. He saw the efforts Haitangxi had made to reach the highest hall, and in his heart, she already deserved to win the Pritzker Prize.

However, he still showed great respect for the eldest wife's ideals, and said with a deep kiss, "You will definitely be as lucky as me."

Haitangxi smiled brightly, full of fighting spirit.

Her husband was simply a lucky angel. Since entering the business world, all the luck had been on his side, creating the legend of the "elite of the Dongda era".

"I look forward to sharing this honor with you tonight," Haitangxi said with a smile.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded, "I'll at least prepare a bonus of 100 million for you."

"Haha, two hundred million?" Haitangxi laughed as she left the bedroom.

Jiang Beicheng took another nap. When he woke up and was about to get up for breakfast, his best friend Zheng Jiamin made a video call to him.

Another close friend, Liu Shuyun, was also in the shot.

"The old man is still sleeping!"

"Jiangjiang, the sun's already high in the sky."

The two best friends addressed each other affectionately.

Jiang Beicheng lit a cigarette and leaned back on the bed to chat with his two best friends.

"Is Jiamin on vacation?"

"Yes, I'll rest for a few days, and then start the tour." Zheng Jiamin asked curiously, "Old man, did you help me get the Chanel endorsement?"

This morning, the company's business team was in contact with senior executives of Chanel Greater China.

Jiang Beicheng said, "Yesterday I went to a fashion show with Chanel's boss, Wertheimer, and he gave me an endorsement deal at the dinner table."

I would definitely prioritize my best friend.

Zheng Jiamin was amused, and after laughing, she kissed the camera, saying, "Thank you, old man."

When are you coming back?

Although her words were simple, she was incredibly excited. As the first folk musician in the Chinese entertainment industry to secure a deal with a blue-blooded luxury brand, this achievement is extremely prestigious and elevates her status to a new level.

Liu Shuyun knew her best friend well and understood her feelings at that moment, so she joked, "There are two beautiful sisters here waiting for you to come back and enjoy them."

Third Sister is still as outgoing as ever.

Zheng Jiamin smiled, pursing her lips.

Jiang Beichen replied with a smile, "It should be soon. If you haven't gone on tour yet, you can take a shower and wait for me."

Zheng Jiamin blushed slightly and nodded at the camera.

I'm quite open now. Before, I only dared to say these kinds of flirtatious things when I was alone with him, and I would blush then.

Liu Shuyun: "Jiangjiang, I'm waiting for you to come back. Sending you love."

She raised her hand to make a heart shape, but immediately put her hand back on her chest.

They made a heart shape with their hands.

"You're really good at creating things," Jiang Beichen joked with a smile.

I chatted briefly with my best friend before going downstairs for dinner.

I don't have any social engagements today, so I'll invite Wu Wen out to sea to sunbathe, snorkel, and maybe do some fishing. Then I'll just wait for good news from my first wife. (End of Chapter)