Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

"It's beautiful!"

Jiang Beicheng's best friend Zheng Jiamin opened the door, and seeing her disheveled appearance, he complimented her.

Jiamin's natural beauty is remarkable; she's a musician who possesses both talent and good looks.

On the way here, I told her in the group chat not to pack, and she did.

She believed everything the old man said unconditionally and did it.

Rubbing his sleepy eyes, he opened his arms to hug Jiang Beicheng and affectionately called out, "Old man, I missed you so much."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and stood at the door, hugging her for a while longer.

She chuckled and rubbed against her beloved old man in Jiangbei City.

"Were you creating again last night?"

After the hug, Jiang Beichen took her hand and sat her down on the sofa.

Zheng Jiamin nodded and rested her head on the old man's shoulder again.

The time she spent with the old man was a luxury, and she cherished it all the more.

"I've been discussing the new album with several teachers, and I hope to finalize the lead single for the first show of the tour."

Jiang Beicheng looked at her best friend with admiration, "She's so prolific, releasing three albums in just one year since her debut. That's unheard of for a folk music genre."

Moreover, both of their previous albums had hit songs.

You must have made a lot of money from copyright fees this year, right?

Jiangbei City has basically never interfered with these matters.

If he wants to know, he can just ask the finance department of Yizhi Culture Media to explain.

Jiamin always says she wants to become more famous and have more commercial value, and that she needs to work harder to make money for herself.

Jiang Beicheng had no idea how much money she had made for the company this year.

Zheng Jiamin knew that the old man no longer cared about the profits brought by the entertainment industry, but she still couldn't let go of her inner obsession.

After all, it was the old man who paved the way for her dreams, allowing her to reach where she is today, enjoying the stage and being loved.

She's a practical person; whatever the old man spends on her, she wants to earn back many times over to repay him.

As for sleeping with the old man, it had nothing to do with money, nor was it out of gratitude. It was driven by my own heart, and I had developed a high degree of dependence on the old man.

She willingly gave her body to the old man.

When Jiang Beicheng asked her how much money she made today, she smiled and hugged Jiang Beicheng's arm, saying, "After the tour, I should be able to earn a small fortune this year."

"Awesome!" Jiang Beicheng gave her best friend a thumbs up.

It's actually quite rare for folk singers to hold concerts in stadiums; they're more likely to perform at concerts or livehouses, with their main income coming from copyright revenue.

Folk musicians who can hold concerts in stadiums are top-tier in the industry in terms of both fame and popularity, as well as the quality of their works.

Folk musicians like Zheng Jiamin, who can open a four-sided stage right away, are among the best in the industry.

A typical stadium can hold 15000 to 20000 people, and many singers can only perform half of their shows. A four-sided stage means all seats are available, and online tickets sell out in seconds.

Pre-sales on several platforms have been exceptionally popular.

The number of people who want to see the tour in cities like Beijing and Shanghai has exceeded 100,000.

She is known in the Chinese music scene as the "Little Queen of Folk Music," a title that carries significant weight.

Of course, her current level of popularity is inseparable from the operation of capital behind her, namely the Jiang family's entertainment industry.

Capital operations played a very important role.

Her talent and hard work did not disappoint Jiang Beicheng.

“Old man, I now have the courage to look up at you.” Zheng Jiamin said confidently with a smile.

Jiang Beicheng understood her feelings. To put it bluntly, it was like a chicken turning into a phoenix; personal value was very important.

Moreover, they desperately crave recognition and approval from others.

Not only her, but also her other best friend Liu Shuyun was the same.

Girls like them spend their whole lives doing one thing: proving themselves to others.

Jiangbei City will not comment, but will only offer support and provide whatever is needed.

"You should have looked up at me a long time ago."

Zheng Jiamin smiled and nodded.

Jiang Beichen kissed her, "So it's easier to kiss."

Zheng Jiamin blushed again.

But she wouldn't let Jiang Beichen see her shy expression, "Old man, close your eyes."

A kiss that echoes the sentiments of Jiangbei City.

Jiamin's kiss was quite tender.

It's the kind of feeling that's lingering and tender, like a lotus root still connected even after it's broken.

Liu Shuyun, on the other hand, seemed so enthusiastic that she wanted to suck your saliva dry.

I especially like to bite my tongue.

"Well, so you guys are really going to fight."

Liu Shuyun opened the door excitedly and said, "If I had come back any slower, you two would probably have already started the next step."

Zheng Jiamin blushed instantly and buried her face in Jiang Beicheng's armpit, hiding away.

Jiang Beicheng smiled, gave Liu Shuyun a look, and glanced at the cigarette on the coffee table.

"I'll light it for Jiangjiang now."

Disguised as a maid, she approached and squatted down in front of Jiang Beicheng.

Light a cigarette for Jiangbei City.

Zheng Jiamin chuckled to herself.

"Laugh louder if you're going to laugh," Jiang Beichen teased her.

Jiamin couldn't help but look up and laugh out loud, "You're too funny, Third Sister."

Liu Shuyun retorted, "I'm teaching you how to serve your sugar daddy."

How to satisfy a man's emotional needs.

"Come on, Jiamin, repeat what I just did."

Zheng Jiamin shook her head, "I'm going to take a shower."

I went straight to the bathroom.

"Still not quite there yet. Jiang Jiang has trained so many women. Does Jia Min's performance make you feel frustrated?" Liu Shuyun lit a cigarette for Jiang Beichen, leaned against him on the sofa, and tidied her hair.

My makeup and perfume smell great today; I want Jiangjiang to see them.

Jiang Beichen placed his right hand on her thigh and laughed, "Isn't it nice that you two are so different, one active and one quiet?"

"Oh, so Jiang Jiang did it on purpose. If you feel comfortable this way, fine, but if you really want the two of us best friends to serve you together, Jia Min will only be able to watch from the sidelines." Liu Shuyun drove straight onto the highway.

It's been a long time since we last met. If we don't talk about these things, what else can we do but talk about work and life?

Jiang Jiang is such a busy person that she doesn't have that much time and energy.

She knew exactly what to do when they met.

"So confident? Jiamin is no slouch either."

Liu Shuyun raised an eyebrow. "Really? Hmm~, I didn't realize this girl had some talent."

Jiang Beicheng: "After Jiamin finishes her shower, let's go to my place for dinner. You two can rest there tonight."

Liu Shuyun smiled and leaned against Jiang Beicheng's chest, "Then I can compete for his favor now."

Jiang Beicheng spread his hands and said, "I've always been someone who treats everyone equally."

"I'm going to take a shower too." Liu Shuyun said excitedly as she got up. She took off her clothes as she walked towards the bathroom. By the time she reached the bathroom door, she was completely naked. She even turned back and smiled at Jiang Beicheng.

Jiang Beicheng stubbed out his cigarette and smiled. This girl knows how to grasp the "topic".

Not verbose at all.

What they provide is "high-quality companionship".

……

"Come on, the three of us best friends are all busy with our own careers, so it's not easy for us to get together, especially Jiang Jiang. We've finally been looking forward to seeing him. Let's have a toast to our friendship."

Upon arriving at the luxurious villa in Jiangbei City, Liu Shuyun raised her glass to toast her best friend as soon as they sat down at the table.

Jiang Beicheng played along, raising his glass with a smile.

Following the nominal friendship of respect.

After finishing his drink, Jiang Beicheng picked up his chopsticks and inquired about Liu Shuyun, saying, "I heard from Lao Zeng that you've been making some big moves lately."

"They set up a seasoning production base in Guizhou and invested tens of millions of yuan in it. You know, for chain restaurants like ours, the core competitiveness lies in the seasonings."

We should be able to start production next month. After that, I plan to remove regional restrictions on franchising and make the Sanmei'er Barbecue brand known nationwide. I also had a lot of discussions with the founder of Shufen recently.

Having prepared for so long, I am confident I can win this battle.

Liu Shuyun is an ambitious woman when it comes to making money and building a career; she takes big steps.

It is both an opportunity and a risk.

However, relying on Jiang Beicheng's backing, she basically didn't take the risks seriously.

Jiang Beicheng offered a reminder: "In the past two years, your industry has become very unregulated. Some have ended up engaging in illegal fundraising, while others have made a fortune and fled abroad."

Third Sister, I don't care how much money you make or lose, but you must remember one thing: anyone who has any business dealings with the Jiang family must not have their hands stained with the blood of ordinary people.

Liu Shuyun could understand what Jiangbei City meant.

First, I reminded her that she must keep up with the company's management and other work.

Secondly, she was encouraged to be bold and take risks, and Jiang Jiang would support her.

Finally, I reminded her not to go astray for money, especially not to exploit the hard-earned money of ordinary people.

“Jiangjiang, I’ve made great progress this year. You can ask Lao Zeng and the others if you don’t believe me,” Liu Shuyun said confidently.

I am clear about what I am doing, and I am also clear about what I can and cannot do.

Jiang Beichen smiled and nodded. He appreciated the woman beside him for her unique insights into her career, and even more so for her courage to refute him.

He raised his glass and clinked it with Liu Shuyun's.

"You should also go and visit Sisi when she gives birth," Jiang Beichen reminded her, putting down his wine glass.

Liu Shuyun and Zheng Jiamin looked at each other simultaneously, both stunned.

I never expected the two of them to be qualified.

To this day, neither of them has stepped into the gates of the Jiang family manor.

I've always considered myself an "outsider."

Jiang Jiang's decision to have them join in celebrating this joyous occasion was, in effect, an affirmation of their identities—that they were women protected by the Jiang family.

"We absolutely have to go, and we'll bring a big red envelope with us," Liu Shuyun said excitedly.

Jiang Beicheng joked with Zheng Jiamin, "Jiamin has to go even more, Qianqian is your new boss."

Zheng Jiamin nodded: "I understand."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and raised his glass.

The three of them bumped into another one.

My three best friends didn't drink much tonight; they were all deliberately controlling their alcohol intake.

I don't want to experience each other's bodies in a fragmented way.

The user experience was terrible.

It would be a complete waste of the opportunity to get close to Jiang Jiang.

The best state is when you're just getting hyped.

They're incredibly bold.

Unrestrained.

Speaking without restraint.

……

"Jiamin, isn't this the first time the three of us best friends have ever lain together like this?"

After savoring the moment, Liu Shuyun turned over and hugged Jiang Beicheng, asking Zheng Jiamin on the other side.

Zheng Jiamin has a slow reaction time; she's only now realizing what shameful thing she just did.

But since it's already done, there's no point in pretending anymore.

"Mmm," she replied.

"You're not blushing again, are you? Were you trying to outdo me just now?" Liu Shuyun teased.

Jiang Beicheng tilted his head and said, "Turn around, let me see if your face is red."

Zheng Jiamin turned over, her face flushed, and faced Jiang Beicheng and Liu Shuyun. "I was a little drunk just now, and my mind wasn't clear."

Liu Shuyun: "No need to explain, we all understand, hahaha, Jiang Jiang, Jiamin is so cute."

Zheng Jiamin stared at Jiang Beicheng with her big eyes. Jiang Beicheng reached out and pulled her into his arms. "Whether you're drunk or sober, it's enough that the happiness you give each other is real."

What do you think, Jiamin?

"Mm." Zheng Jiamin smiled and nodded, the blush on her face fading considerably.

"Time is passing so slowly tonight. We've been up for so long, and it's only eleven o'clock now. How am I going to get through this long night?" Liu Shuyun teased Jiang Beicheng.

Jiang Beicheng could understand, of course, but Liu Shuyun didn't quite grasp it at first and replied, "Do you remember the first time we met?"

I remember that the old man was wearing a leather jacket worth hundreds of thousands that night…

Initiate conversations and reminisce about the past.

Jiang Beicheng and Liu Shuyun looked at each other and smiled.

"What's wrong?" Zheng Jiamin asked, puzzled.

Liu Shuyun waved her hand and said, "It's alright, Jiamin, you can continue, we're listening."

Consider it halftime.

Zheng Jiamin only realized what was happening when she heard "halftime".

"Third sister, you're playing tricks on me again."

He climbed over Jiang Beicheng and started wrestling with Liu Shuyun.

Jiang Beichen propped himself up, leaned back on the bed, lit a cigarette, and watched the show.

"Jiang Jiang, Jia Min has gone mad, she's kidnapping my Xue Zi."

"Old man, don't worry about it, this is a grudge between us."

...The two best friends, naked, rolled off the bed onto the carpet and then chased each other all over the room.

In Jiang Beicheng's gaze, two pale, white bodies flashed back and forth.

He stubbed out his cigarette and said, "Want to play again? Want to add another one?"

Liu Shuyun: "Come on, let's play together, Jiangjiang."

Jiamin, let's catch Jiangjiang together.

How about we see who grabs it first and wins?

Zheng Jiamin: "Arrest what?"

Before she could react, Liu Shuyun caught up with her.

I quickly followed after him.

Never mind all that for now, let's catch up with the old man first.

The playground has expanded from the bedroom to the entire villa.

The villa was filled with laughter and shouts all night.

……

Jiang Beicheng stayed in Wanhua for two days, and only returned to the manor after Zheng Jiamin went to work in Beijing.

Shen Jun brought professors from Beijing and Shanghai over. "Sir, the medical team that will assist Xixi during her delivery has arrived."

"Mr. Jiang, hello. I'd like to report to you on the latest prenatal checkup results. Based on the assessment of various data, you are fully qualified for a normal delivery."

I have already communicated with the midwives in Jiangnan City.

To ensure a smooth delivery without any unexpected complications, our team will remain at Mr. Jiang's estate to provide services to the mother from today until she gives birth successfully.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your hard work."

Wealthy families are very particular about having children.

There are many factors to consider, such as identity, long-term strategic planning, wealth and taxation, and finally privacy.

For example, considering issues like overseas study visas, avoiding inheritance tax, and gaining social status, etc.

Initially, the idea was to give birth in the United States, since Liu Yifei's citizenship is still there, which would make it easier for the child to obtain a golden passport, provide an educational springboard, and allow the family to avoid suspicion.

Later, Singapore was considered, with the emphasis on absolute privacy and customized services.

In the end, Jiang Beicheng decided to return to China for childbirth. Considering safety, privacy, and other factors, he directly hired a medical team to provide customized childbirth services for Liu Yifei at the manor.

Obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses... and anesthesiologists who may be involved in surgery... and so on.

They are all authoritative experts in their respective fields in China.

It cost millions just to hire this team.

The postpartum care team also provides customized services, is an industry leader, and costs two to three million. (End of Chapter)