Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

The 10 billion yuan brought back by Jiang Beicheng to his alma mater is indeed enviable, especially for the leaders of the brother universities sitting in the audience.

Why don't any entrepreneurs or tycoons donate so much money to their schools?

Forget about 10 billion, even a donation of 1 billion or so, like Lei Jun's donation to Wuhan University, would be fine.

It seems like everyone who leaves school becomes a sophisticated egoist, the richer they are, the stingier they become.

However, to be fair, there are probably only a handful of wealthy individuals in China who can cash checks worth tens of billions of yuan at once.

The two university leaders from Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University also admired Jiang Beicheng's vision and were amazed by his financial resources.

The donation ceremony was met with enthusiastic applause.

However, when Jiang Beicheng boasted that Jiangda University could surpass Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, the two couldn't help but laugh to themselves.

Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have annual budgets exceeding 10 billion yuan. Of course, this includes not only government funding and research grants, but also the universities' own operating income.

The income of graduates from "Double First-Class" universities, especially the top-ranked ones, is very promising, and in some cases even quite impressive.

For example, Tsinghua University has an annual budget of over 40 billion yuan. The income from the university's operations is extremely high. Not to mention the income from the "Tsinghua system's" business ecosystem, Tsinghua alone collects more than 3 billion yuan in patent fees every year.

If we're comparing "university financial budgets," even with the 10 billion yuan from Jiangbei City, plus other funds, Jiangnan University can barely keep up with universities like Wuhan University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

Still can't make it into the top ten.

Where does Jiangbei City get the audacity to mock Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and even say he'll lead Jiangnan University into the top five?

That's a bit of wishful thinking.

They can't even compete with each other in terms of money, let alone in other aspects.

It's already quite an achievement to have managed to squeeze into the top ranks of a 985 university that was ranked outside the top 30.

Only the faculty and students of Jiangbei University took it seriously. Leaders from Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and other sister universities all smiled, as if Jiangbei City was just trying to liven up the atmosphere and boost morale.

Just kidding.

"The reason we chose this model for managing and using this 10 billion yuan is not because we're worried that our leaders at Jiangda University won't be able to resist temptation, but because I think we're better at dealing with the market," Jiang Beicheng joked.

This is not a joke that just anyone would dare to make.

Most of the teachers and students present were stunned after hearing this.

Jiang Shen really dares to speak his mind.

His two sentences not only highlighted the problem of corruption within universities, but also pointed out a common problem in state-owned enterprises and public institutions: rigid thinking!
The university leaders present could certainly understand what was being said.

After his comments on Lei Jun's donation to Wuhan University, no one was surprised.

President Jiang is known for his outspokenness.

He has the ability.

The two university leaders from Jiangnan University, Academician Wang and Academician Liu, showed no embarrassment or displeasure. Instead, they nodded in agreement with Jiang Beicheng and his point of view.

Holding 10 billion in my hands is incredibly appealing.

What you say is what it is.

After the students finished their discussion, Jiang Beicheng continued, "Ten billion is not the end, it's just the beginning."

The money only served to fund scientific research, university construction, and infrastructure development.

If our cooperation with Jiangnan University can improve the infrastructure, and with Mr. Ren here today, we will work together with the Jiangnan Municipal Government, Jiangnan University, and other local universities to create our own Silicon Valley.

Of course, there will definitely be further exchanges and collaborations with the participating universities, those not present today, and even globally renowned institutions.

Jiangnan University and the municipal government are well aware of this ambitious goal.

We've been communicating and negotiating for a long time.

All parties are making continuous progress.

However, for the leaders of Jiangda University, the immediate 10 billion yuan is more practical.

However, the slogan of building an "Oriental Silicon Valley" was incredibly impressive to other universities.

The gift Jiangbei City gave to its alma mater for its centennial celebration was not as simple as 10 billion yuan. Compared with the grand goal of becoming the "Silicon Valley of the East," 10 billion yuan was just a drop in the ocean.

This involves not only issues such as university construction and basic scientific development, but also local and even national policies, as well as the industrial ecosystem brought about by the two tech giants, Jiangbei City and Ren Zong.

No wonder Mr. Ren admitted that he was an alumnus of Jiangnan University and returned to his alma mater to celebrate. Moreover, the mayor personally came today to express the local government's high hopes for Jiangnan University. It turns out there's more to this story.

With changes in the international situation, it is not impossible for science and technology centers to shift to the inland and western regions.

Jiangnan University will undoubtedly be the biggest beneficiary of this ambitious goal.

If this goal can be achieved with the support of multiple parties, Jiangnan University, located in the heart of the "Silicon Valley of the East," has a very high probability of ranking among the top five universities in China.

But how much money will be invested in this goal?
Starting at trillions!

Even with trillions of dollars, it will be difficult to see any initial results.

What gives Jiangbei City the audacity to spout such outrageous remarks again?

While it's uncertain whether the slogan "Oriental Silicon Valley" is a pipe dream, Jiang Beicheng's words have already made the university leaders in the audience fall into deep thought.

They wanted to have a bite too.

You want to "mooch a meal" and you're questioning President Jiang?
Thunderous applause erupted once again.

In the end, even a few jokes that Jiang Beicheng made casually became "guidance content".

The applause in the stadium that could hold 10,000 people never stopped.

Anyone who didn't know better would think that Jiang Beicheng had hired actors to support him.

The students' hands were almost swollen from clapping.

But I was incredibly excited and deeply admired their student, Changjiang.

Next was a themed discussion session, where Mr. Ren was invited to the stage, while Jiang Beicheng listened attentively from the back of the stage.

As soon as he walked to his seat, President Tang hurriedly got up to shake his hand.

In my nervousness, I lost my footing and stumbled, almost falling onto my seat in Jiangbei City. Luckily, I managed to steady myself with one hand, otherwise I would have made a huge fool of myself.

Even so, laughter could already be heard from the audience.

Mr. Tang looked up and saw Jiangbei City, and gave an awkward smile.

Jiang Beicheng extended his hand and said, "President Tang, a handshake is enough. Your gift is too much."

The alumni, university leaders, and city leaders around him couldn't help but smile to themselves.

President Jiang's childish joke was incredibly damaging.

Mr. Tang spent 100 million yuan today to buy himself a clown mask.

President Tang straightened up, shook hands with Jiang Beicheng, and said humbly, "President Jiang, I've learned a lot."

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "You flatter me. Mr. Tang's composure and charisma when he donated on stage just now..."

He didn't explain, he just nodded.

Meaningful.

However, Mr. Tang himself can understand it.

It means that your donation of 100 million is over the top, while my donation of 10 billion is done so casually and is truly well-deserved.

“Let’s learn from President Jiang,” President Tang said, extending his hand and saying, “President Jiang, please.”

The location where they were seated in Jiangbei City.

On the other side, Academician Zhang from Wuhan University took the initiative to communicate with Academician Wang from Jiangnan University, saying, "Academician Wang, Wuhan University will be hosting a Central China Financial Technology Forum next month. I would like to ask you to help me invite President Jiang."

Academician Wang smiled inwardly.

That wasn't your attitude just now!
When you were trying to figure out Jiang's intentions, you all said a lot of bad things about him.

Are you too ashamed to invite President Jiang now?

As the top leader of Jiangnan University, Academician Wang instantly felt incredibly prestigious.

Out of friendship with the sister university, he still conveyed this message on behalf of Academician Zhang.

"President Jiang, Academician Zhang has invited you to attend the financial forum at Wuhan University next month. What do you think?" Academician Wang asked Jiang Beicheng for his opinion.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, "Most of the financial forums in China are attended by Hailin, a partner at Lian Capital."

However, at this critical juncture, he will probably also consider the social impact.

Therefore, I cannot make this decision for Hailin.

After hearing Jiang Beicheng's answer, Academician Wang could already guess Academician Zhang's expression. Jiang Beicheng's words were like knives stabbing Academician Zhang in the heart.

Academician Wang relayed Jiang Beicheng's words to Academician Zhang verbatim.

Academician Zhang's face immediately darkened.

It's so embarrassing.

He could understand Jiang Beicheng's meaning; there were two layers of meaning on the surface.

Firstly, financial forums of the caliber held by Wuhan University cannot attract investors of his stature.

Secondly, Wuhan University has a very bad reputation. Let the university handle these issues first before discussing anything else.

Although embarrassed and even a little angry, Academician Zhang still showed his amiable side, immediately smiling and exchanging a glance with Jiang Beicheng.

There was no way around it; he also had his eye on the "Silicon Valley of the East" label.

Once the national government sets out a major policy, its implementation will be swift. As the planner of this grand plan, Jiang Beicheng's word is law regarding who gets the benefits.

Today, Wuhan University truly lost face in front of leaders from various universities.

Academician Zhang felt extremely ashamed.

This President Jiang is not someone that just anyone can criticize or provoke.

……

This is the first time Jiang Beicheng has witnessed President Ren's thematic exchange activity in person.

It can also be seen as a small-scale educational technology forum.

His speaking style was completely different from the other business friends I had met before.

You'll hardly hear any exaggerated or flamboyant language.

Forty minutes packed with useful information.

It is worthwhile for all teachers and students to study and understand it repeatedly.

He is indeed a pragmatist.

As the forum was about to end, Mr. Ren also released a smokescreen, saying, "Actually, I didn't expect Mr. Jiang to talk about the relocation of the science and technology center on stage today."

Now that he has revealed this matter, I would like to offer a dowry for this plan as well.

Huawei and MetaSense have already begun in-depth cooperation in the semiconductor field.

We can look forward to it.

Mr. Ren mentioned that this matter had actually been revealed by Yu Chengdong in another way before.

Yu Dazui can't control his mouth.

A video was released immediately after the meeting, and this video has been analyzed in depth.

The interpretation is that Huawei's collaboration with Meta Consciousness may enable it to achieve a leapfrog development in the chip industry.

Mr. Ren's personal mention of this matter today further confirms the speculations of various sectors of society.

Is China's domestic chip industry truly on the verge of a resurgence?

"Our country's power reserves are much stronger than those of the United States. As long as we solve the chip computing power problem, we will definitely gain an advantage in the new technological revolution."

"I'm increasingly convinced by what President Jiang said: the science and technology center is moving eastward, and it's very likely to be moved to Jiangnan City."

"President Jiang is really pushing Jiangnan City onto the international stage."

"Who can argue with that? He's single-handedly propelling Jiangda towards becoming a world-class university."

"I'm a little touched. It's a blessing that Jiangda University has such an alumnus as Jiang Shen."

"..."

The discussion in the room resumed in full swing.

This is the scene that the school leaders wanted to see for the centennial celebration.

President Jiang planted a seed in the hearts of countless students.

Once these seeds mature, they will become the backbone of basic science development in China.

After all the activities were completed, the guests followed the school leaders to the school's reception canteen for a meal.

Jiangbei City also gave them face and went.

In private, the alumni and university leaders were not as reserved as they were in the gymnasium.

Perhaps this is the only time in my life I'll have the chance to get to know President Jiang.

Toasting and flattery are essential procedures.

Jiang Beicheng hadn't attended this kind of social event in a long time.

At his level, he generally wouldn't personally go out for drinks for the sake of cooperation.

Even if they do, it's usually just a small gathering of business friends, where they talk about business over tea or after a meal.

Today, I'm only doing this as an alumnus representative to celebrate the centennial of my alma mater.

But I didn't drink much, because there were cultural activities planned for the evening.

I spent the whole day at Jiangnan University.

To be honest, I'm a little tired.

Even if it's just to show off, it's getting a bit tiring.

However, when he got home and saw his daughter, he instantly perked up.

"Baby~"

Just as I was about to go up and hug her, I suddenly remembered that I had gone out for a social engagement today. "I'll go and get ready first."

I'll clean everything up before I hug my daughter.

“Baby went out and scattered money again today.” Haitangxi laughed while holding her phone. “He scattered money like crazy.”

Liu Yifei continued reading, "Beibei, let me read you the trending topics on Weibo."

#Jiangbei City dedicates himself to his alma mater's anniversary celebration, eating a bowl of noodles that costs eight yuan, but donating billions to his alma mater#
Ha ha ha ha……"

As I read it aloud, I started to laugh at myself.

Jiang Beicheng also smiled.

These media outlets know how to create buzz.

By comparing his habit of eating a bowl of noodles for eight yuan in the cafeteria with his donation of billions, his image as a great man is established once again.

Most netizens were just joining in the fun.

It's either because he's showing off or because people are amazed by his wealth.

"Holy crap, another 10 billion. I remember the last time I heard this number was when President Jiang was settling Wanda's accounts."

"President Jiang has once again solidified his title as the king of cash in China."

"Does President Jiang have a money printing machine at home? He just talks about it so casually. His wealth is terrifying."

"Regardless, President Jiang has used his wealth for social development, and I give him a thumbs up."

"From the catering service industry to the high-tech industry, from the grassroots laborers to scientists, President Jiang is really changing a lot of things."

"We should protect entrepreneurs like this."

"..."

The online reputation and public opinion are as good as ever.

The persona has been widely recognized by the public.

However, the cost and technology required for major platforms to filter negative news are getting higher and higher.

Zhang Yiming didn't say anything, but Cao Guowei on Weibo spoke first, saying that he was starting to feel the strain.

The main problem is that the staff reviewing the information are under too much work pressure.

Because foreign forces are constantly spending large sums of money to smear him, the simplest way being to hire online trolls to systematically smear him.

Jiang Beicheng knew that Weibo was in a bad situation and that Lao Cao was short of money, which was indeed putting him in a difficult position. He replied jokingly, "Why don't you go to Jack Ma and apply for some funding and manpower, and see if he'll give me that favor?" (End of Chapter)