Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Sina belongs to the Alibaba group and initially joined Jack Ma's ranks through a share swap.

Jiang Beicheng's suggestion that Cao Guowei approach Jack Ma to apply for some funding and to bring in some technical personnel to help him control the smear campaign by foreign forces was a joke.

Even if Jack Ma were to give him face and offer to contribute money, personnel, and technology, Jiang Beicheng would still not accept it.

He's not the type to take advantage of others, and besides, he doesn't need that little bit of money.

However, after he made a big splash in Southeast Asia, foreign forces became increasingly rampant.

Online trolls, marketing accounts... all sorts of opportunities were used to attack and smear him. Even some authoritative media outlets used vague and ambiguous statements to deliberately distort the narrative and damage his social image.

This has inadvertently put enormous pressure on several internet platforms.

Platform information verification alone is no longer enough to completely silence public opinion.

Douyin, on the other hand, adopted a conventional media countermeasure, vigorously promoting the positive image of Jiangbei City to offset negative news, and then using methods such as traffic restriction to limit the opponent's objectives.

In Zhang Yiming's words, President Jiang is now at the center of global public opinion, and his opponents are no longer just business people. It is now possible to identify conglomerates, politicians, and even the state that are spending money to wage a public opinion war.

Jiang Beicheng is now recognized internationally as a leading figure in cutting-edge technology and an elite of Dongda University. The real purpose of ruining his reputation is to damage Dongda University's international image.

Regardless of his personal relationship with President Jiang or the major national issues at play, no matter who the opponent is, how much money is spent, or what methods are used, Zhang Yiming will not back down at this time.

He was determined to help Jiang Beicheng maintain his public image.

Cao Guowei could certainly see this clearly, but he really didn't have any money in his pocket.

Sina's revenue is simply insignificant compared to ByteDance's.

He pleaded poverty to Jiangbei City, hoping to receive some financial assistance from them.

After all, President Jiang is known for throwing out 10 billion yuan at the drop of a hat, which is quite intimidating.

Jiang Beicheng readily replied to Cao Guowei, saying he was willing to provide both money and technology.

Some even joked that Cao Guowei should just retire and sell Sina.

They called Jack Ma over, and the three of them sat down at a table to drink tea and discuss the acquisition.

Cao Guowei humbly replied to Jiang Beicheng, saying that he still had some energy and wanted to try again, asking President Jiang to give him a chance.

Given this tone, Jiangbei City couldn't very well rob him, so he went along with Cao Guowei's wish.

In reality, Jiangbei City doesn't care about Weibo anymore. Even if Cao Guowei is willing to buy it, the Jiang family will probably just treat it as part of the entertainment industry ecosystem and hand it over to Liu Yifei to manage.

After finishing their conversation, he put away his phone and smiled at Liu Yifei, saying, "Cao Guowei complained to me about being poor."

I told him to sell his Weibo account to me, and then I'd hand it over to you to manage, along with Yizhi Culture Media, but he was reluctant.

Liu Yifei has been living in the Jiang family for almost a year and has gotten used to Jiang Beicheng's tone of voice.

I'm not surprised at all that he did these things.

Because Weibo's market value is only 25 billion US dollars, if you just want to control Weibo, you don't need to spend that much money.

It's not even as much as the money Jiangbei Cheng donated back to his alma mater.

"Beibei overestimates my abilities," Liu Yifei said self-deprecatingly. "If Yizhi Culture Media didn't have CEO Liu Tao, I guess I'd still be in a daze for a while."

Jiang Beichen gazed at his daughter in his arms with a face full of doting affection, "Then we'll wait until our precious daughter grows up to be her mother's right-hand woman."

Liu Yifei was also all smiles.

"Mr. Jiang, I'm here to take the baby to get a bath," said the top-rated postpartum nanny from the nursing team.

Jiang Beicheng handed his daughter over to them.

I glanced at the time. "Shouldn't Sisi be going for her rehabilitation training?"

Liu Yifei nodded.

Jiang Beicheng looked at his first wife, Haitang Xi, and asked, "Sister Xi, would you like to have some tea with me?"

"I'd be happy to."

Haitangxi smiled, got up, walked over, and took Jiang Beicheng's arm as they went to the tea room.

……

Jiang Beicheng's return to his alma mater to participate in the school's anniversary celebration has become a topic of discussion among the entire nation.

The main problem is that the donation of 10 billion was too extravagant.

Jiangnan University's reputation soared.

During this period, Jiangnan University has consistently ranked among the top in terms of exposure and influence on major internet platforms, surpassing Tsinghua and Peking Universities.

Still leading by a gap.

It's so popular.

Jiangda University, relying on its two alumni, Mr. Ren, managed to be ranked among the top 20, or even close to the top 10, by major domestic ranking agencies.

Based on two criteria for evaluating the strength of universities, Jiangnan University still ranks outside the top 30 in terms of soft courses, but its alumni association ranks among the top seven or eight.

Overall, it ranks in the teens.

The students and graduates of Jiangnan University instantly felt that their status had been elevated to a higher level.

Even in the job market and workplace, the value of Jiangnan University graduates has increased significantly.

No matter where you go, if you say you are a graduate of Jiangnan University, you will find an alumnus named Jiang Beicheng and another alumnus named President Ren.

People will look at you with more respect.

It's not an exaggeration.

This is the reality.

The most influential job-seeking variety show, "The Exciting Offer," has shifted its focus to the biomedical field in its new season.

The interviewers who participated in today's initial interviews are all experts in the field.

They are either professors or senior executives of well-known companies.

Among the interns participating in today's recording is a graduate of Jiangnan University.

Moreover, he graduated from the Jiangnan University School of Medicine, which is the weakest secondary college in terms of overall strength.

Her personal abilities are definitely outstanding; she has completed multiple SCI papers, otherwise she wouldn't have been selected to participate in the program recording.

It's just that his "background" was indeed a bit humble.

The other interns' backgrounds are too dazzling.

Backstage, the program host, Teacher He, continued hosting the show as usual, saying, "I just glanced at the students who participated in the interviews today, and they are all top students."

Zhou Shen joked, "I feel like I'm not worthy of participating in this show, and I've lowered its standard."

Hu Haiquan: "High-achieving graduates from Peking University School of Medicine, Fudan University School of Medicine, and also the University of California, Stanford University..."

Their intelligence completely surpasses ours.

After finishing Zhou Shen's sentence, he suddenly said, "However, I saw a graduate whose background wasn't as strong."

A medical master's degree from Jiangnan University, which I think is a regular 985 university.

Upon hearing this, Teacher He's eyes widened instantly, and he reminded him, "Haiquan, do you really not know this university?"

Hu Haiquan looked at Teacher He with a puzzled expression.

Zhou Shen also looked shocked, as if he wanted to say, "Are you using an old-fashioned phone?"

"That's it, Haiquan, you can forget about working in the entertainment industry from now on," Teacher He joked.

He maintained his usual humorous and witty hosting style.

Hu Haiquan asked cautiously, "Teacher He, have I offended anyone?"

Zhou Shen whispered a reminder: "President Jiang graduated from Jiang University. Not long ago, he returned to the school to participate in the school's anniversary celebration and donated 10 billion yuan to Jiang University."

While shocked by the 10 billion yuan, Hu Haiquan asked uncertainly, "Is it that General Manager Jiang?"

Teacher He smiled and said, "Which Mr. Jiang do you think it should be?"

Hu Haiquan quickly patted his mouth and said to the camera, "Sorry, Mr. Jiang, I misspoke."

Teacher He patted his hand and laughed, "Hahaha, just kidding, President Jiang is a very magnanimous person."

However, Haiquan should not underestimate Jiangnan University; its online popularity has already surpassed that of Tsinghua and Peking Universities.

Hu Haiquan nodded repeatedly and apologized again, "I apologize to this intern in advance, and I hope you get what you want in today's interview." While the commentary booth was buzzing with discussion, the interview room was even more lively.

Even before the recording of the show started, it was already a large-scale social event.

The returnees and top students from prestigious universities seemed confident and showed no signs of nervousness.

Even if the examiner is an industry expert.

They are very confident in their professional abilities and performance under pressure.

While waiting for preparations, take the time to socialize.

Stanford, University of California... these overseas returnees have dazzling halos, and top students from Peking University School of Medicine and Fudan University School of Medicine are also the cream of the crop in the eyes of others.

However, the person who attracted the most attention at the scene today was that graduate from Jiangnan University School of Medicine, an ordinary 985 university.

"Have you all seen the video of Jiang Beicheng returning to school for the anniversary celebration? He said he wants to build an Eastern Silicon Valley."

"I'm not sure if the 'Eastern Silicon Valley' will ever be realized, but I am certain that Jiangnan University's biomedical program will rise rapidly."

"Jiangnan University is so famous now, that's probably why the program invited Jiangnan University graduates."

"He himself is quite capable; I've read his papers."

"The social impact of this senior from Jiangbei City is too strong."

"Hey, his girlfriend is an alumna of our Stanford alumni, two years ahead of me."

"When you go for your interview later, you could try introducing yourself to the interviewers as someone who knows Mr. Jiang's girlfriend, and see if they'll give you a special consideration?"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

A group of top students were chatting when graduates from Jiangnan University's School of Medicine entered the recording studio to wait for their turn.

They all went up to greet them.

The Jiangda graduate was a little confused, but he quickly came to his senses and realized that it was his senior, President Jiang, who had earned face for Jiangda graduates.

They displayed confidence and composure while exchanging ideas with colleagues from prestigious domestic and international universities.

No stage fright.

They even felt that their background was more dazzling than theirs.

Nowadays, everyone knows that Jiangda University has two outstanding alumni: President Jiang and President Ren.

Jiangnan University graduates' resumes have built-in bugs!

He quickly integrated into this seemingly high-end social setting.

……

The interview scene.

The interviewers conducted today's job seekers according to the program's recording procedure.

Professor Shi from the School of Medicine, Chinese Academy of Sciences: "They all have very high academic qualifications, and their resumes are very well written."

A female executive at a listed company said, "This graduate of Jiangnan University's medical school is dazzling."

Professor Shi: "Jiang Zong's junior, I have high expectations for his performance."

Female executive: "Professor Shi knows President Jiang?"

Professor Shi nodded: "I performed surgery on President Jiang's relative..."

He glanced at the on-site cameras and asked uncertainly, "Has recording already started?"

A well-known domestic HR professional: "Not yet."

Professor Shi said softly, "I will regularly visit President Jiang's home to check on patients."

I've met many wealthy businessmen, but President Jiang has broadened my horizons considerably.

The examiners all understood what he meant: he was describing President Jiang's wealth as astonishing.

Even if he didn't say it, the examiners knew about his title as the "Cash King" in China.

I just haven't met President Jiang in person.

I ran into his junior today while recording the show, so I'll definitely pay close attention to him and see what his level and abilities are.

……

"This PhD from the California Medical School is very pleasant to talk to and has advanced thinking."

"This talented young woman from Peking University School of Medicine is also quite good. She has excellent professional skills and performed exceptionally well under pressure."

"Is the next one a graduate of Jiangnan University's School of Medicine?"

As the examiners were chatting, a graduate from Jiangnan University walked in, greeted them politely, introduced himself, and began his interview.

First was Professor Shi's professional skills interview.

Professor Shi was very satisfied.

Then came the barrage of questions from HR and corporate executives.

The Jiangnan University graduate demonstrated clear thinking and sound logic, avoiding the interviewer's traps and instead outmaneuvering the company executives.

The interviewers all smiled.

One of the final interviewers, who was also the show's planner, asked a question: "As a graduate of Jiangnan University, what is it like to live in the shadow of your university's reputation in Beicheng, Changjiang?"

The Jiangnan University graduates smiled and said, "We are very proud."

The wealth our seniors brought us was not only material, but also spiritual.

Just like the confidence I displayed today when facing a group of competitors, I engaged in lively discussions with them outside, and here I debated with you examiners on ancient and modern topics.

In excellent condition.

He was the most confident of all the interviewees today, speaking fluently and calmly. Even when faced with questions that were beyond his knowledge or cognitive scope, he used interviewing skills to naturally divert the interviewer's attention.

They have faith in their hearts.

Faith is what makes Jiangnan University students confident and poised wherever they go.

Because Jiang Beicheng, a senior student, provided them with a safe haven.

The examiners exchanged glances and nodded.

Let the graduates of Jiangnan University wait for the results.

In the commentary section, Teacher He couldn't help but applaud, "He's so composed, it's not like someone his age is showing such maturity."

To my surprise, he managed to turn the tables on the judges and almost succeeded.

This is expected to be a high-energy segment of the season.

Perhaps this is the power of role models.

Zhou Shen nodded, "That's right. The example set by President Jiang is influencing and changing every student at Jiang University."

When facing opponents who are stronger than them in terms of background, status, and other external factors, they can remain calm and show their best side.

It was as if President Jiang was right in front of them, encouraging them.

Hu Haiquan: "If President Jiang were here, they would probably be even more nervous."

"Hahaha, Haiquan, do you even want to stay in the entertainment industry?" Teacher He joked again.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I offended you again," Hu Haiquan said, slapping himself in the face.

After today's recording, the interviewers, following a heated discussion, decided to offer one of the job offers to a Jiangnan University graduate.

When it was handed to him, the other job seekers all looked on with envy.

Let's applaud him.

In terms of today's interview, his performance was indeed the best.

No one thought the show was giving him special treatment; most believed that his status as a senior from Jiangbei City allowed him to maintain his best performance during the interview.

Not only him, but Jiangnan University students are also gradually gaining a stronger sense of social presence and receiving higher-level recognition from society.

Senior Jiang's aura is everywhere. (End of Chapter)