Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 21 A More Powerful Person
Zeng Wei took office as the new president of the Jiangnan Catering Association. He wanted to establish a good image as a person. Jiang Beicheng could understand that, but he didn't like this old fox who was full of benevolence, morality, and brotherhood, but had all kinds of wishful thinking in his mind.

This kind of person can get along well in society.

But it's hard to make it to the top class.

Simply put, it is not presentable and it is difficult for the government to promote it as a role model.

The Jiang family’s political and business connections have been severed, but that doesn’t mean the Jiang family has disappeared from Jiangnan City. With the support of the system, Jiangbei City is going to make some noise in society.

While upgrading your level and enjoying a full material life, you can also accumulate experience, enrich your "inside", and slowly explode.

Make yourself feel at home in every circle and every class and become famous.

Zeng Wei had expected Jiang Beicheng's tough attitude. The last time he had educated Zeng Haifeng in front of him, it was obvious that he was very similar to Jiang Tao, a man of great courage and determination.

To be honest, Zeng Wei was a little afraid that Jiang Beicheng, his junior, would cause a big stir in the catering industry.

His mother, Li Yun, had many admirers and old friends in the catering industry in Jiangnan City.

It is true that monkeys scatter when the tree falls, but if the Jiang family tree is propped up again by Jiangbei City, Zeng Wei’s years of planning will probably be wasted.

Humans are animals that crave honor and power, and Zeng Wei is no exception.

He didn't expect that Jiang Tao would leave some money for Jiang Beicheng, and he didn't expect that Jiang Beicheng would become his business partner.

He couldn't openly tear his face off with Jiangbei City, but if he openly made things difficult for them, Li Yun's old friends would definitely not be able to stand it.

Even if they don't really want to protect Jiangbei City, they will seize the opportunity to pull you down from the position of president of the association.

Who wouldn’t want to have a seat at the table of the head of a social organization that has direct contact with the government?

Now is the time when Chaoniu Hotpot is expanding the fastest, and Zeng Wei is also afraid that Jiangbeicheng will resort to extreme measures to ruin the brand reputation of Chaoniu Hotpot.

After weighing the pros and cons, Zeng Wei had to use his "good guy" persona and "gratitude" feelings to win over Jiangbei City.

He did not get angry because of Jiang Beicheng's attitude, and remained patient and persuaded him, "Nephew Beicheng, it is a good thing for young people to be motivated. Uncle Zeng is very pleased to see your enthusiasm.

Uncle Zeng has been working in the catering industry for many years and knows how difficult it is.

The current market environment is difficult, and Uncle Zeng does not recommend you to dive in.

The most taboo in the current market environment is irrational investment, and even more taboo is borrowing money to invest. Nephew Beicheng, it is safest to hold the money in your hands."

Zeng Wei's words have two meanings.

The first meaning is to analyze the current market environment. Jiangbeicheng agrees with Zeng Wei on this point. The physical business has been difficult in recent years, and the same is true for the catering industry. Everyone is watching their money very tightly.

Be cautious when investing.

The second meaning is that Jiang Beicheng should take the living expenses left to him by his father, settle down as a family, and live an ordinary life.

Don't mess around.

Zeng Wei didn't believe that Jiang Beicheng could invest tens of millions into the catering industry without leaving himself any way out.

He even felt that Jiang Beicheng did not have that much money and was planning to take out a loan to start a business.

After all, the news that the young secretary sold the company and ran away abroad was widely circulated in the Jiangnan business community.

Jiang Tao probably just left a little living expenses for Jiang Beicheng to ensure that he had enough food and clothing.

My father is gone, my background is gone, and I am just a second-generation playboy who has never been involved in business. Can I make the restaurant business successful?

It's too simple to think.

Jiang Beicheng suddenly found that dealing with these veterans in the business world was quite interesting, and they could speak without making any mistakes.

He smiled and said, "Old Zeng, you were never this close to me when my father was alive. Besides, he's gone now. Just take care of your Zeng Haifeng. I won't worry about you."

Zeng Wei said, "Nephew Beicheng, it is because President Jiang and President Li are gone that I, as your uncle, should do my best to help you.

I really can't bear to see you hit a wall.

My nephew in Beicheng asked me to rent the shop in Guanghuan to open a hot pot restaurant and a black gold shop.

In this way, you can buy shares and discuss how to distribute the shares.

As long as we use the Chao Niu Hotpot brand, it'll be fine. Guanghuan's business management company has also expressed sufficient sincerity in inviting me to join. If this store loses money, it will be Uncle Zeng's. If it makes money, I will give you dividends according to the proportion."

To be honest, it's a bit sincere.

But this is not Jiang Beicheng's life goal. Whether he opens a restaurant or works in other industries in the future, his ultimate goal is to create an ideal country of his own.

Let your employees, their families, grassroots workers... all enjoy this beautiful era and feel happiness in their work and life.

These are some of his thoughts on society that came to his mind after his father passed away.

Jiang Beicheng rejected Zeng Wei's olive branch, "Lao Zeng, our starting points and fundamental purposes for doing business are different, which means we can't be together.

I'll continue to negotiate with you about the Halo store. If you win, I'd like to congratulate you in advance."

Zeng Wei was stunned for a moment.

Jiang Beicheng's final words of "Congratulations to him" made him vaguely feel that this second-generation playboy seemed to have changed a lot.

This was not the blindly arrogant Jiangbeicheng he knew.

The few sentences I just said have a very grand meaning.

"Dad, I don't understand why you're so accommodating to Jiang Beicheng?" Zeng Haifeng said excitedly, "He doesn't know his place. Let him be. What's it to you?"

Zeng Wei said: "Business is a science, and you have to learn the culture of the circle.

I'm planning to close Li Ji's store, so you should go to the store below to practice."

Zeng Haifeng was confused, "Dad, it's a waste of my talent to let me go to the front line!"

Zeng Wei glanced back at him and went upstairs to sleep.

……

Jiang Beicheng called the owner of the Great Wall Premium Club in the evening. During the last cigar lovers' gathering, he saw a Caribbean cedar constant temperature cigar box at Boss Li's place.

Goods from the US.

I want to buy this cigar box from Boss Li and give it to my uncle Hailin.

His current network of contacts is too narrow, and even his father's old friends probably wouldn't give him face.

The only one I can think of is the Hai family.

The true feelings are there.

Hailin should be able to help. A shop can be opened with just a phone call from him.

I originally thought of negotiating the price myself and signing with Guanghuan when it was suitable, but who would have thought that Zeng Wei would suddenly intervene.

If Hong Kong Land gives face and the price is right, Jiangbei City decides to directly buy the 600-square-meter store.

Jiangbeicheng just did a search online and found out that the reason why Chaoniu Hotpot is not worried about the rapid expansion of its capital chain is because Zeng Wei has obtained 100 million yuan in financing and an investment institution is ready to support him in his IPO.

A model similar to Haidilao has opened the way for national expansion.

Most of Jiangnan City's investment institutions are located in the Financial Street, and the bank that has the closest dealings with these investment institutions is the Financial Street Branch of Jiangnan City Commercial Bank.

Everyone knows that Jiangnan City Commercial Bank is the son supported by the Jiangnan Municipal Government.

Foreign investment institutions all want to interact more with it.

As the president of the Financial Street branch, Hailin's name naturally has a certain status in the financial circle.

When he spoke, he gained face.

In addition to the shop matters, Jiang Beicheng felt that he should also visit Hailin and his wife at home.

"Old Li, sell me that cedar cigar box imported from the US for 20,000 yuan," Jiang Beicheng said directly, "I owe you a favor."

Boss Li smiled and said, "Brother Xiao Jiang has asked for help. How can I, as his elder brother, refuse?"

(End of this chapter)