Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 22: You Don't Need a Butcher Knife to Kill a Chicken
Great Wall Premium Club is the largest cigar supplier in Jiangnan City.

World-renowned cigar brands are available.

There are usually many eggplant friends gathering here.

Jiangbeicheng is also one of them.

The image that "Mr. Xiao Jiang" left in the Great Wall Premium Club is that of being straightforward and generous.

After a few drinks, Mr. Jiang would often pay for the entire meal.

Looking back now, it seems a bit ridiculous, but at the time it felt really good.

Over time, I became familiar with the boss Li Mao and we could be considered friends in the underworld.

Jiang Beicheng rode his Harley out today and went to Starlight World first. He bought a set of Helena skin care products for Hailin's wife Zhou Ya, spending four or five thousand.

Then go to the Great Wall Premium Club to pick up the humidor.

When he arrived, there were a few fellow acquaintances having a party. When they saw Jiang Beicheng, they all greeted him with smiles and waved warmly.

"Mr. Jiang, you're here just in time. Old Li is cooking for us personally."

"Mr. Jiang, I haven't seen you in a while. Want to have a drink together?"

"Brothers, we just love to hear you talk about the private affairs of those female internet celebrities."

"Mr. Jiang, please sit down."

"..."

Jiang Beicheng took off his helmet and waved with a smile, "I have something to do today, you guys chat, let's meet another time."

Went upstairs.

"Here?" Li Mao took out a cedar cigar box from the cigar display cabinet and opened it. "I guess you're giving me a gift, so I packed you an extra box of Cuban diplomats.

Twenty thousand yuan, and I didn't make a penny from you."

Jiang Beicheng accepted it and said, "Thanks, Lao Li, let's meet for coffee some other day."

"It's all right. You can contact me anytime by phone." Li Mao handed it down.

A group of fellow cigar lovers also stood up to see him off.

Jiang Beicheng went directly to Hailin's house, which was an old wealthy area in Jiangnan City. Before Jiang Tao moved to the mansion in Peninsula No. 1, his family also lived here, and the two families were neighbors.

When Hailin learned that Jiang Beicheng was coming over for dinner, he deliberately turned down the lunch appointment and went home.

"Husband, Beicheng is here."

Zhou Ya was sitting in the yard of the villa embroidering. She stood up and greeted him.

In Jiang Beicheng's impression, his Aunt Zhou has been beautiful all her life.

When she was young, she was full of Hong Kong style and was at the forefront of fashion. Now in her fifties, she still has extraordinary temperament and charm.

Not only does she maintain a good figure, but her outfits are also becoming more and more stylish.

It has the flavor of an oriental woman.

I usually like to study some intangible cultural heritage skills, grow flowers and so on.

I have been with Hailin all my life, enjoying it all without feeling tired at all.

"Aunt Zhou, wearing this cheongsam today makes me feel like I've traveled back to the Republic of China era," Jiang Beicheng praised.

Zhou Ya was delighted to hear Jiang Beicheng praise her for being a noble lady, and she warmly invited him, "Come in and sit down."

"Auntie, I brought you a gift." Jiang Beicheng handed the gift box over and said, "When Dad was gone, you and Uncle Hai were busy helping me. I should have come to visit you a long time ago."

"It's been a while since we last met, and you've become more and more polite." Zhou Ya felt that this younger generation was more polite than before. She took Jiang Beicheng's gift with a smile and asked the nanny to pour some water for Jiang Beicheng.

"Are you here?" Hailin walked out and sat on the sofa, handing a cigarette to Jiang Beicheng.

Jiang Beicheng took it with a smile and placed the cigar box on the coffee table. "Uncle Hailin, thank you for taking care of grandma during this time."

"When did you learn this?" Hailin turned around and looked at Zhou Ya and smiled.

Jiang Beicheng said modestly: "The burden of the Jiang family has fallen on me, and I have to learn what I should learn slowly."

Zhou Ya said: "What did I say? Children like Beicheng, once they return to their normal careers, will learn everything on their own.

Maybe he will surpass his father in the future."

"I'll just take it as a compliment from Aunt Zhou," Jiang Beicheng smiled. Hailin picked up the Caribbean cedar thermostat and admired it, a smile on his face, his liking obvious.

This kind of thing is hard to come by for cigar lovers and collectors.

The price of 10,000 or 20,000 yuan is not expensive, but the production is scarce, and even less flows into the country through formal channels.

Hailin knew Jiang Beicheng's intention at a glance.

He was very satisfied with the gift his nephew gave him.

"Let's eat, Beicheng, we'll talk while we eat." Zhou Ya greeted when she saw her aunt bringing out the dishes.

Jiang Beicheng stood up and followed. Hailin put his arm around Jiang Beicheng's shoulders and said, "I have to meet two leaders this afternoon, so I won't drink."

"I came here by bike, too, Uncle Hai."

"Then let's have a simple meal. Next time we have a break, we can go to your hometown for a drink." Hailin said, "The jar of rice wine your grandma saved is really good."

"Beicheng, don't be like your uncle Hai, who has everything, including cigarettes and alcohol," Zhou Ya warned.

Jiang Beicheng joked, "It's over. Aunt Zhou already despises me so much, and my sister despises me even more."

Zhou Ya was amused by Jiang Beicheng and recalled, "Husband, do you still remember the engagement you and Jiang Tao had arranged?"

Hailin shook his head and sighed, “My daughter is nowhere to be found now.

Growing up, he never listened to us."

Jiang Beicheng said: "But my sister has always been excellent."

"That's true. Whether at home or abroad, we've never had to worry about your studies or life," Hailin said while eating.

Zhou Ya said: "It's hard for girls to find a partner if they are too independent."

"She probably has high standards," Jiang Beicheng joked.

Hailin and Zhou Ya followed suit and smiled.

"Beicheng, have you chosen a location for your restaurant?" Hailin asked with concern.

The Jiang family and the Hai family have always been open-hearted, speaking their minds and contributing their strength.

Jiang Beicheng did not hide anything from Hailin and said truthfully, "Uncle Hai, we found the location and agreed on the price, but Chao Niu Hotpot suddenly intervened.

As you know, businesses like Halo are very welcoming to big brands.

In comparison, I, a newcomer to the catering industry, seem uncompetitive.”

"Wasn't Zeng Wei your father's driver?" Zhou Ya asked puzzledly, "Is he deliberately making things difficult for you?"

Jiang Beicheng said: "It's not that difficult.

Chaoniu Hotpot has just received financing and is expanding rapidly.

Zeng Wei wants to build a black gold store in Guanghuan to enhance the brand image.

It just so happened that we had our eyes on the same shop.”

"Is it such a coincidence?" Zhou Ya frowned and said, "The Li Ji your mother founded was destroyed by him. I have a bad impression of them both."

Women look at things more simply and rely on their intuition.

Zhou Ya felt that Zeng Wei and his son were deliberately making things difficult for Jiang Beicheng. They didn't want him to enter the catering industry, let alone achieve anything in it.

Looking at her husband Hailin.

I'd like to hear Hailin's opinion.

Hailin put down his chopsticks and said, "Zeng Wei's financing project was arranged by my subordinates.

The investor is also my friend in the financial industry. Beicheng, if you really value the Guanghuan position, I'll call Zeng Wei and he'll give me face."

Jiang Beicheng said: "Uncle Hai, I would like to ask you to ask Hongkong Land, the developer of Guanghuan, if they are willing to sell commercial properties?
If there is, I would like to negotiate the price with them and buy the shop directly, which would save a lot of trouble."

Using Hailin's relationship with Zeng Wei is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, which is unnecessary.

Contact Hongkong Land's senior management directly to discuss the selling price.

"You want to invest in a shop?" Zhou Ya was a little surprised, "Beicheng, have you thought it through?
Investing in real estate projects now is very risky.”

(End of this chapter)