Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Chapter 24 Your family still lacks a little foundation

Zeng Wei never expected that there would be high-end commercial shops like Halo for sale.

If he could get first-hand information, he would definitely spend money to buy the 600-square-meter single commercial property.

Relying on the brand influence of Halo Commercial and the geographical advantages of the store, it is perfect to create a black gold flagship store of Chaoniu Hotpot as the brand image.

I originally thought that with the double buff of my Chao Niu Hotpot brand and the title of president of the Catering Association, renting this shop was a sure thing. However, I never expected that the developer would sell it directly.

Jiang Beicheng's name was still echoing in his mind, but Zeng Wei still didn't believe that Jiang Beicheng had bought the shop.

But in the afternoon, the message his son Zeng Haifeng brought back made his expression instantly gloomy.

"When I went there, Xu Ru was already taking the designer to measure the site," Zeng Haifeng said, "It's most likely bought by Jiangbei City.

Where does he get so much money?"

This is also Zeng Wei’s question.

The price of a 600-square-meter shop cannot be low. Adding the subsequent investment of Beicheng Hotel, the investment of opening this hotel in Jiangbei City will be at least more than 20 million.

It’s actually quite common for high-end business restaurants to invest so much.

But as a newcomer in the catering industry, where does Jiang Beicheng get the confidence to do this?

Is it that he has no idea about market conditions and investment risks, or is it that this guy is hiding his true abilities too well and hasn't revealed them?

Also, Zeng Wei still didn't believe that Jiang Tao left so much money to Jiangbei City.

"I may have underestimated my nephew's courage. He is indeed very similar to his father in character," Zeng Wei muttered.

"Dad, the location of the Black Gold Shop..."

Zeng Wei picked up the phone and raised his hand and said, "I'll take a call."

Zeng Haifeng nodded and remained quiet.

"Okay, Manager Zhang, you arrange it, and I'll foot the bill... You're welcome, it's my duty. I have to thank you for the financing."

"President Hai is coming too?" Zeng Wei said excitedly, "Great, great, we must give him a high-level reception. Absolutely."

Zeng Wei finished the call, left in a hurry, and turned back to say, "Let the marketing department choose one from the alternative plans.

There's a dinner party coming up soon, and I need to go over there to take care of it."

"Dad, please take me with you!" Zeng Haifeng said.

"Calm down for a while," Zeng Wei said directly.

In Zeng Wei's eyes, tonight's dinner is a high-end dinner. Although he dotes on his son, he also knows his own capabilities. For the time being, he cannot sit at the table.

Zeng Haifeng looked miserable, but had nothing to say.

Zeng Wei specially asked the driver to go back home and bring over his treasured zodiac table. President Hai will be here tonight. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and he must have a few more drinks with President Hai.

Move around and build relationships.

When he was working as Jiang Tao's driver, he knew the Hai family's reputation in the financial community of Jiangnan City.

Jiang Tao’s ability to acquire three Kenyan titanium mines in one go was inseparable from Hailin’s operation and financial support.

The Chaoniu Hotpot he founded was able to obtain 100 million yuan in financing, and it was Hailin's subordinates who helped to find investors.

If we can establish a direct relationship with Hailin, the subsequent IPO process will definitely be much easier.

Zeng Wei attached great importance to this dinner and specifically instructed Hai Lin's subordinate, Zhang Zhi, the marketing manager of the Financial Street Branch of Jiangnan City Commercial Bank, to book a high-end business restaurant, prepare food, and warmly entertain President Hai and his investors.

"Manager Zhang," Zeng Wei hurried to the door of the private room, shook hands with Zhang Zhi, and asked with concern, "Have President Hai and Mr. Shen arrived?"

"Mr. Shen is here, President Hai will be here in a while," said Zhang Zhi.

Zeng Wei entered the room and respectfully addressed Shen Ping, an investor from Nanfeng Venture Capital.

"Mr. Shen, thank you for your support. Chaoniu Hotpot has the support of Nanfeng Venture Capital, and the road ahead will be smooth sailing." Zeng Wei smiled and shook hands with Shen Ping.

It was both flattery and an expression of one's confidence.

Shen Ping smiled and said, "Mr. Zeng, the person you should thank most is Mr. Zhang."

Zhang Zhi said modestly, "I dare not take credit for it."

Zeng Wei smiled and said, "Then thank you Jiangnan Commercial Bank and thank you President Hai."

The three of them laughed along. "I heard your laughter as soon as I got out of the elevator."

Hailin walked into the box.

Zhang Zhi and Shen Ping hurried to greet him, and Zeng Wei also stood up excitedly, but halfway through, his eyes suddenly became dull.

Hailin didn't come alone, he brought someone with him.

It is Jiangbei City.

"Let me introduce you to Jiang Beicheng, the son of my close friend Jiang Tao." Hailin introduced, "Beicheng, this is Mr. Shen from Southwind Venture Capital, and this is Manager Zhang from the Marketing Department of the Financial Street Branch.

this……"

He looked at Zeng Wei.

Jiang Beicheng smiled and said, “Mr. Zeng, the founder of Chaoniu Hotpot, is the president of the Jiangnan Hotpot Association.

We are old acquaintances.”

Zeng Wei smiled awkwardly and nodded in agreement.

Jiang Beicheng's words when introducing him felt wrong.

Before he could react to why Hailin brought Jiang Beicheng to such a dinner, Shen Ping and Zhang Zhi had already walked up to Jiang Beicheng and shook hands with him.

He politely called him "Mr. Jiang".

Zhang Zhi: "Mr. Jiang, I have met your father several times and have benefited a lot from him."

Shen Ping: "Mr. Jiang, your father is an entrepreneur I admire very much."

Zeng Wei was stunned.

What should he do?
It's impossible not to give Hailin face, right?

It is even more impossible to go up and call him "nephew of Beicheng" with a smile. Where would Shen Ping and Zhang Zhi put their face?
He only smiled and went up to Jiang Beicheng to shake hands, then called him, "Mr. Jiang."

Hailin smiled and said, "Boss Zeng has a close relationship with the Jiang family. We're all acquaintances, so let's be casual tonight."

Zeng Wei smiled along.

But I feel bad.

Is Hailin pointing at him?

At a dinner party like this, if he directly said that he was Jiang Tao's driver, he would definitely lose all face and would have to worship Jiang Beicheng as his ancestor.

Hailin didn't tell him the truth, which was considered to save his face, and at the same time reminded him not to make things difficult for Jiangbei City.

Zeng Wei could never have imagined that Hailin, a well-known figure in the financial world, would actually support an uneducated and dissolute young man like Jiang Beicheng.

Don't you care about your reputation at all?

Even for the sake of his reputation, he would not bring Zeng Haifeng to important dinners and public occasions.

There is no doubt that Jiang Beicheng's status instantly rose several levels by following Hailin.

If Hailin hadn't come forward to help, the business community would have almost forgotten that Jiang Tao had a son.

While he admired the deep relationship between Jiang Tao and Hai Lin, he was also worried about Hai Lin. Is Jiangbei City worth the Hai family risking their reputation to help?

Jiang Beicheng noticed Zeng Wei's gaze and felt surprised and puzzled, as if he couldn't understand the long-standing friendship between the Jiang and Hai families.

Only when both parties are in the same position and on the same level can they be open and honest with each other.

Zeng Wei's rise from a driver to where he is today was largely due to his flattery of his father Jiang Tao, and more often he used the Jiang family as a springboard for his career.

It is normal to have a drastic change in mentality after jumping on it. In the words of the older generation, when you step out, your wings will be strong enough.

It is true that the Zeng family is rich now, but they do not have the wealth accumulated by generations of the Jiang and Hai families.

Ultimately, it’s because my own understanding is a little shallow.

"Beicheng, how does the food in this restaurant compare to Li Ji, the one your mother founded?" Hailin suddenly asked while eating.

Zeng Wei perked up instantly when he heard these words, and felt a chill on his back.

(End of this chapter)