Financial freedom starts with smiling at life

Steven, president of the US-China Chamber of Commerce, and Jörg, president of the China-Europe Chamber of Commerce, are not top figures in the political and business circles, but they have played a very good bridging role in promoting multilateral trade.

Therefore, he has close private relationships with domestic entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals.

Without a doubt, Jiang Beicheng is currently one of the most sought-after entrepreneurs at Dongda University. The two felt very honored to be invited by him to attend the founding ceremony of the Global General Association of the Wharf Chamber of Commerce in Jiangnan City.

I was also fortunate enough to ride in the Gulfstream masterpiece, the Gulfstream G700.

To put it in a vain way, they get to experience this god-tier business jet with a range of 14000 kilometers and extremely luxurious private customization before many of the world's richest people.

Jörg knew, of course, that Jiang Beicheng was the first Gulfstream G700 user in China and Asia. He didn't mention it to flatter Jiang Beicheng or marvel at his wealth, but rather to talk about Jiang Beicheng's current international influence.

Only three Gulfstream G700s were delivered in the first batch, to Musk, Bernard, and Jiang Beicheng.

One is a representative of wealthy individuals from the Americas, another from Europe, and the third from Asia.

Although no global wealth rankings explicitly state Jiang Beicheng's personal wealth, he is internationally recognized as one of the richest people in Asia.

Because of the things he's done, the amount of money he's burned far exceeds the figures on the Asian rich list.

Semiconductors, AI, energy, rockets... even military weaponry—none of these are industries that don't burn through cash, and none of them are industries where it's difficult to see returns on investment in the short term.

It puts a great strain on the investor's financial resources.

What's astonishing is that Jiangbei City is still able to carry these money-burning industries forward while occasionally producing groundbreaking scientific research results that shock the world.

His wealth is self-evident.

Gulfstream chose Jiangbei City as its first user in Asia because of its international influence.

As a leader in the business jet sector, Gulfstream also needs the "star effect".

However, they are not celebrities in the entertainment industry, but the world's most representative billionaires.

The three buyers of the new business jet represent wealthy individuals from around the world, which could lead to more orders.

This indirectly reflects Jiangbei City's international status and influence.

Perhaps only Silicon Valley, or more broadly, the American tech circle, does not acknowledge Jiang Beicheng's current international standing. Other circles and industries, whether media or political and business circles, have affirmed that Jiang Beicheng is the most representative global businessman born in this era.

It's understandable that Silicon Valley's tech giants care about their image, and the US wants to maintain its media dominance; they simply don't recognize Jiangbei City's status.

Jiang Beicheng has never responded verbally in public, shouting slogans or boasting about how awesome he is. Instead, he has gradually torn down the technological barriers of the United States with real scientific research results, slapping the Silicon Valley giants in the face one slap after another.

This feeling is great, and it's also the main source of emotional value in Jiangbei City right now.

When Jiang Beicheng heard Jörg, the president of the China-Europe Chamber of Commerce, bring up the private jet, he understood what he meant and didn't try to be modest or humble.

Using a private jet to show off in front of foreign friends is just a small-scale show-off.

Only by using your identity as a facade can you truly and freely put on an act.

He took the initiative to have a conversation with Jörg, and the topic of conversation was definitely about him, Musk, and Bernard, the three first buyers to receive the goods.

Most interestingly, during his conversation with Jiang Beicheng, Jörg repeatedly glanced at Steven, the president of the Sino-American Chamber of Commerce.

It has a profound meaning.

Suddenly, the relationship between the three of them began to become subtle.

It's somewhat similar to the relationship between Tokyo University and the European Union and the United States in the current international situation.

Jiang Beicheng never expected that this casual chat would reflect on international relations.

She smiled inwardly. However, as the host, she still showed great hospitality. Her private jet landed at Jiangnan City Airport, and then she took a private helicopter to her private estate for a visit.

While Jörg and Steven marveled at the luxury of Jiangbei City's private estate, Ma Huateng also arrived at the estate in a Maybach sent by Jiangbei City.

He arrived early today and visited the municipal party committee and government in the morning to discuss some work matters. It's not easy for him to come to Jiangnan City, and the city won't let go of such a good opportunity to "get something for nothing".

Mr. Ma understands the system best.

Before Jiangbei City, he was one of the best-performing entrepreneurs in China.

Since he received a warm invitation from the Jiangnan Municipal Party Committee and Government, he will definitely give them face and go as a guest.

"President Jiang, you look even more prosperous than last time."

Ma Huateng got out of the car, put his arm around Jiang Beicheng's shoulder, shook hands with him, and made a joke.

Jiang Beichen smiled and replied, "It's fine for now. What I'm most curious about is how you maintain such good posture?"

Lei Jun looks much more haggard in the past two years, and Jack Ma's hair has turned quite gray.

Over the years, Ma Huateng's temperament and physique have changed very little.

Ma Huateng responded with a smile: "Next time we meet, I'll recommend my stylist to them."

He is a highly authoritative figure in both hair dyeing and hair transplantation.

Jiang Beicheng laughed. Ma Zong was quite humorous in private. "Lei Jun definitely needs it. Look how worried he's been lately. He has the highest standards when it comes to hairstyles."

Jack Ma doesn't seem to care about these external appearances.

Ma Huateng understood Jiang Beicheng's meaning and smiled, "Jack cares more about his core values."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

When we met again, we joked around with a few friends in the industry, and we instantly became much more familiar with each other.

Jiang Beicheng introduced the guests for today's family banquet to Ma Huateng: Chairman Liu of the Hongmen, the presidents of the China-US Chamber of Commerce and the China-Europe Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman Gao of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, who had arrived late.

Aside from Chairman Liu of the Hongmen, whom Ma Huateng had heard of, he knew and had met the others. However, since it was Jiang Beicheng's home turf today, he went through the motions as Jiang Beicheng suggested, shaking hands and greeting the others.

In the afternoon, we had afternoon tea at the manor and sat together, engaging in lively discussions.

Dinner was sumptuous, and a cultural performance was also arranged, presenting a visual feast for the guests.

“Last time I had dinner with Mr. Zeng in Gangcheng, he said that the most sumptuous and interesting meal he had ever had was your family banquet, Mr. Jiang.” Ma Huateng glanced meaningfully at the performance on stage and said with a smile, “I think I can understand Mr. Zeng’s feelings.”

Jiang Beicheng smiled and clinked glasses with Ma Huateng.

Mr. Zeng from CATL visited the manor last time with several big names in the automotive industry, and the banquet that time was even more "fancy" than what was arranged today.

When Jiang Beicheng was drinking with Ma Huateng, he glanced at Chairman Gao intentionally, and Ma Huateng immediately understood.

Today, with a high-ranking leader present, I'll be a little more reserved.

Even so, they are already the envy of many domestic entrepreneurs.

I ask you, besides Jiangbei City, which other entrepreneur would dare to enjoy such a blatant and openly indulge in such pleasures?
Ma Huateng smiled and nodded, clinked glasses with Jiang Beicheng, and then the topic naturally shifted to work.

The two discussed all the currently popular industries, going on and on, seemingly trying to entice Chairman Gao with promises of great rewards. (End of Chapter)