[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group":3,"chapter-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1016":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},985922,1286,"Chapter 1017 992: I’m Definitely Getting Involved in This","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1016",1016,"\u003Cp>Just as Ye Chen returned to reality, the system's voice sounded in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ding, congratulations to the host for receiving Zhao Yun's Five-Star Review and obtaining system rewards: Zhao Yun's Divine-level Spear Technique and Zhao Yun's weapon, Bright Silver Spear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this reward, Ye Chen was delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Yun's spear technique is indeed unparalleled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the future, Ye Chen might travel to the Warring States Era, and having this spear technique would surely be amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was riding his electric bike and was about to go home when his phone suddenly rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the number, it was an unfamiliar one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, who is this?\" Ye Chen asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's me, hello, is this Brother Ye Chen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice on the phone was very familiar to Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there are too many women around Ye Chen, and he often encounters various women while delivering orders, so he couldn't recall who it was for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Ye Chen, you forgot me so quickly, I'm the girl you rescued—Murong Xue.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, it's you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen then remembered that the girl was the one he had rescued at the intersection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Ye Chen had taken her back to school and promised to take her to the hospital for a check-up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I forgot about this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really too busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll go to the school now to take you to the hospital for examination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen said as he rode his electric bike toward Murong Xue's school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rush hour had already passed, and the road was very clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen, if it's inconvenient for you, it's okay; I can go to the hospital myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Murong Xue didn't want to trouble Ye Chen, there was still a hint of disappointment in her tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen chuckled and said, \"No worries, with your hands and legs inconvenient, you shouldn't risk another injury. Stay at school and wait for me; I'm on my way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rode his electric bike to Modu University's female dormitory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived at the school gate, Murong Xue was already waiting there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled, \"Get on the bike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm!\" Murong Xue felt inexplicably happy seeing Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen rode the electric bike, laughing, \"Sit tight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xue instinctively hugged Ye Chen's waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Murong Xue's foot was still in a cast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen asked while riding, \"How are you feeling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xue blushed, \"It's okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In school, Murong Xue was an ice queen goddess, never having been so close to a boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for some reason, when with Ye Chen, Murong Xue particularly wanted to take advantage of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xue said, \"I'm feeling better, but it still hurts to walk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen chuckled; that was to be expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Ye Chen arrived at the hospital's entrance on his electric bike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen asked, \"Can you walk?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xue nodded, \"Walking is fine; it's just my foot that's a bit painful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled and said, \"How about I carry you in then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xue's height was around 1.68 meters, with a fantastic figure and weighing about 90 pounds, not heavy at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen picked up Murong Xue and headed towards the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, many people looked at Ye Chen with envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was really handsome, and the girl he was carrying was incredibly beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xue felt particularly warm in Ye Chen's arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled and said, \"Ye Chen, thank you so much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen chuckled, \"No need to be so polite with me; we are destined to meet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Ye Chen's words, Murong Xue's cheeks blushed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Ye Chen was a delivery guy,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xue still wanted to be his girlfriend, as long as Ye Chen was willing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen took Murong Xue to the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After examining Murong Xue, the doctor changed her dressing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Murong Xue was being checked outside, Ye Chen waited at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a bit stuffy, Ye Chen went to the hallway to smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he took a few puffs, he suddenly heard a girl's voice from downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lu, please don't do this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoqian, among these interns, you're the one I favor the most. If you agree to be my lover, I'll immediately sign the papers to finalize your position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, the man lunged at the girl once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Director Lu, please don't.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slap sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He covered his swollen face, his gaze icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wretched woman, no respect for decency, huh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, the man raised his hand, about to give the girl a slap in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as his palm swung mid-air, someone stopped it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, do you have any shame hitting a girl?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man's expression changed, coldly saying, \"Stay out of this, kid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled faintly, \"Stay out? Bullying a girl is considered idle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu snorted, \"You say I'm bullying a girl, ask her if I am.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl trembled with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu's expression carried a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoqian, you better think carefully about what to say and what not to say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Qian looked distressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming from a rural area, she had struggled to get this internship in the hospital, and naturally wanted to stay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, her performance had been excellent; she was even a top student at school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But here, having good performance and being a top student did not decide things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Chen Qian was very pretty, Director Lu had taken advantage of her since the first day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today marked the determination of who would stay in the hospital, and Director Lu was using this as leverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even tried to assault her earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Chen Qian resisted fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not wanting to offend Director Lu, Chen Qian swallowed her anger, \"Thank you, but I'm fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen's gaze turned cold, \"Are you sure you're fine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu snorted, \"Kid, the girl said she's fine—get lost already.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen initially didn't want to interfere, but this hospital was a branch of his company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't allow such a wicked person to stay in the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen said, \"Little girl, are you worried about him retaliating? Fear not, I'll stand by you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll stand by her? Who do you think you are?\" Director Lu bragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me tell you, I'm the cardiology director here, and the dean is my future father-in-law; just who do you think you are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Lu was utterly dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded, \"Oh, I see. It seems the dean's daughter has poor taste in men, choosing you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Ye Chen's words, Director Lu's expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, what did you just say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen didn't bother with him and picked up his phone, directly dialing a number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this Dean Chen? Who is the dean of the Pudong District branch? Have them come to see me immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dean Chen, upon seeing it was the boss calling, hurriedly said, \"Mr. Ye, has something happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded, \"Indeed, something has happened. Why don't you come over as well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Chen making a call, Director Lu was also stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be he knows the dean? But what difference does that make—the dean is still my future father-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1208,"2026-06-03T08:13:04.630Z","2026-06-03T08:13:06.701Z",1,"novelbin.me","9d6d03e18c5e6c7b0035c40239091d2f1011eed2db5e4c65d778ef500a1e0878","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1017","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1015",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]