[{"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-1141":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},985686,1286,"Chapter 1142 - 1117: The Righteous Big Brother","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1141",1141,"\u003Cp>\"Big brother, just say the word—even if it means climbing a mountain of knives or diving into a sea of fire, I’ll do it without hesitation,\" Brother Leopard said, looking at Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not that serious. It’s just a small matter for you,\" Ye Chen said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People like Brother Leopard value loyalty immensely. He’s willing to take risks for his brothers and fight to the death for those he trusts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Brother Leopard and the others have already accepted him as their leader, how could he let his brothers fall into danger?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, what is it then?\" Brother Leopard scratched his head and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time, they’ve only taken on big, life-threatening jobs, yet Ye Chen tells him it’s just a small matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go tell the person who hired you that if they dare to provoke me again, their end will be gruesome,\" Ye Chen said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without needing to ask, Ye Chen could already figure out who hired Brother Leopard—it must be someone acquainted with the square-headed man involved in Zhao Ziwei’s kidnapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen couldn’t care less what that person’s name is; he just wants Brother Leopard to deliver the warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen won’t proactively seek trouble, but if that person is ignorant enough to keep provoking attacks, then don’t blame Ye Chen for being brutal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, big brother, I’ll take care of it immediately,\" Brother Leopard said with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Ye Chen’s words, Brother Leopard adheres completely; this means failing the task and thus forfeiting the employment fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Brother Leopard doesn’t mind at all, as recognizing someone he truly admires as his big brother is worth more than any payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen understands how asking Brother Leopard to deliver the message would cost them the compensation from their employer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah-Bao, give me your bank account number. I’ll transfer one million to you, so neither you nor your brothers have worked in vain,\" Ye Chen said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing these words, everyone froze; throwing around a million like that—Ye Chen is unbelievably generous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, their employer had only promised them twenty thousand. Times are tough; even the assassin industry is hard to profit from, prices have severely dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet with survival at stake, Brother Leopard’s crew needs food, so he took the job despite the low pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s offer is five times what the client paid—his generosity convinces Brother Leopard he’s chosen wisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big brother, don’t say that. How could I possibly accept your money? Being accepted as your little brother is enough for me,\" Brother Leopard hurriedly refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be polite. Supporting your brothers isn’t easy,\" Ye Chen replied with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ye Chen’s insistence, Brother Leopard had no choice but to provide his bank account details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen made a call, and shortly after, Brother Leopard’s cellphone buzzed with a text notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Glancing at his account balance showed it suddenly had an extra million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Leopard looked at Ye Chen with a face full of gratitude, saying, \"Thank you, big brother. Thank you, big brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, he thought Ye Chen was merely saying it, never expecting him to actually transfer a million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Leopard’s men were equally astonished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could someone as young as Ye Chen be so lavish in his generosity?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Brother Leopard initially asked them to address Ye Chen as big brother, some felt reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, they willingly accept Ye Chen as their big brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen is not only incredibly capable but also financially impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do people in this line drift in for? Loyalty is one aspect, but more significantly, it’s about money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, having both elderly above and children below, the whole family depends on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Living constantly on edge, feeling the pressure detested; yet what’s the alternative? Without money, there’s no survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Engaging in this field was never a choice; meeting someone like Ye Chen gives hope for the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright then, from now on stick with me; no more heinous deeds, okay?\" Ye Chen warned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely, absolutely,\" everyone replied in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the chance for legitimate work, who would choose life-threatening crimes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s solely life’s pressure that led them here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, go on with your lives; now, there’s no need for violence. Take good care of your families,\" Ye Chen waved them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing him, everyone felt moved; being on this path meant scarce family time, concluding each day in fear. But now, they can finally reunite with their families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen left the alley and went to a nearby cake shop, ordering a strawberry-flavored cake and buying a bouquet of fresh flowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drove toward Song Xiaoxiao’s school and parked out of sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approached the school entrance with cake and flowers in hand, waiting for Song Xiaoxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By rights, Song Xiaoxiao should’ve finished class by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she hadn’t come out, Ye Chen found himself growing anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to step inside, but the guard stopped him outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stood anxious, Song Xiaoxiao was already walking toward the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her look seemed unpleasant, with a man trailing behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoxiao, let’s have dinner together. Won’t you humor me?\" the refined-looking man suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Yan, I already said I’m busy,\" Song Xiaoxiao responded with a displeased expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoxiao, stop lying. I checked with your roommate; you have no plans tonight,\" Li Yan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had double-checked with Song Xiaoxiao’s roommate, confirming she was deceiving him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yan came fully prepared, ensuring Song Xiaoxiao couldn’t make excuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiaoxiao frowned and said, \"Li Yan, even if I were free, I wouldn’t dine with you. Stop bothering me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoxiao, why don’t you like me? What’s wrong with me?\" Li Yan questioned, looking at Song Xiaoxiao regretfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always thought himself handsome, wealthy, and charming, expecting girls to adore him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Song Xiaoxiao constantly shrugged him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Yan, I’m telling you now—I already have a boyfriend. Don’t pester me anymore; he’d be unhappy if he knew,\" Song Xiaoxiao said frankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a boyfriend? How come I’ve never heard about it, nor seen him visit you at school?\" Li Yan questioned, partly dubious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Yan, you’re ridiculous. Why should I inform you about my relationship?\" Song Xiaoxiao scoffed at Li Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy is so dimwitted; she has no connections to him, hasn’t even looked directly at him, yet he sticks like glue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more persistent Li Yan is, the more Song Xiaoxiao despises him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoxiao, I really like you; you’re the only one in my heart,\" Li Yan declared, grabbing Song Xiaoxiao’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let go of her,\" a man’s voice suddenly demanded.\u003C\u002Fp>",1101,"2026-06-03T08:13:09.113Z","2026-06-03T08:13:14.205Z",1,"novelbin.me","ef1fb175f00a958fc03505882406022c7d1630f4e916f0d0cf4af72f7df3ecc5","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1142","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1140",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]