[{"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-1178":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},985984,1286,"Chapter 1179: 1154: I Really Love You","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1178",1178,"\u003Cp>Capítulo 1179: Chapter 1154: I Really Love You\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mei knew that Cao Yang’s current demeanor was a sign of anger, and who knows what he might do in a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want to get involved because of Song Xiaoxiao, so she quickly said, “Xiaoxiao, Brother Cao means well; since we’re here, why not have some fun?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaomei, let’s hurry back, we have exams tomorrow,” Song Xiaoxiao said anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t understand why Li Mei liked to stay in places like this so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang knew Song Xiaoxiao was a good girl, unlike Li Mei, who liked to hang out in bars and mess around with those men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting Song Xiaoxiao to stay willingly was impossible, so he could only resort to deception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He winked at Li Mei, signaling her to leave quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mei understood and, clutching her stomach, said to Song Xiaoxiao, “Okay, okay, wait for me a moment; I feel a bit of pain in my belly, I’ll go to the restroom and then we’ll leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was fine just now, but now Li Mei suddenly claimed her stomach hurt, which indeed seemed suspicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing Li Mei clutching her stomach, Song Xiaoxiao didn’t think much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, women have their uncomfortable days every month, and you can’t predict when that relative arrives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation had happened to Song Xiaoxiao before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You go quickly; I’ll wait here for you,” Song Xiaoxiao said to Li Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she left, Li Mei said to Cao Yang, “Brother Cao, I’m leaving Xiaoxiao to you; please take good care of her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, Meimei, I will definitely take good care of Xiaoxiao,” Cao Yang said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a pretty girl in front of him, he surely would take good care of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mei glanced at Song Xiaoxiao and then turned away with a sinister smile, thinking, “Xiaoxiao, don’t blame me; everyone looks out for themselves; you caught Brother Cao’s eye, and there’s nothing I can do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Li Mei leave, Cao Yang smiled and said, “Xiaoxiao, why don’t we go to the private room, have a drink, and wait for Meimei to come back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already planned in his mind that as long as he tricked Song Xiaoxiao into the private room, he could do whatever he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang didn’t want to cause too much commotion, avoiding unnecessary trouble; otherwise, he would have someone pull Song Xiaoxiao directly into the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, I’ll just wait here; Meimei will be back soon,” Song Xiaoxiao rejected again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang knew Li Mei hadn’t gone to the restroom — she was just tricking Song Xiaoxiao, having left through the back door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Song Xiaoxiao waited until daylight, Li Mei wouldn’t return, but she had no idea about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang looked at the girl before him, still deceived and unaware, and felt some pity; indeed, Song Xiaoxiao was very innocent as Li Mei described.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing a girl like this was something Cao Yang encountered for the first time; how could he easily let her go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting a little while longer without Li Mei showing up, Song Xiaoxiao frowned, muttering to herself, “What’s wrong with Xiaomei; why hasn’t she come out yet; could something have happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this kind-hearted girl, Cao Yang couldn’t help but shake his head — Song Xiaoxiao was truly too naive, betrayed by Li Mei yet still worried about her safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Cao, can you tell me how to get to the restroom? I want to check on Xiaomei,” Song Xiaoxiao said, preparing to walk toward the restroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since meeting Cao Yang, his gaze had been scanning her up and down, seemingly trying to see through her, which made Song Xiaoxiao very uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang couldn’t bear to watch anymore; he didn’t want to let Song Xiaoxiao be treated like a fool, still waiting idiotically here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaoxiao, stop waiting; Meimei isn’t coming back,” Cao Yang said frankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On hearing this, Song Xiaoxiao was first stunned, then came to her senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you say?” she asked incredulously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I said you don’t need to wait anymore; Meimei won’t be coming back; she’s already left, leaving you to me,” Cao Yang repeated clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Song Xiaoxiao understood everything was planned by Cao Yang and Li Mei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is she to me, and by what right does she leave me to you?” Song Xiaoxiao glared at Cao Yang and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meimei broke a bottle of very expensive wine, which she couldn’t afford to repay, so she thought of this way,” Cao Yang explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How much? Let me pay for it,” Song Xiaoxiao said, somewhat choking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her family had money; paying for a bottle of wine wasn’t a difficult task for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang waved a hand dismissively and said, “After seeing you, I realized money isn’t that important; I want you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bluntly revealed his thoughts to Song Xiaoxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Cao Yang’s words, Song Xiaoxiao’s face turned pale; she obviously knew what this meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiaoxiao’s heart already belonged to Ye Chen; how could she possibly let another man touch her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Cao, as long as you let me go, I’ll pay you whatever amount,” Song Xiaoxiao begged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she was doing something else — calling Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Xiaoxiao knew Cao Yang wouldn’t let her go, so she had to seek help from Ye Chen, hoping for a chance to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaoxiao, how many times must I tell you; I don’t want money, I just want you,” Cao Yang said impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having dropped Song Xiaoxiao off, Ye Chen went home and slept, mainly because today had been exhausting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he was awoken by the phone ringing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the time, it was already midnight; he wondered what the girl wanted calling him this late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen, still half-asleep, answered the phone, saying, “Xiaoxiao, is something wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t hear Song Xiaoxiao’s response but heard her pleading voice, and immediately became alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Cao, please let me go; I’m not the kind of girl you think I am; I already have a boyfriend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen heard Song Xiaoxiao’s pleading and knew she must be in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly got up, dressed, ran out the door, got in his sports car, and headed to where Song Xiaoxiao was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen feared the women around him might get in trouble, so he had a tracking system installed in their phones; he knew Song Xiaoxiao’s location instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Yang was so focused on persuading Song Xiaoxiao to obediently accompany him that he didn’t notice this girl had already called Ye Chen for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaoxiao, I genuinely like you; I promise I’ll treat you well and not just play around like with other women,” Cao Yang vowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was indeed sincere; from the first glance he had liked Song Xiaoxiao, and it was genuine from the heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Cao, I don’t like you; feelings can’t be forced; please let me go and I’ll be grateful,” Song Xiaoxiao pleaded desperately as she was dragged into the private room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t want gratitude; today, I’m determined to have you. This is my bar; even if you scream your lungs out, it’s useless,” Cao Yang said angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>",1202,"2026-06-03T08:13:10.846Z","2026-06-03T08:13:15.311Z",1,"novelbin.me","73b66f4ace63d34c4ec8fc18285be5254124cab8e7a93d572111da09bfa68fb6","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1179","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-1177",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]