[{"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-226":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},983860,1286,"Chapter 226 - 223: Expert (First Release, Subscribe Please)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-226",226,"\u003Cp>At this moment, a group of young people gathered around an open space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying said, \"They’re over there, let’s drive over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen made a beautiful drift and stopped the car between two vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold laugh resounded, \"Zhao Ying, you really dare to come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next to the Lamborghini, a Maserati rolled down its window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman with a beauty score of only around 60 looked at Zhao Ying with a face full of mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only striking thing about this woman was her glimmering jewels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite this, after Ye Chen took one look, he lost interest immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a mocking voice sounded, \"Zhao Ying, you’re letting this pretty boy race for you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was Tian Biao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of Tian Biao stood another young man in his twenties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Bai Ying, let me introduce you to a driver, Hua Country’s off-road championship holder, reserve driver for the Ferrari Team, Qin Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Qin Rui’s name, the scene erupted into an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Rui was a legend in their racing world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was once the record holder for this S-Class course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, honey, later let’s watch this loser kneel and kowtow to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying sneered, \"It’s uncertain who’ll be kneeling to whom, let’s just wait and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Biao’s gaze swept towards Ye Chen, filled with jealousy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For years, he had been pursuing Zhao Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite his flashy cars, he hadn’t even touched her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Chen sitting beside Zhao Ying, looking intimate, he was nearly driven mad with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, dare to make a bet with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled faintly, \"What are we betting on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you lose, kneel and kowtow with this loser, and add ten million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daring to take his woman, Tian Biao must make this kid pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded, \"Fine, same for you if you lose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\" Tian Biao’s face showed a sinister smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, quite a few rich kids from Kyoto were watching, all excitedly shouting upon hearing the bet between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Biao said to the driver, \"Win against this kid for me, and I’ll give you a million bonus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Tian, no worries, I can win against such amateur drivers even with my eyes closed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying said, \"Ye Chen, don’t worry, if you lose, I’ll pay the money for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax, I won’t lose.\" Ye Chen was extremely confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Biao addressed the crowd, \"Everyone, you all know today’s bet. If Zhao Ying’s car wins the S-Class race, Bai Ying and I will kneel and kowtow ten times, and a million. If Zhao Ying loses, she and this kid will do the same for me, a million. You all are witnesses here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Tian, we can vouch for it. If anyone loses and refuses to pay, we won’t let them leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this race, many felt there was no suspense at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who is Qin Rui, but a legend of this S-Class course, and Qin Rui’s car is modified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Zhao Ying’s car is a supercar, in terms of performance and speed, it can’t compare to Qin Rui’s car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen, we’re tied to the same rope now, you absolutely have to win.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll try my best.\" Ye Chen said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not going to tell me you can’t win, are you?\" Zhao Ying asked worriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would I bet if I couldn’t win?\" Ye Chen replied confidently with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, all depends on you now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled slightly, \"Is Qin Rui the one holding the record on this S-Class course?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, he’s really strong, be careful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today, this record is mine.\" Ye Chen grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering a race, making others kneel and kowtow, and even winning money, is truly great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen switched places with Zhao Ying, the race was about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the race cars maneuvered to the starting position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire racetrack was filled with the roaring engines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust flew like countless battle drums thundered, stirring people’s blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>S-Class racing is the toughest course in this event, with a total of twenty sports cars competing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most participating in the S-Class course are professional drivers or the best among amateur drivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This S-Class course has nine S-bends, called the deadly nine loops, each more dangerous than the last. Without professional or near-professional driving skills, one cannot race on this course, and every year there’s car destruction and fatalities during the event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen spoke to Zhao Ying, \"Fasten your seatbelt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Zhao Ying took a deep breath, her face both tense and excited as she awaited the race’s start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz, buzz, buzz!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The racing cars at the scene roared with deafening engine sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying was participating for the first time in such an S-Class race, and her mood inexplicably grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of a gunshot rang out, before Zhao Ying could react, the strong thrust sensation hit, and Ye Chen already managed the Lamborghini to dart forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car’s acceleration was too fast, Zhao Ying felt a strong sense of weightlessness, she couldn’t help but scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feeling was incredibly exhilarating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying laughed, \"Ye Chen, quick, the cars behind are catching up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the rearview mirror, Zhao Ying saw over twenty sports cars densely following their Lamborghini.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s start was nearly perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To achieve this, one must have incredibly terrifying calculation and reaction capabilities to suddenly launch at the instance the gun fires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was leading at the start, due to the lack of car performance, soon the cars behind were closing in on the Lamborghini.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the first bend was right ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen performed a beautiful drift, swerving, and the Lamborghini easily made the turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This maneuver instantly widened the gap between the Lamborghini and the cars behind; only seven or eight managed to keep up with Ye Chen’s car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right behind Ye Chen’s car was Qin Rui’s race car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Rui truly deserved to be the record holder of this course, his skills far surpassed other drivers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen calmly tackled two consecutive bends, and right now the big screen showed only Ye Chen’s Lamborghini and Qin Rui’s car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Qin Rui’s car, Tian Biao looked extremely upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Faster, faster!\" Tian Biao kept urging Qin Rui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist tightly, staring fiercely at the Lamborghini ahead, his gaze sinister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally thought the other was just an amateur driver, didn’t expect him to be so strong, leading all the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Rui heard Tian Biao’s urging and frowned but remained silent, focusing his sharp gaze on the Lamborghini ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Qin Rui was deeply shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran this course countless times, the first time somebody led him this long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew almost all of Hua Country’s professional drivers but had never seen this guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent drove a Lamborghini, whose performance and speed didn’t match his car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be said that the opponent solely led due to his own skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Rui understood, this time, he encountered a master!\u003C\u002Fp>",1172,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.944Z",1,"novelbin.me","e43c2651a469aec446e37b779fdacd8e8d6c0ddad9be97e2aeb4d2e4a3f25b72","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-227","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-225",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]