[{"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-237":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},983871,1286,"Chapter 237 - 234 Jade Stone Conference (Second Update, Please Subscribe)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-237",237,"\u003Cp>Hei the third gnashed his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, to prevent Ye Chen and Li Rongrong from backing out, he called over the surrounding neighbors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unexpectedly, he lifted a stone only to drop it on his own foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen actually found the most expensive treasure in his shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he doesn’t give it, his reputation is gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he gives it, it’s like giving away his heart and soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little brother, can we have a discussion? Give Third Master some face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen sneered coldly, \"Face? Do I know you well? Why should I give you face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vicious glint flickered in Hei the third’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was thinking about how he could renege on his debt to Ye Chen, after all, he couldn’t let this Zisha teapot go no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, you’d better think it through. On this street, who dares not to give me, Hei the third, face?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled faintly, \"Sorry, but I just don’t feel like it. If you want to do it, hand over the Zisha teapot honestly; if not, hand it over and get out of Taobao Street.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Ye Chen’s domineering words, Hei the third’s face became tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, you have quite the nerve. Just you? You think you can kick me out of Taobao Street?\" Hei the third said gloomily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hei the third, own up to your bet and accept your loss. I advise you to give the Zisha teapot to President Ye immediately, or get out of Taobao Street.\" A young man walked in at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Li, you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Kun, Hei the third was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kun is the manager of Taobao Street, and usually, the two of them have a good relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, Li Kun was actually speaking in favor of an outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kun said coldly, \"Do you know who Mr. Ye is? He’s the second-largest shareholder of our Taobao Street. Figure out what you’re going to do yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Li Kun’s words, Hei the third was completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard that a treasure appraisal expert had emerged in Taobao Street recently, Mr. Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that even the famously reputable Fourth Master of Taobao Street was toppled by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, to think that he had also offended this guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s President Ye. I failed to recognize your importance. I accept the loss; this Zisha teapot is yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Ye Chen’s identity, Hei the third dared not have any more bad ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Fourth Master was brought down by Ye Chen, not to mention himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going against Ye Chen would be courting death for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen and Li Rongrong left Hei the third’s shop with the Zisha teapot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong laughed, \"You really have sharp eyes. None of us thought the most expensive treasure would be in Hei the third’s hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who told that guy to try to cheat my woman, serves him right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, since when did I become your woman?\" Li Rongrong complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen laughed, \"Sooner or later, you will be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong gave Ye Chen a sweet smile, \"That depends on whether you have the capability?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two talked, they arrived in front of an ancient-looking building on Taobao Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the building, three large characters were written: Jade Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong introduced, \"This Jade Pavilion is the largest jade trading venue in Modu. On the first floor are finished jade pieces, while the second floor sells rough stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen followed Li Rongrong to the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of the jade conference, the Jade Pavilion was bustling with people today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, to prepare for the jade conference, the owner of Jade Pavilion had brought in a large number of rough stones from Myanmar and Yun Province.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen and Li Rongrong had just gone upstairs when a young man in his twenties wearing a red outfit and sunglasses strutted over like a cat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, Ye Chen thought the other party was a woman, but when he opened his mouth, Ye Chen was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rongrong, so you also came to participate in the jade conference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out the person is a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the young man, Li Rongrong couldn’t help but frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu is also a jade expert in Modu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the past few years, Chen Yu has been interested in Li Rongrong, but Li Rongrong has no interest in Chen Yu at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main reason is that although Chen Yu is very good at gambling stones, he is quite effeminate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Chen Yu talks to someone, it gives them goosebumps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Chen, I heard that you’ve brought in a lot of jade this time for the gambling stone conference, so I came to take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, since Chen Yu initiated the greeting, it would be too disrespectful for Li Rongrong not to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu giggled, covering his mouth, \"Haha, you’re in luck this time. I heard that the Jade Pavilion brought in a lot of good stuff this time. Let me take you to pick some.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Chen Yu’s actions, Ye Chen felt nauseated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My goodness, how can a man be so effeminate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong and Ye Chen shared the same feeling, \"President Chen, you go ahead with your business, my friend and I will just have a look around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu then turned his gaze towards Ye Chen, who was beside Li Rongrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, he looked as if he had swallowed a lemon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, Rongrong, who’s this handsome young man? Is he your kept man?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words were sour and unpleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen hadn’t planned on stooping to his level, but this guy dared call him a kept man, and Ye Chen couldn’t stand it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you calling a kept man, you androgynous fool? I’m getting girls based on my own merits.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his effeminate demeanor, Chen Yu hates it when others call him effeminate the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, who are you calling androgynous, looking for trouble, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chen Yu, Ye Chen is my friend. If you dare to touch him, you’re making an enemy of me.\" Li Rongrong said angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu frowned. He still wanted to chase Li Rongrong, so he didn’t want to make things too awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Ye Chen with resentment, \"Kid, just you wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen sneered, deliberately holding Li Rongrong’s hand as they walked into the jade market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Rongrong’s face blushed, but she didn’t refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, Chen Yu’s face was so grim it seemed about to drip water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kun whispered on the side, \"Chen Yu, Mr. Ye is not someone you can afford to mess with. You’d better not have any bad ideas.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu snorted coldly, \"Humph, look at his demeanor. Today, us—I mean, this young master—is going to show him who’s the real King Bi in this jade market.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Kun: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a feeling that Chen Yu was going to have a bad day today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen and Li Rongrong walked into the rough stone area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the bell rang, and the rough stone auction began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen and Li Rongrong walked into the auction hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Chen Yu also walked in with a gloomy face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, there was a piece of rough stone on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An auctioneer smiled and said, \"This is the last piece of rough stone today, and also the most valuable one, with a starting price of three million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu glanced at Ye Chen and said mockingly, \"Kid, this piece of rough stone is just three million, dare to play a round?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s gaze turned to the rough stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding, Master of Dushi skill activated!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one noticed the golden hue that flashed in Ye Chen’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could actually see inside the rough stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, this is awesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Ye Chen withdrew his gaze, a faint smile appearing on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, if you like to play, I’ll accompany you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Ye Chen raised his hand, \"Three million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host smiled, \"Mr. Ye bids three million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu snorted, \"What a pauper, trying to win the stone without raising even a cent?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, someone soon outbid, and the price of the stone quickly rose to six million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yu glanced at Li Rongrong, \"Rongrong, today I will show you the gap between nouveau riche and true aristocracy. I’m determined to get this stone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Chen Yu raised his paddle, \"I bid eight million!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1417,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.944Z",1,"novelbin.me","9ef18455faa9b199264e1755cdeb210d0912f9ace5b494dd47ded9099ffa6869","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-238","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-236",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]