[{"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-262":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},984296,1286,"Chapter 262 - 259 No Need to Compensate (Second Update, Please Subscribe)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-262",262,"\u003Cp>Walking along, the person boasted proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Western restaurant is the most elite one in Modu, with the minimum spending of ten thousand yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, not everyone can come to this restaurant; only the elite of Modu can enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the newcomer, Zhao Ying immediately frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The especially smug demeanor made Zhao Ying feel disgusted just looking at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was none other than Zhang Ke, whom she had just met at the mall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ke was upset from being humiliated by Ye Chen, so he directly invited an internet celebrity for a meal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally intending to show off at the Western restaurant with the girl, he unexpectedly ran into Ye Chen and Zhao Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ke also saw Ye Chen and Zhao Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two of them acting so close, Zhang Ke was almost furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying was supposed to be his woman, yet she was dining with another man right now; the feeling was horribly unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially when comparing the looks of the internet celebrity next to him with Zhao Ying, it was like night and day, making Zhang Ke feel increasingly imbalanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen and Zhao Ying just glanced at him and then completely ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying only had Ye Chen in her heart at this moment, filtering Zhang Ke completely like he was air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girlfriend beside Zhang Ke noticed his eyes constantly on the pretty girl at the next table and was somewhat displeased: \"You’re looking at another beauty even with me here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, it’s just that they look familiar.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them sat next to Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying and Ye Chen were very affectionate, with Ye Chen even feeding Zhao Ying steak with a fork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side, Zhang Ke was grinding his teeth, having nowhere to vent, so he stabbed fiercely at the steak on his plate with a fork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying ate a bit and said, \"Ye Chen, I’m going to the restroom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded: \"Hmm, can you manage? How about I go with you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No worries, I think I’ve recovered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying stood up, suddenly slipped, and started to fall to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, Zhao Ying tried to steady herself on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the table wobbled, and the porcelain tumbled to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The porcelain shattered, breaking into several pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, all the guests in the restaurant looked in their direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone coming here knew that the porcelain in the restaurant was immensely valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the porcelain Zhao Ying broke, which seemed to be blue and white porcelain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the sound, the restaurant manager rushed over, frowned as he saw the porcelain shards on the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, how could you be so careless? This porcelain is very valuable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ying was somewhat embarrassed: \"Sorry, I just didn’t stand firmly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager said, \"This porcelain was bought by our manager at the Jia De Auction, and it’s Ming Dynasty porcelain. Miss, you’ve caused quite a bit of trouble this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing it was Ming Dynasty porcelain, Zhao Ying’s expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ming Dynasty porcelain is undoubtedly valuable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t expect such bad luck, breaking such a precious piece; seems like a lot of money will need to be compensated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen came over, not looking at the porcelain on the floor, but worriedly asked, \"Xiaoying, are you okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine, but the porcelain?\" Zhao Ying asked, a bit worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled slightly: \"It’s okay, just a Ming Dynasty piece, it’s nothing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Ye Chen’s words, the manager was somewhat displeased: \"Sir, this porcelain is genuine; we have a certificate of authentication, and it’s worth 1.8 million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the porcelain’s value, everyone in the restaurant gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems this girl indeed caused a major incident, 1.8 million is no small amount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Zhao Ying’s family is rich, having to pay such a big sum for her carelessness was depressing to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Manager, don’t worry, I’ll pay the money,\" Zhao Ying said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen patted Zhao Ying’s little head beside him: \"You silly girl, you forgot again, huh? I invited you to dinner, how could I let you pay when something happens?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying that, Ye Chen told the manager: \"I will compensate for this porcelain at value, here’s my bank card, just swipe it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Chen willing to pay, the manager’s expression softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, another person entered the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The newcomer was the restaurant’s old acquaintance, Brother Teng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Teng, seeing the porcelain on the ground and understanding the situation, said to the manager: \"Manager, this porcelain is fake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, fake?\" Upon hearing Brother Teng’s words, the manager was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This porcelain was clearly bought by the boss, how could it be fake?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, it was the manager and Brother Teng who bought it together at the auction; Brother Teng couldn’t possibly not know the authenticity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, the manager saw Brother Teng winking at him, and he immediately understood something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Teng had a good relationship with the boss; he was doing this for one reason, this Mr. Ye was no ordinary person; he was hinting not to demand compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a piece of porcelain worth less than 2 million, if it means offending a significant person, it’s not worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The restaurant manager awkwardly chuckled: \"Brother Teng, my memory must be failing, indeed this porcelain is fake, I’m sorry for the mistake, no need for any compensation from you two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the restaurant manager’s complete turnaround, Zhao Ying was also dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager, who had just been adamant about not letting them leave without paying, changed his tone so quickly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen, of course, understood the reason; he had already identified the fragments on the floor. The porcelain was indeed real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager’s sudden change of attitude was undoubtedly due to Brother Teng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled at Brother Teng: \"Thank you, Brother Teng, didn’t expect us to meet here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, fate indeed, I’ve always wanted to invite Mr. Ye for a meal, didn’t expect to meet here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhao Ying next to Ye Chen, Brother Teng considerately said: \"Alright, I’ve got a meeting with a client, won’t disturb Mr. Ye and this young lady’s meal, let’s meet another day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Brother Teng gone, the manager quickly ordered someone to clean up the shards on the floor and indeed didn’t pursue the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side, Zhang Ke was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, he saw Zhao Ying break the porcelain, preparing to watch the commotion and see Ye Chen and Zhao Ying embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, the situation took such a dramatic turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager outright admitted the porcelain was fake and didn’t ask for compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This really sucks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, why wasn’t it genuine, if they couldn’t pay and were caught by the police, that would be more interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ke was full of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl sitting opposite him, seeing Zhang Ke’s eyes fixed on Zhao Ying, was somewhat displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Zhang Ke, you invited me for a meal, but your eyes are glued to another girl, what’s the meaning of that?\" The girl suddenly burst out, shouting angrily at Zhang Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you taken a liking to some woman, you jerk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl got more and more fired up, swinging her bag to hit Zhang Ke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ke dodged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bag went flying and smashed into a porcelain piece behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The porcelain was knocked off, falling to the floor and shattering!\u003C\u002Fp>",1242,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.944Z",1,"novelbin.me","1798ddc26decc9625da7439eec3f0a054e2f7178ba81dbe6ff8c7805b24021e0","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-263","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-261",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]