[{"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-281":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},984315,1286,"Chapter 281 - 278 The Big Boss Flying a Helicopter (Part 1)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-281",281,"\u003Cp>President Ma is also a lover of wine and has always wanted to taste the 1981 Romanée-Conti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, he couldn’t find it at any winery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Ye Chen just gifted him a bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ye, this is too kind of you.\" Although President Ma liked the wine, he was too shy to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Ma, let’s not stand on ceremony.\" Ye Chen smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Ma nodded, \"Alright, I owe you one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a roaring sound filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A helicopter approached from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen glanced at the helicopter in the sky and smiled, \"My helicopter has finally arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Ma: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The homeowners: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes turned to the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, this helicopter seems extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Bell Company’s helicopter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This helicopter is worth around 15 million USD, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impressive!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present was wealthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, most of them just traveled by car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although buying a helicopter is feasible, the maintenance cost is too high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that Ye Chen actually owns a helicopter is remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The helicopter hovered in the air before slowly landing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strong airflow prompted everyone to shield themselves with their arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the helicopter landed, a burly man disembarked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ye, your Bell 525 helicopter has been delivered, please inspect it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded and approached the helicopter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man introduced the helicopter’s features to Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bell 525 accommodates 1 or 2 pilots and can carry 16 or 20 passengers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its payload is 7,400 pounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main rotor’s diameter is 54 feet 6 inches with a continuous flight range of 575 miles; the maximum ceiling is 20,000 feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the introduction, Ye Chen gained a preliminary understanding of the helicopter’s capabilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This helicopter is the world’s first fly-by-wire civilian helicopter, reducing pilot workload while ensuring safe and reliable operation under demanding conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man continued, \"We offer a three-year warranty and maintenance service for this helicopter, feel free to contact us if needed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ye, do you have any concerns?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen shook his head, \"No more concerns.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ye, since you have no further questions, I will be leaving now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the burly man left, Brother Ma curiously asked, \"Ye Chen, now that you have a helicopter, don’t you need a pilot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Ma also had a helicopter, but it was always parked at the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His helicopter required a dedicated pilot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen shook his head, \"My helicopter doesn’t need a pilot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, the property manager Zhou Yu was anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ye, your helicopter is parked on our road; please have the pilot return and park it on the rooftop helipad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The helicopter was parked in front of Ye Chen’s door, blocking the only exit route for other residents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen chuckled, \"No need. I can manage it myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You?\" Everyone was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled faintly, \"I have a pilot’s license.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To dispel any doubts, Ye Chen took out a little red booklet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, this document was also arranged by the system; it’s a helicopter pilot’s license.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen possessed divine-level helicopter flying skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Ye Chen’s flying ability is equivalent to that of a helicopter pilot with over twenty years of experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The homeowners were once again amazed by Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, flying a helicopter is not something the average person can do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It requires professional training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, this type of training is not available to everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It requires national certification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen walked over to the helicopter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minutes earlier, the pilot had shown him the helicopter’s controls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, with a glance, Ye Chen understood how to operate the helicopter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by a roaring sound, the helicopter soared into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was practically dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Incredible, he can really fly a helicopter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, who exactly is Mr. Ye, that he can even pilot a helicopter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gosh, I used to think driving a luxury car and wearing a luxury watch was impressive; now I feel flying a helicopter is the ultimate display of prestige.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The helicopter’s engine roar was deafening, and the gust of wind forced everyone back several steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The helicopter hovered in the air for a minute before landing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Ye Chen’s first time operating a helicopter; despite his divine-level piloting skills, he felt both nervous and excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying high in the sky with a helicopter felt simply amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After circling in the air, Ye Chen finally parked the helicopter on the helipad of Building One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, the bigwigs all had their eyes wide open, enviously watching the helicopter gently land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previously proud Rolls-Royce, Cadillac, BMW, and Mercedes seemed insignificant in front of the helicopter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Ma was even more shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen continually shattered his understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew very well what it meant for Ye Chen to be able to fly a helicopter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flying a helicopter is not something anyone can learn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s ability to expertly fly a helicopter indicated he had undergone professional training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Hua Country, piloting a helicopter requires strict approval procedures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even for someone like Brother Ma, flying a helicopter was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Ye Chen be a scion of a prestigious family from Kyoto?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Ye Chen’s current status and background, it was very likely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must establish a good relationship with Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thought became increasingly strong in Brother Ma’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen knew quite a few owners and noticed that in just over an hour, Lin Shiyin would return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rode a shared bike and left Rose Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance, Ye Chen happened to see his classmate Wang Meng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Meng had now changed into his security captain’s uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ye, have a safe journey.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen stopped and said to Wang Meng, \"Why are you being so formal with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Meng scratched his head, embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew Ye Chen’s identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The property manager even distributed Ye Chen’s photo to every staff member of the neighborhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he told everyone to treat Ye Chen with more respect than the boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Meng knew that Ye Chen was now on a completely different level, hence his politeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his heart, Wang Meng was truly grateful to Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly knew that being promoted to security captain was due to Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen laughed, \"We’re old classmates; just call me Ye Chen in the future, no need for formalities.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warmth filled Wang Meng’s heart at these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his current impressive status, Ye Chen had no pretenses and was still the same as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen looked at Wang Meng’s uniform and laughed, \"By the way, since you’ve been promoted, you owe me a meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Meng nodded, \"Definitely, definitely. How about a barbecue tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not today, I need to pick up a beauty at the airport; let’s meet up another day for barbecue and drinks to catch up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Ye Chen rode the shared bike and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Ye Chen’s departing figure, other security personnel looked on enviously.\u003C\u002Fp>",1162,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.944Z",1,"novelbin.me","fd4f05a1e1a4229548a6ac833cc7f399084b6bde7870431aaae4918e3c00543a","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-282","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-280",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]