[{"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-31":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},983815,1286,"Chapter 31 - 31 031 Interlocking Cups of Wine","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>31: Chapter 031: Interlocking Cups of Wine 31: Chapter 031: Interlocking Cups of Wine Tong Xiaoya was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, a bitter smile appeared on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The God of Wine only makes cocktails depending on his mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you pay him, he won’t make a drink for anyone if he’s not in the mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just assumed that Ye Chen was joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her, Li Na couldn’t help but burst into laughter upon hearing Ye Chen’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ye Chen, who do you think you are?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you think the God of Wine would make a drink for a DiDi Brother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dream on!” Li Na mocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Lili also sighed, “Xiaoya, your boyfriend is just bragging without any skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think you should break up with him when you go back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Tian walked over, teasing, “Don’t underestimate the DiDi Brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if the God of Wine really took his ride and knows him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Li Tian’s words, everyone realized he was mocking Ye Chen and couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the God of Wine walked onto the stage, and the music in the bar stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jiu scanned the bar quickly and his gaze fell on Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on his face, “Everyone knows I only make cocktails on weekends, but today, because there’s a special guest in the bar, I’m going to break my rule and make two drinks just for them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Chen Jiu finished speaking, the crowd was in an uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my god, who could it be that would make Chen Jiu break his rule to make a drink?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, it must be some big shot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If only the God of Wine would make a drink for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the customers in the bar were looking around, fantasizing about being the person Chen Jiu was talking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Lili was stunned for a moment and suddenly remembered the words that Ye Chen had said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it really be Ye Chen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she quickly dismissed the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen is just a DiDi Brother; there’s no way the God of Wine would make a drink for him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Na was stunned for a moment; she saw the God of Wine’s gaze constantly looking in their direction, seemingly at Li Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this be another surprise from Li Tian?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart was filled with even more anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoya was the calmest; after all, Ye Chen came from Modu, so how could he know the God of Wine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could be so lucky to get a drink made by the God of Wine?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The music played, and dazzling lights shone on the bar’s stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jiu grabbed a tall glass in one hand and a red cocktail in the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the dazzling lights, Chen Jiu seemed like he was performing magic, continuously switching the tall glass and cocktail between his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Different cocktails constantly blended into the tall glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whiskey in the tall glass quickly became colorful and vibrant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my god, it’s so beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There was a shocked reaction from the audience.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, the two cocktails were ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jiu picked up the two cocktails and placed them on a tray, smiling as he said, “These two cocktails are called ‘Flying Together,’ and I’m giving them to the two most distinguished guests in the bar.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Chen Jiu’s words, the scene fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes were on the two cocktails on the tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was curious about who the God of Wine considered the most distinguished guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jiu, holding the tray, walked step by step towards the stage, heading in Ye Chen’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Na covered her mouth, finally sure at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must be Li Tian, he must be giving me a big surprise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Tian, thank you so much.” Li Na said excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank me?” Li Tian was taken aback, a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The God of Wine was aloof and apart from ordering a drink, he had no interaction with the God of Wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the distinguished guest the God of Wine was referring to was him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be; after all, he’s worth billions, so being called a distinguished guest isn’t too much, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Tian’s thoughts became self-absorbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this the perfect time to show off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Tian smiled faintly, “Xiao Na, I hope you like my gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Lili was almost dying of envy after seeing this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiaoya, see?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should find a boyfriend like Li Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at hers, then look at yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Tong Xiaoya was envious, she calmly said, “That’s not what I want.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m not jealous.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tch, denial.” Li Na snorted disdainfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Chen Jiu had already arrived in front of them with the tray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Na walked over excitedly, “God of Wine, thank you for making this drink for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my god, the lucky one is that girl.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s so lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I wish I were her!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envious voices came from around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Na felt even more smug, feeling like she was the queen of the bar now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, this drink is not for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Na was fantasizing, an icy voice suddenly came to her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jiu held the tray and stepped past her, stopping in front of Tong Xiaoya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss, this drink is made especially for you by me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope you like it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me?” Tong Xiaoya was instantly stupefied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene became utterly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This plot twist seems a bit off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It turns out this girl is the real lucky one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That other girl was so funny, thinking the drink was for her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a facepalm moment; I feel sorry for that girl.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the discussions around her, Li Na’s face turned crimson, feeling like she wanted to find a hole to crawl into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoya was still a bit dumbfounded as she looked at the wine offered by the God of Wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jiu smiled faintly, “This cocktail was asked by President Ye for me to make for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Na was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Lili was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Tian was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>President Ye?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did they mean Ye Chen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s eyes turned towards Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ye Chen had already picked up the other cocktail on the tray, “Little Jiu, thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Go to finance, and double the bonus this month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, President Ye,” Chen Jiu respectfully said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was utterly shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire place was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Ye Chen is the owner of the bar?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s known that Dream Bar is the biggest bar in Kyoto, with annual profits in the billions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoya picked up the cocktail, and in the cocktail, there was a small bird dancing gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was simply amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Jiu smiled, “Boss, this drink is called ‘Flying Together.’ Aren’t you going to have a cross-cup drink with the lady?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, a cross-cup drink!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A cross-cup drink!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the girls present looked at Tong Xiaoya with expressions of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they were all socialites, children of large conglomerates, it was extremely rare to have a drink personally made by the God of Wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen glanced at Tong Xiaoya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tong Xiaoya’s eyes carried a hint of shyness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she still shyly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them crossed their arms together and drank the cocktail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The drink was sweet, with no hint of bitterness, and was very delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The audience erupted in applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s really so lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I wish I had such a handsome and capable boyfriend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, too bad he’s someone else’s boyfriend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envious voices from girls echoed around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Na, Hu Lili, and Li Tian couldn’t say a word, standing awkwardly on the side, enviously, jealously watching the two people who had become the center of attention in the entire bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about how they had mocked Ye Chen earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of them were incredibly embarrassed!\u003C\u002Fp>",1323,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.049Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.664Z",1,"novelbin.me","a0ee014ccbd6fe9005d6e11c8dd4d272b068f184de094c2463fc700d587fd162","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-32","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-30",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]