[{"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-318":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},984252,1286,"Chapter 318 - 315: A Car Accident (Third Update)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-318",318,"\u003Cp>After Zhu Ming died, there was immediate movement in the Zhu Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Zhu Ming passed away, another big shot with an even more impressive status than Zhu Ming showed up in Modu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was named Zhu Zhi, Zhu Ming’s brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhi was the top young master in Jiangsu and Zhejiang, as well as the first heir of the Zhu Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Zhu Family, Zhu Ming was just the second in command, while the true first successor was Zhu Zhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Throughout the Zhu Family, although there were many offspring, only two were truly promising: Zhu Ming and Zhu Zhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ming returned from abroad, initially planning to make a big splash in Modu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pursuing Su Wanyi was merely his first step; the Zhu Family’s business had been expanding rapidly, and they were no longer satisfied with Jiangsu and Zhejiang but were extending their reach to Modu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ming was actually here to pave the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one expected that Zhu Ming would directly pass away without accomplishing anything upon arriving in Modu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henghua Mansion was the Zhu Family’s headquarters in Modu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the CEO’s office, a young man with gold-rimmed glasses and a lean face stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the Modu scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a man over sixty years old walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was the Zhu Family’s butler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Zhu Ming dead, the responsibility for the Zhu Family’s development in Modu fell on Zhu Zhi’s shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are the police investigations going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhi asked indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The large truck indeed lost control due to a tire burst which led to the crash into the young master. There were no signs of human sabotage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And...\" The butler hesitated to continue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what?\" Zhu Zhi asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The driver of that large truck is one of our Zhu Family members. Initially, he came to kill Ye Chen, but for some reason, a tire burst occurred...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Has the driver been investigated?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, the driver has no issues; it was genuinely the vehicle losing control at the time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhi hesitated for a moment: \"Could it really be just an accident?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least, that’s what our current investigation result shows,\" the butler said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhi frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does this mean those kids in Modu are deceiving me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhi was referring to the few underlings of Zhu Ming who had been informing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The butler said, \"It’s quite possible, although these people seem close to the second young master, each has their own agenda.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forget it, Zhu Ming was just a useless trash who died over a woman; he deserved it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the butler left, Zhu Zhi snorted coldly: \"Zhu Ming, he wanted to take my patriarch position, as if I wouldn’t know about his little schemes? An accident?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chilled determination flashed in Zhu Zhi’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Zhu Ming was killed by people arranged by Zhu Zhi; the accident was his doing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ming would have eventually been killed by Zhu Zhi anyway; it was merely Ye Chen who expedited his death through fate alteration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ming would never have dreamed that the person who killed him was not Ye Chen, but his own brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhi’s gaze hardened: \"A scapegoat is needed after my brother’s death; Ye Chen is a better scapegoat, and the Su Family must be swallowed, and Ye Chen must die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Ye Chen received a call from Zhu Zhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen, is it? I’m Zhu Zhi, Zhu Ming’s brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen paused and said nonchalantly: \"Is there anything you need?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, I just arrived in Modu, so I’d like to invite a few friends to dinner. I wonder if Mr. Ye dares to come.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen faintly replied to the provocation: \"Of course, I’ll be there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Zhi’s return for revenge was anticipated by Ye Chen, but he was somewhat surprised at Zhu Zhi’s boldness, directly presenting a treacherous banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The banquet was once again held at Modu Convention Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi also received an invitation, but she went straight there due to a company meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen looked at the severe traffic outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally thinking of taking a helicopter, but there’s no place to land near Modu Convention Hall, he then recalled the recently acquired electric scooter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, I’ll just ride the electric scooter there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen hopped on his beloved electric scooter, heading towards Modu Convention Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scooter was very sleek and light, moving swiftly and steadily amidst traffic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was about to reach the convention hall on his scooter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, a BMW drove up slowly from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The driver was Li Zhe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhe had spotted Ye Chen riding the scooter from far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riding along, Ye Chen was humming a song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Riding my beloved little motorbike... it will never get stuck in traffic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhe sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, he’s a poor fool, can’t even afford a car and rides an electric scooter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhe and Zhu Ming were very close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there’s no evidence linking Ye Chen to Zhu Ming’s death, Li Zhe harbored intense resentment against Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Chen on the scooter, Li Zhe’s lips curled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly turned his car directly towards Ye Chen’s scooter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen felt a bump from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hurriedly leaped off the scooter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was unharmed, but the scooter was knocked to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scooter was toppled over, with the back completely wrecked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Zhe climb out of the BMW, Ye Chen was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was unhurt, the system-given scooter suffered serious damage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, seeing Li Zhe, Ye Chen immediately knew it was deliberate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhe was taking out anger on him, blaming his brother’s death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you really think I’m a pushover?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh dear, isn’t that Young Master Ye? So sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhe glanced at his BMW 740.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light was broken, and the front bumper was deformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell, how could this scooter be so sturdily hard to have damaged his BMW?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Li Zhe would never have anticipated the scooter’s materials are high-tech, unachievable without spending over 5.8 million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen looked coldly at Li Zhe: \"Young Master Li, what’s your deal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhe sneered: \"Hey, Ye Chen, my BMW’s light and bumper are damaged. In Wanyi’s name, just reimburse me five thousand bucks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crowd had already gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh dear, this young man is in trouble, crashing into a BMW, wonder how much will he owe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That BMW guy asked for five thousand just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clearly the BMW crashed into the scooter, how could the scooter be liable to pay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five thousand, poor lad, half a year’s wages gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Chen on a scooter, those watching naturally presumed Ye Chen was impoverished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the chatter, Li Zhe was even more gleeful: \"Ye Chen, can you not even afford five thousand? If you struggle, borrow from your girlfriend.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen sneered: \"Are you nuts? You crash into me, and I compensate you? What’s running through your mind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Zhe smugly replied: \"I’ll give you two thousand for the scooter, enough for a new one, compensate me four thousand eight, we’re square, mind you, I was on the motor lane, no way you have reason.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1206,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.945Z",1,"novelbin.me","5d8696cbe3d5f3c2fde4bd262e0f3f1c53ba5b030d96854d46543af43d0f62e8","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-319","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-317",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]