[{"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-343":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},984277,1286,"Chapter 343 - 339: I’m Here (Third Update, Requesting Monthly Tickets)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-343",343,"\u003Cp>Zhou Long finally breathed a sigh of relief when Ye Chen forgave Zhou Tian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Chairman Ye.\" Zhou Long felt a wave of gratitude in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Long glared at Zhou Tian, who was kneeling on the ground: \"You haven’t thanked Uncle Ye yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling as if he’d been granted amnesty, Zhou Tian kept bowing: \"Thank you, Uncle Ye, for your generosity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen impatiently waved his hand, signaling them to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Fei quickly led Zhou Long and his son away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small-time stars at the scene lit up at the sight of Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Zhou Long showed such respect in front of Ye Chen, it showed how impressive Ye Chen’s status was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, when Ye Chen was about to leave, a few small stars eagerly asked if he wanted to stay in a hotel together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen, of course, refused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Wanrou at the Hua Mansion was still waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These girls were only about ninety points in looks, while Lin Wanrou at home was a 98-point beauty; how could they compare?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After singing, Ye Chen took a group of handsome guys and flew away in a helicopter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those third and fourth-tier little celebrities were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew Ye Chen was wealthy, but never imagined he was this rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen landed the helicopter at Rose Manor and drove Yan Chuang home in a Jili car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Chuang sat in the Jili car, feeling terribly awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, big shots are so low-key; obviously have a bunch of luxury cars but don’t drive, using a Jili instead. How embarrassing it is for me to drive a supercar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should I also buy one tomorrow and learn to pretend like big boss Ye Chen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then, a legend has spread among the rich children in Modu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Best not to mess with people driving Jili.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yan Chuang got out of the car and promptly gave Ye Chen a Five-Star Review.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ding, congratulations host for receiving a Five-Star Review, activating the third review star, rewarded with Bauhinia Restaurant.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bauhinia Restaurant is one of the most expensive restaurants in the world. This place is very mysterious; it’s said the address is never publicly disclosed, guests always take a business car at the Bund to reach the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bauhinia Restaurant is also one of the few Michelin three-star restaurants in Modu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s said that dining at the restaurant requires a reservation three months in advance, illustrating its popularity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The food at this restaurant is delicious but extremely pricey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people who can dine here are either rich or noble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, this restaurant can only be described with three words: tasty, impressive, expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning home, Lin Wanrou was already waiting for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another sleepless night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning, just as Ye Chen finished running DiDi, he received a call from Qin Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Ye, are you free?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen chuckled: \"Sister, you can just call me Brother next time, always calling me Master feels like you’re aging me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao giggled: \"Alright, Brother Ye Chen, are you free now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I’ll come to pick you up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao laughed: \"This time, I’m not hitching a ride; Tian Ling and I want to treat you to a meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Qin Yao’s words, Ye Chen was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dinner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last time, you really helped us out a lot, so we need to show our appreciation properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded and smiled: \"Alright, when?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll treat you to spicy hot pot at noon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spicy hot pot?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao said apologetically: \"Brother Ye Chen, you won’t mind it being cheap, will you? We just started working, so...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen laughed: \"Haha, not at all; I haven’t had spicy hot pot in ages, I’m actually craving it now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Tian Ling laughed: \"Brother Ye Chen, if you mind me being a third wheel, you can treat me to a fancy dinner alone later; I can skip this meal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You little girl, what nonsense are you talking about? Watch me hit you.\" Ye Chen heard the playful sounds of two girls teasing each other over the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, noon at twelve, I’ll pick you up at your school entrance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, see you at noon!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, Ye Chen took a few more DiDi orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, none activated the review star.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen checked the time, and it was about right, so he drove to Modu University’s school entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lot of luxury cars were parked at the entrance, seemingly picking up girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some cars even had beverage containers on them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unspoken rule: different drinks represent different prices; Ye Chen had heard of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ye Chen parked his Jili car among the many luxury cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spoiled rich kids driving luxury cars couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bro, you’re really a character, driving a Jili car to pick up girls.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, that’s hilarious; I bet the girl you’re picking up isn’t pretty either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These rich second-generation kids, having nothing to do, started teasing Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen didn’t mind at all and smiled lightly: \"Driving a luxury car doesn’t necessarily attract good girls; it’s about character and looks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the rich kids snorted coldly: \"Hmph, looks? In today’s society, who looks at faces? It’s all about Mercedes and BMW.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, haven’t you heard a girl say she’d rather cry in a BMW than laugh on a bicycle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, two beautiful girls walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their looks were on the school beauty level, leaving the rich kids dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bro, is this your type?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, if I could pick up such pretty girls, I’d be willing to wait here for a year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then whose are they?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two beauties slowly walked towards Ye Chen under the greedy gaze of the others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the group of rich kids was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could it possibly be him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among so many cars, everyone thought the least likely was Ye Chen’s Jili.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think they were all driving cars worth hundreds of thousands and lost to a Jili.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao smiled: \"Brother Ye Chen, sorry we’re late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her, Tian Ling said: \"Our Yaoyao, upon hearing dinner with you, never puts on makeup, yet today sat in front of the mirror for an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tian Ling, are you asking for a beating again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Ling pulled a funny face and got into the car, followed by Qin Yao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen waved to the wide-eyed rich kids: \"Guys, I’m off, you keep waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing two school beauties actually get into Ye Chen’s car, the group of rich kids wailed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How is that possible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t my BMW smell good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mine’s a Ferrari!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen drove to a nearby spicy hot pot shop by the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao laughed and said: \"Brother Ye Chen, have anything you like, eat as much as you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three chatted as they ate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen asked: \"Qin Yao, is everything going well at work?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this topic, Qin Yao’s face turned a bit sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\" Ye Chen asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Ling sighed: \"Qin Yao’s department manager is a big pervert; he’s already married yet constantly eyes Qin Yao, has asked her out several times, all refused by Yaoyao, and for that often makes trouble for her at work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: \"Such a thing exists?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao smiled wryly: \"It’s nothing, maybe the job market is just like that, might get used to it over time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Qin Yao’s phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yao saw the number was labeled \"big jerk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen immediately understood the person’s identity and laughed: \"Answer it, see what that guy wants; don’t worry, I’m here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1282,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.945Z",1,"novelbin.me","75ee4f703eb448228ce610b5ef1f1bcf55a593ab7fe1ae0b897ef300521f6563","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-344","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-342",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]