[{"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-345":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},984279,1286,"Chapter 345: 341: Proud Zhang Shuai (Five more s for monthly votes)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-345",345,"\u003Cp>Chapter 345: Chapter 341: Proud Zhang Shuai (Five more chapters for monthly votes)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shuai, full of pride, got into the business car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the car, Zhang Shuai began to talk at length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bauhinia Hotel is one of the most expensive hotels in the world, and one of the few three-star Michelin hotels. The hotel’s tableware, visuals, music, and gourmet food are unimaginably luxurious. To dine here, you need to book three months in advance. I managed to get a spot because I know the owner.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting in the car, Zhang Shuai started bragging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While bragging, he secretly observed Qin Yao and Tian Ling’s reactions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know how many young women he’d fooled with this method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, talk about how amazing Bauhinia Hotel is, then say he even knows the owner of such a prestigious hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t this subtly highlight how impressive he is?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Bauhinia Hotel is indeed luxurious; even Zhang Shuai has only been there once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, he was stunned by the luxurious hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the initial hype, most girls walking into the hotel would be awed by the atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Virtually every girl who left the hotel looked at him differently, even willing to become his woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after Zhang Shuai finished bragging and looked at Qin Yao and Tian Ling, he was suddenly depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls didn’t even glance at him; they were enamored with Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve been bragging for half a day, and you don’t even look at me, prefer to look at Jili Nan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shuai was about to go mad with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Ye Chen who had a reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, so Bauhinia Hotel is really nice. I’m really getting a good deal then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen meant that the system gifted him this hotel for a great deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhang Shuai misunderstood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought Ye Chen meant coming to the hotel to dine was a bargain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shuai snorted coldly: “Hmm, of course, such a hotel costs at least tens of thousands, do you know how much a plate of stir-fried potato shreds costs? Over a thousand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, that expensive?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t expect his hotel to be so overpriced, a stir-fried potato shreds could sell for over a thousand, impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Chen’s shocked expression, Zhang Shuai became even more pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the business car stopped at the entrance of a hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group got off the car and stood in a tranquil bamboo grove.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead was the dazzling Bauhinia Hotel, resembling an Imperial Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, upon seeing the luxurious hotel, both Qin Yao and Tian Ling were shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ye Chen was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an impressive and luxurious hotel, Ye Chen truly saw it for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group walked into the hotel, where the manager was scolding a few executives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You all need to pay attention in the upcoming days. We’ve changed owners, and it’s likely he’ll come to inspect in the next few days. Keep your eyes open; the photo has been sent to you. When you see the owner, you must…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, several executives looked at the photo in their hands, upon seeing the person who walked in, their expressions slightly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deputy manager whispered: “Manager Song, it seems the owner has arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen was stunned, turned around, and was immediately dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell, speaking of Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives, the person was the new owner of Bauhinia Hotel, Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully identified him, compared it with the photo, the handsome appearance was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen took a deep breath and led several executives over to Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shuai had just entered the hotel and saw a middle-aged man leading a group of people in suits walking towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell, such a big scene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that his presence is so significant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shuai adjusted his tie and walked over with an air of arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn’t recognize them, Zhang Shuai wouldn’t miss such a chance to show off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen watched Zhang Shuai act like a big shot and couldn’t help but almost laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, this guy, his face isn’t just thick, it’s impressively thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen originally intended to shake hands with Ye Chen, but Zhang Shuai suddenly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to say something but saw Ye Chen give him a signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen was able to reach the manager position, naturally understanding the leader’s intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was momentarily stunned, then immediately changed his words: “Sir, welcome to Bauhinia Hotel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shuai looked at the other person, still couldn’t remember who he was?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be we’ve met before, why is he so enthusiastic towards me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be I’m so famous now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, even Qin Yao and Tian Ling behind him gasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an incredible hotel owner is so familiar with Zhang Shuai, it seems Zhang Shuai’s skill is indeed strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shuai, being thick-skinned, still pretended to be familiar: “Oh, no need to be so formal. It’s not my first time here, why so polite and come out to greet me personally, really next time don’t be so distant?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen watching Zhang Shuai’s performance was simply speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What the hell, impressive, a real talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you even know your own reputation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really daring to accept, and saying not to be so distant, do they even know you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the hotel manager so enthusiastic towards Zhang Shuai, Qin Yao was somewhat anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shuai is so impressive, Ye Chen is just a DiDi Brother, can he really protect me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Zhang Shuai’s brag mode was already online: “Manager, I tasted your food last time and liked the flavor, so I brought my friends over to try it. No need to be so polite, treat me as an ordinary guest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen was completely baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, who is this guy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do we know each other?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Am I familiar with you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m here to see the owner, not you, who the hell do you think you are?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Zhang Shuai forcibly show off, Ye Chen couldn’t hold back anymore and laughed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Zhang Shuai, impressive indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This show-off is taken to the extreme, his face is remarkably thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen glanced at Ye Chen, didn’t dare to say anything, just awkwardly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group headed to the restaurant, Song Wen quietly approached Ye Chen: “Owner, what’s going on, who is that guy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen said: “Just pretend not to know me, that guy likes to show off, let him. Right, he’s treating, sharpen the knife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ye Chen’s words, Song Wen immediately understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest assured, owner, leave it to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen was very clever, this was clearly a test from the owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether he could gain the owner’s trust depended on his performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group entered the private room, Song Wen said to the restaurant staff: “Go serve other rooms, I’ll personally serve this one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen took the menu and entered the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Song Wen, Zhang Shuai was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Manager Song, what’s this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen smiled and said: “Mr. Zhang is dining, I must personally serve you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shuai was momentarily dumbstruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, could it be the manager is helping me show off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This show off is truly impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager of Modu’s most expensive hotel personally serving me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talking about it would be incredibly face-saving!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Wen continued: “For the hotel’s most distinguished guest, it’s our honor to serve you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It must be said, Song Wen was very tactful, continually flattering Zhang Shuai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shuai was somewhat inflated by the praise, his face full of pride.\u003C\u002Fp>",1278,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.945Z",1,"novelbin.me","27b5010b7e8c9338ce61dd65272ba62742de9a97ee79c766c1a0e3dd30b71114","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-346","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-344",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]