[{"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-447":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},984231,1286,"Chapter 447: 443: I Want to Eat the Food She Cooks (Second Update, Please Subscribe)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-447",447,"\u003Cp>Chapter 447: Chapter 443: I Want to Eat the Food She Cooks (Second Update, Please Subscribe)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, Li Xiangxiang brought out a plate of fried rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen stared at the fried rice in front of him in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden egg sauce tightly wrapped around the fried rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen picked up a spoon and took a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rich aroma hit his taste buds directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little girl can cook well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen said, “Your cooking skills are impressive, indeed worthy of a hotel chef.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang rolled her eyes at Ye Chen: “What hotel chef, I’m just an assistant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen laughed: “I can get you back to the hotel and even make you the head chef, but you have to cook delicious food for me every day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang chuckled, “Thank you, I’ll take your kind offer, but you’re a DiDi brother, and you’re going to make me head chef? Do you think I’m stupid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems the DiDi brother identity is still not trustworthy, huh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing his meal, Ye Chen went straight to Mile Hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As one of the top hotels in Modu, Mile Hotel is renowned for its cuisine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head chef of the kitchen, Wu Bin, graduated from the French Culinary Institute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Ye Chen arrived at the entrance, the hotel manager Zhao Ming, along with the hotel executives, welcomed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Ye Chen drove the Cullinan, wearing a customized Hermes suit, with a Patek Philippe watch on his wrist, looking every bit like a domineering CEO.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, President Ye,” Zhao Ming greeted respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just heard that Mile Hotel was acquired by a big shot surnamed Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally thought Ye Chen would be over fifty years old, but surprisingly, he was so young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded at Zhao Ming: “I’ve come to the hotel to check out the facilities and also to taste the food.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming nodded in response: “Alright, we’ll arrange that for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hotel’s private dining room, Ye Chen was seated at a massive table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, all the dishes from the kitchen were brought out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen tasted them; the flavors were indeed unique, but to Ye Chen, they still lacked a bit of spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming spoke respectfully from the side: “Chairman Ye, about the dishes…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The flavors are good, but lacking some spirit. By the way, I heard there’s a female chef at our hotel who cooks very well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Ye Chen’s words, Zhao Ming’s expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Zhao Ming quickly replied: “President Ye, that chef is off today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded: “Oh, then tomorrow, I hope to taste her cooking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem, I’ll have her cook for you as soon as she arrives tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded and left directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming wiped his sweat and immediately dialed Li Xiangxiang’s number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Li Xiangxiang was sitting at Xiangxiang’s Tavern, daydreaming when her phone suddenly rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang answered the call listlessly: “Who’s this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming quickly said: “It’s me, Manager Zhao from Mile Hotel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Manager Zhao’s name, Li Xiangxiang’s anger surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, it was clearly the customer’s fault, yet he forced her to apologize to the customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Funnily enough, after the apology, Zhao Ming even fired her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Manager Zhao, I’ve already been fired by you; what else is there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming awkwardly laughed: “Xiangxiang, today’s incident was all a misunderstanding. I also wanted the customer to calm down. How about you return to work tomorrow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That DiDi brother said he would get her back to the hotel, but she didn’t believe him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, just an hour later, the hotel manager called her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang replied defiantly: “No, didn’t you say I’m not fit to work at Mile Hotel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming awkwardly said: “Actually, I was just saying that for the customer to hear. You’re so young and talented in cooking, we wouldn’t miss out on such a talent. Really, I’m protecting you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This didn’t fit Zhao Ming’s style; did he suddenly turn from a domineering manager into a sycophant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could there be some reason behind this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang’s mind drifted back to that DiDi brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she quickly discarded the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s impossible, how could it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ultimately, Li Xiangxiang agreed, because she was too passionate about her job.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming the head chef of a Five Stars hotel was her father’s dream and her own, so Li Xiangxiang didn’t want to miss this opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Li Xiangxiang arrived at the hotel early in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming greeted her with a smile: “Xiangxiang, you must show off your skills today; the new boss specifically requested your dishes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang wasn’t naive; she finally understood why Zhao Ming had become so sycophantic the previous day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really? But I don’t feel like cooking today.” Li Xiangxiang replied with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… Li Xiangxiang, what do you mean?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang smiled: “I’m just a kitchen hand, how am I qualified to handle cooking equipment? It wouldn’t be good if some master chefs scold me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming panicked; Ye Chen was already waiting for Li Xiangxiang’s cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiangxiang, don’t worry, I’ll back you up; no one will dare say anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang shook her head: “Not possible, titles must be justified, unless you officially promote me to hotel chef.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming hesitated for a moment; this girl was crafty, actually threatening him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You just started at Mile Hotel, and your internship period isn’t over; how can you officially become a chef?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, then forget it, I’ll just honestly be a kitchen hand,” Li Xiangxiang said plaintively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming knew he couldn’t offend the new boss in any way, so he reluctantly nodded: “Alright, alright, I can officially make you a chef.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Manager Zhao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Manager Zhao’s permission, Li Xiangxiang happily ran into the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the kitchen, Head Chef Wu Bin was almost furious seeing Li Xiangxiang’s smug look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the new chairman, Wu Bin originally wanted to show off, but unexpectedly, the other party said his dishes lacked spirit, even specifically asking for Li Xiangxiang to cook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang was just a second-rate chef who graduated from a grassroots university, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How dare she compare with him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a plate of fragrant filet steak was served.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have to say, Li Xiangxiang is very talented at cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Ye Chen, with his Divine-level Cooking Skill, found this dish incredibly delicious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eating, Ye Chen nodded in satisfaction: “Hmm, this chef did very well; it’s the best dish I’ve had in this restaurant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming was stunned upon hearing that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expect President Ye to call Li Xiangxiang’s dish the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, a middle-aged man stormed in, pulling Li Xiangxiang along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“President Zhao, didn’t you say the female chef who hit me was fired? Why is she back at the hotel? You must give me an explanation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Zhao’s expression changed; this middle-aged man was the general manager of Taihua Group, a Diamond VIP cardholder of the hotel, spending hundreds of thousands yearly at the hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xiangxiang was furious being pulled by the middle-aged man, but after all, he was a man, and his strength was greater than hers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s gaze turned slightly cold looking at him: “Are you the customer who harassed our employee the other day?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man was stunned hearing Ye Chen’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen calmly said: “Our hotel has video recordings; your actions that day were captured. I hope you apologize to my employee immediately, or we will call the police.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing Ye Chen, Li Xiangxiang was completely in shock; it was the DiDi brother from that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” The middle-aged man was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>",1306,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.329Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.945Z",1,"novelbin.me","bea034db8724d31cffd82446f703fed15e970a4d06119ad974cc0af2d84778db","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-448","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-446",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]