[{"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-486":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},983770,1286,"Chapter 486: 482: Arrogant Top Performer (First Update, Subscription Requested)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-486",486,"\u003Cp>Chapter 486: Chapter 482: Arrogant Top Performer (First Update, Subscription Requested)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze feigned surprise and said, “Ah, driving for DiDi? You’re so good at your studies, how come you’re driving for DiDi?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing that Ye Chen was driving for DiDi, Xu Tianze’s wife’s face immediately took on a look of disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t even bother to greet Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Ye Chen, consider this meal my treat. If you ever need help, just say the word.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze’s wife said from the side, “There you go showing off again. Aren’t class reunions all AA these days?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled faintly, “No need, I’ve already settled the bill for this meal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? Settled?” Xu Tianze was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze’s wife’s face also showed a hint of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Xu Tianze was very displeased and said, “Ye Chen, look, you’re having such a hard time driving for DiDi, how can I let you treat us? No way, how much was it? I’ll pay you back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen shook his head and said, “No need, I don’t pay for meals here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t pay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze was still a bit confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he assumed Ye Chen was just being polite, “Not pay, how is that possible, you’re not the owner here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the restaurant manager approached and said respectfully, “Chairman Ye, do you need to order anything else?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen shook his head, “No, we’re all done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chairman Ye?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze’s wife: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What Chairman Ye?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze looked utterly confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled bitterly, originally wanting to keep a low profile, but he was still found out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the restaurant staff bowed together, “Chairman Ye, take care.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people were stunned seeing Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially those rich beauties, their eyes lit up seeing the handsome hotel owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen awkwardly smiled and said, “Hello everyone, you’ve worked hard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze was completely dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My God, Ye Chen is actually the chairman of this hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Xu Tianze’s face turned sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Marriott Hotel is worth billions, and here I was bragging in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A million is probably no different than a dollar to him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great, I was just trying to show off and regain some childhood pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, I’m slapped in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Xu Tianze’s wife, who had just been looking at Ye Chen with disdain, was left speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My God, Ye Chen is actually the hidden owner of this hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is too impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze looked defeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He originally thought he was good enough, only to find out his classmate had reached a level he could only look up to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze’s wife ironically said from beside him, “See, you wanted to show off, now you know you’re just a poor bastard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing his wife’s words, Xu Tianze, already displeased, felt his mood completely crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How am I poor? I take care of you, let you wear branded clothes, carry designer bags, buy school district houses for our son, and you say I’m poor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Tianze’s wife sneered, “Well, that depends on who you compare yourself with. Look at him, owning an entire hotel yet so low-key. And you, boasting about the little money you make everywhere, competing with others, and now look, you got slapped in the face. See how poor you really are now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, a crowd had gathered around, watching the couple argue, pointing and murmuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Xu Tianze couldn’t maintain his dignity, and he slapped his wife in the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You wasteful woman, always thinking about wearing designer clothes and competing with others, I work so hard and you say I’m poor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re originally a poor bastard, going around showing off, didn’t I speak the truth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being hit, Xu Tianze’s wife also went crazy, shouting and yelling at Xu Tianze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen stood awkwardly beside them and could only say, “Tianze, you have your fight with your wife, I’m going to leave first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head as he walked away, “Ah, it’s still better to be low-key.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen drove his DiDi car to Light and Shadow Film and Television.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he was approaching Light and Shadow Film and Television, suddenly a BMW sports car cut into his lane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to dodge, the two cars collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long-haired beauty got out of the BMW with an arrogant face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, how is a DiDi driver like you driving?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen said, “I was driving normally; you’re the one who changed lanes suddenly, so it’s entirely your fault, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I changed lanes? Do you know this is Light and Shadow Film and Television? Who allowed a junk car like yours to enter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was irritated, “Yours is a car, mine is also a car, why can’t my car come in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beauty arrogantly said, “True, we’re both cars, but mine is a BMW. What about yours, a broken Geely? Do you have a hundred thousand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a security guard came over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the beauty, the guard showed a respectful face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister Wei, you’re here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei snorted coldly, “How are you guys watching the gate? Who allowed such a junk car to come in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This!” The security guard glanced at Ye Chen and immediately showed a fierce expression on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you see the signs outside? Only company cars can come in, who allowed you to drive around recklessly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen calmly said, “I’m one of the company’s people, and she caused the accident by changing lanes. Even if the police come, I’m in the right, aren’t I?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beauty pointed at Ye Chen, “Look at his attitude!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security guard glanced at the car body and said, “I see there’s not much damage. Why don’t you apologize to Sister Wei?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way, he must compensate me. If not with money, then kneel and kowtow to me, and I can let it go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen couldn’t help but laugh, “This woman really takes wrong for right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You changed lanes and caused an accident, and you expect me to kneel and kowtow? That’s too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen coldly said, “In that case, let’s call the police.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Call the police? This isn’t a public road, it’s an internal road, do the police care about this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security guard whispered, “Young man, this Sister Wei is the company’s top card; if you offend her, you’ll have a hard time at the company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen sneered, “Really? Who can’t have a good time at the company is yet to be decided.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Ye Chen’s phone rang, it was Li Yao, the president of Light and Shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr. Ye, have you arrived at the company?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen calmly said, “No, I’m downstairs. There was a car crash, and our company’s top star demands I kneel and kowtow before she’ll let me go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?” Li Yao’s expression changed immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the poor economy, the company was on the brink of bankruptcy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an investor offered to purchase the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was their company’s lifeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The company’s top star Li Yao knew was Sun Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Wei was a second-tier starlet, had appeared in several dramas, and was heavily promoted by the company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, despite her beauty, her acting skills were lacking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, although the company invested quite a bit, she never became a hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Yao hurried downstairs and saw Sun Wei still relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid, if you don’t kneel and kowtow today, I guarantee you’ll be kicked out of Light and Shadow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen sneered, “Oh really? I do think someone needs to be kicked out of Light and Shadow, but it’s not me, it’s you.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1282,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.329Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.945Z",1,"novelbin.me","8f9ba803d0db999deee51afb43a7da98ddef287a8581ce16a0cc9ce528b7d186","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-487","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-485",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]