[{"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-504":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},984738,1286,"Chapter 504: 500 Ye Chen Is the Boss (Third Update, Please Subscribe)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-504",504,"\u003Cp>Chapter 504: Chapter 500 Ye Chen Is the Boss (Third Update, Please Subscribe)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng was almost furious watching Ye Chen gazingly at Su Wanyi with ‘sentimental veins’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plot was supposed to be centered around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet all the limelight was stolen by this guy, and Xia Jinsheng was left eating literal dog food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen walked up to Su Wanyi: “Wanyi, I know you like this bracelet, but you were afraid I would spend money, so you said you didn’t like it. But I want to tell you, as long as it’s something you like, even if it’s a star in the sky, I would grab it for you. What does 90 million matter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Ye Chen’s heartfelt confession, thunderous applause erupted from the audience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those girls looked at Su Wanyi with expressions of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi was truly fortunate to have someone who loved her so much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen placed the bracelet on Su Wanyi’s wrist, and her face was filled with happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Xia Jinsheng and Bi Tingting were angry enough to spit blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Su Wanyi was so moved that her eyes were moist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Bi Tingting was driven mad by anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She regretted in her heart, that if she hadn’t been late that day, she would now be the excited girl beside Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng was even more bitter, clenching his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching in agony as the woman was snatched away, he could only be angry; for the first time, he felt powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen admiring Su Wanyi’s jade-like hand couldn’t help but exclaim: “Your hand is so beautiful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi’s pretty face flushed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Ye Chen.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Su Wanyi’s gentle and elegant demeanor, Xia Jinsheng was dying of envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at other people’s girlfriend, then look at his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter the appearance or personality, they were worlds apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng even felt an urge to vomit looking at the woman beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first auction item was won by Ye Chen, and next, the auction started for the second rare treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Lu took out a jade hairpin and smiled: “Ladies and gentlemen, feast your eyes on this jade hairpin named Linglong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this name, an elderly person in the audience suddenly spoke: “Could this be the Linglong jade hairpin most beloved by the Old Buddha of the Late Qing Dynasty?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Lu nodded: “Indeed it is, I acquired it from an auction house in F Country; this jade hairpin was the Empress Dowager Ci’s favorite.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, a black and white photo appeared on the large screen behind Elder Lu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a photo from the late years of Empress Dowager Ci.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the photo, the jade hairpin on Empress Dowager Ci’s head was identical to the one in Elder Lu’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, the audience was in uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s actually another item from the Royal Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My god, this is indeed another rare treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen asked, “Wanyi, do you like this jade hairpin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi was taken aback: “I indeed like the bracelet, but I rarely wear jade hairpins on my head?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen gave Su Wanyi a wink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi, being so smart, immediately understood Ye Chen’s intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I like this jade hairpin too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Xia Jinsheng’s eyes lit up upon hearing the conversation between the two people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now Ye Chen gave Su Wanyi a bracelet, making her so thrilled, if he gives her this jade hairpin, will she return to his embrace?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Xia Jinsheng was determined to win the jade hairpin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, due to his momentary greed, Ye Chen grabbed the opportunity first, but he won’t miss this chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen intentionally said loudly on the side: “Wanyi, rest assured, what you like, I will definitely win in the auction and give it to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, you’re so good, love you to death.” Su Wanyi deliberately said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng sneered: “This time, I must auction the jade hairpin and win back Wanyi’s heart.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The auction continued, Elder Lu smiled and said: “This jade hairpin starting bidding at the same price of one million, with each raise no less than one hundred thousand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, before anyone else could even bid, Xia Jinsheng directly called out, “Five million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire audience was in uproar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is too extravagant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The jade hairpin’s value was at most three million, but Xia Jinsheng directly added two million more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, all the millionaires present were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems Xia Jinsheng is also a super rich guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although many people liked the jade hairpin too, Xia Jinsheng’s price was too high, so all gave up on competing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng enjoyed the expression on everyone’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now Ye Chen had the spotlight, and finally, it’s his turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze fell on Ye Chen, eyes full of provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled faintly and also offered a price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“60 million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng was not timid at all: “70 million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“80 million.” Ye Chen said resolutely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With last time’s experience, Xia Jinsheng didn’t retreat: “90 million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 90 million, Ye Chen hesitated obviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Chen’s expression, Xia Jinsheng felt even more smug.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside, Su Wanyi pleaded with Ye Chen, “Darling, I really love this jade hairpin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Su Wanyi say this, Ye Chen gritted his teeth and directly pushed the jade hairpin’s price to one hundred million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng snorted, “One hundred and ten million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s face showed obvious anger: “One hundred and twenty million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Xia Jinsheng also hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he decided to bid once more; if Ye Chen bids again, he will give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One hundred and thirty million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng finished bidding price and looked at Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen glanced at Xia Jinsheng this time but didn’t bid further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You win, the jade hairpin is yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng was very satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although spending one hundred and thirty million makes him a bit pained, thinking about how he beat Ye Chen, he feels ecstatic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bi Tingting on one side was also tremendously excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never dreamed that Xia Jinsheng would spend so much money for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hundred and thirty million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an expensive antique on my head, in the future, I can boast about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bi Tingting even hugged Xia Jinsheng and gave him a fierce kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honey, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This jade hairpin isn’t even for you, why are you so excited?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given it’s a public setting, he didn’t expose it on the spot, awkwardly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng got on the auction stage, with Bi Tingting eagerly following behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Lu smiled, “Mr. Xia, rule says you need to transfer the money first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng had a face full of generosity, “Are you afraid I won’t pay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Directly transferred, Xia Jinsheng smiled and said, “Now you can give me the jade hairpin, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Lu nodded: “Mr. Xia, we will ask the museum owner to give you the jade hairpin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng was briefly surprised, then ecstatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ye Chen received his award, Elder Lu delivered it directly himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For him, receiving from the museum owner, it seems Xia Jinsheng is more prestigious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and nodded: “That’s excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was equally excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The museum owner is always elusive; everyone is very curious about the identity of this boss behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Lu announced: “Next, we invite our museum owner, Mr. Ye Chen to present the jade hairpin to Mr. Xia Jinsheng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ye Chen?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Jinsheng was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The name seemed familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, in the surprised gaze of the audience, Ye Chen stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>",1283,"2026-06-03T08:12:50.638Z","2026-06-03T08:12:53.523Z",1,"novelbin.me","26920a2eeb1bbb8f286248ea8c00e27f1c2a2a9bfd6b0ca3f685037918ce74de","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-505","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-503",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]