[{"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-522":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},984756,1286,"Chapter 522: 518: You Have Grown (First Update, Please Subscribe)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-522",522,"\u003Cp>Chapter 522: Chapter 518: You Have Grown (First Update, Please Subscribe)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, colorful flags fluttered at the Modu University of Technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Ye Chen drove his Lykan HyperSport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, attending the school board meeting requires some showing off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, at the gate of Modu University, a flashy Lamborghini roared in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the school gate, a short man in a suit, wearing sunglasses, coolly got out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was not tall, his demeanor was confident, with his head held high, exuding arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming looked at his alma mater and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, I, Zhang Ming, have returned here once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about how he didn’t even make a ripple at this school back then, Zhang Ming felt a bit depressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, he was determined that since he returned to the school, he had to make a huge splash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Zhang Ming was a poor student, short and shabby, completely unnoticeable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even became a laughing stock among his classmates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the girls at school, they didn’t even want to spare him a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now Zhang Ming was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After graduating, Zhang Ming learned that his family was extremely rich. His parents pretended to be poor to make him study hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, Zhang Ming’s family owned a publicly traded company with assets worth two billion. Now Zhang Ming had inherited the family business and become the company’s CEO.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under his leadership, the company owned over thirty subsidiaries and employed thousands of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his alma mater, Zhang Ming was full of ambition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, I will reclaim my lost self and become the most dazzling star at Modu University of Technology.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he thought of the most dazzling star, a figure came to mind: Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Ye Chen, with his looks, was the heartthrob of many girls, always the center of attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Zhang Ming secretly vowed that one day he would overshadow him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Zhang Ming heard that Ye Chen would also attend, so he decided to showcase his prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted Ye Chen to understand that he was the richest person at Modu Institute of Technology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming heard that Ye Chen donated for a playground, but he thought little of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, he could do the same; it’s just that he missed the last school celebration because he was abroad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had always been a regret for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the school invited him to join the board, and the chance to show off had finally arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I were there during the celebration, how could Ye Chen have been in the spotlight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming’s Lamborghini had just entered the school and already drew a lot of attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, is this the legendary supercar?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This car must be worth over twenty million, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must be one of our school board members; I heard there’s a board meeting today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, a big shot, so envious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the students’ discussions made Zhang Ming feel delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He enjoyed the feeling of being admired by people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in school, he was a figure of ridicule, but today, he had finally become the most badass person at the school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Riding a luxury car, being a CEO of a publicly-listed company, these auras made his return feel like a king’s comeback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming looked pleased, took off his sunglasses, and waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vroom! Vroom! Vroom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another flashy sports car pulled up at the school gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A handsome young man got out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that handsome face, Zhang Ming’s expression slightly twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen had arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What made him even more speechless was that the crowd that had just surrounded him all ran towards Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, Ye God is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My male god has arrived.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So handsome!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you see the car he’s driving? It’s a Lykan, worth over a hundred million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wow, this is the real big shot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, it was desolate beside Zhang Ming, as everyone gathered around Ye Chen instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming’s face turned gloomy, intending to show off, yet had been overshadowed by Ye Chen once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his fist and took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he wouldn’t let Ye Chen continue to be arrogant; he would reclaim his glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen got out of the car and waved at the students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students cheered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful girl walked out from the crowd, holding flowers, and gave them to Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Welcome back to your alma mater, Senior Brother Ye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the teachers and the principal lined the path to welcome him; this atmosphere was unbelievably impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, Ye Chen was the King Bi of the school, always in the spotlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, just as he was about to show off, the attention was stolen by Ye Chen again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now he’s the CEO of a publicly-listed company and not the poor short guy he used to be, how could he let Ye Chen continue to be arrogant?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming took a deep breath, adjusted his tie, and said in a low voice, “Ye Chen, you’ve done well for yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately posed with a high attitude, a proud expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was stunned, their eyes focused on Zhang Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming was once again the center of attention, feeling delighted inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen stopped, glanced at Zhang Ming: “Do we know each other?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Haha, just a moment ago acting all cool, turns out Senior Ye doesn’t even know him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This must be someone trying to associate with Senior Ye.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Ye is a big-shot-level figure, not someone every random Tom, Dick, or Harry would know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming was nearly driven mad with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at himself, saying, “You don’t recognize me, I’m Zhang Ming?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen thought for a moment, then suddenly pointed at Zhang Ming and said, “You’re that short-legged Zhang Squat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students laughed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Short-legged, what a fitting nickname!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen apologized, “Sorry, your transformation is too great, you used to be short, unattractive, and awkward, but now you’re different.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming was about to go mad with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can you stop bringing up the past?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming took a deep breath and said, “Ye Chen, the present me is not the past me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen looked at Zhang Ming, “Hmm, older than before, and seemingly less impressive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming was about to explode with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After graduating, I inherited the family business… now I’m the Chairman of Fangkai Group…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming recounted his background in one breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overall message was about how incredible he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Zhang Ming finished speaking, he looked at Ye Chen, originally hoping to see shock or even flattering expressions on Ye Chen’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Ye Chen surprisingly patted Zhang Ming on the shoulder, “Xiaoming, not bad, you’ve grown.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So casually, as if an elder were praising a junior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, whenever he encountered classmates, his act of showing off would always cause surprise and then a round of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why had the script changed today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen continued, “Hmm, not bad, keep it up, now with money, you can finally invest in yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming: “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dang it, I wanted you to fawn over me, not to lecture me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s with the ‘invest in yourself’? My shortness is inherited, okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s with the ‘grown’, I’m already the Chairman of a publicly-listed group, okay?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt that Ye Chen seemed to regard his power with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>",1265,"2026-06-03T08:12:50.638Z","2026-06-03T08:12:53.523Z",1,"novelbin.me","f7a6bd032adffadc1a640c99de6273a6b0182f8e7f05d8ce5c8108c5593d2961","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-523","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-521",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]