[{"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-523":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},984757,1286,"Chapter 523 - 519: Outstanding Talent Driving People Crazy (Second Update - Subscription Requested)","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-523",523,"\u003Cp>Zhang Ming had already psyched himself up to show off in front of Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he ended up realizing that the guy didn’t really care about his achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, there was even a hint of satisfaction akin to an elder seeing a younger generation grow up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made Zhang Ming feel like he was about to vomit blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want you to envy me, to be jealous of me, to fawn over me. That’s the script I want.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, before when you showed off, I put up with it. Now I’m the chairman of a Group, and you’re still showing off to me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you have as much money as I do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you own a listed Group?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Ye Chen really didn’t care about Zhang Ming’s accomplishments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen could easily crush him with any random business venture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Zhang Ming could stand proudly among others, in Ye Chen’s eyes, he was still just a lackey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Any casual bonus I give could outshine you. Are you even worthy of showing off in front of me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the scenario of envy and jealousy couldn’t possibly happen to Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming snorted coldly, \"From your words, Ye Chen, you seem pretty impressive now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, so you need to keep working hard,\" Ye Chen patted Zhang Ming on the shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Xie Yingying said, \"Senior Brother Ye, the principal is waiting for you inside, to show you the playground you donated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded and said, \"Alright, Zhang Ming, catch you later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Ye Chen left under the guidance of the beautiful Xie Yingying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All that was left was Zhang Ming, looking dejected and disheveled in the wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, Ye Chen had never once claimed how impressive he was from start to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the feeling he gave off was that Ye Chen was truly a big shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself seemed just like a little brother in comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s strength had already given him an aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to brag, just standing there, he was truly remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, students nearby started discussing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy driving a Lamborghini seems impressive, but in front of Ye God, he’s still a little brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, can ordinary people even compare to Ye God?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, I heard that the principal begged for half a day for the land for the playground, and Ye God settled it with a single phone call.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha, trying to show off to Ye God is truly laughable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to his classmates’ discussions, Zhang Ming was about to explode with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t it just donating a playground?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can do it too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have a two billion company; what’s a few million for a playground?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming took a deep breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had made up his mind to teach Ye Chen a lesson today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, Ye Chen is very low-key, but when it’s time to be high-profile, he doesn’t hold back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s Ye Chen embodied all the traits of a domineering CEO, high, rich, and handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, at his own alma mater, Ye Chen naturally wouldn’t be too low-key.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they arrived at the entrance of the playground, there was a buzz of drums and gongs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this scene, Zhang Ming felt even more dejected, but his desire to show up Ye Chen became even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal Zhu took Ye Chen to tour the playground, and then the group moved to the main auditorium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the auditorium was already filled with students; these students were all recent graduates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big screen behind them read, \"Modu Institute of Technology Celebrity Forum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stage lights were flickering, creating a very upscale atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celebrity Forum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming looked pleased with himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he should be considered a celebrity of Modu Institute of Technology, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about having the opportunity to show off in front of his former teachers and junior schoolmates, Zhang Ming was incredibly excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen, Zhang Ming, and the school leaders all sat on the main stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming had shown off many times over the years, but thinking about doing it at his own alma mater filled him with incomparable excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen looked at Zhang Ming’s anxious breathing and found it amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood upon seeing these graduates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal Zhu set a trap for these successful students of Modu Institute of Technology who were already in society.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked upscale, but sitting here would cost you something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While it was titled nicely as the Modu Institute of Technology Celebrity Forum, it was actually just a means to find jobs for these students!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing the eager eyes below the stage, Ye Chen also decided to help his alma mater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he had been through that time as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just after graduating, Ye Chen, like these students, had felt lost and helpless. Now that he had the ability, helping these junior schoolmates was a good deed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal Zhu stepped onto the podium, took a look at the invited school board members, and smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome everyone to Modu Institute of Technology to participate in the Celebrity Forum. Our Modu Institute of Technology is a century-old prestigious school. Over the years, many entrepreneurs and scholars have emerged who have contributed to the prosperity of Hua Country in their respective fields. Let’s give them a warm round of applause.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of students applauded enthusiastically, looking at these successful people with even more fervent eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, everyone dreamed of one day sitting on the main stage and being admired by future juniors and sophomores.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal Zhu said, \"Next, we’ll have these outstanding talents from the school tell us about their startup stories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to take the stage was a major chain store owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello students, I’m very happy to stand here and give you a talk. After graduating, I did many jobs, worked as a white-collar worker and in sales, and after relentless effort, I finally inherited a million-dollar fortune and became a successful person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Ming: \"... Damn it, isn’t this my speech script?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal’s face was also awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, among these students, how many had family mines?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, I decided to recruit a hundred talents from our school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this successful figure’s words, the students were thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have positions as salespeople, cleaners, and security; if needed, you can come to me for registration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal’s face instantly fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a university, not a vocational school. What the hell are you recruiting? I set up such a good stage for you to show off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The King Bi wanted to continue showing off, but the principal didn’t give him a chance and said, \"Chen Guang, your storytelling, isn’t this your turn to speak? Let’s welcome the next one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, another student stepped onto the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal asked, \"May I ask what you do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m in the catering industry,\" the student said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principal breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The student took the stage and said, \"Dear juniors, I used to be like you, very ordinary. After graduating, I couldn’t even find a job and even took out high-interest loans, almost jumping into a river.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to these words from a school success story, the students felt disheartened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was too miserable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\" the student’s tone shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew the dramatic turn was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I discovered a business opportunity at our school gate. I started selling lamb skewers, then moved on to barbecue, and now I have three chain stores. Wangcai Barbecue at our school gate is ours, and if you go there, you’ll get a 20% discount. Also, if any students graduate and want to grill lamb skewers, you can come to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Principal Zhu’s face was black as the bottom of a pot. Is this the outstanding talent of our school?\u003C\u002Fp>",1318,"2026-06-03T08:12:50.638Z","2026-06-03T08:12:53.523Z",1,"novelbin.me","940900c68a3768614e8b0871af7602335000b89e029a99c28a7d185f03685cd4","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-524","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-522",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]