[{"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-56":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},984140,1286,"Chapter 56 - 56 056 Fake Watch","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-56",56,"\u003Cp>56: Chapter 056 Fake Watch 56: Chapter 056 Fake Watch Shangdao Western Restaurant, Su Wanyi and her mother Li Wen sat on one side of the coffee shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite them sat a young man and a girl with about an 80-point attractiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wanyi, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin is a returning PhD holder, and now he’s the general manager of Dahua Group.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the young man in front of her, Su Wanyi’s mother Lin Wen liked him more and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wanyi, look how talented Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin is, and he’s handsome too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think he’s great.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, cousin, I put in a lot of effort to find such an excellent man, you know?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are a line of girls chasing Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin, but he only likes you,” Su Wanyi’s cousin Su Qing said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Su, I really like you quite a lot, hope you can give me a chance,” Lin Ping said with a very gentlemanly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi’s expression was awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, this man is handsome, but it depends on who he’s compared to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He falls quite short compared to Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where’s that guy Ye Chen, why hasn’t he come yet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my, he’s so handsome!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could he be a movie star?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the legendary tall, rich, and handsome man, isn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of astonished screams from girls suddenly came from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping sniffed disdainfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Handsome, Lin Ping has been the school heartthrob since middle school, who could be handsomer than him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when he saw the man who walked into the coffee shop, his disdain vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man in front was too handsome; only two words could describe it, “perfect” was the only word to describe Ye Chen’s handsomeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lin Ping’s expression changed from disdain to envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, he felt inferior in front of another man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen walked over with a smile and sat beside Su Wanyi, “Hello Auntie, hello cousin, I’m Wanyi’s friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Chen, Li Wen and Su Qing were all stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi had said she already had a boyfriend, but Li Wen didn’t believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Su Wanyi’s boyfriend was so handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Su Qing was stunned by Ye Chen’s handsomeness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Su Wanyi is pretty and also an ice-cold CEO, when it comes to feelings, she has always been weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t expect that Su Wanyi’s boyfriend would be so handsome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled, “Work is a bit busy, so I came late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Auntie, I’m sorry, I’ll treat you to this meal today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He has always liked Su Wanyi, which is why he asked Su Wanyi’s cousin Su Qing to create this opportunity for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Su Wanyi brought another man, which made him very displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping snorted coldly, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye is so busy with work?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At which big company is he employed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen responded with a calm smile, “I’m a DiDi driver.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping spat out the water he was drinking directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, he was worried that Ye Chen would be his competitor; hearing Ye Chen’s career suddenly reassured him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Auntie, let me treat you, otherwise this young man might be heartbroken,” Lin Ping mocked disdainfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem, I can afford a meal,” Ye Chen replied indifferently and smiled casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, now a DiDi Brother is busier than me, a manager of a company with over a thousand employees.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping looked at Ye Chen, with pride in his eyes, and felt full of confidence inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It doesn’t matter how handsome you are, I’m a manager of Hua Country’s top ten groups, in terms of work, in terms of earning money, I completely crush you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nowadays, it’s not about looks but how much money one makes, what kind of house one lives in, what kind of car one drives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi’s mother Li Wen also frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, she had some favorable impression of Ye Chen, but hearing Ye Chen is driving for DiDi made her very disappointed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Ye Chen is handsome, no matter what, she wanted to break them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qing was delighted to hear Lin Ping’s identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping is her direct superior, if her cousin could become Lin Ping’s girlfriend, then her future promotions and salary increases would become very simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, she was determined to ensure her cousin married Lin Ping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for this DiDi Brother?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s a joke; her cousin is a famous beautiful CEO in Modu, marrying a DiDi driver would be laughable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wanyi, in today’s society, being handsome is useless; it’s pleasing to the eye but to settle down and live a life, one needs an economic foundation,” Su Qing smiled and said to Su Wanyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi naturally heard the undertone in her cousin’s words targeting Ye Chen, she was so angry her delicate face turned bright red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen noticed Su Wanyi’s emotion, he gently patted her palm to reassure her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wen said, “Wanyi, I don’t oppose you making friends, but my requirement is at least a million annual salary, and the car must be a BMW 740.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping listened and was very happy, thinking that this described him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, he muttered to himself, “Oh, the room’s air conditioning is really hot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, Lin Ping took off his coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purposely lifting his hand to look at his Rolex on his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh dear, it’s almost seven o’clock, let’s order food, this meal is still on me, after all, this DiDi Brother earns money not easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wen looked at Lin Ping’s watch and was also delighted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An old saying goes, the poor play with cars, the rich play with watches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The watch Lin Ping wore, its value was at least over a million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This already showcased Lin Ping’s capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled again and took off his jacket as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, it is indeed somewhat hot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping’s gaze froze when he saw the watch on Ye Chen’s wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoa, Patek Philippe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wen and Su Qing also froze when they saw the watch on Ye Chen’s wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they recognized it as a Patek Philippe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A DiDi Brother carrying a Patek Philippe watch, that’s really offbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping liked watches a lot and was quite familiar with Patek Philippe watches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The watch on Ye Chen’s wrist was a special edition Patek Philippe commemorating the 175th anniversary, valued at seventeen million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This watch, Lin Ping heard was bought by a major shareholder of Yida Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meaning, Ye Chen’s watch must be fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping snorted coldly, “Trying to act impressive in front of me, you’re too inexperienced.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a fake watch to act like a tycoon, but unfortunately for you, you met me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping deliberately sent Su Qing a text message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your cousin’s boyfriend is so amusing, wearing a fake Patek Philippe watch to act impressive, it’s killing me with laughter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quite handsome, people this hypocritical make sure my cousin knows his true nature.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qing deliberately said, “Auntie, I have a friend who rented a luxury car to attend a class reunion, accidentally crashed it, failed to act cool and lost hundreds of thousands, cried to death.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s even more interesting, I have a friend who borrowed a duplex villa claiming it as his mansion, but then the owner unexpectedly showed up, was utterly embarrassing,” Lin Ping ridiculed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Some people, clearly very poor, always trying to act rich; such people are pitiful and laughable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their words coordinated, Li Wen also figured out they were mocking Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping looked at Ye Chen and suddenly asked, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye, your Patek Philippe watch is quite nice, seems like the 175th-anniversary edition, very expensive huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen calmly smiled, “It’s not very expensive, just over ten million.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just over ten million?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping even felt a bit impressed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing a fake watch to act impressive that got exposed, yet still so composed, this guy has really strong nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>",1321,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.944Z",1,"novelbin.me","2eaba43ac975a54e5e8f248a0296fec079c5a31e63b8f97a9816c1c8e099254c","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-57","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-55",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]