[{"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-57":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},984141,1286,"Chapter 57 - 57 057 Does Your Face Hurt","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>57: Chapter 057: Does Your Face Hurt?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>57: Chapter 057: Does Your Face Hurt?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping didn’t even need to think about it; Ye Chen’s watch was definitely fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore this Rolex and liked to roll up his sleeves to show off whenever he had the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Ye Chen had just kept his watch hidden under his clothes the whole time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Ye Chen’s watch were real, would he not roll up his sleeves?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, could a simple DiDi Brother really wear a watch worth tens of millions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Ye Chen’s watch was undoubtedly fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might be quite handsome, but who would’ve thought he was so pretentious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping smirked and said, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye, as far as I know, there’s only one of your watch in Hua Country, and it’s been bought by a big shot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Lin Ping observed the change in Ye Chen’s expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, he thought Ye Chen’s face would show panic, but to his disappointment, Ye Chen remained calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy crap, after saying all that, this guy was still so calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qing also sneered, “The real watch was bought by a big shot, so the one Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye is wearing must be fake.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping and Su Qing couldn’t help but burst into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words had been spoken; if he was sensible, he should admit the watch was fake, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wen also frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person is not only poor but also pretentious; she could never let her daughter marry him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My watch is real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I bought it for 17.58 million at the Patek Philippe store in the World Trade Center; it can’t be fake,” Ye Chen said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now he’s still pressing on with his humor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>17.58 million?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How many lifetimes would you, a mere DiDi Brother, have to drive to earn that much money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Lin Ping’s eyes, Ye Chen was nothing more than a jump-the-gun clown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping said, “Well then, I happen to have a friend who’s a store manager at the Patek Philippe store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, such high-end watches keep the purchaser’s contact information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We can verify if it’s a real watch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wen frowned, considering Ye Chen was Su Wanyi’s friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s fake, not only would Ye Chen lose face, but her daughter would also be put to shame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let it go; it’s not necessary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wen’s attitude was very clear; she was already convinced Ye Chen’s watch was fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi frowned; her cousin and Lin Ping were going too far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I believe Ye Chen’s watch is genuine,” Su Wanyi said earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My silly sister, would a DiDi Brother wear a watch worth tens of millions?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, Lin Ping just said that the watch was bought by a big shot with strong background, that guy is just a cheat,” Su Qing whispered to Su Wanyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ye Chen, who was sitting nearby, heard her clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s alright, don’t you want to verify?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can call the Patek Philippe store,” Ye Chen said steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wen was almost driven crazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I gave you a way out, but you won’t take it, and you’d rather be exposed, wouldn’t you?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man is not only pretentious but also brainless; how could she ever let her daughter marry such a person?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping nodded, “Alright, Ye Chen, if the watch is fake, you can just say it—it’s fine, we won’t laugh at you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if after my call it turns out the watch is fake, that would be awkward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen chuckled, “It’s fine; go ahead and call.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the conflict was already out in the open, Ye Chen couldn’t be bothered with meaningless chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping, Su Qing and even Li Wen looked at Ye Chen with utter contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still being stubborn even now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping dialed the phone, “Hello, is this Manager Chen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right, did you sell a limited-edition watch recently?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 175th-anniversary limited edition, specifically.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, yes, that one—there’s only one in all of Hua Country, isn’t there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could you give me that person’s contact information?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’d like to inquire about the watch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, thanks a lot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping hung up and soon his WeChat notified him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve got the number; Ye Chen, I’ll give you one last chance to own up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, many poor guys like to wear fake watches to flaunt wealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I don’t want you to look too bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping had already dialed the phone with the clear intention to disgrace Ye Chen in front of Su Wanyi and Li Wen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now he’s acting all benevolent, saying he doesn’t want Ye Chen to look too bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utterly hypocritical!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ye Chen, I advise you to admit it; the phone call was made, and your face is about to be swollen from the slap,” Su Qing jibed, with a sarcastic tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen snorted, “Oh really?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whose face gets slapped, we’ll see about that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping heard Ye Chen’s words and sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qing and Li Wen also looked at him with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, acting tough despite the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait for your downfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping nodded, “Wanyi, I’ve given enough respect for your friend; it’s him forcing me to make the call.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi actually thought Lin Ping was a decent person earlier, but now, all she felt was disgust and pretentiousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might not know this, but of course, Su Wanyi knew Ye Chen’s identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A watch worth over ten million is a fairy tale to others, but it’s quite normal for Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all looked down on Ye Chen, unaware that they were, in fact, the real clowns jumping around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping sneered and dialed the number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, Ye Chen’s phone on the table rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the room fell into dead silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping stared at the caller ID on Ye Chen’s phone, his hand trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qing and Li Wen were completely stunned hearing Ye Chen’s phone ring on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their minds went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, they had plans to mock Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Lin Ping, who had been planning to show off his Rolex watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they never expected that the person who bought the watch was indeed Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen turned out to be the legendary big shot who bought the watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Lin Ping was almost about to cry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen happens to be the second-largest shareholder in their company, essentially his boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting pretentious in front of friends or classmates might just end in failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you act pretentious in front of your boss, then you’re just a complete idiot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly, he was actually competing with his boss for the woman, isn’t he seeking death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled and picked up the phone, “Hello, does your face hurt?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping jumped up and bowed to Ye Chen, “President Ye, I’m sorry, I didn’t know it was you, please forgive me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Qing was also dumbfounded, stammering, “President Ye, I’m sorry, I…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen waved it off graciously, “No worries, I’ve already forgotten what just happened.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wen now beamed with happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, no matter how she looked at Ye Chen, she found him disagreeable; now, he was entirely pleasing to the eye, like a mother-in-law viewing her son-in-law more favorably by the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What do you call grand vision?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Look at my future son-in-law, not only is he handsome and wealthy, but also dignified—absolutely perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi watched as those who had been haughty moments ago became utterly subservient, and she couldn’t help but laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Acting pretentious as you please, don’t you know Ye Chen is the King Bi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now aren’t you all fools?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping was like sitting on pins and needles, bowing to Ye Chen, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye, I suddenly remembered there’s something at the company, you guys eat, I’ll head out first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally here for a matchmaking, but when the competitor is the boss, what’s the point?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Ping left, and Su Qing eagerly asked, “Ye Chen, driving DiDi is your hobby, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled lightly, “Not really, driving DiDi is quite great—it’s free, you get to meet all kinds of people, and can earn money too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Wen laughed, “My daughter sure has an eye for good men, her boyfriend is handsome, talented, and can endure hardships.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly, exactly, later I’ll have my useless husband try driving DiDi too, if even billionaires drive DiDi, wouldn’t he feel embarrassed staying at home?” Su Qing chimed in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled faintly, it seems that tonight’s meeting with the future mother-in-law was a success indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1425,"2026-06-03T08:12:36.328Z","2026-06-03T08:12:40.944Z",1,"novelbin.me","0e18cd2bfbd9efa04f1583a20f3c38f28e81b45e7bad320eef7e55c03c1ed18f","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-58","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-56",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]