[{"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-577":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},984961,1286,"Chapter 577 - 551: Blackened Again","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-577",577,"\u003Cp>After more than half a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen led the rescue team, rushing to various rescue sites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they returned triumphantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they returned to the school, they saw banners hung at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome heroes back home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who welcomed them included students and some local people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students merely wanted to do their part, not expecting to receive such great honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though there were no trophies or certificates, the students felt immense glory from the admiring glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the students celebrate together, Ye Chen quietly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, conditions in various places returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, credit goes not only to Star University students but also to the nuclear fusion power plant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The achievements of Star University also reached Elder Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Water Walking Device enabling walking on water?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the report, Elder Wei’s eyes shone brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this must be another new invention from Star University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This new technology is certainly good news for Hua Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Star University once again performed miracles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Wei personally headed directly to Star University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This technology is very important for Hua Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Star University’s office, Elder Wei sipped tea while saying, \"Principal Ye, your Star University has accomplished great deeds again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled faintly: \"Elder Wei, you must be busy with many matters; there must be something up for you to suddenly visit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Wei smiled awkwardly: \"Yes, I came for Star University’s new technology.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen heard Elder Wei’s words and smiled too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew Elder Wei’s intention upon seeing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the rescue, students wearing this equipment walked on water as if on flat ground; the technology was stunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when Ye Chen presented it initially, he never intended to hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded, saying: \"Elder Wei, you’re here for the Water Walking Device, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Wei nodded, seeing Ye Chen acknowledge his eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, this technology is beneficial in many sectors; hence we want to collaborate with your university.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled: \"Alright, I hope this technology can be used in rescue missions; then we won’t lose so many heroes each year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Wei said: \"Yes, Ye Chen, I really want to thank you sincerely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen just smiled lightly: \"Elder Wei, you overpraise; the purpose of our education is for Hua Country, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Ye Chen, Elder Wei nodded too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen said: \"However, I prefer our collaboration not to be publicized; secret cooperation is better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to Ye Chen, Elder Wei nodded too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, we will pay Star University fifty billion to buy out this technology, how about that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded: \"No problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, fifty billion isn’t costly; if Ye Chen sold the technology overseas, it might fetch up to one hundred billion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ye Chen certainly wouldn’t do that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen directly took out a USB drive, smiling: \"All the technical drawings are in this USB; you can design according to the contents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Wei listened, overjoyed, and left with the USB.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, inside Modu Mansion, Robin was fuming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s all because of Ye Chen that he was reported by the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past few days, a \"Da Mai Group President’s Remarks...\" was trending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a lot of criticism online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such a garbage company should be boycotted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Profiting from Hua Country, yet insulting Hua Country citizens.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Resolutely boycott Da Mai Company.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he paid to lower the news heat timely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it reached the headquarters, he wouldn’t need to remain as president.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s already visualizing in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All this is Ye Chen’s trap, deliberately having a waiter drive him out of the restaurant and then creating a stir online.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen, I am at odds with you.\" Robin was nearly infuriated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s known that Penguin Group was their prime target for cooperation, which was thwarted because of Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking out the window, he originally felt the office was grand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just thinking about being scammed by Ye Chen for a billion made him uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, the secretary walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President, Penguin Group has responded that they won’t proceed with any cooperation, hence we’ll target the next prospect.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin nodded: \"Alright, the next target is Ali Group.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ali Group is Robin’s second target, even more significant than Penguin Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Ali Group is among the top three powerful enterprises in Hua Country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as a contract with Ali Group is signed, headquarters wouldn’t pursue the failure with Penguin Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the secretary called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President, I’ve contacted Hua Country’s President Ma, tomorrow at Brother Xian’s Hot Pot to discuss cooperation details.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xian’s Hot Pot? Check who the owner is for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin already had shadows over Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon the secretary replied, the owner isn’t Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin then breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The secretary laughed, it’s funny that the Hua Country president of Da Mai Company changes color at Ha Ye Chen’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen left Star University, then his phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call was from Su Wanyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Darling, I heard a new Brother Xian’s Hot Pot has opened in Modu, and it’s quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen smiled: \"Alright, I’ll pick you up after work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ran a few business deals, unfortunately, still didn’t activate the star for high praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen drove his Cullinan this time to pick up Su Wanyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrived at Brother Xian’s Hot Pot, it’s a trending hotpot restaurant with great flavors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hotpot shop’s decor was inclined towards ancient style, very much to Su Wanyi’s liking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked into the hotpot restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a grand Lincoln stopped at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man in a neatly tailored suit stepped out and tidied his gelled hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hua Country people are really annoying, discussing business in such places.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the previous experience, Robin checked around in the parking lot first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no Ye Chen’s Jili Car in the parking lot, he breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a cheerful voice sounded from behind: \"President Robin, hello.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, it was Ali Group’s owner, President Ma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"President Ma, hello.\" Robin quickly shook hands with Brother Ma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother Ma curiously asked: \"What are you looking at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, nothing, nothing.\" Robin replied awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, let’s eat and discuss while tasting our Hua Country’s specialty hotpot.\" President Ma said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please.\" Robin and President Ma entered the hotpot place together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time with no interference from Ye Chen, the business should be successfully discussed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about Ye Chen’s image made Robin uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the private room, while eating hotpot, Robin and President Ma discussed business.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin said: \"President Ma, our company in Hua Country highly values the cooperation with your esteemed company, willing to finance ten billion as investment funds.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>President Ma glanced at the plan provided by Robin and frowned: \"President Luo, ten billion is insufficient; at least fifty billion is needed for financing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifty billion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robin’s face changed, damn it, how are Hua Country people all so greedy.\u003C\u002Fp>",1170,"2026-06-03T08:12:53.930Z","2026-06-03T08:12:52.593Z",1,"novelbin.me","6e52488e951f0161f73dfb0c3fd1f28fed3d54d35a8e0c30558a068b6fdb917f","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-578","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-576",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]