[{"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-947":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},985542,1286,"Chapter 948 - 923: Deadlock","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-947",947,"\u003Cp>\"Smack!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the first piece fell, Jiahe’s face showed a serious expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared intently at Ye Chen, and stopped speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this young man was very young, without even a rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, for some reason, it was from this young man that he felt an invisible pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This pressure was never present in any previous chess match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiahe’s face was solemn, and he fixed his gaze tightly on the board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, many spectators unexpectedly discovered that Jiahe’s hands were trembling uncontrollably as he played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone felt that Jiahe seemed to have an invisible pressure weighing on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In so many matches, Jiahe had never lost composure like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pieces kept falling from the two people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as the game progressed, Jiahe suddenly felt that Ye Chen wasn’t that formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He played very casually; it didn’t feel like the approach of a professional player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that this guy was all show and no substance?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiahe was filled with confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strategy, Jiahe had never encountered before, nor seen such an opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Typically, players have their patterns when playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would seize advantageous positions, such as the four corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then can they gain a strategic advantage first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Ye Chen’s pieces were always centrally positioned from the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ye Chen’s moves, some professional players and spectators with a little chess knowledge were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t understand why Ye Chen would start in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is far from professional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Heng took a deep breath, \"It’s not right, Mr. Ye shouldn’t make such a basic mistake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Kai had a mocking smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen seems like he’s all show; he just got lucky earlier. Now he’s showing his true colors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Kai didn’t miss the chance to mock Ye Chen with his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other chess players below the stage shook their heads one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, everyone held great expectations for Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But judging from Ye Chen’s opening moves, he’s really not capable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s moves are unprecedented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This kid is too arrogant. Does he really think he’s a chess god, playing against Jiahe like this with such foolish tactics?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I originally thought he could bring glory to Hua Country, but it seems we were overthinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a wave of sighs swept through the chess room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone thought Ye Chen couldn’t win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, everyone could only hope Ye Chen wouldn’t lose too badly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Ye Chen’s strategy looked like certain defeat to anyone who knew a little about Go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiahe looked at Ye Chen’s moves, his face showing a mocking smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, I initially thought you had some skill; turns out this is all you’ve got?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiahe made another move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as soon as Jiahe’s piece landed, almost simultaneously, Ye Chen made his move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiahe was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Ye Chen already knew where Jiahe would place his pieces?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen placed his pieces too quickly, giving the impression that no thought was involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack, smack, smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The board was filled with more and more pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost every time Jiahe made a move, Ye Chen was right behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two people’s playing speed was very rapid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary players have thinking time when playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ye Chen is different; he doesn’t need to think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time, Jiahe’s piece had just landed, Ye Chen’s piece would fall almost simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speed at which the two played was dizzyingly fast, leaving everyone breathless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen is placing his pieces very quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn’t he think about the board?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiahe’s a seasoned warrior; Ye Chen thinks he can disrupt Jiahe’s rhythm by playing fast, but that’s too naive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this strategy Ye Chen’s employing, lacking any pattern?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think Ye Chen is just an amateur player.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd buzzed with discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost everyone was convinced Ye Chen would undoubtedly lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was dead silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone focused intently on the progression of the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many wanted to see the layout they hoped for on Ye Chen’s board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether professional or amateur players, they frustratingly discovered Ye Chen’s chess skills could only be described as chaotic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was completely disconnected from the game, lacking any rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, what surprised everyone was that, although Ye Chen’s moves lacked any order, Jiahe seemed unable to deal with Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiahe wanted to trap Ye Chen, but Ye Chen always managed to break free effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, people’s eyes were filled with disappointment, but as the match progressed, their expressions turned more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could feel that with the game’s evolution, the two sides were fiercely battling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap between them wasn’t as imagined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiahe’s offensive was powerful, but it was as if punching into thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Ye Chen, though seemingly at a disadvantage, could rapidly break through at key moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smack, smack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two players dropped their pieces again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, Jiahe didn’t make a quick move as usual but held the piece in his hand and fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was stunned by this scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiahe was known for quick playing, but now he was contemplating for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This had never happened before in previous matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd grew confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stared at the board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Liu Heng and several other high-ranking players, all fell into deep thought at that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Liu Heng slapped his thigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Ye is incredible; this move is brilliant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost simultaneously, several other players also noticed the subtlety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Awesome, so that’s how it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It turns out Ye Chen’s seemingly chaotic moves unknowingly had already cornered the white pieces into a dead end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole game, Ye Chen appeared to play casually, but in reality, he was weaving a net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Liu, this game?\" the host asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Heng smiled and said, \"Master Ye is truly formidable. You see, now the white pieces seem to have a big advantage, but in reality, Heizi has silently changed the situation. Only here and here, if we place the pieces, the white pieces will be pushed into a desperate place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Liu Heng’s explanation, the other audience members finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene burst into commotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My god, so that’s how it is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A seemingly stagnant game actually hid lethal intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Ye Chen manage this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The previous disdainful mockery vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People’s eyes on Ye Chen were filled only with shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially, they always thought Ye Chen was playing randomly, but now they realized Ye Chen had been carefully setting a trap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is so clever; how did Mr. Ye pull it off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My god, such a layout requires being able to control every move of the opponent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a true master, so impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unknowingly, Ye Chen had already cornered Jiahe into a dead end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the main reason why he was in deep thought, refusing to make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>",1148,"2026-06-03T08:12:58.226Z","2026-06-03T08:13:01.728Z",1,"novelbin.me","354b6b8df5b098b9c6e059bd477e4b92e7d00ed9cfdddfa78609628acbd27691","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-948","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-946",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]