[{"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-978":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},985473,1286,"Chapter 979 - 954: The Real Tycoon","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-978",978,"\u003Cp>Li Meiling had no choice but to chase after them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she had already lost Ye Chen, a major client, and if those bigwigs canceled their subscriptions, the loss would be even greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome, sir and miss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen and Su Wanyi walked into a luxury store, where the sales assistant greeted them enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually asked, \"What’s the most expensive bag you have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering, Ye Chen spoke to the sales assistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Ye Chen didn’t know what type of bag girls liked, he had a principle: as long as it’s the most expensive, it should be fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a matter of probability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though expensive things aren’t always good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ye Chen also understood that cheap things have no good quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, please wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at these bags; they’re all our latest models.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This bag is made of African crocodile leather, hand-stitched by master craftsmen, and you see the diamonds embedded around the bag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a big client had arrived, the sales lady perked up and placed the store’s most expensive bags in front of Ye Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, which one do you fancy?\" the sales lady asked with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen glanced at Su Wanyi and smiled, \"Which one do you like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi shook her head, \"Let’s go to the regular section. It’s just a bag; there’s no need to buy something so expensive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Su Wanyi was also wealthy, she didn’t like buying such luxury bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her view, only those women lacking confidence would decorate themselves with bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chanel bags are all very pricey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Meiling sneered from behind, \"You all see this, right? These two must be show-offs; I think that ten billion balance just now must be fake.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, not even willing to buy a bag, yet claiming to have ten billion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, this is hilarious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded after hearing Su Wanyi’s words, \"Okay, bring me one of each color of all the bags.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without knowing which color Su Wanyi liked, Ye Chen decided to buy them all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely one of them would suit you, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Ye Chen’s words fell, the entire luxury store went dead silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people in the live stream were stunned as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sales assistant asked awkwardly, \"Sir, did you just say you wanted one of each color?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sales assistant had served countless customers, but this was the first time she’d seen someone so bold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wanting one of each color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, one of each color.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, please wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Ye Chen’s confirmation, the sales assistant was overjoyed, and the whole store began bustling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanyi had no choice; Ye Chen was just that type of person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything she liked, Ye Chen would buy for her no matter the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh my, this guy is truly a tycoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Every bag in here costs nearly a million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right, those are limited edition bags, incredibly impressive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The live stream’s viewers kept expressing their amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Meiling, who was live streaming, was almost in tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sales assistant cheerfully said, \"Sir, you’ve spent a total of 5.18 million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sales lady handed over eight beautifully packaged bags.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen nodded, \"Just swipe the card directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen took out his bank card and said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Meiling’s live stream was flooded with comments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was stunned by what they saw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is just unbelievable! More than five million in bags purchased just like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Ye Chen’s expression made it seem like he had spent only a few bucks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, your spending has reached the Gold Diamond Card level; this is your Gold Diamond Card.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this card, sir, you can enjoy a 5% discount at any Chanel luxury store.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After swiping the card, the sales lady said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, is there any procedure required for this?\" Ye Chen asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sales assistant nodded, \"To apply for this card, you need to fill out some information.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind then; filling out forms is too troublesome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Ye Chen’s words, the entire live stream was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow, this is just too arrogant. A 95% discount, mind you, these are Chanel bags, any discount is worth thousands, and it’s still considered a hassle?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ye Chen spent five million today; if it’s a 95% discount, it’d save over twenty thousand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man, I can’t comprehend the world of tycoons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Absolutely amazing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does it mean to be a tycoon? This is a true tycoon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go buy some clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen’s bold move shocked everyone in the live stream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked out of the exclusive store and then headed to a luxury clothing store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, various top luxury brands are incredibly comprehensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding clothes, Ye Chen didn’t have high demands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, he didn’t enjoy flaunting branded clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, wearing these clothes felt pretty much the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen cared most about the comfort of the clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just arriving at the luxury store, suddenly someone said, \"Why hasn’t my custom-made clothing arrived yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, our orders require design time and must follow a sequence; you’re currently number 18.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long until I can get the clothes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sales assistant looked at the list and said, \"About another month or so.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, are you guys trying to con me here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen paused upon hearing the argument between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw that not far from the luxury store, a middle-aged man was having a dispute with a store clerk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen glanced at this luxury brand and wasn’t very familiar with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brand still becomes so popular?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The store wasn’t crowded, just this big guy and another customer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Customized clothing can fit one’s body to the maximum extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although this brand isn’t an international giant, Ye Chen was aiming for comfort, so he also wanted to give it a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, Ye Chen pulled Su Wanyi along as he walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, can I get some information on the custom clothing here?\" Ye Chen asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen walked into the store and spoke to the lady clerk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man heard Ye Chen interrupting him and said, \"Kid, do you know what first come, first served means?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the service lady could respond, the middle-aged man grumbled, dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just urging the service lady about his clothing order when someone interrupted, instantly unsettling him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, holding custom clothing from here...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the sales assistant could finish, the middle-aged man sneered, \"You’re an experienced clerk, aren’t you? Can’t you see the situation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does he look like someone who can afford clothes here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have your Golden Card; according to the rules, I should enjoy priority service, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sales clerk was just about to introduce Ye Chen before being directly interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man aggressively pulled out a Gold Card and slapped it on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, Ye Chen was just a broke guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Chen was only in his twenties, looking like a fresh university graduate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s more, he’d never seen the outfit Ye Chen was wearing today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could someone like this afford to shop here?\u003C\u002Fp>",1182,"2026-06-03T08:12:58.592Z","2026-06-03T08:13:03.365Z",1,"novelbin.me","5d0a25a6bc8e5b7f5001557d63901016b373c92e66a01e5890c71b76d25c6f3c","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-979","starting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-chapter-977",1261,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-as-the-president-of-a-billionaire-group-cover.jpg"]