Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group

Chapter 268: Chapter 265: The Low-Key Big Shot (Third Update, Subscription Request)

President Ma personally walked over to shake hands with Ye Chen, what does this signify?

It signifies a very close relationship between President Ma and Ye Chen, at the very least, they are on the same level.

On the same level as President Ma!

Then who on earth could Ye Chen be?

Upon realizing this, everyone was shocked in their hearts.

It’s important to know, in Hua Country, there are not many people who can make President Ma extend his hand for a handshake.

Ye Chen extended his hand, and the two of them shook hands.

The entire room fell into a dead silence.

This was simply unbelievable.

”Brother Ye!”

Hearing President Ma’s address for Ye Chen, everyone was once again stunned.

Especially Lu Yu, whose heart sank deeply.

To be able to call President Ma a brother, how terrifying must that person’s status be.

”Even attending such a Level event, yet our Ali Group’s annual meeting didn’t see you coming, isn’t this a bit discourteous?”

President Ma’s tone was filled with disdain.

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.

Goodness, Ye Chen was also invited to Ali Group’s annual meeting, yet he didn’t attend.

This suggests that Ye Chen attending the Marriott Group’s event can be considered a condescension.

It’s important to know that in front of Ali Group, Marriott Group is just an ant.

President Ma was surprised, for a low-level annual meeting like Marriott Group’s, someone of Ye Chen’s stature shouldn’t have condescended to come here at all.

President Ma was very clear about Ye Chen’s background.

Even someone whom their Ali Group couldn’t invite is appearing here, it’s just too strange.

Ye Chen smiled faintly: ”President Ma, your headquarters is too far in Suzhou and Hangzhou, I was just passing by while driving DiDi, so I came to join the fun.”

At this moment, everyone was so shocked they didn’t dare to speak.

Ye Chen, as a company shareholder, seldom participates in the management.

Therefore, his identity was quite mysterious, but no one expected that Ye Chen was actually on par with President Ma.

Once everyone received this news, they were all dumbfounded.

Beside him, Chairman Lu awkwardly smiled, looking peculiar: ”Mr. Ye being busy as you are and still attending our annual meeting, it’s truly an honor that lights up our humble establishment.”

Ye Chen smiled faintly again.

President Ma chuckled: ”Alright, I have things to do. I’ll visit your Hua Mansion No.1 Villa to drink tea and discuss the world with you.”

Hua Mansion No.1 Villa!

Everyone was once again dumbfounded.

Hua Mansion No.1 Villa is a place even more splendid, owned by a super elite greater than President Ma.

The owner turns out to be Ye Chen.

The scene fell into a dead silence.

It turns out Ye Chen’s identity is this impressive.

No wonder President Ma would call Ye Chen a brother.

As President Ma left, the high-level executives of the Marriott Group looked at Ye Chen with completely different expressions.

Amongst those present, everyone was a company executive, nobody was foolish.

The level at which President Ma stands; he’s an elite in Hua Country’s business world.

And all along, President Ma only acknowledged Ye Chen with his attention, disregarding everyone else.

This already indicates how impressive Ye Chen’s identity is.

The atmosphere at the venue was extremely awkward.

Previously, everyone thought Ye Chen was just a shareholder.

But now, everyone finally understood Ye Chen’s terrifying background.

The shares in Marriott Group were just the tip of the iceberg for him.

In other words, it was just an investment for fun.

Chairman Lu quickly remarked: ”Mr. Ye, please take the main seat, I have not been a good host, I should’ve gone to greet you at the entrance and accompany you, I ask for your forgiveness.”

Ye Chen waved his hand: ”It’s fine?”

Tian Fang’s eyes wavered, now he understood Ye Chen’s identity.

Recalling his previous disdain towards Ye Chen, he inhaled sharply.

At this time, his gaze suddenly shifted to Lü Ming and Lü Dong.

Even though they were relatives, when it came to interests, relatives were nothing.

Tian Fang stood up and said to Chairman Lu: ”Chairman Lu, just now, Mr. Ye mentioned something, Lü Ming and Lü Dong embezzled company funds under the guise of procurement, and even extorted kickbacks from suppliers. I believe such pests must be severely punished.”

Sure enough, upon hearing Tian Fang’s words, Lu Yu’s face turned stern, pointing at Lü Ming and Lü Dong coldly: ”You two, how could you do such things, using inferior products, damaging company reputation, must be punished severally without leniency.”

The other shareholders were filled with righteous indignation.

”This is truly excessive, must be punished severely.”

”People like this must never be let off.”

Under everyone’s condemnation, Lü Ming and Lü Dong both fell completely limp on their seats.

Even Tian Fang personally called the police, directly arresting Lü Dong and Lü Ming on charges of embezzlement.

Earlier Tian Fang wanted to cover up for them, but knowing Ye Chen’s identity now, he understood that if he didn’t act decisively, he’d likely be implicated.

Currently, the company’s chairman is Lu Yu, but everyone understood that Ye Chen’s word held even more weight than the chairman.

After attending the banquet, Ye Chen walked to the entrance and saw Fan Xiaodi.

Fan Xiaodi had just witnessed Lü Dong and Lü Ming being taken away.

Seeing Ye Chen, Fan Xiaodi hurriedly said: ”Ye Chen, can you forgive me?”

Ye Chen glanced at Fan Xiaodi and said lightly: ”There was nothing between us to begin with, there’s nothing to forgive or not forgive.”

After saying this, Ye Chen turned and walked to the Lykan Car.

Seeing Ye Chen get into the Lykan Car, Fan Xiaodi’s eyes gleamed with stars.

She just checked online out of curiosity and found out the car was worth 120 million.

She had just been wondering if it could be Ye Chen’s.

Unexpectedly, it really was Ye Chen’s car.

To Fan Xiaodi, Ye Chen was her dream, her hope.

No matter what, she must catch up with Ye Chen.

By this time, Ye Chen was already driving away, speeding off.

Fan Xiaodi hurriedly hailed a taxi to follow.

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The next morning, Ye Chen drove to Lin Shiyin’s house.

Lin Shiyin was going to participate in a competition today and had just arranged for Ye Chen to take her to the airport.

Upon reaching Wanyuan Manor, Ye Chen smiled and said, ”How’s the practice with the guzheng lately?”

”I showed your piece to my teacher, and it stunned him, saying you’re a genius.”

Ye Chen gave a slight smile: ”Not really a genius, just know a bit or two.”

Lin Shiyin said: ”If I win the championship with your piece, I’ll treat you to a meal when I return.”

”Sure, I’ll be waiting for your good news.”

The car quickly arrived at the airport.

Lin Shiyin smiled and said: ”Five-Star Review, right?”

”Yes, a Five-Star Review is very important for a DiDi driver.”

Lin Shiyin smiled as she gave Ye Chen a Five-Star Review.

[Ding, congratulations to the host for receiving a Five-Star Review, activating the reward of 20 villas in Rose Garden Manor for the 5th Fifth-Star Review (5/5).]

Twenty villas!

That’s impressive.

Ye Chen already owned quite a few properties, and now gained another 20 villas.

The style of Rose Garden is precisely the opposite of Hua Mansion, inspired by late 20th-century European advanced community models, borrowing the main design styles of contemporary international upscale communities like French, Italian, Spanish, English, and American styles.

In Modu, Hua Mansion is first, and Rose Garden has the second-best reputation.

Ye Chen escorted Lin Shiyin all the way to the security checkpoint.

”Ye Chen, wait for my good news.”

”Alright, I’ll throw you a celebration banquet when you come back.”

Lin Shiyin passed through security before Ye Chen left.

Originally wanting to drive to Rose Garden for a look, but with only one kilometer to go, traffic was extremely congested.

Ye Chen parked his car by the roadside, scanned and rented a shared bicycle, and hummed a tune as he pedaled toward Rose Garden.