Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group

Chapter 963: Chapter 938: Be a Good Person Before Doing Things

Duan Bin looked nervous and cautiously asked the middle-aged man, ”Manager Chen, is this the Group Chairman, Ye Chen, Chairman Ye?”

Ye Chen acted like a hands-off boss, entrusting the group’s operations and management to people he trusted. He rarely appeared at the Group.

Therefore, the senior management had all heard his name but seldom saw him in person.

Yet, the name Ye Chen was too common, with many people having it. Moreover, someone holding the position of Group Chairman would certainly be quite old.

Duan Bin never expected that the young man in front of him was actually his superior, whose one word could decide his stay or leave.

If Duan Bin had seen Ye Chen at the Group even once, he wouldn’t have constantly provoked and tested Ye Chen’s patience, no matter what.

But, unfortunately, he had never met him once and today, he was so oblivious that he walked into trouble.

”Chairman Ye, let me introduce you. This is Duan Bin, a returnee with a Ph.D., recently promoted to Vice General Manager of the Group. A young and promising talent indeed,” Chen Wan smiled as he introduced him.

Chen Wan had high regard for Duan Bin, who didn’t rely on his academic credentials in the company, was humble, and worked diligently.

Employees like Duan Bin were the favorites of the leaders.

Chen Wan was very satisfied with this young man and always wanted to find an opportunity to introduce him to Ye Chen, speaking favorably to leave an impression, so that when it came to promoting talent, he could be considered first.

He even thought that if Ye Chen was satisfied, he could directly promote Duan Bin, as he had that authority.

”Manager Chen, you don’t need to introduce him; we’ve already met before. He is indeed a promising talent. A change in position could be considered,” Ye Chen said with a faint smile.

Upon hearing this, Chen Wan was very pleased, thinking that Chairman Ye was also very satisfied with Duan Bin.

He then looked at Duan Bin and said, ”Little Duan, see, even Chairman Ye thinks highly of you. You must work hard; you should quickly thank Chairman Ye for his promotion favor.”

When Duan Bin heard this, he was not happy at all. He was well aware of how he had offended Ye Chen just now, constantly trying to embarrass him.

Even if Ye Chen was not a vindictive person, he couldn’t believe that based on his recent behavior, he could be promoted. It would be lucky if he wasn’t fired.

”Manager Chen, is there something wrong with your ears? Did I just say I was promoting him?” Ye Chen’s face turned somewhat grim as he spoke.

When Chen Wan heard this and saw Duan Bin’s awkward expression, he suddenly realized that maybe something unpleasant had happened between Duan Bin and Chairman Ye.

Wasn’t what he just said pointless trouble-making? If things were as he thought, couldn’t it even implicate him?

People are selfish, and Chen Wan, despite cherishing talent, would not be lenient if Duan Bin offended Chairman Ye.

”Duan Bin, tell me what exactly happened just now that made Chairman Ye so unhappy.” Chen Wan angrily asked.

At this moment, his attitude towards Duan Bin completely changed.

Chen Wan, having been through ups and downs in the business world for many years, was like an old fox. Reading people’s expressions was too simple for him.

He could hear the displeasure in Ye Chen’s tone and knew it was for sure that the oblivious Duan Bin had offended Ye Chen, so he definitely had to side with Ye Chen.

After all, in the Group, the most important person was Ye Chen.

Even if Duan Bin was a promising talent, if he lost this kind of person, it was not a pity. Others could fill the gap. If Ye Chen were offended, however, the consequences would be unimaginable.

He could not afford to get in trouble for that.

”I, I... I’m sorry.” Duan Bin stuttered, unable to utter a complete sentence.

While speaking, Duan Bin’s face turned a bit unpleasant. He really regretted his actions today.

Originally, he wanted to show off in front of Ye Chen and win over Su Wanyi, but he didn’t expect that his impulsive actions ended up offending his boss instead.

”Speak up,” Chen Wan said sternly.

”Manager Chen, there’s no need to push him. He probably feels too ashamed to speak. I don’t think our company can afford such capable and talented people; let’s let him find greener pastures.” Ye Chen said with a cold expression.

Anyone who could understand human language knew the implication of this sentence: it meant Duan Bin was to be fired.

Duan Bin never imagined that taking his girlfriend for a stroll in a jewelry store would cost him his job.

”Chairman Ye, I, I know I was wrong. Please, be magnanimous and give me another chance,” Duan Bin pleaded with a face full of despair.

Before Ye Chen could speak, Chen Wan said, ”Duan Bin, you really disappoint me. Hurry up and go back to the company to pack up and leave.”

Originally, Duan Bin thought Chen Wan might say a few good words for him, but he didn’t expect Chen Wan not to help him at all but instead announced his dismissal.

Upon hearing this, Duan Bin’s face turned ashen, and he regretted it deeply.

He felt a bit weak in his knees and clenched his teeth, actually kneeling in front of Ye Chen, saying, ”Chairman Ye, please just give me one more chance. I truly know I was wrong.”

Seeing Duan Bin’s actions, Ye Chen just thought this man had no dignity. There’s a saying that a man’s knees are made of gold, and he shouldn’t kneel easily.

But he actually knelt in front of Ye Chen just to keep his job, which made Ye Chen dislike him even more.

”Really not a man, kneeling so easily.”

”Where did all the arrogance go? It’s all disappeared. Truly pathetic and pitiful.”

”This man is a disgrace to us all.”

Duan Bin completely ignored the criticism and reproach from those around him. He thought as long as he could keep this job, he would do anything.

However, Yang Xin’er was embarrassed to see her man kneeling publicly and even wished there was a hole to crawl into.

She didn’t want to be with such a spineless man. If she had known Duan Bin was like this, she might have broken up with him long ago. After all, she couldn’t afford to lose face like this.

”Duan Bin, are you still a man? I really misjudged you.” Chen Wan said angrily.

”Manager Chen, is this the talent you hold in high regard? Kneeling at every turn, how can he expect to have a promising future?” Ye Chen said mockingly.

”Chairman Ye, I’m sorry, I misjudged him,” Chen Wan said apologetically.

He then looked at Duan Bin and said, ”If you’re a man, get up quickly. You have to pay for your mistakes.”

As a man, Duan Bin knew his recent actions were disgraceful. He quickly got up, walked over to Ye Chen, and said, ”Chairman Ye, I’m sorry, I know I was wrong, and I embarrassed myself just now.”

After saying this, Duan Bin turned to leave. He no longer had any face to stay here.

”Duan Bin, for the sake of you once being my employee, here’s some advice: be a person before doing things,” Ye Chen said with a smile.

”I understand, Chairman Ye.”

After saying this, Duan Bin left the jewelry store with Yang Xin’er, crestfallen.