Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group

Zhang Tao hadn’t expected that the person he’d been shouting at just now was actually the boss of Star Media Company.

And he’d just been going on about how Wang Hao was taking private gigs outside; he remembered the lyricist-composer from before was named Ye Chen.

Could it be that all of this was done by Ye Chen, that from beginning to end it had all been planned by him alone?

”President Su, this song was created by President Ye. I never violated company rules by taking private work.” Wang Hao, who had been silent this whole time, suddenly spoke up.

”So that’s how it is. President Ye and Wang Hao are both under the company, so it doesn’t count as taking private work at all.” Several executives immediately voiced their stance.

In fact, a small number of people present already knew the truth, but not a single one had told Zhang Tao.

That made Zhang Tao furious. He shouted, ”Oh, now I finally get it. So you all set this up, just to screw me over, huh?”

”And what if we did, and what if we didn’t? Zhang Tao, you’re narrow-minded as hell. The second you see a newcomer, you rack your brains trying to find ways to drive him out. Is that what a senior should be doing?” Ye Chen scolded him.

Even though the truth was now clear, Zhang Tao still wouldn’t accept it. He refused to believe that this ”Simple Love” was composed by an amateur like Ye Chen.

”Fine, I admit I was in the wrong. But President Ye, you can fool everyone else, you can’t fool me. This song is not your original work. I’m sure you plagiarized it from someone.” Zhang Tao said, pointing at Ye Chen.

He decided that before he got kicked out of the company, he was going to completely disgrace Ye Chen and expose his lie.

”Security, hurry up and throw this man out. I don’t want to see him again.” Su Wanyi said to the guards at the door.

She was utterly disappointed by Zhang Tao’s behavior. Just like Ye Chen had said, this guy was downright arrogant, didn’t respect anyone, and his character was rotten. He actually dared to talk to his own boss like that.

”President Ye, you’re scared now, aren’t you?” Zhang Tao laughed as the guards held him by the arms.

”Wait. I want to see what evidence he has that this song wasn’t composed by me.” Ye Chen said.

The two guards tactfully let go of Zhang Tao. After all, Ye Chen and Su Wanyi were both bosses; neither of them was someone the guards could afford to offend.

”Of course I’ve got evidence. I’ll be revealing the truth to everyone in a minute.” Zhang Tao said confidently.

People in their line of work all had a song-searching software. As long as you uploaded a song’s melody, it would quickly show whether it was original or plagiarized.

Looking at Zhang Tao’s disgusting smirk, Wang Hao really wanted to punch him.

If they were outside, he might have done it. But this was the company’s conference room.

Besides, hitting someone is a crime, and with a rascal like Zhang Tao he’d definitely drag it out forever. Also, Wang Hao was now signed with the company, so everything he said and did represented not just him, but the company’s image.

After searching for a while, Zhang Tao’s face showed shock. ”How is that possible? It’s not showing anything.”

His expression alone made the result clear: the song really was Ye Chen’s original creation.

”Zhang Tao, are you convinced now?” Ye Chen said.

”Sigh, Zhang Tao is truly beyond saving, actually trying to smear President Ye.”

”Someone like that should’ve been kicked out long ago. If we let him stay, who knows what kind of trouble he’d bring the company.”

”Exactly. You have to remember, an artist’s words and actions represent the company’s image. He’s this arrogant inside the company—outside he’d probably be even worse.”

The executives all criticized Zhang Tao, feeling he needed to be kicked out of the company.

In truth, this was also their way of currying favor with Ye Chen—by attacking the person Ye Chen disliked and openly taking Ye Chen’s side.

Zhang Tao knew he was completely finished and collapsed onto the floor.

Everyone ignored him and continued the meeting.

”My idea is that from now on, the company should put all its energy into making Wang Hao a star.”

”I need you to quickly draw up a plan and then submit it to President Su for review.”

Ye Chen addressed the group. He knew that for these departments, this kind of thing wasn’t hard—it was pretty much routine.

”Does anyone have any objections to my idea? If you do, bring them up.”

Ye Chen looked around and asked again.

No one present said a word, which meant they agreed with Ye Chen’s plan.

”President Su, do you have anything to add?” Ye Chen asked, looking at Su Wanyi.

Su Wanyi gazed at Ye Chen with open admiration and shook her head. This was the first time Ye Chen was holding a meeting as the boss.

Usually Ye Chen acted all lazy and carefree, but today he was completely different.

”Alright, then we’re done. Get back to your work. I hope all the company departments can pull together as one.” Ye Chen said to everyone.

He knew things were about to get busy. Now that Wang Hao had gained some fame with this song, he had to strike while the iron was hot and keep pushing him higher.

At this point, only Ye Chen and Wang Hao were left in the conference room.

Su Wanyi had gone to assign tasks to Song Li, and the company executives had gone off to arrange their work.

After everyone left, Wang Hao looked grateful and said, ”President Ye, I really can’t thank you enough. If it weren’t for you, there’s no way I’d have what I’ve achieved today.”

Thinking back, Ye Chen had helped him so much—from treating his girlfriend’s illness to making his dream of becoming a star come true. That kind of gratitude couldn’t be summed up in a few words.

”Wang Hao, you don’t need to thank me. You earned this with your own ability. But this is just the beginning; there’s a long road ahead. I only have one request for you: once you become famous, don’t get arrogant. Otherwise, the same way I can make you a star, I can put you on ice.” Ye Chen said seriously.

”President Ye, don’t worry. I’ll never turn out like Zhang Tao. I look down on people like that.” Wang Hao vowed.

”Mm, I believe you. Otherwise I wouldn’t have helped you or signed you to the company.” Ye Chen nodded.

Ye Chen fully believed what Wang Hao said.

There were reasons Zhang Tao had become so arrogant, and the company bore some responsibility too.

But as the boss, Ye Chen would never allow artists like that to exist in his company.

”Alright, Wang Hao, go home and spend some time with your girlfriend. Starting tomorrow, you’re going to be busy. And you need to explain everything clearly to her—don’t let her misunderstand.” Ye Chen said, patting Wang Hao on the shoulder.

”Okay, President Ye, I’m heading back. I’ll wait for your call.” Wang Hao said with a smile.