Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1056 - 1031: Airport Pickup

Oh heavens, this castle looks absolutely stunning.

The castle sits right in the heart of a thick forest.

Encircled by vibrant greenery, with majestic snow-capped peaks not too far off, and a pristine azure lake close to the castle.

A grand and splendid castle rises proudly on this picturesque landscape.

We should remember that castle owners are rare in Hawk Country, limited mostly to royal family members.

And now, this very castle is mine—that's simply unbelievable.

Right at that moment, Ye Chen's phone started ringing.

'Ye Chen, I'll be back two hours after boarding.'

The voice on the line belonged to Lin Wanrou.

Ye Chen had been longing for Lin Wanrou, as it had been ages since their last encounter.

'Okay, I'll meet you at the airport shortly.'

Ye Chen ended the call, slipped into a sharp suit, freshened up quickly, and made his way to the airport.

Due to his striking good looks, Ye Chen always drew eyes wherever he appeared, so he chose to wear a mask on purpose.

As the head of the airline, Ye Chen went straight to the tarmac.

At that instant, a plane was gradually touching down.

In the business section of the aircraft, another figure sat—a prominent Korean entertainer, Cui Chenghao.

The series Cui Chenghao featured in, 'Korean Love,' was currently popular in Hua Country.

Thanks to his chiseled features and over-the-top performance style, he had captured the hearts of countless female admirers in Hua Country.

From his seat in business class, Cui Chenghao had spotted Lin Wanrou ages ago.

That woman was genuinely gorgeous.

Even though Cui Chenghao was used to being around stunning women and working with top actresses,

he'd never come across someone with such ethereal charm before.

Swirling a glass of red wine, Cui Chenghao made his way over to Lin Wanrou.

'Beautiful lady, I'm Cui Chenghao, a film star from Korea. Mind if I join you for a drink?'

Lin Wanrou gave him a quick look, and while he had some appeal, he didn't hold a candle to Ye Chen.

'Sorry, I don't drink with people I don't know,' Lin Wanrou turned him down firmly.

She was on the verge of reuniting with Ye Chen—how could she share a drink with some other guy?

Wherever Cui Chenghao traveled, a massive team trailed him; this trip included over a dozen bodyguards among the dozens in his group.

This impressive convoy was designed to flaunt his celebrity status.

The larger the security detail and entourage, the greater his supposed fame.

Rejected by Lin Wanrou, Cui Chenghao felt deeply insulted and went back to his seat, clearly irritated.

Whatever, there are tons of women in Hua Country.

Plenty would jump at the chance to be with me.

A flight attendant came over courteously and mentioned, 'Sir, we're preparing to land, so please fold away your tray table to avoid any bumps...'

She didn't get to complete her words before Cui Chenghao cut in irritably, 'Do you think I'm new to flying? I never bother with the tray table; why is Huaxia Airlines making such a fuss?'

'But...'

'No buts, do you even know who I am? I'm a major Korean celebrity with millions of followers in your Hua Country—don't push me, or I'll file a complaint.'

The flight attendant had no option but to retreat.

That's when Cui Chenghao's agent came up to him.

'Chenghao, once we land and exit, expect a crowd of fans. Remember to play it humble, courteous, and kind to project the right vibe. I've got an interview lined up next; check out this outline. This promotion is crucial—our shot at cracking the Hua Country scene rides on it.'

Cui Chenghao seemed utterly uninterested.

'Haven't you heard? Fans in Hua Country are naive and loaded— no need to stress.'

Cui Chenghao was already scheming ways to rake in cash in Hua Country.

He imagined a stream of fans showering him with gifts as he savored the red wine in his grasp.

Suddenly, the plane shuddered violently.

Caugh off guard, he ended up splattering red wine across his face.

Though he looked dashing on the surface, it was largely thanks to layers of makeup.

He slathered on heavy foundation, yet from constant all-nighters and excesses, his skin was ghostly pale underneath.

'Damn it all, what's wrong with how they handle this flight?'

Cui Chenghao exploded in fury.

He frantically wiped at the wine stains, only smudging them with his makeup and worsening his look.

His agent, meanwhile, wore a face full of worry.

They were moments from deplaning to face the fans, and now this mess.

But there was no one else to fault.

The attendant had warned them, but Cui Chenghao's arrogance led him to brush it off.

Stained with wine now, whom could they point fingers at?

The aircraft had touched down, and with no time for repairs, the group waited for it to halt fully.

Cui Chenghao remained seated, utterly unkempt.

Seeing this unfold, Lin Wanrou stifled a chuckle.

What big-shot handsome idol? He resembled a walking corpse more.

The plane had come to a stop.

Cui Chenghao jabbed a finger at the flight attendant and barked, 'Your Huaxia Airlines is a joke—I'm reporting you.'

Yet his agent hurriedly held him back.

After all, they were the ones at fault from the start.

Causing a disturbance might harm Cui Chenghao's public image.

As the plane settled, the team of over a dozen staff finally got busy, reapplying Cui Chenghao's makeup.

By then, Lin Wanrou along with most passengers had already exited.

The moment Lin Wanrou stepped off, she immediately saw Ye Chen.

With a warm smile, Ye Chen grabbed Lin Wanrou's luggage and said, 'Let's head home, darling.'

Lin Wanrou beamed, 'Oh, you won't believe this funny story... Earlier, some guy said he was a huge Korean star...'

In the arrivals area, a throng of fans holding signs awaited Cui Chenghao.

Glancing at the clock, he ought to have appeared by now.

Cui Chenghao should be emerging any second, right?

Yet while droves of travelers had passed through, Cui Chenghao was missing.

The fans started to fret.

'Why is our Chenghao taking so long?'

'Maybe oppa switched up his schedule?'

Typically, celebrities take priority lanes, exiting quicker than regular folks.

But nearly all everyday passengers were gone, and still no Cui Chenghao.

All at once, a fan pointed eagerly at the VIP exit.

'There! Oppa is coming!'

Indeed, a striking man appeared at the passageway.

Masked and shaded, completely covered up.

A lovely woman walked beside him.

Even better, a squad of more than ten gorgeous flight attendants trailed them.

What an extravagant display!

'Is that oppa?'

'His build matches perfectly.'

'Has to be oppa—who else commands that kind of aura?'

'Absolutely, surrounded by all those attendants—only oppa rates that.'

With that, the fans surged ahead.

'Oppa, oppa, I adore you.'

As the fans charged, the rest watched in shock.

Has oppa shown up?

Soon, they all zeroed in on Ye Chen.

'Oppa, we adore you.'

The whole arrivals hall descended into pandemonium.

Every one of Cui Chenghao's supporters mobbed the spot.

Ye Chen and Lin Wanrou froze in place, bewildered.

What's going on here?