Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1060 - 1035: I Refuse

"What? Daughter, hold on, I'm coming right away." An urgent voice from a middle-aged man echoed through the phone.

Ye Chen intentionally remarked, "No thanks required, now that you're safe, I'll be on my way."

"You rescued me, and I haven't thanked you properly yet." Su Wan’er held Ye Chen back as she spoke.

"Really, there's no need; it was the right thing to do."

"I insist, you're my lifesaver, and I have to reward you generously."

The intensity in Su Wan’er’s eyes caught Ye Chen off guard.

"Reward me generously? Does that mean devoting yourself to me?"

Just then, a Bentley raced into view.

A middle-aged couple rushed out of the vehicle in haste.

Spotting them, Su Wan’er called out promptly, "Mom, Dad, over here."

The middle-aged woman enveloped Su Wan’er in an embrace, "My child, are you okay!"

Su Wan’er indicated Ye Chen and explained, "I'm alright, all because he performed CPR to revive me."

Father Zhao’s eyes landed on Ye Chen, and he inclined his head, "Young fellow, I appreciate you saving my daughter. Here's a small gesture of gratitude; please take it."

While speaking, a secretary emerged from behind him, carrying a sturdy box that he revealed before Ye Chen.

Onlookers in the vicinity froze in astonishment right then.

Inside the box, the space was packed solidly with stacks of hundred-yuan notes.

And it was brimming completely full.

The middle-aged man declared grandly, "This amounts to ten million as compensation for rescuing my daughter."

Chaos erupted in the live stream chat as well.

"Whoa, a full ten million."

"Haha, bet this guy is thrilled beyond words."

"Wonder if the young guy will take the ten million?"

"Obviously he will; who'd turn that down except an idiot."

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Ye Chen stood there in shock too; he hadn't anticipated the production crew pulling off such a stunt with ten million.

It dawned on Ye Chen that a huge audience was tuned into the program at that instant.

Accepting it would invite mockery for sure.

Fine, if it's all staged, and you enjoy the drama, I'll join in the performance!

Right now, Su Wan’er signaled to her father, "Dad, come here; I've got something to tell you."

Su Wan’er murmured a couple of sentences into her father’s ear; the middle-aged man first looked surprised, then agreed with a nod.

Smiling broadly, Father Zhao announced, "You're fortunate, young man. Should you agree to date my daughter, and she approves of you, you'll become my prospective son-in-law. With just one daughter, you'll take over my vast hundred-billion empire."

The young woman nearby appeared bashful.

"Heir to a hundred-billion empire?"

The crowd was utterly dumbfounded.

What an incredible twist in the story.

Doesn't this kind of storyline only appear in films?

A wealthy beauty gets rescued by a guy, leading him to become her partner and bask in luxury ever after.

Landing a relationship with a rich beauty and claiming a hundred-billion inheritance is the ultimate fantasy for every shut-in dude.

Everyone yearns for effortless wealth and a stunning partner turning them into instant tycoons.

At this moment, the door to that fantasy swung open for Ye Chen.

Even knowing it's scripted, viewers remained thrilled.

"This guy's luck is insane; I'd say yes in a heartbeat."

"You have to accept; she's the sole heir to a hundred-billion mogul and gorgeous too."

"I recall a book with a similar storyline."

"In my shoes, I'd pop the question to her right away."

"Dream on; would a wealthy beauty ever go for someone like you?"

Father Zhao displayed a smug demeanor, exuding superiority.

"What do you say, young man? It's your lucky day that my daughter has taken a liking to you. Just decide, and the ten million is yours, plus you'll be dating my daughter Su Dafu from here on out."

"Incredible, it's Su Dafu, the top tycoon in Jiangzhou."

"Fantastic; why's the kid stalling? Say yes already."

Ye Chen cast a look at Su Wan’er.

She truly was stunning, surpassing even his own girlfriend in beauty.

Yet, without a second thought, he opted to decline.

He shared a six-year bond with his girlfriend and refused to act like a cheat by abandoning her.

Amid the watchful eyes of all, Ye Chen broke into a sudden grin.

That grin held a captivating allure, leaving the girls present spellbound.

Gazing at Ye Chen’s grin, Su Wan’er’s face flushed pink.

"Whoa, that guy's smile is incredibly alluring."

"It's clear why the rich beauty is smitten with him."

Few believed Ye Chen might turn it down, considering Su Wan’er’s striking looks and her status as the lone daughter of a hundred-billion magnate.

The decision appeared utterly straightforward.

But Ye Chen’s following statement left everyone around petrified.

In a calm tone, Ye Chen stated, "Apologies, but I cannot become your daughter’s boyfriend."

"What?" Silence descended over the area instantly.

Father Zhao gaped in disbelief.

"What was that? You're turning down being my daughter’s boyfriend?"

"You reject the ten million? Shun the chance to marry into a hundred-billion family?"

Father Zhao had been utterly assured at first; judging by Ye Chen’s clothing, the young man clearly lacked wealth, yet the reply threw him completely.

His daughter was exceptionally gorgeous and backed by his hundred-billion wealth; what guy would pass up an offer like that?

A golden chance like this, and the young man passes on it?

Su Wan’er felt stunned as well; she'd assumed Ye Chen would consent, but it never crossed her mind he'd say no.

The turn of events exceeded all expectations.

Every onlooker present was floored, and the live chat went eerily quiet.

At last, a voice broke the silence in the live stream.

"This guy's lost his marbles."

"Yeah, passing on a rich beauty like that."

"Why on earth turn it down?"

Father Zhao recovered, his face clouding with irritation: "Why spurn my daughter? Do you believe she's beneath you?"

Anger simmered in him; his daughter was outstanding, so no man could resist her charms.

To him, it was always his daughter choosing, never a man disliking her.

Upon hearing Ye Chen’s response, tears welled up in Su Wan’er’s eyes.

Ye Chen remained nonchalant, "Your daughter is truly lovely and remarkable, yet I must decline."

"Why is that?" Father Zhao inquired.

"I've got a girlfriend already; we've been together since middle school, I care for her deeply, so I won't cheat on her."

As Ye Chen’s words sank in, the girls nearby let out excited shrieks.

"Ah, so that's the reason."

In the live chat, female viewers flooded it with messages.

"The guy turned away a hundred-billion marriage and a rich beauty, just to stay true to his girlfriend."

"His response was so suave; from appearance to vibe to integrity, he gets perfect scores."

"I'm so jealous of his girlfriend; what fortune she has."

"This guy is heartwarming; I'm totally crushing on him."

Upon learning Ye Chen turned it down due to his existing girlfriend, Su Wan’er’s disappointment melted away at once.