Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1064: 1039: Lin Wanrou's Concerns

Wang Congcong stared coldly and asked, “Do you recognize this man? This is Mr. Ye Chen.”

“Ye Chen?” Li Yong’s expression shifted instantly upon hearing that name.

His knees knocked together, and he nearly collapsed from sheer terror.

Within the inner circles of Modu’s wealthy heirs, Ye Chen’s fearsome reputation was common knowledge.

Any second-generation socialite who dared to offend Ye Chen would not even need him to strike back; their own fathers would likely flay them alive for the trouble.

Although Ye Chen preferred to maintain a low profile and rarely attended extravagant galas, his influence was legendary.

Li Yong’s father had once sternly warned him that while he was free to sow his wild oats, he must never provoke Mr. Ye.

One of his closest companions had once offended Ye Chen and ended up with broken legs, compliments of his own enraged father.

Li Yong had never imagined that the handsome gentleman Cui Chenghao had been complaining about was none other than Ye Chen.

Everything became clear—why Ye Chen had so effortlessly dominated Cui Chenghao was no mystery now. Someone of that stature was destined to possess such striking features and an overpowering presence.

When Cui Chenghao spotted Li Yong, he felt like a drowning man grasping for a life raft.

“Brother Li, you must stand up for me! These thugs had the audacity to lay hands on me. I intend to call the authorities and blast this on Weibo; I want the entire world to witness how unruly these people in Hua Country are. Brother Li, mobilize your men immediately and teach these bastards a lesson.”

Cui Chenghao was certain that Li Yong would fight his corner.

After all, he had just boasted with total confidence that with him in Hua Country, nobody would dare touch him.

Now that he had been slighted, he expected Li Yong to retaliate on his behalf.

He shot a venomous glare at Ye Chen, his eyes burning with resentment.

“You’re finished, kid. I have a massive fan base here in Hua Country. Once I expose you on Weibo, my followers will make sure you suffer.”

“Brother Li, what are you waiting for? Do it!” Cui Chenghao urged.

Yet, in the very next moment, a scene unfolded that shocked everyone present.

Li Yong raised his hand high and delivered a thunderous slap to Cui Chenghao’s already mangled face.

Pah!

The sharp sound of the slap echoed through the room.

With a look of righteous indignation, Li Yong shouted, “What kind of place do you think this is? This is Hua Country, not some playground for you Koreans to run amok. Mr. Ye is a man of true refinement, and you dared to harass him? You are just throwing your life away.”

Cui Chenghao was stunned into silence.

He had expected a display of loyalty, not this sudden betrayal.

“Brother Li, what are you doing?”

“Brother Li? Who are you calling Brother Li? Are we even close?”

Li Yong pointed a finger at Cui Chenghao and hissed, “You arrogant Koreans, I am sick and tired of your attitude. You’re just a C-list celebrity; what makes you so special? Flaunting your ego in our Hua Country like this—are you looking to die? Trash like you, threatening to sic your fans on Mr. Ye? You aren’t even worthy. I am acting for the sake of justice today.”

With those words, Li Yong landed two more heavy slaps on Cui Chenghao’s face, followed by a few forceful kicks for good measure.

Cui Chenghao was utterly bewildered.

He had assumed Li Yong was his ultimate protector, but the situation had inverted completely.

He viewed himself as a top-tier star, accustomed to being treated like royalty wherever he went in Hua Country.

How could this happen? Even Li Yong, who had personally promised him safety, had turned against him.

What happened to their supposed brotherhood?

Just a moment ago he was his brother, and now they aren’t even close?

He had been calling me brother for days, he thought.

Eventually, his gaze drifted back toward Ye Chen.

Finally, the realization hit him: he had messed with a man far beyond his reach.

This was all because of him. What terrible luck to cross paths with this Mr. Ye.

He felt like Mr. Ye was his personal jinx. Every time they encountered one another, disaster was sure to follow.

Ye Chen remained silent throughout the ordeal.

In his eyes, this brand of trash wasn’t even worth the oxygen required for a conversation.

Li Yong shuffled toward Ye Chen with a sycophantic grin.

“Mr. Ye, how would you like us to dispose of this brat?”

Ye Chen cast one fleeting glance at Cui Chenghao and waved him away dismissively.

Li Yong immediately ordered his subordinates to drag the wretch out of the hotel.

Soon enough, reports surfaced online about a Korean entertainer being soundly beaten for causing a disturbance.

Some bystanders even uploaded footage of the humiliating moment Cui Chenghao was tossed out into the street.

“Haha, I am dying. A Korean star actually thought he could act out around here.”

“Seeing his face get remodeled is deeply satisfying.”

“I heard this guy is some big shot back home, but he was blind enough to provoke the wrong person here.”

“Absolutely brilliant, it feels so good to watch.”

…

Ye Chen ignored the chatter and continued his meal.

Wang Congcong looked slightly embarrassed by the aftermath.

“These Korean celebrities act completely untouchable in Hua Country; seeing this was truly refreshing.”

“It felt like cleaning up a public pest, honestly,” he added with a laugh.

Just then, a call came through from Lin Wanrou.

Her voice sounded uncharacteristically hesitant on the other end.

“Wanrou, what is going on?”

Lin Wanrou was usually known for her blunt and decisive nature.

To hear her hesitate was unusual.

Had something gone wrong?

Ye Chen sensed that something was amiss; this didn’t fit her personality at all.

“Fine, why don’t I treat you to lunch instead?”

“Forget it, I don’t really have much of an appetite,” she replied.

The gloom in her voice was evident to Ye Chen.

“Alright then, let’s meet at the Western restaurant.”

It was rumored that a table at that establishment required booking a month in advance.

Ye Chen chuckled: “Don’t fret. That restaurant happens to be mine. I’ll prepare a meal for you myself; it’s guaranteed to cheer you up.”

Your restaurant?

Lin Wanrou was stunned into silence.

In truth, she knew that although Ye Chen often appeared laid-back, his empire of wealth was constantly expanding.

Considering his annual income, she realized that no matter how hard she worked, she could never match the pace of his growth.

At noon, Ye Chen arrived at the venue.

The manager spotted him immediately and rushed over to personally escort both Ye Chen and Lin Wanrou to their seats.

The restaurant reserved a private area exclusively for Ye Chen.

He vanished into the kitchen and soon reappeared to serve a perfectly seared sirloin steak.

Initially, Lin Wanrou had truly felt no appetite.

But as the rich aroma of Ye Chen’s cooking filled the air, her hunger stirred.

Lin Wanrou picked up her utensils and began to eat.

Ye Chen probed gently, “Wanrou, has something been troubling you lately? You seem completely distracted.”

Lin Wanrou answered, “I am fine.”

Ye Chen pushed, “We have known each other for so long; you can’t possibly keep secrets from me. Don’t forget, I am your boyfriend.”

Touched by his sincerity, Lin Wanrou let out a soft, weary sigh.

“Actually, my family has run into some significant complications,” she confessed.

“Your family?” Ye Chen was caught off guard.

He possessed a general understanding of her background.

Lin Wanrou was a brilliant graduate from the Institute of Technology, sharp, and possessed a unique, sophisticated aura.

He had always suspected that her family status was far from ordinary.

Lin Wanrou met his gaze and whispered, “Ye Chen, the truth is, I’m mixed race.”