Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1093: 1068: Encountering Danger

Capítulo 1093: Chapter 1068: Encountering Danger

“Alright, beautiful, I’m leaving.”

With a casual wave, Ye Chen climbed into the SUV and departed in a flashy manner.

Katusha gazed blankly at Ye Chen’s retreating figure.

Right then, her young heart had fully surrendered.

Katusha resolved firmly that she absolutely wouldn’t wed that obese fool.

“He’s heading to Huaxia.”

“That delivery fellow is her fated one.”

Suddenly, her eyes lit up with an idea.

During yesterday’s dinner, she vaguely recalled her father mentioning a trip to Huaxia soon for business talks.

Since he’s bound for Huaxia, doesn’t that mean she’ll reunite with Ye Chen shortly?

Perfect.

By traveling to Huaxia herself, she was sure to cross paths with that dashing man once more.

Katusha even fantasized further.

Should Ye Chen agree, they could tie the knot right there and then.

The notion grew sweeter in Katusha’s mind the longer she dwelled on it.

Once done, her father would have no say in the matter.

With that thought, a joyful smile bloomed on Katusha’s face.

The attendants eyed Katusha warily.

Fearing the young lady might bolt once again.

Yet Katusha offered a gentle smile, “Relax, I won’t escape this time.”

“I’m heading home to see my father.”

Her words left everyone dumbfounded.

Hadn’t the young lady insisted she’d never return home, come what may?

What prompted this sudden compliance?

Still, her willingness to go back brought immense relief to all.

Katusha pulled out her phone, “Dad, I’ve chosen to come home without fuss, but on one condition: you must allow me to handle the Huaxia business.”

Katusha’s father froze upon hearing her.

He understood his daughter’s nature all too well.

She was incredibly defiant.

Her interests lay solely in racing and partying.

Though her father had considered handing her some family affairs.

This wild child preferred endless fun.

How had she matured so abruptly?

Now eager to oversee the business.

This development was truly fortunate.

It would lighten his burdens considerably.

Thus, he consented without hesitation.

Katusha, sly as a crafty fox.

Flashed a delighted grin across her features.

Ye Chen maneuvered the SUV on the return journey.

Zhao Hua lingered nervously at the entrance, awaiting Ye Chen.

The pivotal moment approached swiftly.

Ye Chen pulled up the vehicle: “Time for you to return it.”

“Yes, Immortal.”

Ye Chen’s brow furrowed at Zhao Hua’s form of address.

In private moments, Zhao Hua’s persistent use of “Immortal” left Ye Chen somewhat uncomfortable.

Ye Chen chuckled lightly, “No need for that with me—just Brother Ye will do.”

After all, Zhao Hua was set to become his subordinate henceforth.

Ye Chen disliked the stiffness of being called Immortal by Zhao Hua.

“Got it, Brother Ye.”

Zhao Hua beamed even brighter at the permission to address him as brother.

Within the Zhao Family, aside from the ancestor, none held such privilege with Ye Chen.

For Zhao Hua, this was a tremendous privilege.

Elated, Zhao Hua proceeded to return the car.

The group made their way back to the airport and boarded the aircraft.

The plane soon lifted off once more.

As dawn crept in early morning, all aboard drifted into slumber.

Song Xiaoxiao nestled close to Ye Chen, sleeping soundly.

Yet Ye Chen struggled to rest.

Stewardesses repeatedly approached for conversation.

Even proposing friendship with Ye Chen.

Ye Chen found it irritating; handsomeness brought occasional troubles.

After three or four hours in flight, the plane neared Hawk Country.

Suddenly, a resounding bang echoed.

The aircraft jolted with a thunderous clamor.

This racket jolted everyone from sleep.

What on earth had occurred?

Song Xiaoxiao stirred awake too, rubbing her drowsy eyes, “Have we landed?”

Ye Chen shook his head, peering solemnly outside.

The prior impact had struck the forward section, home to the engine.

Then, the plane’s announcement crackled to life.

“Dear passengers, we’re hitting some turbulence causing shakes. Kindly secure your seatbelts, stay seated, and note restrooms are now off-limits.”

Her soothing tone eased the passengers’ anxieties anew.

But abruptly, the plane plunged in a steep drop.

Another deafening boom resounded.

Passengers’ faces drained of color this time.

All realized it surpassed mere turbulence—real trouble loomed.

Zhao Hua’s expression darkened too.

Ye Chen glanced out the window, his visage growing stern.

Smoke billowed from the wing’s engine compartment externally.

That recent explosion stemmed from the engine.

Thanks to his god-tier piloting prowess.

Ye Chen grasped the plane’s mechanics perfectly.

On a massive Airbus, losing one engine left three backups—not catastrophic.

But this mid-sized craft had just two engines total.

Failure of one spelled grave peril.

Then, a frantic passenger jabbed toward the outside, “Stewardess, look—smoke’s pouring out!”

The stewardess peered out, tension flickering across her face.

She fought to stay composed.

“Everyone, stay calm; it’s likely just a small issue.”

Ye Chen’s frown deepened.

He’d already pinpointed the engine failure.

Such reassurances might fool others, but not him.

Suspended at altitudes of tens of thousands of feet, a crash would spell doom.

Ye Chen himself could escape via wormhole.

But Song Xiaoxiao and Zhao Hua lacked that ability.

They were his close allies, and the student exchange group consisted of youthful innocents.

Ye Chen couldn’t stand by as they perished.

The engine continued spewing smoke, peril mounting by the second.

Ye Chen gestured outward, “That scene outside looks extremely hazardous.”

The stewardess replied, “Sir, please don’t worry; our team will handle it. The captain boasts over a decade of flight hours, and the co-pilot is a skilled female aviator with three years under her belt.”

Ye Chen’s brows knit tighter.

Ten years’ experience fell short for this crisis.

The aircraft’s condition teetered on the brink.

A single error could doom it to fiery oblivion.

Right then.

Boom.

The left-wing engine erupted in a massive blaze.

Chaos engulfed the cabin instantly.

Panic seized every soul.

“Oh God, are we doomed?”

“I don’t want to die!”

“This is horrifying; I haven’t lived fully yet.”

…

The plane rocked wildly amid piercing screams filling the air.

In that instant.

Click.

Oxygen masks deployed from overhead throughout.

Faces twisted in sheer terror.

“We’re finished—the plane’s crashing for sure.”

Song Xiaoxiao gripped with nerves at that juncture.

Ye Chen clasped her hand reassuringly, “Fear not; with me here, you’ll be safe.”

Strangely, his assurance banished Song Xiaoxiao’s fear.

Zhao Hua fretted intensely too, as the prospective Zhao Family head.

Dying this way would be an utter disgrace.