Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1187 1162: The Inhuman System

"Xiaoxiao, what's wrong?" Ye Chen inquired, his expression puzzled.

Instead of replying, Song Xiaoxiao held onto Ye Chen's arm tightly, her gaze fixed on the two girls across from them with the possessiveness of a cat guarding its food.

It was as if she feared Ye Chen would be snatched away.

"Oh, so he already has a girlfriend," one of the girls at the opposite table remarked, a hint of disappointment coloring her tone.

"Indeed, and his girlfriend is quite lovely. They truly make a striking pair of handsome guy and beautiful girl," the other commented, looking at Song Xiaoxiao with clear envy.

Despite their hushed tones, Ye Chen heard their words perfectly.

He glanced at Song Xiaoxiao, who was pressed against him, and couldn't help but let out a helpless sigh.

Ye Chen found himself thinking, "This girl is just too adorable."

"Xiaoxiao, how much longer until it's our turn?" Ye Chen asked, his voice tinged with a touch of desperation.

"Ye Chen, you know good things take time," Song Xiaoxiao replied, likening their wait to the careful preparation of hot tofu.

Her words prompted Ye Chen to look at her, musing, "She's such a foodie, willing to endure such a long wait just for a taste of something delicious."

If it were up to him, he certainly wouldn't invest so much time in such a pursuit.

This disparity highlighted the different priorities between men and women.

Ye Chen understood that if Song Xiaoxiao said it wouldn't be soon, then it truly wouldn't be anytime in the near future.

Just as his spirits began to sink, a new system notification echoed in his mind.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for receiving a new Worldwide Delivery order. Would you like to accept it?"

Ye Chen felt a surge of excitement; this order arrived at the most opportune moment. Lingering here for drinks felt like a complete waste of time and life. It would be far more productive to complete a delivery and potentially receive a reward.

Moreover, it was a Ten Thousand Realms delivery, an opportunity he couldn't possibly pass up.

"Accept."

Typically, customers placed special requests with their Worldwide Delivery orders.

Ye Chen wondered what stipulation would accompany this particular delivery.

"System, what is the customer's special request this time?" Ye Chen inquired.

"The customer has no special requests this time. The primary objective is simply to satisfy hunger," the system responded.

"Understood."

With the delivery mission at hand, Ye Chen needed to depart. He turned to Song Xiaoxiao and said, "Xiaoxiao, I suddenly have a stomachache and need to use the restroom. Please wait for me here; I'll be back shortly."

After all, when nature calls, it's an urge that cannot be ignored.

Song Xiaoxiao, without a hint of suspicion, responded with genuine concern, "Ye Chen, are you feeling unwell? Do you require assistance getting to a hospital?"

Ye Chen waved his hand dismissively. "Don't worry, that won't be necessary."

With his explanation delivered, he quickly exited the drink shop and took the elevator to the highest floor,

where a fast-food establishment was located, ensuring minimal waiting time.

Even though completing a Worldwide Delivery typically took less than five minutes, Ye Chen hastened his pace.

Upon reaching the fast-food restaurant, he ordered octopus balls, a serving of cold noodles, and a cup of sour plum juice.

With his purchases secured, Ye Chen descended once more to the underground parking lot.

He found a secluded spot, scanned his surroundings, and confirmed that the surveillance cameras had no line of sight to this particular area.

At that precise moment, a shimmering portal materialized before him.

Ye Chen stepped through the gateway.

He reappeared, now astride an electric scooter, in an entirely different realm.

Glancing around, he noticed he was enveloped by a dense forest. Ye Chen recognized that he had entered a wooded environment.

The trees stood so closely together that they cast a complete shadow, allowing not a single ray of sunlight to penetrate the canopy.

The landscape unfolding before him bore a striking resemblance to a place he might have visited previously.

Ye Chen navigated the electric scooter forward. However, the diminished light within the forest made the path ahead difficult to discern.

"System, please provide a navigation route," Ye Chen requested.

Following the system's guidance, Ye Chen proceeded towards the customer's location. Suddenly, a dark silhouette appeared in the distance, its form indistinct.

All he could ascertain was its immense size, something far grander than anything he had encountered in the real world, though reminiscent of creatures seen in films.

As he rode onward, he drew nearer to the colossal entity.

The system's navigation proved invaluable, guiding Ye Chen through the dimly lit, swamp-laden terrain. A single misstep could have resulted in a perilous fall.

"Phew, that was a close call," Ye Chen muttered under his breath.

However, the moment he clearly perceived the nature of the massive object, his heart nearly leaped from his chest in sheer terror.

It was a dinosaur, and specifically, a carnivorous species.

Of course, based on his knowledge, he was aware that herbivorous dinosaurs also existed, such as the Triceratops, Brachiosaurus, and Stegosaurus.

Ye Chen had previously only marveled at dinosaur skeletons in natural history museums; this marked his first encounter with a living dinosaur, a situation that would undoubtedly cause anyone to panic.

The creature before him was not a placid herbivore but a fearsome carnivore.

Adding insult to injury, this particular dinosaur was identified as a Tyrannosaurus, renowned as the most ferocious and savage among carnivores.

A sense of exasperation welled up within him; was he truly expected to risk his very life just for the sake of delivering this single order?

This endeavor felt far too unrewarding. Had he possessed foresight, he wouldn't have accepted this task, not even for the allure of a potentially miraculous reward.

Ultimately, nothing surpasses the value of life itself—wealth, renown, and authority are merely ephemeral worldly possessions, devoid of permanence in the face of existence or oblivion.

Ye Chen held his breath, inching forward on the electric scooter, consumed by the paralyzing fear of being detected by the Tyrannosaurus; discovery would undoubtedly spell his demise.

"Host, are you perhaps a tad too cowardly? To actually tremble before a mere dinosaur." The system's voice suddenly resonated within his mind.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen was rendered speechless. He retorted to the system, "Come out, I give you my word I won't pummel you to death."

However, the system remained unresponsive.

Ye Chen cautiously navigated the scooter, but to his escalating despair, he realized there wasn't merely one Tyrannosaurus, but two.

It became evident that this Tyrannosaurus had a companion, and the guttural roar that split the air sent Ye Chen's heart into a terrified standstill.

"Oh heavens, it appears my mortal end is nigh," Ye Chen lamented, feeling a profound sense of despair that left him on the verge of tears.

"System, why do you exhibit such cruelty, compelling me to undertake deliveries in a locale such as this?"

A powerful urge to flee surged through Ye Chen; self-preservation was paramount.

"Host, failure to complete the assigned order will result in dire punishment," the system admonished.

"System, let us strike a bargain; simply feign ignorance, and I shall offer any compensation you desire," Ye Chen proposed with a disarming smile.

"That is an impossibility. I am a system bound by immutable protocols; bribery is not an option. Initiating countdown sequence. Failure to complete the delivery within the stipulated timeframe will also incur punishment." The system remained entirely indifferent to Ye Chen's pleas.

"System, your heart is as cold as ice," Ye Chen declared.

He had halted the scooter, lest the Tyrannosaurus detect him, but now, to his utter dismay, the system abruptly reactivated it, propelling Ye Chen inexorably forward.

"Very well, if death is my destiny, then so be it. I shall, in eighteen years, return as a hero once more," Ye Chen resignedly stated.