Previously on Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group...
Ye Chen and Su Wanyi spend a passionate night together. The next morning, Ye Chen leaves early to register at university, anticipating his reunion with Song Xiaoxiao. Upon arriving, he's greeted by admiring female students and a surprisingly jealous Song Xiaoxiao, who questions his motives for being there. Ye Chen reassures her he's there to study before realizing he left his phone in his car.
A young woman, heavily made up but appearing no older than twenty, approached Ye Chen with a smile. She had noticed him the moment he parked his car, her attention immediately drawn to the expensive sports car. Anyone capable of driving such a vehicle, she reasoned, must be wealthy. As she prepared to approach, she saw Ye Chen heading towards the school entrance and couldn't keep up in her heels, feeling a pang of disappointment at missing the chance. Now that he was returning, she couldn't let this golden opportunity slip away. Seizing the moment when Ye Chen seemed to be searching for something, she hurried over. Upon reaching the car, she unceremoniously grabbed the bottle resting on the roof and began to drink. Her action caught Ye Chen completely off guard; he had never encountered a girl quite like this. "Miss, isn't it rather improper to be drinking someone else's beverage without asking?" Ye Chen inquired, a hint of annoyance in his voice. "Oh, handsome, I didn't mind it, so why should you?" the girl responded playfully, her tone coquettish. It was undeniable: the girl before him was striking. Even beneath the heavy makeup, her features were captivating, and her figure was certainly eye-catching. Ye Chen, having seen countless beautiful women, found her pretty, but her audacious behavior had left a distinctly negative impression. After finishing the drink, she handed the bottle back to him. "Sorry, handsome, I'm returning it to you now. You drink it." It wasn't solely the sports car that had attracted her; Ye Chen's appearance had also played a significant role. She imagined it would be quite pleasant to become intimate with such a handsome man. Ye Chen, however, did not accept the offered bottle, instead regarding her with a look of disdain. While another man might have been overjoyed by a beautiful woman's advances, Ye Chen's aloof expression unsettled the girl. For the first time, she felt ignored, and a sense of defeat washed over her. The more he acted this way, the more determined she became to win him over. Noticing Ye Chen's displeasure, the girl didn't back down. Instead, she walked around the car and settled into the passenger seat. Ye Chen was taken aback by her persistence; he found himself at a loss, unsure how to proceed. He couldn't simply abandon the car and head to class, leaving her there. "Hey handsome, why don't we go for a joyride?" the girl suggested with a smile. Standing by the driver's side door, Ye Chen looked at her. "Miss, we don't know each other. Please exit my car. I need to get to class, and I don't have time for games." "Handsome, you might not have time for games, but I do. Besides, classes are dreadfully boring. Why waste such precious time on them?" she teased, a smile playing on her lips. "Miss, I'm not kidding. Please get out of the car, or I'll have to call the police," Ye Chen stated, genuinely angered. Dealing with such a persistent woman was truly exasperating. "Don't scare me, handsome. I'm quite afraid. And I have a name, you can call me Yingying," the girl said sweetly, adopting a pitiful expression as if Ye Chen were mistreating her. Ye Chen was speechless, wondering what he had done to attract such a persistent woman. Seeing his silence, Yingying continued, "I've told you my name. Out of courtesy, shouldn't you tell me yours?" "Ye Chen," he replied, his gaze steady and unfazed. Zhang Ying believed every man who met her would be captivated, yet Ye Chen seemed indifferent. This only fueled her determination to conquer him. In Zhang Ying's worldview, men were visual creatures, and she couldn't fathom why her allure wasn't working on Ye Chen. "Brother Ye Chen, won't you let Yingying keep you company today?" Zhang Ying asked, her voice laced with coquettish charm. Observing her attire, Ye Chen had a strong inkling of her intentions, lamenting that a potentially good girl had strayed from the right path. Ye Chen wasn't the type to dote on women or get entangled in their emotional dramas; he wanted no part of a girl like this. He recognized that women like Zhang Ying were often materialistic, clinging to wealthy men like persistent burrs. Surrounded by numerous beauties, Ye Chen had absolutely no interest in Zhang Ying's particular brand of charm. Since persuasion had failed, Ye Chen resolved to abandon the car. He decided it was better to leave the vehicle behind than to endure further interaction with her. Watching Ye Chen walk away, Zhang Ying quickly exited the car. She had no intention of clinging to the vehicle itself. Zhang Ying understood that anyone who could afford such a luxury car must be extraordinary, and the car wasn't her ultimate objective. If she could capture the attention of a wealthy man like Ye Chen, villas and luxury cars would inevitably follow.
Approaching the life of a wealthy lady made Zhang Ying quite delighted.
However, discussing it was one matter; she first needed to catch up to Ye Chen.
Zhang Ying had never pursued a man before this point; now, she would experience what it was like to chase after a guy.
She trailed after Ye Chen, her high heels clicking with each step.
Ye Chen had initially believed he would be safe once he reached the school premises, but he hadn't anticipated Zhang Ying following him.
He glanced at the security guard stationed at the entrance, musing if the man was completely unaware of Zhang Ying's arrival or if he had been somehow charmed by her presence.
Yet, Ye Chen was unaware that neither of his assumptions held true; Zhang Ying was, in fact, also a student at this school, merely a year ahead of Song Xiaoxiao.
This marked Zhang Ying's final academic year before graduation.
"Ye Chen, please wait for me!" Zhang Ying's voice echoed from behind, her breathing strained as she called out repeatedly.
Ye Chen had no intention of halting his progress; he wished to maintain absolutely no connection with the young woman trailing him.
Furthermore, his primary objective was to complete his school registration, and he was eager to avoid any negative rumors circulating about him.
Should such news reach his father-in-law, a serious discussion would undoubtedly ensue.
"Ye Chen, if you don't stop right now, I'll start shouting that you're harassing me!" Zhang Ying panted, unable to maintain her pace. Witnessing Ye Chen pull further ahead, a surge of anxiety and anger prompted her to resort to this threat.
Upon hearing her words, Ye Chen immediately halted, recognizing the futility of refuting such accusations and the potential for unwanted misunderstandings.
Observing his stop, a triumphant grin spread across Zhang Ying's face.
