Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1223 - 1198: Failed to Steal the Chicken, Lost the Rice

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Previously on Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group...
Song Xiaoxiao makes Ye Chen a special breakfast, showing her affection. Ye Chen accepts the meal and agrees to a soccer match proposed by Zhang Xu. Later, they meet on the field with a bet: the loser must run laps and shout they're a loser. Ye Chen accepts, matching Zhang Xu's stakes, and the game begins with Ye Chen skillfully returning Zhang Xu's initial aggressive shot, surprising his opponent.

However, Zhang Xu abruptly lifted his foot, only to realize the ball was no longer beneath it.

At that precise moment, Ye Chen was already sprinting towards the goal, the ball securely under his control.

It was utterly impossible for Zhang Xu to pivot and attempt to pursue Ye Chen.

Ye Chen's velocity down the field was simply too overwhelming; even Zhang Xu, known for his swiftness, couldn't match Ye Chen's rapid pace.

With mere meters separating him from the goal, Ye Chen swung his foot, launching a shot towards the net.

Observing the unfolding scene, the spectators couldn't help but shake their heads.

They presumed Ye Chen was exhibiting excessive confidence, believing a goal from such a distance was out of the question.

Yet, to their immense surprise, with a swift

However, Zhang Xu was writhing in too much agony to utter a word; his calf had already begun to swell ominously.

Based on his experience playing soccer for many years, Zhang Xu recognized the sickening crack – his calf was fractured.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch." Zhang Xu could only groan repeatedly, beads of perspiration forming and trickling down his cheeks.

He could feel his clothes becoming thoroughly soaked with sweat.

At this precise moment, a middle-aged man, identified as Coach Zhou, approached through the gathered crowd.

Upon seeing him, Zhang Xu felt a surge of hope, like a savior had arrived, and he cried out, "Coach Zhou, my leg was kicked and broken by Ye Chen."

It was common knowledge that Zhang Xu was Coach Zhou’s most favored student; now that he was injured by Ye Chen, Coach Zhou would undoubtedly seek retribution.

It appeared Ye Chen was heading straight into a heap of trouble.

Coach Zhou, without even a cursory glance towards Zhang Xu, moved directly towards Ye Chen and inquired, "Hello, I am Zhou Ming, a soccer coach. May I have your name?"

"Ye Chen."

Ye Chen calmly regarded the middle-aged man before him and provided his name.

Seeing that Coach Zhou was not even acknowledging him, great confusion and simmering fury brewed within Zhang Xu.

He had been anticipating Coach Zhou to give Ye Chen a difficult time, but instead, he was engaging in conversation with Ye Chen.

"Coach Zhou, Ye Chen outright kicked and broke my leg! You must stand up for me," Zhang Xu whimpered pitifully.

Witnessing Coach Zhou’s approach, the onlookers felt the situation was becoming quite precarious and couldn't help but feel concerned for Ye Chen's predicament.

Coach Zhou was infamous for his protectiveness towards his own, and Zhang Xu, in particular, received his special, unwavering support.

Previously, when another student had a dispute with Zhang Xu at school, Zhou Ming had personally intervened, even confronting the principal about the matter.

The unfortunate consequence for that student was a permanent disciplinary record, which significantly hampered his future career opportunities.

Before Coach Zhou could even utter a word, Song Xiaoxiao interjected, "Zhang Xu, cease your baseless accusations. You were the one who deliberately tried to kick Ye Chen, and this is the result."

Zhou Ming cast a look at Song Xiaoxiao, then turned his gaze back to Zhang Xu, stating, "I witnessed the entire incident unfold. Zhang Xu, this time the fault lies entirely with you. You should offer an apology to Ye Chen immediately."