Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1481 - 1455: Arriving Just in Time

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Ye Chen arranged for Wang Hao to enter the film industry after his concert. Meanwhile, Xie Yingying and Liu Tingting attended the concert, excited to be close to the stage. They were approached by two men claiming to be Wang Hao's assistants, who convinced them to go backstage for makeup touch-ups. Once out of sight, the girls were abducted. Ye Chen later received a call from an unknown number claiming to hold the girls hostage, but he initially dismissed it as a prank and called Wang Hao to verify.

The concert is about to start, and Wang Hao is backstage making final preparations.

At this moment, the assistant brought over the phone and said, "Brother Hao, President Ye is calling you."

Wang Hao took the phone and quickly pressed the answer key.

"President Ye, what’s the matter?"

"Wang Hao, are those two girls Xie Yingying and Liu Tingting still at the concert?" Ye Chen asked urgently.

"President Ye, please wait a moment. I’ll go check now." Wang Hao hurriedly stood up to walk outside.

However, the assistant stopped him, as the concert was about to begin.

At this point, Wang Hao was about to go on stage.

The assistant said nothing and walked towards the audience seating, seeing that the two seats in the front row of the stage were empty.

He then ran back to the backstage, signaling to Wang Hao.

Wang Hao understood immediately and said into the phone, "President Ye, those two girls you mentioned aren’t here; I suspect they went to the restroom."

"I understand, keep calm. Do your best!" Ye Chen said and then hung up the phone.

Because Ye Chen’s tone was no longer anxious after hearing what was said, Wang Hao didn’t think much of it.

Ye Chen knew the person calling earlier wasn’t a fraud; the two girls were indeed in their hands.

The reason Ye Chen didn’t show it was to avoid distracting Wang Hao during the concert.

After hanging up, Ye Chen quickly got dressed, left the house, and slipped into his car.

He drove towards the address given by that person.

Room 508 at the Crown Pearl Hotel.

Xie Yingying and Liu Tingting were tied up and thrown onto the bed.

Liu Jun looked at the two girls in front of him, feeling a strange itch in his heart.

It was a scene he had imagined many times, not expecting it to come true today.

Just as he was about to pounce on the two girls, the room door was suddenly slammed open.

The noise outside startled Liu Jun inside the room.

Liu Jun quickly looked outside, only to see Ye Chen standing at the doorway, face extremely cold.

At that moment, there was only him in the room, and seeing Ye Chen’s fierce demeanor, he was so scared his legs were trembling.

Watching Ye Chen walk step by step towards him, Liu Jun felt a strong sense of oppression, even suffocation.

Ye Chen had been worried until he saw that the girls’ clothes were intact, at which point he finally relaxed.

"Ye... Ye Chen, I haven’t done anything to them; rest assured." Liu Jun said with a trembling voice.

Ye Chen ignored Liu Jun; he had already seen the girls’ condition.

It seemed Liu Jun hadn’t been successful; fortunately, Ye Chen arrived just in time, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

At this moment, Ye Chen saw that Liu Jun had already taken off his shirt.

Without a word, he slapped Liu Jun across the face.

This sudden slap left Liu Jun stunned.

Now, he was seeing stars.

"Ye Chen, I was wrong. Please spare me," Liu Jun said, holding his face swollen like a pig’s head, kneeling to beg for forgiveness.

Ye Chen was really unwilling to speak further with such a person and glared at him fiercely.

"Get out of here quickly. This time it’s just a lesson. If there’s a next time, I guarantee you’ll die horribly," Ye Chen said viciously.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun hurriedly said, "There won’t be, there won’t be. I’ll never dare again. Brother Xie, spare my life."

After saying this, he picked up his clothes and fled in panic.

Until he ran out of the hotel door, his heart was still pounding; it was so close just now.

Liu Jun was even more grateful he hadn’t done anything to the girls, otherwise, he probably wouldn’t have gotten out.

After seeing Liu Jun leave, Ye Chen didn’t take Xie Yingying and Liu Tingting out of the hotel.

He knew Liu Jun was cowardly and wouldn’t dare harm the girls again.

This meant that Xie Yingying and Liu Tingting were safe staying here now.

Ye Chen also turned and left the hotel.

No one knew how long it took before Liu Tingting opened her eyes, rubbing her aching head, feeling surrounded by darkness.

"Where am I now?" she exclaimed in her heart.

Looking around, Liu Tingting realized they were in a hotel.

Glancing at the person next to her, she confirmed it was her best friend, Xie Yingying.

"Yingying, wake up quickly," Liu Tingting pushed the girl beside her, saying.

At this time, Xie Yingying also woke up, and her performance was identical to Liu Tingting’s just now.

The two rubbed their aching heads, recalling what had just happened.

After being taken away by the two men in black, they were somehow knocked out, and then didn’t remember anything afterward.

But it was certain that the two were in the hotel.

Seeing their clothes intact, the girls’ mood was no longer so tense.

Just at this time, Xie Yingying’s phone rang.

She glanced at it and saw it was Ye Chen; she was just about to call him.

"Yingying, did the concert end? Do I need to pick you up? I heard it’s not easy to get a cab there," Ye Chen said.

"Brother Ye Chen, we ran into a little issue. Could you come to the hotel and pick me up? I’ll send you the location," Xie Yingying said hurriedly.

Ye Chen asked no more questions and drove back to the hotel.

Arriving at room 508, he gently knocked on the door.

"Yingying, it’s Brother Ye Chen."

Upon hearing this, Xie Yingying hurriedly got up to open the door for Ye Chen.

As soon as Ye Chen set foot inside, Xie Yingying rushed into his arms, her voice slightly choked.

"Brother Ye Chen, you finally came."

"Yingying, be good, don’t cry. Tell me exactly what happened?" Ye Chen said, stroking the girl’s hair.

Xie Yingying was already somewhat overwhelmed with emotion, but Liu Tingting explained the situation.

"Alright, I’ll take you home first. I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly and give you an explanation," Ye Chen said, clenching his fists.

Ye Chen took the two girls out of the hotel and got into the car.

He first took Liu Tingting home, then Xie Yingying.

Arriving at the doorstep, Ye Chen didn’t let Xie Yingying go upstairs alone but accompanied her.

The two entered the house, and Ye Chen settled Xie Yingying in before leaving.

Suddenly, a girl’s voice came from behind: "Brother Ye Chen, I’m scared. Can you stay with me?"

Ye Chen knew Xie Yingying was still a young girl and would certainly be frightened by such an incident.

But now it was so late; presumably, Su Wanyi had already returned home.

"Alright, I’ll stay with you. You go to your bedroom and sleep quickly," Ye Chen comforted.

Then he walked to the balcony and dialed Su Wanyi’s number.

"Ye Chen, why aren’t you home yet?" Su Wanyi asked on the other side of the phone.

"Wanyi, here’s the thing, I have something going on and I’ll be home late," Ye Chen said quietly.

"What thing? Is it serious?" Su Wanyi asked.

"It’s manageable. I’ll tell you when I get back. Don’t wait up for me, go to sleep," Ye Chen said and then hung up the phone.