Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1522 - 1496: A Change of Heart

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Wu Tong provoked Ye Chen into a calligraphy bet, with the loser having to kneel and call the winner "daddy." Despite Wu Tong's arrogance and Lin Shiyin's doubt, Ye Chen displayed incredible calligraphy skills, shocking both of them. Wu Tong, humiliated and unwilling to fulfill the bet, fled. Lin Shiyin was left in awe of Ye Chen's talent, her feelings shifting from disdain to admiration and possibly affection.

Lin Shiyin looked at Ye Chen with a face full of admiration and said.

"Mr. Ye, I really didn’t expect that not only are you so skilled at writing poetry and playing the piano, but you also have such a high level of calligraphy."

Ye Chen looked modest and said.

"Miss Lin, you overpraise me, I just know a thing or two."

Ye Chen had said this kind of thing before, and Lin Shiyin felt that the man in front of her was really too humble.

Now saying it again, Lin Shiyin also felt a deep admiration for Ye Chen from the bottom of her heart.

She hesitated for a moment and asked.

"Mr. Ye, are you really a delivery person? I don’t feel like you are."

Lin Shiyin voiced the doubts that had been in her heart since she met Ye Chen.

She felt that it was impossible for a delivery person to have such high accomplishments in so many areas.

But looking at Ye Chen’s dressing style, he did seem like a delivery person.

Lin Shiyin still couldn’t quite believe what she was seeing, especially after being repeatedly stunned by Ye Chen.

She even inwardly denied the fact that Ye Chen was a delivery person.

Ye Chen scratched his head, embarrassed, and said.

"I really am a delivery person, I just dabble in these things occasionally."

After hearing Ye Chen’s confirmation, Lin Shiyin’s expression became even more shocked.

She genuinely admired the man in front of her from her heart.

Ye Chen indeed brought her too many surprises.

"Mr. Ye, I’ve never admired anyone, but you are the first person I’ve admired."

Lin Shiyin, in front of Ye Chen, didn’t hide anything and expressed her thoughts.

Ye Chen also felt a bit embarrassed.

"Miss Lin, honestly, I don’t think it’s anything special."

He really didn’t know what to say, mainly because his performance was too outstanding.

However, everything was also due to the system.

Before Lin Shiyin could say anything, Ye Chen smiled and said.

"From now on, don’t call me Mr. Ye; it sounds really awkward."

Actually, Ye Chen and Lin Shiyin were about the same age. The reason Lin Shiyin addressed Ye Chen so formally was firstly because Professor Zhang addressed him that way, and secondly because Lin Shiyin wanted to express her admiration for Ye Chen.

Upon hearing this, Lin Shiyin’s pretty face blushed slightly.

"Alright then, Ye Chen, you just agreed to join the Calligraphy Association, so you can’t go back on your word."

She didn’t want Ye Chen to have any other thoughts because of Wu Tong’s matters.

After seeing Ye Chen’s calligraphy skills, Lin Shiyin understood why Zhang Ming had personally visited to invite Ye Chen to join the Calligraphy Association.

Ye Chen was indeed a rare genius in the calligraphy world.

Having already agreed, backing out now wouldn’t be something a man could do.

However, Ye Chen knew that although he was joining the Calligraphy Association, there were still some things he needed to clarify first.

He smiled and said.

"Joining the Calligraphy Association isn’t a problem, but I must say upfront that my time is indeed limited."

As long as Ye Chen joined the Calligraphy Association, Lin Shiyin would agree to any conditions he put forward.

This wasn’t because she had the authority, but rather Zhang Ming had instructed her before coming.

As long as Ye Chen could join the Calligraphy Association, they had to agree to any conditions he might set.

Lin Shiyin showed a sweet smile.

"Ye Chen, that’s not a problem. You just need to be listed as a member of the Calligraphy Association."

Hearing Lin Shiyin’s reply, Ye Chen was also very happy; it not only repaid the favor but also had no impact on him.

It was a win-win situation.

"Alright, let’s settle it then. I have things to do, so I’ll be off."

Ye Chen waved his hand and said.

Although Lin Shiyin wanted to discuss some calligraphy matters with Ye Chen, she didn’t speak up.

She didn’t want Ye Chen to misunderstand her intentions.

"Alright, goodbye."

Lin Shiyin waved with a smile at Ye Chen.

Watching Ye Chen leave, Lin Shiyin picked up the piece of writing Ye Chen had done again; her face no longer held the previous cold expression but was full of admiration.

As she said to Ye Chen, it was indeed the first time she admired someone.

Ye Chen exited the classroom and went backstage, seeing Xie Yingying lying on the table.

"Yingying, what’s wrong? Do you feel uncomfortable?"

He asked with concern.

Xie Yingying hadn’t expected Ye Chen to come back for her.

She exclaimed joyfully.

"Brother Ye Chen, you’re here."

Seeing the expression on her face, Ye Chen knew the little girl was probably okay.

"Brother Ye Chen, how could you leave our Yingying to go on a date with another pretty girl?"

Liu Tingting suddenly spoke up.

Her face looked a bit displeased as she said this.

Liu Tingting was genuinely worried for her friend, feeling that since she met Ye Chen, the little girl had become deeply infatuated.

She could tell that her friend was constantly thinking about Ye Chen.

Liu Tingting didn’t know how to console her, as she had never been in a relationship and didn’t know how to advise others.

When she first met Ye Chen, she had a small crush too, but knowing that Ye Chen was the one her close friend liked, she buried those feelings deep within her.

However, Xie Yingying was different; anything related to Ye Chen would greatly affect her emotions.

Just like tonight when seeing Ye Chen leave with a pretty senior, the little girl practically changed immediately.

Ye Chen was also taken aback by the question.

"Where did I go on a date?"

He didn’t understand why Liu Tingting was saying that.

"Brother Ye Chen, then why did you leave with the senior just now?"

Xie Yingying also asked.

"Yingying, you saw that she asked me to go with her."

Ye Chen said with a helpless expression.

"Tsk, she asked you, and you just went? Wasn’t it because you thought she was pretty?"

Liu Tingting rolled her eyes at Ye Chen and said.

She was very dissatisfied with Ye Chen’s earlier answer.

"Sigh, I really don’t understand what goes on in your little heads. Instead of focusing on your studies, you’re always thinking about love."

Ye Chen sighed and said.

He didn’t understand why he came back, only intending to say goodbye to the two girls.

But he didn’t expect a simple polite gesture would lead to endless questioning from them.

Ye Chen felt very wronged. Clearly, there was nothing between him and Lin Shiyin, yet Liu Tingting made it seem otherwise.

He also noticed the displeasure on Xie Yingying’s face.

Knowing this little girl still held a grudge over him leaving with Lin Shiyin.

However, Ye Chen didn’t feel the need to explain further. Innocent people will remain innocent, and those with ulterior motives will remain suspect.

Moreover, in Ye Chen’s eyes, Xie Yingying was just like a sister.

If it were Su Wanyi questioning him in this way, he would be willing to explain.