Starting as the President of a Billionaire Group Chapter 1530 - 1504: Boasting Backfires

Everyone heard what Ye Chen said and couldn’t quite believe it.

Director Zhou had no idea where Ye Chen’s confidence came from, to actually say he had a way.

"Hey, you guys need to understand that getting an appointment with Director Zhao Hua isn’t that easy. Even the city leaders want to see him and he won’t meet them, let alone people like us."

When Guo Lei heard that, he felt secretly pleased.

He knew his chance was coming—earlier, a friend had mentioned Zhao Hua to him.

But back then Guo Lei hadn’t taken it to heart at all.

He knew that if he contacted that friend, he’d definitely be able to track down this Director Zhao Hua.

As long as he paid a bit more money, then everything could be settled.

Guo Lei knew that if he helped Fan Ying find this director and got him to operate on Teacher Fan, then Fan Ying would definitely be very grateful to him.

By then, how could Fan Ying still be circling around Ye Chen? She’d definitely treat him like a great benefactor.

No matter what he asked for, this girl would probably agree.

Guo Lei even felt that Ye Chen was just talking big.

This kind of thing only he could pull off. Ye Chen was just a delivery guy—how could he possibly manage it?

Guo Lei could barely contain his excitement and spoke up.

"Looks like I’ll have to step in on this. I won’t bother being so low-key in front of everyone anymore."

At his words, everyone looked at Guo Lei with question marks on their faces.

"Hey, let me be straight with you. Considering this is a matter of life and death, I can only do someone a favor and call that cousin of mine who’s an official in Modu, have him talk to Ren’ai Hospital."

The female classmates all looked at Guo Lei with admiration when they heard that.

They really hadn’t expected this guy to have that kind of pull, to actually have a relative who was an official in Modu. That was seriously impressive.

"Guo Lei, you’re amazing. If you ever want to make it in Modu, wouldn’t that be way too easy for you?"

One of the male classmates said enviously.

Everyone wanted to make it in Modu—it’s the big city, after all.

But it’s not easy over there. First, you’ve got no money; second, no background. It’s hard even to find a job.

Ye Chen might be in Modu, but he’s just a delivery guy. He doesn’t look that different from them.

"I still think our little place is better. I’m too lazy to go to that kind of city. I don’t know anyone there, and I don’t want to rely on my relatives."

Guo Lei waved his hand as he spoke.

That sentence made him sound like a man with real backbone.

Everyone silently gave Guo Lei a thumbs-up in their hearts.

After hearing Guo Lei’s words, Zhao Xiuling hurriedly spoke.

"Guo Lei, your teacher’s wife has always thought you were the most promising. Since that’s the case, hurry up and call that relative of yours and have him help find Director Zhao Hua. Our whole family is counting on you."

At that, Guo Lei looked proudly at Ye Chen.

His meaning was obvious—he was showing off in front of Ye Chen.

Ye Chen just smiled and said.

"Guo Lei, since you’re so capable, then hurry up and make the call. If you really can find Director Zhao Hua, our whole class will have to thank you."

"Alright, no time like the present. I’ll call right now—you guys just wait for the good news."

Guo Lei also felt like he was now the man everyone was counting on.

Only he could help Teacher Fan’s family.

Ye Chen basically didn’t even count.

He could finally crush Ye Chen under his heel.

Guo Lei, face full of pride, dialed his cousin who was an official in Modu.

"Cousin, I need a favor. Can you help me find Director Zhao Hua at Ren’ai Hospital? My teacher has lung cancer—we’re hoping he can do the surgery."

The other side just said flatly.

"Alright, wait for my news."

From the conversation between the two people, it was obvious that Guo Lei and his cousin didn’t have a particularly good relationship.

That was probably why he wasn’t mixing it up in Modu.

"Yingying, Teacher’s wife, my cousin will definitely be able to handle it."

Guo Lei said confidently.

"Guo Lei, if that’s the case, then you really are our whole family’s benefactor."

Zhao Xiuling said gratefully.

"Teacher’s wife, please don’t say it like that—benefactor or whatever. This is just what I should do. I’ll never forget your husband’s kindness to me for as long as I live. This just happens to be a chance to repay him."

As Guo Lei spoke, he even moved himself to tears.

Hearing this, Zhao Xiuling was also moved. She deliberately glanced at Ye Chen and said.

"Being a person means you have to know how to repay kindness—that’s the only way you can be called a real person."

Everyone knew that Zhao Xiuling’s words were aimed at Ye Chen, and they couldn’t help feeling a bit awkward.

Fan Ying nudged her mother and whispered.

"Mom, if Brother Ye Chen had that kind of ability, he’d definitely do the same."

Zhao Xiuling didn’t say anything, she just glared at her daughter, signaling her to stop talking.

After all, her daughter was just a young girl, and every time she saw Ye Chen she lost her composure, and now she was even speaking up for him.

If that got around, people would think there was something improper between Fan Ying and Ye Chen.

They lived in a small place; gossip was terrifying here.

Zhao Xiuling definitely didn’t want her daughter’s reputation damaged because of this.

Aside from Guo Lei, everyone else was anxiously waiting for news.

He felt sure his cousin would help—he knew his cousin very well.

That cousin was just like him, also very fond of showing off.

If he could do this favor, wouldn’t that prove his cousin was a very capable person?

Just as Guo Lei was full of confidence, his phone rang.

He glanced at it—it was actually his cousin calling. He didn’t even have to think; he already "knew" his cousin must have made contact.

Guo Lei answered the call with a smile.

"Cousin, have you finished making contact over there?"

The other side sighed and said.

"That Director Zhao Hua refused directly, and he won’t pick up if I call again."

His cousin finished speaking and hung up right away.

Guo Lei stood there frozen, holding his phone.

"Well? What did your cousin just say? Can this Director Zhao Hua do the surgery or not?"

Zhao Xiuling asked anxiously.

His cousin hadn’t even given Guo Lei a chance to speak just now.

He’d wanted to ask his cousin to try again, but the other party had simply hung up.

"Teacher’s wife, my cousin said that Director Zhao Hua flat-out refused."

Guo Lei said, dejected.

"Ah? How could that happen? Didn’t you say it was a sure thing?"

Zhao Xiuling and Fan Ying said, faces full of disappointment.

In fact, this was something Guo Lei hadn’t expected either.

He’d thought his cousin would definitely be able to use his connections to set up a meeting with Director Zhao Hua, but he hadn’t expected the guy to refuse outright.

That made Guo Lei’s expression extremely ugly.

He’d wanted to put on a big show in front of everyone, but now he’d been slapped in the face instead.

If he’d known things would turn out like this, Guo Lei wouldn’t have been so confident just now or rushed to take this matter on himself no matter what.