"Chairman Ye, rest assured, I wonРІР‚в„ўt do that anymore in the future," Xiao Kai promised Ye Chen.
He then turned to Su Qing and said, "Qingqing, I finally understand why you’ve never accepted my feelings—it’s because you have a boyfriend like him. Don’t worry, I won’t bother you anymore."
Su Qing let out a sigh of relief. It seemed she made the right choice by having Ye Chen come, finally making that troublesome Xiao Kai give up.
"I hope you can stick to your words," Su Qing still gave Xiao Kai no friendly face.
"Of course. With Chairman Ye helping QingqingРІР‚в„ўs company, IРІР‚в„ўm sure the Yida Group will flourish," Xiao Kai flattered.
Before Su Qing could speak, Ye Chen laughed and said, "The group is usually managed by Xiaoqing, my main job is delivering packages to experience life."
Xiao Kai’s mouth twitched—you’re passing up being the group chairman to deliver packages.
IsnРІР‚в„ўt there something wrong with this chairmanРІР‚в„ўs head? The groupРІР‚в„ўs affairs are numerous, yet you canРІР‚в„ўt distinguish priorities. ItРІР‚в„ўs just laughable.
"Oh, I really envy Chairman Ye for having time to experience life, while I still need to help my father manage four or five companies," Xiao Kai pretended with a face of envy.
"No problem, if you want, I can take you along for deliveries, so you can experience it," Ye Chen said with a smile.
"No, no, people like us are destined to miss out on a life like Chairman YeРІР‚в„ўs," Xiao Kai quickly refused.
He thought this Chairman Ye is really straightforward; I say one thing, you hear one thing, isnРІР‚в„ўt that enough?
Ye Chen certainly heard what Xiao Kai meant; he did it on purpose.
Xiao KaiРІР‚в„ўs aim was to act in front of everyone like heРІР‚в„ўs very busy and capable.
However, Ye Chen didnРІР‚в„ўt need to prove anything to anyone, as the wealth he currently holds is unattainable for others.
After a small interruption, everyone resumed their earlier conversation.
Ye Chen found it odd and spoke up—the Japan Chess Saint Jiahe was supposed to compete against Modu’s chess player Liu Heng.
How come itРІР‚в„ўs been a while and no one has shown up?
Someone suddenly spoke out.
"ItРІР‚в„ўs really infuriating; this Jiahe is so unpunctual. HeРІР‚в„ўs the one who sent the invitation, yet heРІР‚в„ўs kept us waiting here for so long."
"Indeed, it feels like weРІР‚в„ўre being disregarded."
"JapanРІР‚в„ўs disrespect towards us Huaxia is a bit too much; Elder Liu, you must show them the prowess of us Huaxia people."
At this point, Ye Chen noticed that there was an elder seated inside, resting with his eyes closed.
But upon hearing the surrounding chatter, his eyes suddenly opened, visibly filled with anger.
According to the time on the invitation, it was supposed to be seven oРІР‚в„ўclock, but now itРІР‚в„ўs already eight. Jiahe has left him here for an hour.
Logically, Japanese people are quite punctual; the only possibility is to give him a deliberate slight.
However, since heРІР‚в„ўs already here, Elder Liu is a person of cultivation, understanding JiaheРІР‚в„ўs intention is to irritate him, so when playing chess later, it would disrupt his focus.
Making him harbor it in his heart, unable to concentrate on the game due to this incident.
Ye Chen thought upon hearing this that this JapanРІР‚в„ўs Jiahe is quite pretentious, making so many people wait for just him.
He must seize the opportunity to give him a good lesson.
Just at that moment, an elder walked in from the hall outside, dressed in a kimono and leaning on a cane, slowly making his way inside.
Leading him was a crew-cut man dressed in a black suit, shouting, "Japan Chess Saint Jiahe has arrived."
The others stepped aside, while Ye Chen stood still.
"Kid, move aside, didnРІР‚в„ўt you hear?" the crew-cut man said.
Ye Chen didnРІР‚в„ўt even glance at him, instead continued chatting with Su Qing.
The crew-cut man, ignored by others, showed a face of anger and was about to approach Ye Chen.
However, Jiahe stopped him, wearing a smile and gesturing for the man not to act rashly.
Subsequently, Jiahe proceeded towards the competition area.
The crew-cut man is the host of this competition, also one of the analysts.
He went on stage and said with a smile, "Everyone, quiet down please. Firstly, we thank Mr. Jiahe for coming to Modu to compete and interact, exchanging chess skills with everyone."
After the crew-cut man spoke a few simple words, he directly announced the start of the competition.
After all, this is a competition, not an art show.
What everyone wants to see is the confrontation between the two players, not listening to the hostРІР‚в„ўs endless talk.
"Mr. Jiahe places great importance on this competition. Of course, this is to meet friends through competition; winning or losing isn’t really the key—it’s mainly for honing and improving chess skills."
"Next, letРІР‚в„ўs welcome Mr. Liu Heng to the stage."
Mr. Liu Heng mentioned by the crew-cut man is the elder who had been waiting there.
He stood up with a smile and walked onto the stage.
"Next, letРІР‚в„ўs invite Xiao Kai for analysis."
"Also, before the start of the competition, Mr. Jiahe asked me to thank someone, that is Chairman Ye Chen from the Marriott Hotel, for his strong support."
Ye Chen stood up and walked towards the stage.
Seeing Ye Chen walk up, Xiao Kai sneered, "Mr. Ye must have played Go before."
Xiao Kai had long been dissatisfied with Ye Chen; hence he wanted to take this opportunity to ridicule him a bit.
Ye Chen, wealthy and extravagant.
Xiao KaiРІР‚в„ўs question was meant to make everyone think Ye Chen is just a nouveau riche.
Lacking any substance.
After all, the theme here is Go.
Wealthy people arenРІР‚в„ўt lacking here.
Those who can enter here, which one of them isnРІР‚в„ўt somewhat rich?
Therefore, Xiao Kai wanted everyone to see Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs empty reputation.
To make everyone know that he is the one with depth.
After all, as a returnee, heРІР‚в„ўs not only a PhD in business but also a Seventh Rank Go player.
And Ye Chen?
He had checked long ago.
Ye Chen is nothing more than a recent college graduate, without any Go experience.
Moreover, Ye Chen attended an ordinary university.
The depth of such a person, how can it compare to his?
In the field of Go, heРІР‚в„ўs considered to have some fame.
No matter how he thinks about it, in terms of education and depth, he’s far superior to Ye Chen—why did Su Qing choose Ye Chen?
In his eyes, Ye Chen is merely a nouveau riche, having no comparison with himself.
This time, he wanted Su Qing to see Ye Chen is nothing but a bumpkin.
To let everyone know just how trash Ye Chen is.
After all, Go is HuaxiaРІР‚в„ўs national essence; even if youРІР‚в„ўre not an expert, you should know a bit, right?
Ye Chen calmly replied, "I know a thing or two."
Know a thing or two?
Upon hearing Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs words, Xiao Kai became even more proud.
This indicates that Ye ChenРІР‚в„ўs understanding of Go is only minimal.
Just an amateur, giving him even more chance to show off.
With a smile, Xiao Kai said, "I am a Seventh Rank player, rest assured with me here, no problem, and I can also guide you a bit."

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