How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 208

The Great War (1)

Just as the guests were greatly surprised, Chen Xinyi’s relatives were not happy. Chen Xinyi had finally latched onto a wealthy family like the Lins. Her parents had invited all their relatives and friends, including some who usually didn’t visit.

They had hoped to show off in front of their relatives and friends, but now Lin Hongyi announced the cancellation of the wedding, which was a slap in the face for the Chen family.

Several of Chen Xinyi’s cousins, known for their fiery tempers, started cursing at Lin Hongyi. The Lin family, after all, were scholars and a well-known family in the Hai City art circle. How could they tolerate an ordinary family cursing at Lin Hongyi?

The two sides immediately started arguing and shouting insults. Young people are hot-blooded, and the verbal sparring soon escalated into a physical fight.

The Lin family, with a mindset of ‘if we go down, you’re coming with us,’ directly overturned the tables. With a crash, the scene became chaotic, and the guests quickly fled.

Qiu Tian instructed the Godshield Security personnel to surround Yang Chen and escort him out of Hall 1. At that moment, Huang Lexi rushed over with the hotel security guards.

Seeing Yang Chen surrounded by Godshield Security personnel, he quickly stepped forward and asked, “Mr. Yang, are you alright?” Yang Chen shook his head and said, “I’m fine. Go inside and handle it.” Huang Lexi nodded and waved for the security guards to rush into the hall.

The guests who had run out were once again shocked. Even the CEO of Hai Atlantis Hotel was so polite to this ride-hailing driver. How could he possibly be just a ride-hailing driver?

What kind of amazing identity did he have? Xue Yinong and others quickly came forward to apologize to Yang Chen.

They claimed they didn’t know that Yang Chen had also come, let alone that Lin Hongyi and Chen Xinyi were such scoundrels. Otherwise, they would have intervened to stop them earlier.

Yang Chen said with a smile, “Hehe… I appreciate everyone’s timely support. I don’t really have any grudges with the Lin family. It’s mainly that Chen Xinyi was being difficult and insisted on teaching me a lesson, so I had no choice but to retaliate. Miss Xue, I heard that you and the Lin family have partnered in a real estate company called Hai City Jinjiang Development. Is that right?” Xue Yinong: “Yes! We partnered half a year ago. I didn’t know Mr. Yang at that time. If I had known Mr. Yang then, I would have definitely prioritized cooperating with you.” Yang Chen: “Haha… It’s okay, it’s okay. Miss Xue, don’t misunderstand. I don’t mean anything else. It’s just that Lin Hongyi really provoked me. If there are any major actions between me and him, I hope Miss Xue won’t interfere, so as not to affect our relationship.” Xue Yinong sneered and said, “Mr. Yang, don’t worry. If the Lin family dares to do anything excessive, I’ll take care of them without you having to lift a finger.” Yang Chen: “Haha… No need, I can handle it myself, as long as you don’t interfere. Alright, everyone, please enjoy yourselves. I have to go drive and pick up passengers. You bosses all have wealthy lives, but I have a hard-working life.”

“Haha…” Xue Yinong and others laughed. Everyone automatically made way, watching Yang Chen’s handsome and tall figure disappear into the distance.

Why would such an awesome person drive a ride-hailing car? Sigh… The world of the rich is really hard to understand.

Maybe this is what netizens call the simple and boring life of a tycoon.

Yang Chen drove a customer, then went to eat, and found a place to rest.

Around 4 PM, Lin Zhengtian personally called Yang Chen. His son had caused big trouble, so the father had to personally clean up the mess.

Lin Zhengtian: “Mr. Yang, I’m truly sorry about today. I apologize on behalf of my son. Please forgive him and don’t hold it against him. If you’re free tonight, I’d like to treat you to a meal as an apology. Would that be convenient for you?” Yang Chen: “Let’s skip the meal. I have something to do tonight.” Lin Zhengtian: “Then let the two girls [Lin Shuying and Lin Anxiang] treat you to a cup of coffee or go to karaoke or something. What do you think?” The two girls he was talking about were definitely Lin Shuying and Lin Anxiang.

Yang Chen replied with a smile, “Mr. Lin doesn’t have to do that. Whoever made the mistake should take responsibility for it themselves. You’re getting old, so there’s no need to come out and take the blame, let alone make the two Miss Lins atone for your son’s matter.” Lin Zhengtian: “No, no, no, it’s their blessing to be friends with Mr. Yang. There’s no such thing as atoning. In that case, I’ll personally take Hongyi to your residence tonight to apologize in person. I hope Mr. Yang can give us this opportunity. Is that okay?” Yang Chen: “There’s no need. I won’t be back until very late tonight. You’re old, so get some rest early. Alright, that’s all. I have to take a customer, so I’m hanging up.” He had already provoked him, and he thought he could just say sorry and be done with it? How could that be possible?

It’s like cursing at you, punching you, stabbing you, and then apologizing or paying money. Does that make sense?

Even if you compensate a billion, you’ve already been cursed at, you’ve already been punched, and you’ve already been stabbed. These facts cannot be changed.

Lin Zhengtian sat blankly on the chair, thinking about countermeasures. So many big shots were respectful to Yang Chen, which meant that his identity was definitely not as simple as it seemed on the surface.

The thing that this kind of person cares about most is face, and nothing else matters. How can he give him enough face? A simple apology is definitely not enough.

After thinking it over, Lin Zhengtian decided to sacrifice a pawn to save the chariot [a chess analogy, meaning to sacrifice something small to protect something bigger], kicking his younger son Lin Hongyi out of the house, and from then on, the two sides would have no relationship.

In this way, Yang Chen would not be angry with the Lin family because of Lin Hongyi, right? Lin Hongyi could still survive on his own assets after being kicked out of the house.

If he implicated the Lin family, then the entire Lin family would not be able to survive in Hai City in the future. There was no reason to harm the entire Lin family and the future inheritance of the Lin family because of him alone.

No sooner said than done, Lin Zhengtian immediately convened a family meeting. Soon, everyone in the Lin family arrived.

Lin Zhengtian said with a solemn face, “Everyone knows what happened today. Now that ride-hailing driver is unwilling to forgive us. In order not to implicate the entire family, I have decided to sever the father-son relationship with Lin Hongyi. From now on, he will have nothing to do with the Lin family.”

“Ah…” Everyone exclaimed. Lin Hongyi: “Dad, do you have to do this?” Lin Zhengtian: “Yes! I have to! You yourself saw how powerful that ride-hailing driver is. So many big shots have to be humble to him. One word from him can make them all target our Lin family. If you continue to be a member of the Lin family, he will definitely continue target the Lin family, and everyone in the Lin family will be implicated by you.” Lin Hongyi: “I’m your own son! Are you treating me like this? Now is the time when I need the support and protection of my family. You’re throwing me out at this time. Is this the behavior a father should have?” Lin Zhengtian angrily slammed the table and roared, “Now you know I’m your father. When I told you not to marry her, why didn’t you treat me like your father? You were determined to marry her! If you hadn’t found such a gold-digging woman, would our Lin family have fallen to this point? I painstakingly planned for so long, and finally got the Lin family out of the art circle, so that we could move closer to the business circle and broaden the path for our Lin family’s descendants. It’s all because you were blinded by lust and bewitched by that woman. One wrong step, and the whole game is lost! For the sake of everyone in the Lin family, I can only abandon you.” Lin Hongyi’s older brother Lin Hongli said, “Dad, can we discuss this further? Is there really no other way?” Lin Shuying: “Grandpa, why don’t my sister and I give it a try?” Lin Anxiang: “That’s right! Grandpa, let my sister and I talk to him. Maybe we can get through to him.” Lin Zhengtian: “Alas… If there was a way, which father would be willing to sever ties with his son? I called him, but he was unwilling to accept our apology. I also said that I would let the two girls represent our Lin family to apologize to him, but he was still unwilling to accept. Do you think I’m willing to kick my son out of the house at my age? I feel more heartache and shame than any of you! But what can I do? I’m the head of the family, so I have to prioritize the overall situation! Hongyi, you are a good son of the Lin family, so you have to bear the consequences of your own actions! Stand up straight and walk out, don’t embarrass our Lin family!” Lin Hongyi could see his father’s helplessness and determination, so he didn’t say anything more.

He walked to Lin Zhengtian, knelt down with a thud, and kowtowed [a traditional Chinese gesture of deep respect] three times. Then, he got up and ran out.

Lin Zhengtian wiped his tears and said, “Hongli, put it in the newspaper, saying that I have severed my father-son relationship with Hongyi, and from now on, he will have nothing to do with the Lin family.” Lin Hongli nodded and turned to leave.

Lin Shuying quickly shouted, “Dad, wait, let me call him.” Lin Shuying called Yang Chen, but found that she had been blacklisted.

Lin Anxiang also called, and found that she had also been blacklisted. The two immediately broke down and cried.

… Yang Chen came to Hai City TV Station. Tang Xia had already brought her team to the TV station and was waiting in the performance hall.

Soon, Yang Chen came to meet them. Tang Xia: “Brother Chen, you’re here.” The others also quickly greeted Yang Chen.

Yang Chen nodded with a smile and said, “Hello everyone. How are you feeling now?” Tang Xia: “I’m feeling pretty good. But, Brother Chen, I heard that Li Qingning used her connections to get a program from the TV station. But the total time of the performance remains the same, so it has to be squeezed out of other programs. Our program may not be able to be performed in its entirety, and we may only be left with about 4 minutes. The specific notice hasn’t come down yet, I just heard about it.” Yang Chen: “Is there such a thing? Is Li Qingning’s relationship so strong that she can influence how the TV station schedules programs?” Tang Xia: “Alas… She’s eating from the government now [referring to having a government job], and the TV station is also public, so isn’t it just a matter of a few phone calls within the system?” What she said seemed to make sense. People within the system help each other. Today I protect you, tomorrow you protect me, and everyone benefits.

Yang Chen: “Don’t be so nervous, everyone. We don’t know the specifics yet. Just prepare for the performance as usual, and don’t think about things that haven’t happened yet.” Tang Xia and others nodded and immediately went to report to the director team.

Yang Chen went to the recording hall to find a seat and wait to watch the performance. If the director team really cut Tang Xia’s performance time, Yang Chen would definitely intervene.

Tang Xia and others came to the director team. Tang Xia: “Hello director, hello everyone, we are the Hai City Conservatory of Music piano performance team. I am the captain, Tang Xia, she…” The director immediately interrupted, “I know. I have something to notify you. Because of the temporary changes in the program, your performance time needs to be reduced from 6 minutes to 3 and a half minutes. So, you’d better adjust your performance style and rhythm immediately, so as not to make mistakes when you perform on stage later. Leaders from the Hai City Opera House, the Hai City Symphony Orchestra, and other units have come. If you perform well, you may be directly selected. If you make a mistake, you may never have a chance to get a formal position in your life. So, while you still have time, you should quickly make adjustments.” Tang Xia’s inside information was correct. They were indeed going to cut their performance time.

Tang Xia argued, “Director, we have been rehearsing a 6-minute program. We are about to perform on stage, and you suddenly want us to change it to three and a half minutes. How can we have time to change it?” Director: “As a mature performer, you must be able to cope with any unexpected situation. If you don’t even have this ability, how can you impress the leaders of the opera house and the orchestra? On the surface, we are giving you a difficult problem, but in reality, we are creating better performance opportunities for you. Little girl, you are inexperienced and can’t understand our good intentions.” Damn it!

As expected of a director, he is really eloquent. At this time, Li Qingning’s team came. The director team immediately took the initiative to greet Li Qingning.

Li Qingning nodded with a smile and said, “Hello director, hello everyone.” Tang Xia questioned, “Weren’t you eliminated by the school? How can you participate in the program again?” Li Qingmang immediately snatched the words and said, “Funny, my sister is a popular figure in the opera house. Isn’t it easy to get a program through connections?” Tang Xia deliberately questioned the director, “You cut our program time to give it to them, right?” Director: “You know that and you still ask? You’re really inexperienced.” Li Qingmang said arrogantly, “This world is about comprehensive strength, not just one strength. Do you understand?” Li Qingning: “Hehe… Qingmang, don’t say that. Alright, let’s go prepare, don’t talk nonsense with them.” After they left, the other team members complained.

“Look at how arrogant those sisters are, they really deserve a beating!”

“What are they showing off? They just went through the back door [got in through connections].”

“Alas… Who told them they have connections and we don’t have connections.”

“Forget it, accept your fate. This world is inherently unfair.” … The director said with a smile, “What this beauty said is very right. This world is inherently unfair. Of course, whoever is stronger has the final say. Don’t blame me, I also have producers, directors, and station directors above me. I can only follow orders. Three and a half minutes is not too little. As long as you perform well, you still have a chance to impress the leaders of the opera house and the orchestra.” Tang Xia took a deep breath and said, “You go prepare, I’ll go to the bathroom.” Tang Xia called Yang Chen.

Yang Chen: “What’s wrong? What did the director say? Did they cut your time?” Tang Xia: “They cut it, from six minutes to three and a half minutes. The time was given to Li Qingning’s group.” Yang Chen: “Are they so shameless? Wait, I’ll find someone to talk to their station director.” Tang Xia: “Ah? Brother Chen, do you have such strong connections?” Yang Chen: “Haha… It’s okay, I do have some connections. You wait, I’ll make a call.” Tang Xia: “Okay. Thank you, Brother Chen.” After hanging up the phone, Yang Chen immediately sent a message to Qiu Yuhong, ordering him to contact the director of Hai City TV Station and not allow him to cut the performance time of Tang Xia’s team, and not allow Li Qingning’s team to have the opportunity to perform on stage.

Qiu Yuhong quickly did as he was told and immediately called Zhou Wenbin, the director of Hai City TV Station. … Tang Xia returned to her teammates and said with a smile, “Don’t worry, everyone. Brother Chen said he will help us take care of it. No one can take away our 6 minutes!”

“Really? Haha… That’s great!”

“I didn’t expect Brother Chen to have such strong social connections.”

“Brother Chen is really hiding something, he is so mysterious.” … Tang Xia smiled shyly and said, “I also think he is very mysterious and very attractive. Okay, let’s get ready quickly.” The program team only prepared five pianos. Now Li Qingning’s group is already practicing the piano. Tang Xia and others can only watch from the side.

They thought that Li Qingning and others could practice as soon as possible, but they deliberately delayed the time and refused to let the piano out.

At this time, Yang Chen came. Tang Xia and others quickly complained to Yang Chen that Li Qingning and others deliberately delayed the time and did not let them practice the piano.

Yang Chen stepped forward and said to Li Qingning and others, “That’s enough, you are all alumni of the same school, why make it so difficult?” Li Qingmang was still sharp, “Since it is a matter between alumni, what does it have to do with you, a ride-hailing driver? Don’t think that you can point fingers at us just because you have become a visiting professor at the school. In my eyes, you will always be just a ride-hailing driver.” Li Qingning: “Qingmang, don’t say that. Handsome guy, your piano skills are indeed very high. If you are willing to be friends with me, I guarantee that you can have a smooth sailing and a bright future. How about it?” Yang Chen: “Thanks, I don’t need it. You should leave quickly. Your program has been cancelled, so there is no need to continue occupying the piano.” Li Qingmang: “Haha… What a joke, you are really killing me with laughter. Who do you think you are? You want to cancel our program. Do you know that this program was specially added for us?” Yang Chen: “I know! So, isn’t it normal to cancel a program that didn’t exist in the first place? If it’s a temporary program, is it normal to cancel it now?” Li Qingmang: “Who do you think you are? You can cancel it if you say so!” Yang Chen: “Yes! I said it. Let’s see if the TV station listens to you or me.” The atmosphere instantly became serious.

Li Qingning was a little guilty and scared, and asked with an awkward smile, “Who are you anyway?” Yang Chen: “I am a ride-hailing driver, don’t you know?” Li Qingning: “If you are just a ride-hailing driver, why would the TV station cancel our program?” At this time, Zhou Wenbin, the director of Hai City TV Station, walked over quickly with a smile.

“Excuse me, who is Mr. Yang Chen?” Zhou Wenbin asked politely. Yang Chen turned around and said with a smile, “I am.” Zhou Wenbin: “Hello, Mr. Yang, I am Zhou Wenbin, the director of Hai City TV Station. Nice to meet you, nice to meet you. Are these your team members?” Yang Chen: “Yes! These are my team members. It was agreed that they would have 6 minutes of performance time, and we have been rehearsing according to the 6-minute standard. Why did you suddenly say that you would only give them three and a half minutes?” Zhou Wenbin: “Haha… Misunderstanding, it’s all a misunderstanding. Your group’s performance time is still 6 minutes unchanged.” Li Qingning: “Director Zhou, what about our group?” Zhou Wenbin: “Your group’s performance qualification has been cancelled, and you can leave now. Don’t occupy the piano, and quickly let Mr. Yang’s team members practice.” Li Qingning and others were stunned. The situation really changed quickly.

“Director Zhou, you’re not kidding me, are you? Our dean and the head of the orchestra next door personally promised to give us 4 minutes of performance time. Why did you say that our qualification has been cancelled?” Li Qingning questioned.

Zhou Wenbin: “Hehe… I am the director, I have the final say. I can cancel it if I say so. Do I need to give you a reason? A small piano player, you haven’t even achieved anything yet, and you’re already learning to use social connections to bully people. Don’t you know that there is always someone better than you? There are many people who are more powerful than you, but they don’t bother to use connections and rely entirely on their true strength. You are showing off your insignificant connections, which is really ridiculous!” Yang Chen: “Alright, don’t stand here, you’re delaying Tang Xia and others from practicing.” Zhou Wenbin: “Yes! You should leave quickly, otherwise I will call the security guards to come and ask you to leave.” Seeing that Zhou Wenbin didn’t seem to be joking, Li Qingning had no choice but to leave angrily.

But she was still not convinced and went directly to the deans and heads of the opera house and the orchestra. When the two heard that Zhou Wenbin had gone back on his word, they were furious.

They were all people within the system, wouldn’t it be better to give each other some face? Why did they have to make everyone look bad?

Li Qingning showed a sly smile. She felt that the dean and the head of the orchestra would definitely have more influence than that ride-hailing driver if they came forward at the same time.

At this time, Zhou Wenbin was chatting and laughing with Yang Chen, introducing tonight’s program. The two walked towards the recording hall together.

Zhou Wenbin planned to accompany Yang Chen to watch tonight’s performance and take the opportunity to build a good relationship with this major shareholder of Godshield Security Group.

At this time, Liu Guangkun, the dean of Hai City Opera House, and Xie Yutian, the head of the Symphony Orchestra, walked over angrily.

Liu Guangkun: “Director Zhou, what do you mean? What we agreed on, why did you change your mind?” Xie Yutian: “That’s right! You’re making it difficult for us.” Zhou Wenbin said with a smile, “You two came at the right time. Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Yang Chen, the new controlling shareholder of Godshield Security Group, and also the training teacher of the Hai City Conservatory of Music delegation.” Liu Guangkun and Xie Yutian were shocked and quickly changed their angry expressions, smiling and stepping forward to shake hands with Yang Chen.

Liu Guangkun: “Hello, Mr. Yang, I am Liu Guangkun, the dean of Hai City Opera House. I am honored to meet you.” Xie Yutian: “Hello, Mr. Yang, I am Xie Yutian, the head of the Hai City Symphony Orchestra. I am very happy to meet you, nice to meet you.” Yang Chen: “Oh, so you two are the ones who helped Li Qingning to forcibly ask for a program and cut my team’s performance time.” Xie Yutian: “Misunderstanding, it’s all a misunderstanding.” Liu Guangkun: “Yes, yes, yes, it’s all a misunderstanding. That… Qingning, I think your group’s strength is not as good as others, so you should not go on stage. You should take them away now. The head of the orchestra, Xie, and Director Zhou will accompany Mr. Yang to watch the performance. Don’t cause me trouble, leave quickly.” Zhou Wenbin: “Haha… Mr. Yang, let’s go, let’s go watch the performance together.” Yang Chen nodded with a smile and went to the recording hall surrounded by Zhou Wenbin and the other three.

Li Qingning was stunned and stood there for a long time without moving. She thought that Yang Chen was just crushing her in terms of talent, but now she realized that Yang Chen’s hard power was even more crushing her.

Showing off her pitiful social connections in front of a big shot like Yang Chen was simply like showing off her skills in front of an expert.

The arrogant Li Qingmang walked over and asked, “Sister, how is it?” Li Qingning replied blankly, “Our performance qualification has been cancelled. That person is a shareholder of Godshield Security Group, not a ride-hailing driver at all! The director, the dean, and the head of the orchestra are all afraid of him!”

“Ah…” Li Qingmang and others exclaimed in despair.