How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 639

Yang Chen took the initiative to speak, “Hello, my name is Yang Chen. I’m Cao Ruoxue’s friend.”

Li Xinyue immediately said with a smile, “You must be Xiaoxue’s boyfriend, right? So handsome! What do you do?”

Actually, they had seen Yang Chen and Cao Ruoxue get out of the Didi [ride-hailing service] ride-hailing car, so they assumed Yang Chen was a driver.

Yang Chen: “I’m an investor.”

Cao Ruoxue: “Yes, an investor.”

Li Xinyue and Lin Chaoyang exchanged glances, then smiled knowingly.

Lin Chaoyang: “What a coincidence! I’m also in investment. We not only invest ourselves but also provide market investment analysis and other services for clients. Our clients include Pusi Investment, Sequoia Capital, Yingke Capital, etc. Mr. Yang, which companies do you invest in? Maybe we can collaborate.”

Yang Chen: “We mainly buy stocks, futures, etc. We don’t have fixed investment targets. We invest in whatever has good prospects. We have professional analysts and sufficient funds, so we probably don’t need to collaborate with Mr. Lin in any way.”

*Does Starlight Investment need to collaborate with anyone?*

*CEO Jin Ming has to reject several calls or visits from people seeking cooperation every day.*

Li Xinyue: “Really? Sounds like Mr. Yang has a lot of strength. Xiaoxue and I have been neighbors for many years. She used to call me ‘Sister’ all the time. Xiaoxue, your boyfriend is so amazing; have him introduce some clients to Chaoyang.”

Yang Chen: “That might not work. I don’t seem to know many investors in the circle. Oh, Pusi Investment you mentioned earlier, isn’t that Wang Nianming’s company? I do know him, but since you’re already working with him, there’s no need for me to introduce you.”

Li Xinyue thought Yang Chen was putting on too much of an act. Why was a ride-hailing driver pretending to be a big shot?

He even claimed to know Wang Nianming. Why didn’t he just say he was friends with him?

Li Xinyue: “Hey, Chaoyang, didn’t you say Wang Nianming was coming too? Why don’t you call him and ask where he is? We can go find him together and give him a surprise.”

Lin Chaoyang: “Should we? He’s a very important client of mine. It would be troublesome if we made him unhappy.”

Li Xinyue: “How could that be? You’re working with him, and Mr. Yang is also working with him. He’ll definitely be happy to see you. Why would he be unhappy? Mr. Yang, don’t you think so?”

Yang Chen: “He’s too high-profile when he goes out. He must be surrounded by a lot of girls. I don’t really want to meet him. If you want to see him, go ahead. I won’t go.”

Cao Ruoxue: “Then let’s leave it at that. You guys go have fun. We’ll wander around.”

If they kept talking, Cao Ruoxue was worried that Li Xinyue and Lin Chaoyang would say something that would make Yang Chen angry, which would be terrible.

Anyone who has dealt with women knows how strong their desire to compare is.

Cao Ruoxue, as a rich girl, found a ride-hailing driver as her boyfriend and pretended he was Boss Yang because she was afraid of losing face. Li Xinyue’s boyfriend was an investment company manager, so how could she let Yang Chen and Cao Ruoxue just leave like that?

Just as Yang Chen and Cao Ruoxue were about to leave, Li Xinyue said with a smile, “Then can I call Mr. Yang’s ride-hailing car later? Chaoyang’s Panamera is a bit cramped and uncomfortable. Mr. Yang’s Didi ride-hailing car looks very spacious, so it must be very comfortable to sit in.”

At first glance, there seemed to be nothing wrong with what she said, but in reality, she was telling Yang Chen to stop pretending. They all saw that he was driving a ride-hailing car, so why was he talking about investing and knowing Wang Nianming?

Yang Chen: “If Miss Cao is willing, you can go to dinner together. I might have other things to do, so I won’t join you.”

Li Xinyue: “Mr. Yang doesn’t need to be so diligent, does he? Don’t you even have time for a meal? If it really doesn’t work, I’ll personally pay you what you can earn from driving around at noon.”

Cao Ruoxue: “Sister Xinyue, don’t say that. Mr. Yang’s time is very valuable. He’s only here today because he was invited by the municipal government. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have come to Hecheng. You guys go have fun. We’re leaving.”

Lin Chaoyang and Li Xinyue immediately laughed. What she said was getting more and more outrageous.

Li Xinyue: “Xiaoxue, what you’re saying is too ridiculous. The municipal government invited a ride-hailing driver? Haha… Xiaoxue, you don’t need to put on such an act. Your family is so well-off. Even if you find a ride-hailing driver, it’s not a big deal. You really don’t need to pretend in front of us, really.”

Cao Ruoxue: “Oh, actually, he’s Boss Yang from the Starlight Group. He just doesn’t want to reveal his identity.”

Lin Chaoyang: “Haha… That’s even more outrageous. Boss Yang from the Starlight Group drives a Didi ride-hailing car?”

Cao Ruoxue: “Haven’t you heard that Boss Yang from the Starlight Group drives a ride-hailing car for fun when he has nothing to do? Forget it, you wouldn’t understand. Sister Xinyue, I’m happy to see you again. You guys go have fun. We’re leaving.”

After speaking, Cao Ruoxue quickly pulled Yang Chen away.

Cao Ruoxue: “Boss Yang, I’m sorry. I didn’t expect to run into acquaintances. Please forgive me.”

Yang Chen: “It’s okay, I…”

“Boss Yang? Don’t go! Everyone, come and see! Boss Yang from the Starlight Group!”

Li Xinyue’s shout interrupted Yang Chen’s words and also made Yang Chen a little annoyed.

Hearing the words “Boss Yang from the Starlight Group,” everyone around looked over.

Cao Ruoxue’s face changed drastically. She hurriedly stepped forward and said angrily, “Li Xinyue, what are you doing? Are you out of your mind? I call you ‘Sister’ because we’ve been neighbors for many years. Don’t really think you’re something special and can’t figure out your place. What do you want?”

Li Xinyue: “I don’t want anything! Boss Yang from the Starlight Group is so mysterious. It’s not easy to meet him. I just want everyone to see him. Everyone, come and see! Boss Yang is here to visit at the invitation of the Hecheng Municipal Government! Everyone, hurry up and take photos and ask for autographs!”

Cao Ruoxue stepped forward and pushed Li Xinyue, saying, “Are you done yet?”

Li Xinyue almost fell, but Lin Chaoyang caught her in time.

Li Xinyue said angrily, “It’s been so long since we’ve seen each other. Isn’t it good to sincerely connect with each other? Why are you pretending? He’s clearly a ride-hailing driver. Why are you pretending to be Boss Yang in front of us? I treat you like a sister, but what do you take me for?”

Cao Ruoxue: “But you know that Boss Yang doesn’t easily reveal his identity. What do you mean by shouting it out like that?”

Li Xinyue: “You’re treating me like an idiot and deceiving me.

You don’t treat me like a sister, so why should I save face for you? I’m going to expose you in public! You even dare to impersonate Boss Yang. You really don’t know the immensity of heaven and earth [a Chinese idiom for being ignorant or arrogant]!”

Cao Ruoxue wanted to say something, but Yang Chen immediately stopped her, saying, “There’s no need to waste words with her. Let’s go.”

More and more people were gathering around, and Yang Chen needed to leave as soon as possible.

However, Li Xinyue was completely like a shrew. She took out her phone to film Yang Chen and Cao Ruoxue and shouted loudly, “Everyone, come and see! This ride-hailing driver is impersonating Boss Yang.”

Cao Ruoxue was really too angry. She stepped forward and slapped Li Xinyue’s phone away, saying, “What are you filming? I really can’t stand you! So what if your boyfriend is an investment manager? Even if I find a ride-hailing driver as my boyfriend, what’s it got to do with you? What are you showing off in front of me? The achievements you’ll make in your entire life aren’t even as good as what I was born with. What right do you have to show off in front of me?”

Li Xinyue: “Yes! I’m not as good as your family, but I live my life honestly. I won’t be like you and engage in deception. He’s clearly a ride-hailing driver, but you have to impersonate an investor, and even impersonate Boss Yang from the Starlight Group.”

Cao Ruoxue: “I’m too lazy to talk nonsense with you!”

At this moment, Wang Nianming walked over with his girls.

Lin Chaoyang quickly ran up with a smile to greet him.

“Young Master Wang, what a coincidence! I didn’t expect to run into you here,” Lin Chaoyang said with a smile.

Wang Nianming smiled and said, “Isn’t this Manager Lin? What’s going on here?”

Lin Chaoyang laughed and pointed at Yang Chen, saying, “Young Master Wang, take a look. This ride-hailing driver is impersonating a big shot investor. After I exposed him, he impersonated Boss Yang from the Starlight Group. It’s really hilarious.”

Wang Nianming immediately pushed Lin Chaoyang away and ran forward with a smile, saying, “Brother Chen, you’re here! I thought you weren’t coming. Why don’t you go up and say a few words?”

Yang Chen: “I have social anxiety. I’m embarrassed. Do you know this guy?”

Wang Nianming: “A department manager from a cooperating investment company.”

Yang Chen smiled, patted Wang Nianming on the shoulder, and whispered in his ear, “I don’t like him very much. Help me take care of him.”

Wang Nianming: “Okay! Leave it to me. You go have fun.”

Yang Chen nodded with a smile and told Cao Ruoxue to leave.

Seeing that things were not going well, Lin Chaoyang quickly stepped forward and asked with a smile, “Young Master Wang, do you know him?”

Wang Nianming: “Let’s talk in a less crowded place.”

Lin Chaoyang: “Okay!”

Wang Nianming gave the bodyguards in the crowd a look, and the bodyguards immediately surrounded them.

The onlookers were talking about it.

“Could that really be Boss Yang? Wang Nianming seems to be very respectful to him.”

“It’s more than just respectful. It’s almost like he’s being humble.”

“We’ll know if we go up and ask.”

…

Some people with thicker skin quickly chased after Yang Chen to ask if he was Boss Yang.

Just as Yang Chen was about to answer, someone came to clear the area.

“Excuse me, excuse me, please make way.”

“Please make way…”

Security personnel held hands and cleared a path, and the guests attending the opening ceremony walked over with smiles.

Cao Ruoxue: “Boss Yang, do we need to give way?”

Yang Chen: “Let’s do it. There are too many people here. I don’t want too many people to see me.”

Cao Ruoxue nodded.

The two of them took the initiative to step aside and waited for the guests to pass.

Chen Feng saw Yang Chen in the crowd and quickly stepped forward to whisper to Mayor Luo, “Mayor Luo, Boss Yang.”

Mayor Luo saw Yang Chen and walked over with a smile.

Cao Ruoxue: “Oh no, it looks like you can’t hide.”

Yang Chen: “Sigh…”

Mayor Luo: “Boss Yang, why are you standing here? Quickly make way, make way, let Boss Yang come over.”

Yang Chen: “Just pretend you didn’t see me.”

Mayor Luo: “Boss Yang is joking. I saw you, so how can I pretend I didn’t?”

At this moment, Su Congxuan, the president of the Jianghuai Chamber of Commerce, also came over to shake hands with Yang Chen and greet him.

“Hello, Boss Yang. Now that you’re here, why don’t you say a few words? Your speech will bring confidence to entrepreneurs in our entire Hecheng City, and even Anhui Province,” Su Congxuan said with a smile.

Yang Chen: “President Su, just pretend you didn’t see me. You guys are making it so that everyone recognizes me.”

Su Congxuan: “We can’t pretend we didn’t see Boss Yang when we did.”

Ge Hui, chairman of Jianghuai Group, Liu Congren, chairman of iFlytek, Li Feng, president of Guofeng Power, Ge Yunhui, president of Longke University…

The big shots quickly stepped forward to shake hands with Yang Chen and greet him.

Ge Hui: “Boss Yang, you’re really too low-key.”

Liu Congren: “When I came, I was thinking about what experiences and skills Boss Yang would share with us. But Mayor Luo said you wouldn’t be appearing. Alas, I was so disappointed.”

Ge Yunhui: “Boss Yang is indeed too low-key. Young people like Boss Yang should show their faces more and set a good example for the current young people. If they can all take Boss Yang as their goal, our great national rejuvenation will be completed soon.”

Yang Chen: “Please don’t put a high hat on me [to flatter or praise excessively], everyone. If you keep talking, I’ll start to think I’m the savior. Hurry up and get busy. Don’t waste time here with me.”

Mayor Luo: “Since everyone has recognized you anyway, let’s walk together.”

Su Congxuan: “Yes, yes, yes, Boss Yang, let’s walk together.”

Several business tycoons quickly stepped forward to pull Yang Chen out. Yang Chen really couldn’t refuse, so he had to walk out and walk in front with Mayor Luo, leading everyone around the park.

The tourists quickly took out their phones to take pictures. They had finally seen the famous Boss Yang from the Starlight Group.

“It’s really Boss Yang! Hurry up and take pictures, hurry up and take pictures!”

“That woman was screaming that he was impersonating Boss Yang. Now she’s been slapped in the face.”

“It’s more than just a slap in the face. Wang Nianming took them away. I guess he’s teaching them a lesson somewhere right now.”

“I’ve only heard of him, but never seen him. Today I finally saw the real person. He’s really handsome and so young. This is the chosen one. I can’t envy him.”

…

At this time, in a deserted corner, Wang Nianming was teaching Lin Chaoyang and Li Xinyue a lesson.

Lin Chaoyang: “Young Master Wang, I know I was wrong. I’ll go apologize to Boss Yang right away.”

Li Xinyue: “I’m good friends with Boss Yang’s girlfriend. We’ve been neighbors for many years. Brother Ming, please be merciful. We’ll go apologize to them right away.”

Wang Nianming: “Brother Chen had already revealed his identity to you, but you were still chattering and provoking him. What’s the use of knowing you were wrong now? You’ve already brought trouble to Brother Chen. Is an apology useful?”

Li Xinyue quickly argued, “It’s not our fault. We saw him driving a Didi ride-hailing car. Anyone who saw that would think he was just a ride-hailing driver.”

“That’s your problem. Don’t blame others,” Wang Nianming said with a sneer, then waved his head to signal the bodyguards to take action.

Lin Chaoyang quickly said, “Young Master Wang, aren’t you afraid that our boss will cause you trouble if you do this?”

Wang Nianming: “Your boss? He has to call me ‘Brother’ when he sees me. Would he dare to cause me trouble?”

Lin Chaoyang: “Then your information might be a bit outdated. We’ve been acquired by the Lion Fund. Even if President Cheng calls you ‘Brother’ now, it’s just giving you face, not being afraid of you!”

Wang Nianming: “Lion Fund? Oh, I’m so scared! No wonder you’re so cocky. So you’ve been bought by foreigners. It would have been better if you hadn’t mentioned the Lion Fund. Now that you’ve mentioned the Lion Fund, you deserve to be beaten even more. The Lion Fund is gathering a bunch of investment banks to short Chinese concept stocks [investing in a way that profits if the value of Chinese companies decreases], and now they’re going head-to-head with Brother Chen. You actually used the Lion Fund to scare me? I was just going to give you a little lesson, but now you have to go to the hospital. Get them!”

The bodyguards immediately took action. One person covered their mouths, and the others started beating Lin Chaoyang and Li Xinyue severely.

After the beating, Wang Nianming said to Lin Chaoyang, “Be smarter and more low-key in the future. No matter how awesome the company you work for is, you’re still just an employee, understand?”

Lin Chaoyang said unhappily, “Don’t think you can get away with beating me. I’m calling the police to arrest you!”

Wang Nianming looked disdainful and said, “Heh heh… Whatever, it’s just a matter of paying some money. I don’t care. I wish you would call the police. That way, my relationship with Brother Chen will be even stronger. But you have to think clearly about what will happen after you call the police. After all, you’re not offending me, but Brother Chen, Boss Yang from the Starlight Group. Let’s go!”

Wang Nianming left with his girls and bodyguards.

Li Xinyue covered her stomach and cried, “Let’s call the police. It hurts so much. Wuwu…”

Lin Chaoyang: “Hiss… Damn, they hit hard. It hurts me too. Call the police? Are you really going to offend Boss Yang?”

Li Xinyue: “Then we’ll just get beaten for nothing?”

Lin Chaoyang: “What else can we do?”

At this time, the security personnel came to clear the way.

Li Xinyue: “I’m not convinced! I don’t believe no one can deal with him! Let’s go complain to Mayor Luo. There were so many people here today. He’ll definitely stand up for us. Otherwise, he won’t be able to explain it to everyone.”

Lin Chaoyang: “Are you out of your mind? You have to think about what will happen after today!”

At this time, Yang Chen walked over surrounded by all the guests.

Lin Chaoyang: “He’s here. Look at this lineup. Go ahead and complain.”

Li Xinyue raised her toes and looked at the crowd in the distance. Seeing Yang Chen chatting and laughing with Mayor Luo and others, she immediately pouted and cried uncontrollably.

Lin Chaoyang: “Cry! Cry! Cry! What’s the use of crying now? If you hadn’t deliberately wanted to show off how well you’re doing in front of your old friend, would we have offended Boss Yang so confusedly?”

Li Xinyue: “I also thought your boyfriend was better than hers, so I showed off. If you weren’t as good as her boyfriend, would I have shown off? Why are you blaming yourself for not being good enough instead of blaming me for showing off in front of my old friend? If you were good enough, I wouldn’t lose no matter how much I showed off.”

“Okay, okay, it’s all my fault, it’s all my fault, okay?” Lin Chaoyang said angrily and turned to leave.

Li Xinyue chased after him with a look of grievance, saying, “Where are you going?”

Lin Chaoyang: “To the hospital!”

Li Xinyue: “I’m going too!”

Lin Chaoyang: “Don’t follow me. Go find a man who will make you win no matter how much you show off in front of anyone.”

Li Xinyue: “Oh, I was just kidding. Why are you taking it so seriously?”

Lin Chaoyang: “I’m not kidding you!”

At this moment, Lin Chaoyang’s boss, Cheng Yu, called.

Lin Chaoyang: “Hello, President Cheng.”

Cheng Yu: “Were you beaten by Wang Nianming?”

Lin Chaoyang: “Yes… um? How do you know?”

Cheng Yu: “A friend saw you being taken away by Wang Nianming at the scene because you offended Boss Yang from the Starlight Group. Right?”

Lin Chaoyang: “Yes! Alas… I’m sorry, President Cheng. I didn’t want to cause trouble for the company. I really didn’t know he was Boss Yang from the Starlight Group. If I had known his identity, I wouldn’t have dared to offend him.”

Cheng Yu: “Haha… You offended him! Do you know you’re about to make a great contribution?”

Lin Chaoyang was confused. He had offended Boss Yang and was beaten by Wang Nianming. How could he make a great contribution?

Lin Chaoyang: “President Cheng, I’m a little confused. How can I make a great contribution?”

Cheng Yu: “Do as I say, and you will make a great contribution.”

Lin Chaoyang: “Oh, okay. President Cheng, please instruct me. I will definitely strictly follow your orders!”