Reborn back to the day I descended the mountain, Miss Ji, I will take responsibility for you!

"You're welcome. I'd really like to know why you're being so impolite," Ji Ruoyun said with an air of arrogance.

He was the one who arranged things at the factory, but he believed that Ji Ruoyu couldn't find any evidence.

Seeing Ji Ruoyu's unpleasant expression, Ji Ruoyun became even more arrogant and said, "This is a society governed by law. You need to provide evidence before you speak. Be careful, or I'll sue you for defamation."

"I think you should be more concerned about how to fill the hole in your company's finances instead of worrying about this employee. If you can't fill it, well..."

Ji Ruoyun was already certain in her heart that Ye Chen would not get that money back.

If Ye Chen really goes to ask for the money, it's questionable whether I can even get back.

Ji Ruoyu looked at the fearless Ji Ruoyun and was so angry that she gritted her teeth, but there was nothing she could do.

After all, the power in the head office is controlled by the eldest son's family. As long as Ji Ruoyun doesn't give in, she won't get a single penny.

After her expression changed several times, Ji Ruoyu said somewhat unwillingly, "This was originally a matter between you and me. There's no need to drag innocent people into it."

"What do you want in return for the loan? And what do you want in return for Ye Chen for me to let him go?"

Seeing Ji Ruoyu's stubborn and unwilling expression, yet forced to submit.

Ji Ruoyun felt extremely satisfied psychologically.

That's more like it. You're just a nobody, a mere second-in-command. What right do you have to speak loudly to me? You can only grovel before me.

Thinking to herself, Ji Ruoyun revealed a mocking smile and said, "If you want me to approve the loan and let Ye Chen go, it's very simple. Now, kneel down and beg me!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyu glared at Ji Ruoyun, her eyes seemingly burning with fire, her teeth clenched so tightly they almost bled.

All I saw was a man lying on the hospital bed, the man who was once the pillar of his family, now reduced to a burden.

Ye Chen impulsively went to collect the debt, but there's still no news; he might have been detained as well.

Thinking of this, the anger in Ji Ruoyu's eyes gradually dissipated, replaced by resentment and desolation.

Perhaps this is my fate. I shouldn't have had any illusions in the first place. If it weren't for me, these people wouldn't be like this.

Thinking of this, Ji Ruoyu took a deep breath as if she had made up her mind, and slowly said, "Okay, I can..."

As she spoke, Ji Ruoyu gradually lowered her body, about to kneel down.

Just then, a pair of strong hands supported him, followed by a feeling of reassurance that enveloped him.

Then a slightly playful voice rang in Ji Ruoyu's ear.

"Wife, your husband is back. You don't need to bow so much."

Ye Chen then affectionately embraced Ji Ruoyu and helped her up.

Upon hearing this voice, Ji Ruoyu was somewhat surprised, and Ji Ruoyun looked at Ye Chen, who had suddenly appeared, with a face full of doubt.

"How did you get here? Shouldn't you be..."

At this point, Ji Ruoyun stopped talking, because some things can be done in secret, but not in the open.

However, he had clearly given instructions that if Ye Chen went to collect the debt, he would at least cripple Ye Chen's legs.

She also received news from Tianchen Company that Ye Chen had been captured by them.

But what exactly is going on now? Ji Ruoyun was a little confused.

Ye Chen looked up at Ji Ruoyun and said, "How is it? Surprised? Unexpected?"

Ye Chen then said jokingly, "You think those good-for-nothings at Tianchen Company can keep me here? Don't be delusional."

"You dare to bully my wife while I'm away? You must have a death wish!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyu's face flushed red with anger. She said, "I think you're the one who's tired of living. Don't think that just because Great-Grandma has taken a liking to you, I won't dare to do anything to you!"

Then Ji Ruoyun looked at Ji Ruoyu and said, "Now, your apology won't do. If you want me to approve the loan, have your husband kneel down and kowtow to me until I'm satisfied! Otherwise, you won't get a single penny!"

As she spoke, Ji Ruoyun, with an expression that suggested she had the two of them completely under her thumb, crossed her arms and struck a haughty pose.

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyu hesitated, looked at Ye Chen, but couldn't bring herself to speak.

Thinking of the employee in bed, Ji Ruoyu remained silent for a moment before saying, "This is between us. As long as you agree to approve the payment, I can kowtow and apologize until you are satisfied."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyun gave Ye Chen a sinister look and sneered, "Fine, but kowtowing alone isn't enough. For every time you kowtow, you have to slap yourself twice until I'm satisfied."

After saying that, Ji Ruoyun looked at Ye Chen arrogantly, as if to say, "You're so great, but your wife is still going to be trampled under my feet."

Ye Chen frowned. To be honest, he only needed one sentence to crush Ji Ruoyun.

But that would be too easy on her, and there are some things that Ji Ruoyu has to overcome on her own.

Otherwise, even if I help her this time, similar situations will inevitably arise in the future.

Ji Ruoyu must overcome her fear of Ji Ruoyun.

Only in this way can we truly gain a foothold in the struggles within the Ji family.

Thinking of this, Ye Chen calmly said, "Sometimes, taking a step back doesn't bring you a brighter future, but rather constant pressure."

“I respect your choice, but I hope you think carefully about what you really want to do.”

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyu, who had been prepared, trembled, and memories of her childhood surfaced in her eyes.

He repeatedly yielded to Ji Ruoyun's bullying.

Instead, she was met with even greater demands from the other party. Was she going to back down again today?

One day, he will have nowhere to retreat. What will he do then?

No! We can't refund it!

But what if they won't give a refund?

Resist!

Resist!

For the first time, Ji Ruoyu had the thought of resistance, and then this thought began to grow wildly in her mind.

In an instant, Ji Ruoyu raised her head again and straightened her back.

Looking at Ji Ruoyun's arrogant face, Ji Ruoyu's eyes blazed with anger.

She caused all of this trouble, so why does she have the right to be so high and mighty?

Thinking of this, Ji Ruoyu waved her hand as if possessed.

With a loud "slap!", a resounding slap landed on Ji Ruoyun's face.

In an instant, everyone, including Ji Ruoyu, was stunned, only Ye Chen smiled.

Once she came to her senses, Ji Ruoyun roared like a ferocious beast ready to devour its prey, "Ji Ruoyu, are you crazy! How dare you hit me!"

As she spoke, Ji Ruoyun raised her hand to strike back.

Just then, Ji Ruoyun found that her wrist was being held and she couldn't move.

The person who made the move was Ye Chen. Ye Chen said indifferently, "With me here, no one can hurt my wife."

Under Ye Chen's tall figure, Ji Ruoyu felt more at ease than ever before.

Turning her head, Ji Ruoyu looked directly at Ji Ruoyun and said, "Ji Ruoyun, listen to me, I will never be threatened by you again!"

"This slap is on behalf of this worker, and it's also on behalf of myself for all the grievances I've suffered over the years!"

After saying that, Ji Ruoyu felt her mind clear and her whole being was more relaxed than ever before.

If the company goes bankrupt, we can just find a way to reopen it. If the government doesn't allocate funds for the workers' wages, we can just sell everything we own to raise the money.

But if I kneel down today, I'm afraid I'll never be able to stand up again.

"Ah! I want you dead! Wang Qinglong, are you dead? Can't you see I'm being coerced!"

Ji Ruoyun shouted angrily. At this moment, a burly man suddenly rushed out and attacked Ye Chen.

Wang Qinglong was placed by Qin Shao to protect Ji Ruoyun.

Just now, without her noticing, Ji Ruoyun not only got slapped, but was also restrained.

If Qin Shao finds out, Wang Qinglong will definitely be in deep trouble.

We must find a way to avenge Ji Ruoyun now; there might still be room for reconciliation.

Wang Qinglong increased the force of his fist, smashing it towards Ye Chen's head.

When Ji Ruoyu saw the big man charging towards her, she was startled. She felt as if it wasn't a big man charging towards her, but a ferocious tiger.

Ye Chen was slightly surprised when he sensed the approaching aura; he hadn't expected his opponent to be a martial arts expert.

However, he is at most a martial artist, which is fine for dealing with ordinary people, but he is no match for a Martial Venerable.

Ye Chen flicked his hand, and with a "slap," the fierce-looking Wang Qinglong was slapped to the ground by Ye Chen.

"That's it?" Ye Chen's tone was full of disdain.

Seeing this, Ji Ruoyun was filled with disbelief. She knew very well how strong Wang Qinglong was.

How could Ye Chen knock someone to the ground with just one slap?

Wang Qinglong shook his head as he stood up. He felt a buzzing in his head and his vision was blurry.

Wang Qinglong patted his head hard, his vision returning to focus, and his gaze towards Ye Chen became serious.

Knowing that Ye Chen was no ordinary person, Wang Qinglong began to think of a solution.

Looking at Ye Chen, who was restraining Ji Ruoyun, and Ji Ruoyu standing to the side.

Wang Qinglong's eyes lit up, a cold smile appeared on his lips, and he pounced on Ji Ruoyu.