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

Although Ji Ruoyu didn't seem to care about Ji Ruoyun's provocation.

However, Ji Xiaojun and Mei Ruofang, who were standing to the side, looked extremely grim.

The two of them were already holding back their anger today, and they finally managed to turn the tables at the birthday celebration.

As it turned out, Ji Ruoyun played a trump card, bringing news of her engagement to the Qin family.

Mei Ruofang said sourly, "It's not even close to being a done deal yet. If it falls through, I'd like to see if she'll still have the face to show her face in public."

Although Mei Ruofang's voice wasn't loud, they were all at the same table and not far apart.

Ji Ruoyun naturally heard it, and then a faint smile appeared on her lips as she said, "Auntie, what are you saying?"

"To show his sincerity, Young Master Qin has already agreed that he will give 1.5 billion yuan as a bride price when the engagement takes place."

"After the wedding, we will add another 1.5 billion yuan as our family funds."

"If your second uncle ever encounters any difficulties in the future, we're all family, so don't be shy about asking for help."

The meaning of these words couldn't be clearer: the Qin family's donation of 3 billion yuan demonstrates how much they value Ji Ruoyun.

Three billion is more money than many people could earn in ten lifetimes, but for Ji Ruoyun it was just a dowry.

When the Ji family's relatives heard this, their eyes turned red.

Several distant cousins, especially the older cousin, had eyes that were practically glowing with greed.

Feeling the gazes of everyone, Ji Ruoyun proudly raised her head, while Qin Zihao looked at Ji's great-grandmother.

He politely replied, "Ruoyun is right. Our Qin family has already shown sufficient sincerity."

"Thirty billion is nothing to me, not even a single hair on Ruoyun's head."

The great-grandmother of the Ji family merely frowned slightly. The more Qin Zihao acted this way, the more cautious she became.

Ji Ruoyun was completely drunk. To him, these were the most beautiful words of love. If it weren't for the fact that there were so many people present, he would have been completely drunk.

She wished she could just throw herself into Qin Zihao's arms and squeeze every last drop out of him.

At this moment, the relatives standing nearby were filled with envy and then began to flatter them.

"Ruoyun is really lucky to have gained Qin Shao's favor."

"Yes, a dowry of 3 billion is probably the largest in Wucheng."

"Ruoyun, our family will have to rely on you to take care of us from now on."

Faced with compliments from her relatives, Ji Ruoyun simply nodded and responded casually.

Then Ji Ruoyun looked at Ye Chen, who was acting as if it were none of his business, eating heartily with his bowl in hand.

Several relatives noticed Ji Ruoyun's gaze and then saw Ye Chen, their eyes immediately showing disdain.

The quick-thinker immediately said sarcastically, "Hey, how come the difference between people is so huge?"

"One received a 3 billion yuan dowry, and the other married into the family and got a job arranged by his family. He's just a security guard and he's still so smug about it."

"That's right, they're both daughters of the Ji family, but their taste is worlds apart."

Once these words were spoken, everyone understood what they meant, and Ji Ruoyu's face immediately darkened.

Looking at Ye Chen, who was still enjoying his meal, Ji Ruoyu suddenly felt a little wronged.

Thinking about how she had been ostracized at home for so many years, and how she had finally gained some status.

But after Ji Ruoyun made this move, those relatives started making sarcastic remarks again.

Seeing her daughter being wronged, Mei Ruofang couldn't help but say, "Ji Ruoyun, stop pretending."

"Don't forget, it was you who was engaged to Ye Chen back then. If my Ruoyu hadn't taken your place, you wouldn't be here enjoying such glory."

"You're still here making sarcastic remarks; you're simply ungrateful."

Ye Chen frowned slightly upon hearing this, and put down his bowl and chopsticks. He originally didn't want to pay any attention to it.

It seems that if he doesn't show his strength now, everyone will think he's a pushover.

Ji Ruoyu noticed Ye Chen's actions and, worried that Ye Chen would be unhappy, quickly said, "Mom, what are you saying? I made my own choice, it has nothing to do with anyone else."

Ji Ruoyun's expression, which had been somewhat unpleasant, immediately turned into a sneer upon hearing this: "Second Aunt, you heard it yourself. Ruoyu said it herself."

"It was your daughter who chose Ye Chen, so you can't blame me. She had poor judgment and chose this good-for-nothing. After all, this is her fate."

Upon hearing Ji Ruoyun belittle Ye Chen as a piece of trash, Ji Ruoyu's face turned ugly.

Turning around, Ji Ruoyu looked at Ye Chen, wondering what his attitude would be.

Ye Chen casually picked up a napkin and wiped his mouth, appearing indifferent. A hint of disappointment flashed in Ji Ruoyu's eyes.

In his view, Ye Chen's lack of resistance after being insulted like this made him seem too cowardly.

Ji Xiaoren and Mei Ruofang felt sorry for their daughter, and seeing Ye Chen doing nothing, they were naturally furious.

"Say something! You're not saying a word, leaving my daughter to take the lead. Do you even look like a man?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen put down the napkin in his hand, but before he could speak...

The butler's loud voice rang out from outside the door.

"Huang San, the owner of Cuizhu Pavilion, Li, the owner of the Black Tiger Gang, and Shen, the leader of the Green Bamboo Gang, have arrived!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, even Ji Xiaoren was taken aback, wondering why these people had come.

Just then, Huang San, his face glowing with health, was the first to enter the hall.

After glancing around, I saw Ye Chen walk straight to the main table.

He said politely to the great-grandmother of the Ji family, "I have come uninvited, and I hope the great-grandmother of the Ji family will forgive me."

"Wishing you boundless happiness and longevity, my humble gift is but a token of my respect."

As he spoke, he took out a small object from his bosom to play with; it was a glass bead, one of the seven treasures of Buddhism.

Ordinary glass is naturally worthless, but this glass bead has something special inside.

It vaguely resembles the shape of a Thousand Buddha Seal, and there is liquid flowing around it, so it is obviously very valuable.

Those around gasped in shock. The great-grandmother of the Ji family immediately stood up and said, "Mr. Huang, you are too kind. This gift is far too valuable. Please take it back."

Mr. Huang said politely, "There's no reason for me to take back a gift I've given away."

After putting down the pearl, Huang San cupped his hands to Ye Chen and said, "Thank you for saving my life, Mr. Ye. I apologize for my rudeness today and hope you will not take offense."

Everyone looked at Ye Chen in surprise upon hearing this, but before Ye Chen could speak...

Li Gousheng and Shen Qingzhu, each with ten henchmen, walked in one after the other.

Seeing this, the surrounding guests subconsciously frowned, while the two walked to the main table with smiles.

"Congratulations to the great-grandmother of the Ji family. This is just a small token of my respect."

As he spoke, the two underlings placed a golden longevity peach on the table, with its weight marked below: seven kilograms.

At the current gold price of 600 yuan per gram, this peach is worth more than 4 million yuan.

It must be said that this gift is simple, unpretentious, and substantial.

Shen Qingzhu's gift was also a golden peach.

Even the weight is the same; I wonder if it was pre-arranged.

After presenting their gifts, the two men politely greeted Ye Chen, saying, "Greetings, Mr. Ye."

Ye Chen looked at the two golden peaches and was at a loss for words.

However, since they were there to offer birthday greetings, Ye Chen couldn't very well turn them away, so he waved his hand helplessly and said, "Find a place to sit down."

Upon hearing this, Li Gousheng and Shen Qingzhu happily went to find seats.

The expressions of the surrounding guests and relatives as they looked at Ye Chen immediately became quite interesting.

It's worth noting that Li Gousheng and Shen Qingzhu were quite prominent figures in Wucheng.

The owner of Cuizhu Pavilion and the other two were all very respectful to Ye Chen, which puzzled the surrounding guests.

Before everyone could fully process the news, the butler at the door shouted again.

"Tonghetang, the Divine Physician Hua".

Everyone was somewhat surprised to hear that Doctor Hua had come, but not entirely unexpected, given that the Ji family and Doctor Hua had a decent relationship.

Hua Jinfang walked into the hall carrying a wooden box.

Upon arriving at the main table, they also presented their own birthday gifts.

A 500-year-old ginseng root—that's a top-quality item.

Moreover, it's a priceless treasure, capable of saving lives.

While everyone was marveling at Dr. Hua's generosity, Dr. Hua paid his respects to the great-grandmother of the Ji family.

He turned to Ye Chen and said respectfully, "Disciple Hua Jinfang greets Master Ye."

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

Hua Jinfang is a renowned physician in Wucheng, yet he treated a young man with the respect due to a disciple.

If this gets out, it could cause a major earthquake in the medical community of Wucheng.

However, the surprises were not over yet, as the butler's trembling voice came from the doorway.

"The Zhao family of Wucheng has arrived!"

"Representative of Tianfeng Group, Mr. Liu of Bajinglou, has arrived!"