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

In order to break the lively atmosphere around Ye Chen, Ji Ruoyun did everything she could.

Unfortunately, even money has to take a detour when faced with the temptation of immortality.

Amidst the clinking of glasses and lively conversation, the eldest son's side was completely neglected.

Even Qin Zihao was implicated, and very few people approached him to offer a toast.

Faced with this situation, Ji Xiaoren and Ji Ruoyun looked extremely grim, yet they were helpless.

As time went by, the great-grandmother of the Ji family grew old and passed away, taking with her the longevity elixir that everyone coveted.

The banquet was drawing to a close, and many smaller families and companies were still trying to establish connections.

However, after the Ji family's great-grandmother left, Zhao Tianlong and Liu Wenwan also got up, said goodbye to Ye Chen, and left.

The VIP guests also left one after another, and once these important figures were gone...

Seeing this, the family and company members also took their leave one after another, with the last being the relatives of the Ji family.

After everyone had left, the waiters began to clean up the banquet hall.

Ji Xiaojun was beaming with joy, thanks to Ye Chen, as many people came to toast him.

He was already quite drunk, but his face was still full of excitement.

At the main table, only members of the two branches of the Ji family remained seated.

Ji Xiaojun's eyes darted around, and he deliberately said loudly, "Ye Chen, you did a good job today."

"I didn't expect the Zhao family and Boss Liu to value you so much. Not bad, not bad. We should do more business together in the future."

Ye Chen remained calm in the face of this, while Ji Ruoyun, standing to the side, said unhappily, "Heh, I think Ye Chen is just taking advantage of the cooperation."

"You can't attribute all the credit to Ye Chen, Second Uncle, don't try to mislead us."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaojun argued, "I think it's our family's cooperation, and we're only doing this because of Ye Chen's influence."

"Didn't you hear what Miss Zhao and Boss Liu said? They both praised Ye Chen's medical skills highly."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyun scoffed, "I wonder what kind of incredible luck he had. If he really is a skilled doctor..."

"Why be a security guard? Why not open a clinic like Miss Zhao suggested? You'd make a fortune that way."

As she spoke, Ji Ruoyun looked at Ye Chen, her eyes flashing with an inexplicable light.

Today was supposed to be her day of glory, since Qin Zihao had come to visit in person.

The announcement of a 1.5 billion yuan dowry and engagement was originally intended to generate publicity for her.

He couldn't swallow the fact that Ye Chen had stolen his thunder.

If Ye Chen dares to open a clinic, he will definitely ruin Ye Chen's reputation.

Ji Ruoyu frowned and said, "What Ye Chen wants to do or doesn't want to do is none of your business."

“I am his wife, and you are about to marry into the Qin family.”

From now on, we belong to the Qin family; we should mind our own business and stay out of the Ji family's affairs.

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyun's expression immediately turned somewhat unpleasant. As the saying goes, a married daughter is like water spilled from a cup.

Ji Ruoyun married Qin Zihao and will become the young mistress of the Qin family, unlike Ye Chen who married into the Ji family.

Therefore, as the young mistress of the Qin family, she indeed had no right to interfere with what Ye Chen did.

Ji Ruoyu's words were, of course, a reminder to Ji Ruoyun to be mindful of her words.

Holding her breath, Ji Ruoyun glared at Ji Ruoyu through gritted teeth.

"Hmph, even if you wanted me to take care of it, I wouldn't bother!"

"But don't blame me for not reminding you, our bet is coming up soon."

"If that happens, the profits of your Yanruyu Company will be affected."

"If it doesn't increase a hundredfold, then the Tomson Premium Estate will be mine."

"Perfect timing, the Qin family has offered a dowry of 1.5 billion."

“I also need to come up with a decent dowry, so that people won’t say behind my back that I’m trying to marry into a wealthy family.”

Yanruyu Company's profits today are due to several investment collaborations.

It has increased twentyfold, but it is still far from increasing a hundredfold.

At the current pace, they are almost certain to lose. Thinking of this, Ji Ruoyu frowned.

Upon seeing this, Ji Ruoyun revealed a smug smile.

The bet was originally signed in contract and notarized by a lawyer.

Even if Ye Chen wanted to deny it, it would be impossible. Upon hearing this, Ye Chen calmly said, "The time is not yet ripe. It's too early for you to say such things."

Ye Chen then looked at Ji Ruoyu and said, "I remember that your Yan Ruyu Company has a beauty business, right?"

Ji Ruoyu nodded and said, "That's right, we also own several beauty salons, but business is just so-so."

Ye Chen nodded and said, "Perfect timing. I want to open a clinic, but I'll probably need to spend some time getting the necessary permits."

"However, I can use your beauty salon to help people improve their health and give them beauty treatments, which shouldn't be against the rules."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyu looked at Ye Chen with some surprise and asked, "You can perform cosmetic surgery?"

Ye Chen shook his head and said, "No, but with my medical skills, I don't need to operate at all to perform cosmetic procedures."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyun scoffed, "You're just bragging without thinking. Even if your beauty treatments are outstanding, how much money can you possibly make in just a few days?"

"I think you're just making a last-ditch effort; you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin."

Ji Ruoyu frowned and said, "Now is a crucial moment for our Ji family and the Zhao family to cooperate."

"Besides, Yanruyu Company also has Boss Liu's investment at this time, so we can't let you mess around. Can you really do beauty treatments?"

Although Ji Ruoyu knew that Ye Chen was a skilled doctor, medicine and beauty were completely different fields.

In addition, most of the customers in beauty salons are women, who naturally have a aversion to male doctors.

Ye Chen replied calmly, "Don't worry, I won't do anything I'm not sure I can do."

"Moreover, the beauty salon I want to open will not only be for women, but also for men."

"As for the location, I'll find it myself. You can come over and put up the sign and authorize it when the time comes."

"When the time is right, I can directly convert it into a clinic, which will be convenient."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyu still had some doubts, but seeing Ye Chen's expression, she didn't say anything more.

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyun's lips curled into a cold smile, and she had already devised a plan in her mind.

Ji Xiaoren then spoke up, "Hehe, you want to open a beauty salon? Do you have the capital?"

"The storm of negative news surrounding our Ji's Beauty Technology is not completely over yet."

"If you cause any more trouble and it comes to light, affecting the company's cooperation, can you take responsibility for that?"

Ye Chen said calmly, "In that case, I will not use the name Yan Ruyu, but my own name."

"However, I belong to Yan Ruyu Company, so there's no problem with the profits from my beauty salon going to Yan Ruyu Company, right?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaoren coldly replied, "If you can really make money, I have no objection to where you want it to go."

"But if you lose money, don't expect us to clean up your mess."

As he spoke, Ji Xiaoren glanced at Ji Ruoyu. Yan Ruyu Company now had a large amount of capital.

Although that money was in Yan Ruyu's company, Ji Xiaoren believed it would eventually be his own money.

He didn't want Ye Chen to use his money; he would be heartbroken if he lost it.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaojun also realized this point and quickly said, "Uncle is right."

"Ruoyu, if he's so troublesome and wants to make trouble, just let him do it himself. If he loses money, don't clean up his mess."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyu frowned and said, "Dad, what are you saying? I am Ye Chen's wife, after all."

"He wants to make something of himself, and I should support him. How can I just ignore him!"

Although Ji Ruoyu and Ye Chen were only pretending to be husband and wife, Ye Chen helped her a lot during this time.

Therefore, within her means, Ji Ruoyu wanted to help Ye Chen, otherwise she would feel she owed him too much.

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaojun coldly replied, "I said no, and that means no."

Mei Ruofang also spoke up, saying, "If you dare to use the company's money to help Ye Chen, then don't blame me for disowning you as my daughter."

Ji Ruoyu felt wronged by her parents' aggressive behavior.

Ye Chen said calmly, "Ruoyu, you don't need to be troubled. I can handle my own affairs. There's no need to bother others."

These words, however, had a different meaning to Ji Ruoyu.

Ji Ruoyu suddenly became agitated and said, "Am I just another person? Aren't Miss Zhao and Boss Liu also just other people?"

Ye Chen was somewhat surprised by Ji Ruoyu's strong reaction.

With a wry smile, Ye Chen didn't know how to explain it for a moment.

Looking at the bitter smile on Ye Chen's face, Ji Ruoyu suddenly felt a pang of sadness.

Thinking back to how Zhao Miaomiao and Liu Wenwan both chose to unconditionally believe Ye Chen at the crucial moment, she realized that...

His nominal wife lacked trust in Ye Chen, so what right did she have to criticize him?

Thinking of this, Ji Ruoyu felt even more suffocated, and suddenly she felt like a deflated balloon.

Without a word, Ji Ruoyu turned and left, her thoughts in turmoil.

What's wrong with me? Am I jealous? No way, we're just pretending to be a couple.

Once everything is over, divorce is inevitable, so how could I possibly get involved?

Perhaps it's because I feel I owe Ye Chen something that I reacted so strongly.

Yes, that must be it, Ji Ruoyu comforted herself.