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

"Quickly, invite them in," Ji Xiaojun said impatiently.

Zhou Rui's arrival at this time was not a coincidence, but rather a pre-planned move.

A few days ago, when he learned that Zhou Rui was in Wucheng, he arranged for someone to contact Zhou Rui.

The two hit it off immediately. Zhou Rui had always been thinking about Ji Ruoyu, and Ji Xiaojun also saw the Zhou family of Jiangling as a good backer.

If the two families unite, the second branch of the Ji family will also have the opportunity to take charge this time.

So Ji Xiaojun told Zhou Rui about his plan and learned that Ji Ruoyu and Ye Chen were actually pretending to be a couple.

Zhou Rui was naturally overjoyed. He knew that Ji Ruoyu would never be interested in a country bumpkin like Ye Chen.

Soon, Zhou Rui, led by the butler, strode into the restaurant.

Looking at the situation on the field, Zhou Rui smiled and looked at Ye Chen, his eyes filled with a strong sense of mockery.

"This junior, Zhou Rui, from the Zhou family of Jiangling, greets the great-grandmother of the Ji family and all my uncles and elders."

Grandma Ji looked around and frowned slightly, but she couldn't bring herself to hit someone who was smiling.

"It's Xiao Zhou! It's been so many years, and he's grown so much. May I ask what brings you to my Ji family this time?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Rui respectfully replied, "This junior has come here today to propose marriage to the Ji family and to welcome the second young lady of the Ji family, Ji Ruoyu."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyun looked completely taken aback, and Ji Xiaoren also frowned.

On the contrary, Ji Xiaojun and Mei Ruofang showed smug smiles; this was exactly the effect they wanted.

Ji Ruoyu snapped out of her daze and said unhappily, "Zhou Rui, I've already told you, I already have a husband."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Rui smiled slightly and said, "Ruoyu, you don't need to say anything more. I already know about your contract. You've deceived me so badly."

"I've heard about your bet. I brought a seven billion contract with me this time."

"As long as you are willing to divorce Ye Chen and become my wife, then this seven billion contract is yours."

"If you win the bet, you can acquire five percent of Ji Ruoyun's shares, becoming a shareholder with real power over the merchandise department. With the support of the Zhou family, your position will be as secure as a rock."

Upon hearing that Zhou Rui had brought a contract worth seven billion, Ji Ruoyun's expression changed, and she immediately said, "My contract was signed with Ye Chen. Since they are divorced, this bet is naturally invalid."

Zhou Rui said calmly, "There are still two hours until the time of your bet. As long as Ji Ruoyun completes the bet within these two hours, it will be valid."

"Two hours later, Ye Chen and Ji Ruoyu divorced, and it had nothing to do with the bet."

In Zhou Rui's view, under these circumstances, Ji Ruoyu had no reason not to sign. He had originally been worried that Ye Chen would keep pestering her.

Now that Ye Chen has signed, all that's left is for Ji Ruoyu to sign, and then everything will be the best arrangement.

Listening to Zhou Rui's words, Ji Ruoyu looked at Ye Chen, trying to discern his thoughts from his expression.

Ye Chen, however, remained indifferent, showing no emotional fluctuation whatsoever, as if everything that was happening here had nothing to do with him.

Ji Ruoyu looked at the contract and divorce agreement in front of him. As long as he signed it, he could become a director of the Ji family with shares and real power.

Even if Ji Xiaoren and Ji Ruoyun wanted to shake his position, it would be very difficult. What she had always wanted was now right in front of her.

All he needed to do was end his marriage with Ye Chen, which was as childish as a game.

Isn't this great? Although she doesn't particularly like Zhou Rui, compared to Ye Chen, they might have more in common, and Zhou Rui could offer him more help.

Just as Ji Ruoyu was hesitating, Ji Xiaojun spoke up again: "Ruoyu, what are you still hesitating about? As long as you sign, all of this is yours!"

Hearing this, Ji Ruoyu suddenly came to her senses and picked up her pen. But in that instant, all the memories she had shared with Ye Chen during this time flashed through her mind, and her hand froze in mid-air.

Turning her head, Ji Ruoyu looked at Ye Chen and said, "Is there anything you want to say to me?"

Ye Chen looked at Ji Ruoyu and sensed hesitation, struggle, and many other complex and difficult-to-understand emotions in her eyes.

Ji Xiaojun said coldly, "He's a piece of trash, what's there to say? Ruoyu, you have a great opportunity right in front of you. Are you going to give up this great opportunity for a piece of trash like him?"

Ji Ruoyu didn't speak, but just looked at Ye Chen, wanting an answer.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen spoke gently, "As I just said, you don't need to worry about these things. The only thing you need to consider is your own heart, whether you still want to be my wife, that's all."

As Ji Ruoyu listened to Ye Chen's gentle tone and looked into his tender eyes, she thought about everything that had happened during this time.

His expression suddenly hardened, and he slammed the pen in his hand to the ground.

Her voice was firm as she said, "I, Ji Ruoyu, have chosen you. We made the bet together, and I won't let you bear the consequences alone."

"Even if we get divorced in the future, it will be because I, Ji Ruoyu, feel that I can no longer continue with you, Ye Chen."

"I'm not being forced to divorce you because of financial interests or any other influence!"

After speaking, Ji Ruoyu looked at her father and said firmly, "Father, if you had used all those scheming and tricks of yours on your work all these years, perhaps you wouldn't have been so suppressed by your uncle."

Upon hearing this, Ji Xiaojun's face turned very ugly. However, before he could reprimand him, Ji Ruoyu looked at Zhou Rui and said in a calm tone, "Your actions today have made me look down on you. What do you take me for, Ji Ruoyu?"

"Seven billion is indeed tempting, but I, Ji Ruoyu, am not a prostitute, and I will not sell myself!"

"From today onwards, you and I are no longer friends."

After saying that, Ji Ruoyu looked at Ji Ruoyun and said, "The bet was on me. If I lose, the manor is yours, but I will take it back one day."

Just as Ji Ruoyun was about to make a sarcastic remark, Ye Chen's phone rang. Looking at the caller ID, Ye Chen smiled and said, "Don't rush me. Who said we lost the bet?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyun sneered, "What, you still want to deny it? I've already checked, you're still short at least 5 billion in profits. There's less than an hour left, where are you going to conjure up 5 billion from?"

Ye Chen smiled slightly upon hearing this and said, "Hehe, you can see for yourself by reading the news in Wucheng."

Just then, Ji Ruoyu's phone rang. Seeing that it was Xiao Yao calling, Ji Ruoyu quickly answered the phone and asked, "What's wrong? What happened?"

"President Ji, just now, our company received 12.7 billion yuan, which is the revenue from Anguo Medical Center and Ruyu Beauty Salon."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyun said in disbelief, "How is this possible? How could a clinic and beauty salon like yours possibly have so much money?"

Ye Chen replied calmly, "Hehe, who said I only have one clinic and one beauty salon?"

Just then, the news that ranked first on Wucheng's trending search list caught everyone's attention.

The Sun family in Wucheng underwent a sudden change of power, suspected of being acquired. All of the Sun family's hospitals and clinics were renamed Anguo Medical Clinic.

Upon seeing this news, everyone was stunned, and then it became the second trending topic.

Ruyu Beauty Salon, a chain beauty institution in Hubei Province, boasts the miraculous Jade Face Cream as its flagship product, a boon to countless beauty lovers.

Previously, under Ye Chen's arrangement, with the help of Du Haijun and Sister Yang's connections, they were able to achieve their goals.

Ruyu Beauty Salon has already opened up markets all over the country, and its main product is the Yu Yan Cream that was discarded by the first wife.

Looking at these two trending topics, Ji Ruoyu was filled with disbelief. He knew that the clinic and beauty salon run by Ye Chen had this name.

Ji Xiaojun was also stunned, unable to believe why this had suddenly happened.

Ji Ruoyun said in disbelief, "Impossible, these are all fake, they're all fake, right?"

Ye Chen looked at Ji Ruoyun and said calmly, "Whether it's true or false, you can find out for yourself. I suppose you still have people in Yan Ruyu's company."

Upon hearing this, Ji Ruoyun disregarded everything else and immediately dialed the number. However, the information he received was that the revenue of Ruyu Beauty Salon and Anguo Medical Clinic, both under Yan Ruyu Company, was genuine and valid.

If additional assets are included, Yan Ruyu's current scale has surpassed that of the parent company.

This news was unacceptable to Ji Ruoyun, and even Ji Ruoyu hadn't expected it.

"I presume you've already made up your mind. I hope you'll keep your promise. I have something else to attend to, so I'll have to take my leave now."

Zhou Rui looked at Ye Chen and threatened, "Damn it, do you think you've won? Ji Ruoyu will be mine sooner or later!"

Ye Chen didn't speak. The butler rushed into the restaurant in a panic, saying, "It's terrible, Great-Grandma! Our Ji family is surrounded by soldiers!"

These words caused an uproar, but Ye Chen calmly said, "Don't panic, they've come to pick me up."

Ye Chen then looked at Ji Ruoyu and said, "Don't you like heroes? Then I'll be your hero. Let's wait for the news."

Just then, Lie Yunhu, fully armed, arrived at the restaurant entrance with a group of people.

"Commander Lie Yunhu of the Crimson Gold Army, along with three thousand elite Crimson Gold Army soldiers, are fully equipped and awaiting instructions!"

Looking at the heavily armed soldiers at the entrance, and Lie Yunhu standing at the front, and his attitude towards Ye Chen.

Everyone in the Ji family, including the great-grandmother, showed a shocked expression.

Ye Chen said calmly, "Since you're ready, let's set off. We have only one goal today: to annihilate them all without leaving a single one alive, understand?"

Everyone stood at attention and saluted, almost shouting, "Understood!"

Ye Chen nodded and said, "Let's go!"

Just as she stepped outside, Ji Ruoyu said, "Wait!"

Ye Chen stopped and turned around to look at Ji Ruoyu.

"Be careful, I'll wait for you to come back."

Ye Chen smiled and said, "Okay."

……

7:30 PM, Wucheng News.

"Japan has established a base in Wucheng, attempting to launch a biological warfare operation in Wucheng."

"After being exposed by the Crimson Gold War God, Lie Yunhu, he led the entire Crimson Gold Army to carry out a cleanup operation."

"After a three-hour encirclement and suppression operation, all Japanese terrorists were wiped out."

"Given the egregious nature of this incident, the Dragon Kingdom has decided to retaliate..."

Inside the Ji family's villa, Ji Ruoyu sat in the living room of her room, listening to the news broadcast.

My emotions were surging, and just then, the door opened.

Ye Chen walked into the room with a smile on his face and said, "I'm back."

(End of the article)