In no time, all three bottles of red wine on the table were gone.

He held his head, which was swollen like a pig's head, and said intermittently, "President Ji... I can't go on, I'm so dizzy..."

"Quickly, while I can still sit still, let's sign the contract..."

Upon hearing this, Ji Fuling turned and gave Su Ling a look.

Su Ling immediately took out the prepared contract and handed it to Yang Qiyuan.

Yang Qiyuan picked up the pen and wrote his name with trembling hands.

After the contract was signed, Ji Fuling smiled and said, "President Yang, I wish us a pleasant cooperation. How about I have Su Ling go and get a few more bottles of wine so we can continue our drinking?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Qiyuan's pig-like face instantly turned pale and then red.

"No, no, I suddenly remembered I have some urgent business at the company, I'll have to go now..."

As Yang Qiyuan spoke, he staggered to his feet, turned around and glared at his assistant, "What are you all standing there for! Help me back!!"

If he stays any longer, he'll end up in the ICU, even if he doesn't die!

Watching Yang Qiyuan being helped away by his assistant, walking unsteadily and hurriedly, Su Ling laughed so hard she bent over.

"Haha, this is the first time I've ever seen a client rush to drink and even get himself drunk!"

"President Ji, I'm sure of it, Yang Qiyuan really does have a problem!"

Ji Fuling didn't reply, looking thoughtful.

Judging from Yang Qiyuan's swollen face and his abnormal behavior, it seemed that he had been warned or threatened by someone.

Yang Qiyuan was threatened, but she was the one who benefited.

This shows that the person threatening Yang Qiyuan was actually helping her.

This reminded her of when Ye Nanqing said he would support her when she had alcohol poisoning.

After much thought, Ji Fuling decided that perhaps she should just ask Ye Nanqing directly the next time they met...

...

After successfully signing the project, ZK.'s branch office in Yuncheng was finally able to establish a foothold.

Ji Fuling also established her authority among the management team.

Thinking that she hadn't seen her grandfather for many days, Ji Fuling drove to the Ji family's main residence on Friday after dropping her three children off at school.

As soon as they entered, they were met by Grandpa Ji, who was walking out with a cane and being helped by Uncle Lu, as well as Ji Xinqi and her family of three.

Judging from their posture, they seem to be about to go out.

Ji Fuling walked over, helped the old man up, and said with a smile, "Grandpa, I've come to see you."

Grandpa Ji immediately beamed with joy, "Fuling, you've come at the perfect time. Come with me to the Ye family's house."

"The Ye family is having a family banquet today. Old Master Ye said that since everyone is here, he would like to invite our family over to discuss Xinqi and Yunhong's engagement..."

Before Grandpa Ji could finish speaking, Ji Xinqi, unable to contain her displeasure, interrupted, "Grandpa! This is my business, what does it have to do with her? Why is she getting involved?!"

"Fu Ling is also a member of the Ji family, so why can't she go there?"

Grandpa Ji snorted coldly, "Besides, Fuling came to see me specially today, and I just wanted Fuling to stay with me. Do you have any objections to my decision as her grandfather?"

After he was discharged from the hospital, he discovered that He Wenxiu had used his name to claim that she had kicked Fuling out of the house to save face for the Ji family, which led to the situation that followed.

Ji Xiangzhong was not in Yuncheng at the time, but Ji Xinqi was at home.

However, Ji Xinqi allowed He Wenxiu to drive Fuling away, and perhaps Ji Xinqi was partly responsible for this.

Although He Wenxiu later tearfully explained that she did it for the sake of the Ji family, he still harbored resentment about it, to the point that he still finds the mother and daughter an eyesore whenever he sees them.

Seeing how protective the old man was of Ji Fuling, Ji Xinqi became even angrier.

She glared at Ji Fuling and said sarcastically, "Of course I have no objection to Grandpa's decision, but my cousin caused such a huge scandal back then. Going to the Ye family now would just be asking for trouble!"

When the events of that year were mentioned, Ji Fuling's expression instantly turned cold.

She glanced at Ji Xinqi and said coldly, "Cousin, it seems your brain really isn't working properly. You're the one who's made a scandal now. The incident at your birthday party is still trending on Yuncheng's entertainment gossip hot search, isn't it?"

"If I embarrass myself, you won't be any better!"

"you!"

Ji Xinqi was hit where it hurt, and in anger, she raised her hand and slapped Ji Fuling across the face.

Ji Fuling reacted quickly, grabbing Ji Xinqi's outstretched hand and slapping her hard across the face.

"Smack—"

A crisp and loud slap rang out.

Ji Xinqi was knocked to the side by the blow, and her cheek swelled up at a visible speed.

This clearly shows how hard Ji Fuling slapped him.

Ji Xinqi was completely stunned by the blow. It wasn't until a burning pain shot through her face that she came to her senses, glaring angrily at Ji Fuling, "How dare you hit me?!"

Ji Fuling curled her red lips into a mocking smile and said slowly, "I'm sorry, cousin, it was a conditioned reflex, and now my hand is really sore."

Seeing her so arrogant, Ji Xinqi was furious and pounced on her again, waving her hands as if she wanted to devour Ji Fuling alive.

Ji Fuling is no longer the weak and easily bullied little girl she once was.

Anyone who tries to hurt her will be met with fierce retaliation.

So when Ji Xinqi lunged at her with bared teeth and claws, she delivered a side kick that landed precisely on Ji Xinqi's abdomen.

"ah--"

"Bang--"

With a scream, Ji Xinqi was kicked to the ground, landing on her back.

Looking down at Ji Xinqi, who was lying on the ground groaning in pain, Ji Fuling said innocently, "I already told you it would be a conditioned reflex, why did you still rush over? You're just asking for trouble!"

As soon as she finished speaking, He Wenxiu, who had been stunned by this development, suddenly came to his senses and hurriedly ran up to help his beloved daughter.

"Qiqi! How are you? Are you alright? Can you stand up?"

"Mom, it hurts so much, waaaaah..."

After being helped to her feet, Ji Xinqi leaned against He Wenxiu and cried out in grievance.

He Wenxiu was heartbroken and immediately turned to look at the old man and Ji Xiangzhong, angrily saying, "Dad, Xiangzhong, you both saw how Fuling bullied Qiqi just now. This is simply too much! You must stand up for Qiqi!"

Ji Xiangzhong was a reasonable man, so he quickly pulled He Wenxiu aside and whispered, "Don't say anything more. This was Xinqi's fault. She started the trouble first and she was the one who struck first. She deserved to be beaten."

Upon hearing this, He Wenxiu immediately flew into a rage, roaring at the top of her lungs, "Ji Xiangzhong! Who is your biological daughter?"

"You not only don't stand up for Qiqi, but you also say she deserves it. What kind of father are you?!"

"Enough!"

Old Master Ji grew impatient and rebuked sharply, "I may be old, but I'm not blind. Even if I'm going to make a decision, it's for Fuling."

"The one who started the trouble for no reason and then resorted to violence deserved to be beaten to death!"

As he said this, Old Master Ji gave Ji Xinqi and He Wenxiu a warning look.

Ji Xinqi and her daughter were filled with resentment, but because of Old Master Ji's status as the head of the family, they had no choice but to swallow their anger.

Grandpa Ji didn't bother to look at the two of them again. When his gaze turned to Ji Fuling, his stern expression softened. "Fuling, come on, accompany Grandpa to the Ye family."

The reason he insisted on having Fuling come along was actually to show others that Fuling had returned and was still his most beloved granddaughter.

Ji Fuling didn't really want to go, but since the old man had spoken, she couldn't refuse and had to agree.