Chapter 24 Raising a Dog Named Hundred Millions

Chapter 24: Raising a Dog Named Billion

Madam Ji's face flushed red with anger, yet she nodded in agreement.

"Hang'er has a point. Ji Yuntang married that dying cripple, Prince Ye. Who knows when Prince Ye might breathe his last? When that time comes, won't she still have to rely on our Marquis Yongning's estate to back her up?"

"Would she dare to truly sever ties?"

At this point, Madam Ji's expression suddenly turned stern, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes.

"Ji Yuntang dared to humiliate Qing'er and Feng'er so brazenly on her wedding day. When she returns, she will kneel outside the gate for three hours to atone to my two dear grandchildren. Otherwise, she can forget about setting foot inside our Marquis Yongning's estate!"

Madam Ji's words aligned perfectly with Ji Qingfeng's wishes. He immediately stood up and volunteered, "Yes, Grandmother. Your grandson will go arrange it right away. I'll instruct the guards not to let that bitch Ji Yuntang in. Later, I will definitely make sure she kneels outside for a full three hours."

With that, he hurried off, a look of excitement on his face.

Ji Yuntang, are you ready to face my wrath?

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Ji Yuntang was completely unaware of what was happening at the Marquis Yongning's estate. After having Tao Zhi and Qiao Ye finish setting up the fence, she retrieved the three dowry items from her space.

The grass carp was placed in a large water vat at the side of the courtyard. The two ducks were shut in the fenced enclosure. The native dog was left to roam freely in the outer courtyard.

Ji Yuntang observed that the dog had sleek black fur and bright, intelligent eyes. Perhaps because she had been feeding it spiritual spring water and dog food in her space for a few days, it had grown slightly larger than when it was delivered, now about the length of an arm. As soon as it was out, it began happily circling and jumping around Ji Yuntang's legs.

In her previous life, Ji Yuntang had never owned a dog and wasn't very familiar with breeds. But judging by this little fellow's demeanor, it seemed to like her very much.

Thus, she gave the little black dog a very aspirational name—Ji Baiyi.

Ji Yuntang crouched down, stroking the puppy's furry head, and spoke earnestly.

"Baiyi, a woman who doesn't aspire to be a wealthy lady isn't a good woman. Although your master is currently as poor as a church mouse, I believe that one day, we will surely earn hundreds of millions in silver. When that time comes, you will be my number one fierce general!"

"Oh no, the second fiercest general. The first should be my man!"

Inside the room, Luo Junhe's lips curled up slightly upon hearing this.

At least she had some conscience. If he couldn't even compare to a dog, how heartbreaking would that be?

As if confirming Luo Junhe's suspicion, Ji Yuntang's next words accurately pierced his heart.

"It's just, I wonder who will be lucky enough to marry this future billionaire lady?"

"Maybe I should keep a few handsome men around, so they won't fight and get jealous over me…"

The girl's voice was filled with joy and delight, but to Luo Junhe's ears, it sounded incredibly grating.

She already had him, and she was willing to stay by his side to care for him. Why did she still want to marry someone else?

If that was the case, why was she being so good to him?

A sulky feeling rose in Luo Junhe's heart. So much so that when Ji Yuntang brought him lunch at noon, he was still in a sullen mood.

"Your Highness Prince Ye, time to eat! Guess what I made for you today?"

"There's vegetable corn porridge and minced meat tofu pudding. It's a bit hot, but I've let it cool down. It's just right to eat now. Come on, get up and try it."

Ji Yuntang set up the small table on the bed. As she went to prop up the pillows for Luo Junhe, she heard him say coldly, "This prince has no appetite. Take it away and feed it to the dog!"

Ji Yuntang: "???"

She didn't understand. What was wrong with this man? He was throwing a tantrum for no reason. She didn't think she had done anything to upset him.

Ji Yuntang asked again, "Are you really not going to eat?"

Luo Junhe turned his face away. "No."

"Alright then, I'll eat it."

Ji Yuntang brought out the spicy hot pot she had made from the small kitchen, accompanied by a refreshing bowl of boneless lemon chicken feet. Just looking at it made her mouth water.

Originally, she had planned to eat in her space after Luo Junhe finished his meal, since this stuff has a strong smell.

Now she changed her mind. If Luo Junhe wasn't eating, she would eat in front of him. She didn't believe this man could resist.

Ji Yuntang began eating elegantly, deliberately making slurping sounds as she ate. "So delicious!"

The enticing aroma wafted into his nostrils. Luo Junhe tried desperately not to think about it or listen, but his stomach began to rumble in accompaniment.

Ji Yuntang chuckled. "Men, their mouths are the hardest part of their bodies!"

His mouth said he didn't want to eat, but his body was being quite honest.

"Come on, get up and eat. I saved it all for you. I haven't touched a bite."

Ji Yuntang placed the vegetable corn porridge and minced meat tofu pudding on the small table in front of him, inserting a new straw.

The ingredients were finely blended in the blender, so there was no worry about him having trouble digesting them.

While Luo Junhe was still hesitating, the girl's voice sounded softly by his ear again.

"Your Highness Prince Ye, your life is your own. At any time, in any place, don't work against your own body."

These words cleared the clouds from Luo Junhe's heart, bringing sudden clarity.

"You're right. This prince was being petty just now."

Only by recovering quickly and regaining his health would he be qualified to stand by Ji Yuntang's side and walk alongside her, wouldn't he?

As for those men she mentioned earlier?

With him here, no one would be able to take Ji Yuntang away from his side!

Luo Junhe had that kind of confidence. Having figured this out, he began eating heartily, his movements quick but not crude.

After finishing the meal, he was silent for a long moment before suddenly speaking. "Miss Ji, there are two things this prince wants to tell you. Today, I couldn't accompany you for the bridal return visit. You…"

Ji Yuntang knew what he was going to say. She smiled and interrupted Luo Junhe. "I never intended to make that visit anyway. With Ji Qingqing there, the Marquis Yongning's estate, that so-called home, simply has no place for me. To them, I'm just a stranger connected by blood. What's the point of going back?"

Luo Junhe pressed his lips together tightly. He could hear the carefree detachment and the steadiness beyond her years in Ji Yuntang's words.

How deeply must she have been hurt by family to have such a heart-wrenching realization?

Luo Junhe suddenly felt a pang of heartache for Ji Yuntang. He parted his thin lips and said, "From now on, the Prince Ye's mansion will be your home."

"If you don't want to go back, then don't go back ever again. Once this prince recovers from his injuries, I'll earn lots and lots of silver to support you."

Ji Yuntang was touched. "Alright then. Your Highness Prince Ye must recover quickly. I'll be waiting for you to earn money to support me."

No matter what, in this world where her father didn't cherish her, her mother didn't love her, and she had no close friends or relatives, Luo Junhe had indeed brought her solace and warmth. She was grateful.

"Miss Ji, there's one more thing. May I call you A Tang from now on?"

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