A pond full of blooming flowers, an ultimate addiction.

Grandpa Jiang seemed to have aged a lot. He was lying in bed, and Jiang Yi sat obediently beside him.

"Xiao Yi, if you want to cry, just cry. Don't hold it in."

Everyone knew she was enduring it all.

"Grandpa, don't worry, I'm fine. Mom and Dad wouldn't want to see us like this."

Jiang Yi tried hard to suppress her emotions and reassure her grandfather that she was fine.

"Xiao Yi, you and Xiao Che have made up, right? From now on, you'll have to rely on yourself."

Grandpa Jiang saw that Chi Ruiche was busy taking care of Jiang Yi. Although he didn't say much, Chi Ruiche's eyes didn't lie.

"Grandpa, don't worry, I'm no longer someone who needs your protection to hide in the background."

Jiang Yi also learned to comfort others and to hide her emotions. In the instant her parents left, she grew up.

"The world is full of treacherous people, so you have to be careful in everything you do. I've always told you that you shouldn't have the heart to harm others, but you can't be without the heart to guard against them. If I could, I would always be willing to protect you from the wind and rain, but I'm getting old and I have to force you to grow up."

Grandpa Jiang lovingly held Jiang Yi's hand. He always favored the children he had raised since they were little, and he was afraid that she would get hurt. "Xiao Che is a deep and thoughtful child, and the Chi family is a mess. He is really not the most suitable candidate. But seeing that this boy is so devoted to you, I have nothing to say. Xiao Yi, help me open the cabinet at the bottom of the desk. There is a box inside."

Jiang walked over and saw a beautifully carved mahogany box. "Grandpa, what's this?"

Grandpa took it, stroked it, and opened the clasp. Inside was a pair of gold rings, simple in design.

"These rings were part of your grandmother's dowry. They were originally meant for your aunt, but now your grandfather is leaving them to you."

Jiang Yijue's grandfather found it strange that he had to take it out now. "Grandpa, you should keep this precious gift."

"Take it."

The old man stubbornly placed the brocade box in Jiang Yi's hands, saying, "Tell Xiao Che to hurry up too. I can't let my granddaughter follow him without a name or status."

"I don't plan to have a wedding."

Her parents are gone, and no one is there to escort her to her wedding. "Grandpa, I'm pregnant, three months along."

Although having a child out of wedlock is not honorable, I still felt I had to tell my grandfather.

“Great!” Grandpa Jiang was very open-minded. “Our little one has grown up and is going to be a mother too.”

Grandpa's voice trembled slightly, "Xiao Yi, go and rest, I'm tired too."

"Okay." Jiang Yi covered his grandfather with the blanket, placed the thermos on the desk by the bed, and gently closed the door.

Before closing the door, Grandpa called out, "Xiao Yi, be careful in everything you do."

"I got it, Grandpa."

Jiang Yi felt that her grandfather was acting strangely today, perhaps because he knew she was pregnant and told her to take care of herself.

Looking at Jiang Yang, who was sleeping on the sofa, the room felt empty.

Chi Ruiche rushed over after finishing his work at the company. He saw Jiang Yi sitting on the ground, walked over gently, squatted down, and hugged her in his arms.

Upon seeing Chi Ruiche, Jiang Yi forced herself to stand up. "Che, what brings you here?"

He's been staying with me these past few days, neglecting all his work.

"I'll carry you to rest for a bit."

Chi Ruiche carried her straight to the room, giving her no chance to refuse.

Chi Ruiche placed her on the bed and slept beside her, which Jiang Yi did not object to. Gradually, her breathing became even, and Chi Ruiche held her as they fell asleep.

Chi Ruiche was almost always by his side, and he spent most of his time working, which was very tiring for him.

Jiang Yi stared blankly at the overhead light, and before she knew it, she had fallen asleep.