A pond full of blooming flowers, an ultimate addiction.

Chi Ruiche didn't go back; he slept in the lounge all night. It was still raining outside, the gloomy weather mirroring his mood. He checked the time: 09:37. He still had to pick up Zheng Zihan. Without tidying up, he drove straight home, showered, changed into a suit, and went to pick up Zheng Zihan.

"Hanhan, how are things going between you and Ruiche?" Zheng Zihan had already gotten ready, and his mother asked with a smile. Actually, she was confident that her daughter was beautiful, from a good family, and a graduate of a prestigious university. No one could refuse her.

"Mom, what are you saying? We've only met a few times!" Zheng Zihan said to her mother in a slightly coquettish tone, her face slightly flushed.

"They've already invited you to their house for dinner, that's nothing," Zheng's mother said with an expression that said, "You know what I mean."

"It was Uncle Chi who invited us. We haven't officially started dating yet." Although Chi Ruiche introduced her to those people yesterday, he never admitted that she was his girlfriend.

Zheng's mother comforted her daughter, "He must be interested in you, otherwise he wouldn't keep asking you out."

"Madam, Miss, Mr. Chi has arrived." A woman entered the living room, with Chi Ruiche following behind.

Zheng's mother immediately smiled ingratiatingly, "Rui Che is here, please have a seat for a while."

Chi Ruiche sat on the sofa without urging anyone to hurry him up, and Zheng's mother brought him a cup of tea.

"Alright, you can go now." Zheng Zihan was still carrying gifts in her hands, and Chi Ruiche immediately stood up to take them from her. "These are for Grandpa Chi and his uncles and aunts."

"Alright, alright, hurry up too, don't keep your family waiting." Zheng's mother urged them to leave quickly, and told Chi Ruiche to come again next time. Chi Ruiche gave a polite greeting and left.

Zheng Zihan happily took his arm, and Chi Ruiche didn't refuse. Chi Ruiche drove very fast, and they would arrive soon. The Chi family's house was bigger than theirs. The servants were already waiting. Chi Ruiche carried the gifts inside, and Grandpa Chi sat on the sofa, waiting for someone.

"Grandpa, I'm sorry to bother you." Zheng Zihan was impeccable in terms of etiquette.

Grandpa Chi gestured for the servant to take it, saying, "It's just a simple meal, no need to be so formal." Zheng Zihan nodded obediently and followed behind Chi Ruiche.

Hearing the commotion, Chi's mother came out. "Is that Zihan?" Chi's mother and Zheng's mother were mahjong partners, and Chi's mother liked Zheng Zihan very much.

"Auntie, let me help." Seeing Mrs. Chi come out of the kitchen, she put down her bag and offered to help.

"No need, we can take our seats soon." After saying that, Mrs. Chi went back into the kitchen to work, and then turned around and said, "Xiao Che, take Zi Han for a walk." She tried her best to create opportunities for them to be alone.

Chi Ruiche didn't object and went to the small garden in the back. "Che, are any other people coming today?"

"Yes, and Grandpa Jiang's family too." Today is Grandpa Chi's birthday. In previous years, the two families would have dinner together on this day. Grandpa Jiang would not have come before, but he came this time.

"Old squad leader!" A loud voice came from the living room, and you could tell it was Grandpa Jiang.

"Haha, only you would call me that. Looks like you're in good health," Grandpa Chi finally stopped being stern and smiled when he saw his old friend.

"Grandpa Chi is still so vigorous for his age," Jiang Yang said with a smile, handing the groceries to the maid beside him.

"Your grandfather's presence is the greatest gift; there's no need for these empty gestures." Indeed, the camaraderie between the two of them cannot be compared to any gift; he had declined invitations repeatedly before.