A pond full of blooming flowers, an ultimate addiction.

Uncle Wang's car drove directly into the courtyard, and Chi Ruiche got out of the car, protecting Jiang Yi's head as he opened the car door for her.

After accepting the cake from Uncle Wang, Uncle Wang took the gifts Lin Kai had bought from the trunk, and Jiang Yi walked home empty-handed.

Jiang Yi found it laughable; his feelings about returning home these two times were like riding a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs.

"Grandpa, I'm back."

Upon entering the hall, I saw Jiang Yang and his fiancée Wang Ruozhi accompanying my grandfather. I don't know what the three of them were talking about, but they all looked very happy, especially my grandfather, whose happy wrinkles were impossible to hide.

"Xiao Yi has arrived."

At this moment, Uncle and Aunt came out of the kitchen. They hadn't seen Jiang Yi for a long time, and they were very happy.

"Second uncle, second aunt."

Jiang Yi greeted them all politely. Chi Ruiche followed behind Jiang Yi, nodding in a respectful junior's greeting.

Grandpa Jiang saw Chi Ruiche behind him and waved to him, letting Youjun take the gift from Uncle Wang's hand. Uncle Wang bowed and silently withdrew.

"It's just a simple meal for Xiao Che, no need to be so polite."

Grandpa Jiang expressed his gratitude when he saw that Chi Ruiche had brought a lot of things.

Wishing you longevity and good health.

Chi Ruiche respectfully offered his blessings, sat down on the sofa, and the maid brought him tea.

"Grandpa, look, isn't it beautiful?"

Jiang Yi presented the cake like a treasure. The red cream cake was decorated with a fondant statue of the Antarctic Immortal holding a peach, but the skill was clearly limited and the image was somewhat abstract. Below the cake were the words "Happy Birthday, Grandpa".

"It looks good. I'm going to eat a big piece later."

Grandpa Jiang knew that Jiang Yi had made it by hand. The boy never said anything, but he would remember his birthday every year. This was the first time he had made a cake by hand. No matter what Jiang Yi gave him, Grandpa Jiang would happily show it off to his old comrades.

"Dad, the doctor said your blood sugar is high again."

Uncle Jiang Yongqing advised the old man, and Aunt Ruan He went back to the kitchen to check the dishes for tonight when she saw them arrive.

“One bite won’t make a difference.” Grandpa Jiang glared at his son with displeasure.

Happy birthday, Grandpa.

Jiang Yi stepped forward and hugged Grandpa Jiang's arm, an intimate gesture that gave Jiang Yang goosebumps.

"Alright, alright, I know you're favored, you don't need to provoke me like that."

Jiang Yang deliberately flinched. In this family, only Jiang Yi dared to act coquettishly with her grandfather. Now he understood that it was in a girl's nature to act coquettishly.

"Xiao Yi, hurry up and greet your sister-in-law. You have no manners."

Grandpa Jiang patted Jiang Yi on the shoulder and looked at Wang Ruozhi standing behind Jiang Yang.

To her shame, this was the first time she had met Wang Ruozhi. At the beginning of the year, she had officially gotten engaged to Jiang Yang. Her grandfather had specially returned from New Zealand, but she herself was unable to return in time due to health reasons. Although it was an engagement, the Jiang family made a grand gesture to show their sincerity, setting up a hundred tables for the banquet, symbolizing a long and happy marriage.

"sister in law."

Jiang stood up and formally said, "I'm sorry I couldn't attend your engagement party with my brother."

"Hello, Xiao Yi."

Wang Ruozhi is the only daughter of the Wang family. She was pampered by her parents from a young age and was well protected. She is gentle and graceful, with the demeanor of a well-bred lady.

She didn't object to the marriage arranged by her parents, because she knew that her parents' arrangement was the best.

"Let's eat and chat."

Jiang Yongqing saw that everyone had arrived and it was time to eat. Jiang Yi helped his grandfather into the dining room, where the servants had already begun setting the plates.

"Aunt Meng, tell the kitchen that the dishes are ready to be served," Ruan He said to a middle-aged woman.

"Yes." Aunt Meng nodded respectfully and then went to the kitchen to inform them.

Grandpa Jiang sat at the head of the table, with Jiang Yongqing and his wife on his left, and Jiang Yang and Wang Ruozhi on his right, with Jiang Yi next to Chi Ruiche. Only after Grandpa Jiang took his first bite did the others begin to eat.

"Dad, I wish you good health."

Jiang Yongqing raised his glass to toast his grandfather, and the younger generation followed suit, which his grandfather happily accepted.

"Alright, alright, we're all family, no need for such formalities. Everyone, please eat, no need to be so polite."

Grandpa Jiang took a sip of baijiu and said, "Xiao Yang, don't just think of yourself, put some food on Ruozhi's plate too."

"Grandpa, I can do it myself."

Wang Ruozhi quickly spoke up. Since their engagement, Jiang Yang had been very polite to her. Everyone said they were a perfect match, but she always felt that they weren't lovers.

It's not that Jiang Yang is bad, but she doesn't feel the thrill of being in love.

Jiang Yang obediently picked up a piece of food and placed it on Wang Ruozhi's plate. Wang Ruozhi said, "Thank you."

"Second Uncle, hasn't Brother Chen come back yet?"

Jiang Chen is the son of his second uncle and aunt. After turning eighteen, he joined the army and served as a conscript for two years before officially entering the military. Jiang Chen usually has leave.

"I was planning to come back, but the military gave me a last-minute notice that my leave was canceled."

Ruan He initially disagreed with Jiang Chen joining the army, and she rarely saw him more than a few times a year. However, Jiang Chen was determined to join the army.

"Xiao Yi, stay a few more days this time. Your mom said you were sick at the beginning of the year. Are you feeling better? You've lost so much weight."

Ruan He picked up a piece of sweet and sour fish for Jiang Yi, and then picked up another piece for Wang Ruozhi.

"It's nothing, Mom is making a mountain out of a molehill."

Jiang Yi frowned as he looked at the fish, but couldn't refuse, so he took a sip of juice to suppress the nausea.

Upon hearing Ruan He's words, Chi Ruiche realized he had asked Jiang Yang why Jiang Yi hadn't returned. They had only said that Jiang Yi was too busy with his studies to leave, and no one had told him about his illness. A hint of worry crept onto his already expressionless face.

When Chi Ruiche saw Ruan He put a fish on Jiang Yi's plate, he quietly took the fish from his bowl and ate it while they weren't looking. Jiang Yi gave him a grateful smile.

"Xiao Che, you eat too, don't be shy."

Ruan He served them food; every family had someone who liked to serve food to others.

"Xiao Che, do you have a girlfriend?" Jiang Yongqing started his marriage-chasing mode as soon as he saw Chi Ruiche.

"Not yet." Chi Ruiche stood up, toasted Grandpa Jiang, and then clinked glasses with his second uncle.

"My second aunt has a beautiful niece who's about your age. I'll introduce you two sometime!"

Ruan He thought of her niece, thinking, "Why let good things go to outsiders?"

“Young people these days are so career-oriented, they don’t have time for that,” Grandpa Jiang said, directly helping Chi Ruiche out of the predicament.

“Look at Xiaoyang and Ruozhi, they’re such a good match. Xiaoche isn’t much younger than Xiaoyang, so he should hurry up too.” Ruanhe wished she could arrange for them to meet today.

"Auntie, the company has been quite busy lately," Chi Ruiche politely declined Ruan He's offer.

"No trouble at all." Ruan Heyue found Chi Ruiche increasingly appealing. It was a pity she didn't have a daughter, otherwise she would definitely choose him as her son-in-law.