A pond full of blooming flowers, an ultimate addiction.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was harmonious, but occasionally Auntie's loud voice could be heard saying that Grandpa had drunk a few too many glasses of wine. Grandpa's face would turn red as soon as he drank, and although he had a low alcohol tolerance, he loved to drink. His health had been poor in the past two years, and the doctor had advised him to quit drinking.

"Your grandpa is so cute." Wang Ruozhi couldn't help but chuckle as she looked at Grandpa Jiang, who was like a little kid.

"Want some shrimp?" Jiang Yang peeled a shrimp, and Wang Ruozhi happily took it.

A servant came from outside to report, "The First Madam has returned." Jiang Yi and Jiang Yang's mother, Cui Xiuling, rushed back, looking travel-worn. Everyone quickly put down their bowls and chopsticks and went to the living room to greet her.

"Dad, second brother, second sister-in-law." Cui Xiuling took off her coat and handed it to the maid, greeting them one by one.

"Mom, why are you back? Didn't you say you had a few more days?" Jiang Yang was surprised to see Cui Xiuling.

"It wasn't a big deal, I came back as soon as I finished." Cui Xiuling took out a tea set. "Dad, stay healthy."

"Let's eat." Grandpa Jiang glanced around and saw that only she had returned. He didn't ask anything else and simply urged everyone to continue eating.

"Sister-in-law, didn't my brother come back with you?" Jiang Yongqing asked when he saw his sister-in-law return alone.

“He still has some things to finish.” Cui Xiuling raised her lips and forced a smile.

"Mom." Jiang Yi came over and hugged her mother, noticing the forlorn look in her eyes.

"Auntie," Wang Ruozhi greeted Chi Ruiche.

Aunt Meng added another set of bowls and chopsticks. Cui Xiuling sat next to Ruan He. The two sisters-in-law hadn't seen each other for a long time, so they started chatting.

Chi Ruiche didn't say much. He had been watching Jiang Yi since earlier. Jiang Yi nervously lowered his head and slurped a mouthful of rice, not daring to look at Chi Ruiche.

"Ruozhi, come here, I remember you like to eat fish." Cui Xiuling, like a kind mother-in-law, immediately put a piece of fish on Wang Ruozhi's plate.

"Auntie, that's enough, I've already eaten a lot." Wang Ruozhi quickly thanked her. Indeed, she had eaten all the sweet and sour fish, while the others had barely touched it.

"Eat as much as you like," Grandpa Jiang said kindly.

"Xiao Che, you too, don't be shy." Cui Xiuling also put a piece on Chi Ruiche's plate. Mothers are always worried that their children won't have enough to eat.

"Mom, you should eat. Auntie hasn't stopped eating, and we're already stuffed." Jiang Yi immediately stopped her mother when she saw her mother pick up a piece of green vegetable to give to her.

"You're such a picky eater," Cui Xiuling said reproachfully, but still put the vegetables in the bowl, "to supplement your vitamins."

"Mom." Jiang Yi frowned slightly, feeling helpless. Just as she was about to push the vegetables away, her mother's gaze was already fixed on her. Forced by the pressure, she took a small bite.

"Xiao Yi, don't you like eating vegetables?" Wang Ruozhi asked softly.

"She doesn't just dislike green vegetables, she basically never touches any leafy greens." Jiang Yang was also very happy to see Jiang Yi being disciplined by her mother.

"Ah, that's really not good," Wang Ruozhi said earnestly. "A balanced diet with both meat and vegetables is essential for nutrition." She assumed that Ruozhi loved eating meat.

Jiang Yang smiled and watched as Jiang Yi reluctantly prepared to eat the rest, but Chi Ruiche actually took it and ate it without caring about the stares of everyone.

Apart from Wang Ruozhi, the others were not surprised. Cui Xiuling simply said, "Xiao Che, just indulge her."

The second uncle and aunt smiled without saying anything. The Jiang and Chi families had a very good relationship and often ate together. When they were young, Jiang Yi would give the food he didn't want to Chi Ruiche, and it was unexpected that they would still be like that when they grew up.

Grandpa Jiang glanced at Jiang Yi and Chi Ruiche, but didn't say anything, as if he was thinking about something.

Wang Ruozhi realized she had lost her composure and immediately looked away. Jiang Yang, seeing Wang Ruozhi's embarrassment, gently explained.

"They've been like this since they were little, so it's not surprising."