A pond full of blooming flowers, an ultimate addiction.

"meeting!"

Chi Ruiche took her hand; how could he bear to forget the little girl he had raised with such love?

"Chi Ruiche." Jiang Yi rarely called Chi Ruiche by his full name, and called out his name with a sob in his voice.

"Mmm." There will always be a response, no matter when.

"I like you." Jiang Yi stopped avoiding the question and stopped trying to guess his thoughts. She intertwined her hand with his in her palm.

"How could this be?" Chi Ruiche was certain he wasn't hallucinating. How could it be him? She must think he was nice to her, familiar with him, and interpret that as liking him.

"Xiao Yi, you're still too young."

"Che, I like you." Jiang Yi staggered around to stand in front of him.

Chi Ruiche met her eyes, his dark, bright eyes filled with determination. Jiang Yi tiptoed and gently touched his thin lips.

Chi Ruiche's straight back was stiff and he dared not move. A mere touch was enough to make him surrender.

"Be my boyfriend." Jiang Yi didn't ask any questions; she was asking him. Her smile made her crescent-shaped eyes even more beautiful, sweeter, and more alluring.

She kissed his lips again, enough to unsettle his mind.

"Will you be happy?" Chi Ruiche tried his best to control his impulse, nervously swallowing, his Adam's apple bobbing with the muscles in his neck.

"meeting."

Jiang Yi closed her eyes and deepened the kiss, hooking her left arm around his neck and her right hand around his waist, not allowing him to refuse in the slightest.

"it is good."

Chi Ruiche slowly placed his hands on Jiang Yi's slender waist, gradually pulling her closer to him. Jiang Yi's lips covered his own, and Chi Ruiche finally broke through his reason, taking the initiative.

Chi Ruiche pried open her cherry lips, deeply inhaling her flavor, "Good girl, open your mouth..."

Jiang Yi's mind went blank. The scent of his male hormones mixed with the crisp smell of tobacco filled her senses.

After a long while, looking at Jiang Yi who was breathing heavily, Chi Ruiche reluctantly let go of her, his swollen and red lips proving how crazy he was.

Jiang Yi couldn't tell if it was the alcohol or Chi Ruiche's kiss. She only felt her face burning and her legs weak. She was pressed tightly against him, and she knew she would fall to the ground if he let go.

"You stole my first kiss, you have to take responsibility." Jiang Yi snuggled into Chi Ruiche's arms, tightening her grip on his neck.

"it is good."

Chi Ruiche grabbed her thighs and lifted her up. He tilted his head back and kissed her again. Seeing Jiang Yi struggling to breathe, he slowed down his pace, matching her awkwardness and nervousness, and gradually calmed his breathing.

"You took it away, brother, remember to take responsibility for it for the rest of your life." Jiang Yi's eyes were misty, but she still smiled, a smile that was so sweet it melted people's hearts.

Jiang Yi's coquettish words tickled Chi Ruiche's heart like feathers.

"Okay." Chi Ruiche admitted defeat. His principles and his persistence were no match for her, and he lost miserably.

He would give her whatever she wanted. He would address her concerns and would never allow her to suffer any harm.

"Che, I hate fish."

Jiang Yi pouted and complained, her hands wandering over his handsome features, tracing his outline with light and heavy strokes, trying to remember it deeply.

"I'm not good." Chi Ruiche had been watching her since she started eating fish, watching her sulk, and for the first time, he actually let it go.

"Hmm." Jiang's eyes were lowered, but her gaze was bright. "I'm going back to New Zealand tomorrow. Will you come?"

"Let's rest." Chi Ruiche carried Jiang Yi to the bedroom. "I'll run a bath."

"You didn't answer me." Jiang Yi got angry when she saw that he was avoiding the question.

"It's very late." Chi Ruiche touched his hair, his tone extremely tender.

Taking advantage of his drunken state, Jiang Yi did something he had never dared to do before. Now that the atmosphere had reached this point, he was determined not to back down.

"I want you to sleep with me."

Chi Ruiche listened to her unrestrained words. She kissed him first today and then said this. Who taught her this? Did she spend three years in New Zealand learning how to flirt?

"Xiao Yi, do you know what you're doing?" Chi Ruiche suppressed the turmoil in his heart and knelt down on one knee to look her in the eye.

"I know, you said it's not like we haven't slept together before." Jiang blinked her clear, innocent eyes and snuggled into Chi Ruiche's arms.

"I give up." Chi Ruiche affectionately rubbed her face, his smile deepening. Her innocent big eyes and slightly tipsy state made him have all sorts of wild thoughts.

His little friend was like a fairy newly descended to earth, innocent and naive, yet captivating him. "You're not allowed to drink so much anymore."

Jiang Yi looked away. "If you don't drink alcohol, you have to take your medicine."

Chi Ruiche was shocked to hear this. She was drinking to avoid taking her medicine. Was she sick? How come he didn't know? Although he hadn't been to New Zealand, he knew everything about her situation. Except for the changes in Chi Group's shareholders at the beginning of the year, which he had overlooked.

"I don't want to take medicine. It will give me a headache and cause me to get a rash." Jiang Yi stretched out her arm, as if she could already feel the rash on her arm.

"Why did you take medicine?" Chi Ruiche remained calm. Jiang Yi must have kept this a secret from everyone. If she hadn't been drunk today, she wouldn't have said anything.

Drunk, Jiang Yi was like a kitten, sometimes docile and sometimes fussy, saying, "Just stay with me."

"Okay." Chi Ruiche let her hug him until her breathing became even and a smile appeared on her lips. She must be having a sweet dream, but he held her very tightly.

Chi Ruiche gently placed her on the bed, took off her shoes, and moved very gently, afraid of waking her.

Jiang Yi unconsciously tugged at his sleeve, "Don't go."

"I'll go change my clothes, I'll be quick." Chi Ruiche noticed that she wasn't sleeping soundly, and that his suit smelled strongly of tobacco.

As soon as Jiang Yi let go of his hand, Chi Ruiche quickly finished washing up, walked to the bedside, looked at the girl, and began to mutter in his sleep.

Fine beads of sweat dotted Jiang Yi's forehead, and a tear slid down her cheek. Her tense nerves made her grip the blanket tightly, trying to find a sliver of warmth.

"I covered it up."

"No, I wanted to save him."

"Che, save me." Jiang Yi's helpless and desperate cries struck his heart with each one, tearing at his soul.

Does his child still remember what happened three years ago?

Chi Ruiche hugged her tightly and patted her gently, saying, "Don't be afraid, I'm here." His steady voice gave her a sense of security.

Jiang Yi felt a warmth she had never experienced before, making her want to get closer. She desperately tried to hold on, sobbing painfully, "Don't go."

"I'm here."

Jiang Yi, deep in a dark and bloody world, saw a glimmer of light. As he touched the light, the blood on his hands seemed to slowly dissipate.

Chi Ruiche held her even tighter, watching as Jiang Yi in his arms gradually calmed down, her hands slowly loosened, and her brows relaxed. Only now was she truly asleep.

Chi Ruiche gently laid her down, went to the bathroom to get a towel, and carefully wiped the sweat from her forehead and palms. After he finished, he took out a blanket and placed it on the carpet. Seeing that she was sleeping soundly, he lay down with peace of mind.

Jiang Yi has kept a lot of things from me today.