A pond full of blooming flowers, an ultimate addiction.

After watching Jiang Yi go inside, Grandpa Jiang also composed himself, saying, "Xiao Che."

"I'm sorry, Grandpa Jiang." Chi Ruiche pushed Grandpa Jiang into the sunlight, and he stood behind him.

"Xiao Yang told you about Jiang Xue." It was also at Grandpa Jiang's behest that Jiang Yang told Chi Ruiche about this.

"Yes." Chi Ruiche spoke with great respect when chatting with Grandpa Jiang, because he was Jiang Yi's grandfather.

"what do you say?"

"The marriage alliance between Jiang and Chi was never going to work out from the beginning." Chi Ruiche didn't ask for much; one Jiang was enough.

"Xiao Yi likes you." Grandpa Jiang knows Jiang Yi very well.

"I love her." Chi Ruiche solemnly promised. He knew that Grandpa Jiang had sent Jiang Yi away so that he would make a statement.

"Does Xiao Yi know?"

"She's still young, just let her be herself." When talking about Jiang Yi, his voice was no longer cold, and his expression became very gentle.

"Xiao Che, you have never been a good match for Jiang Yi."

Grandpa Jiang was very direct: "Sitting in your current position, with those powerful families eyeing you covetously, how many conspiracies and schemes can you guard against?"

"I never expected a future with her," Chi Ruiche said cautiously.

"Do you remember what you promised me? If she's with you, how can you guarantee she won't get hurt?"

Grandpa Jiang gazed at the rising sun, which had already enveloped the earth. "Why did you regret it?"

"But Xiao Yi said she would be happy, so I started to crave and long for those beautiful things." Chi Ruiche gave all his humility to this girl; only when facing Jiang Yi could his pride be humbled to the dust.

Grandpa Jiang spoke calmly, his weathered face bearing a gentle expression.

"I've protected her for twenty years, now I'm handing her over to you."

"Grandpa Jiang!" Chi Ruiche hadn't expected the old man to agree; he had anticipated the old man's refusal. He knelt down and told him of his determination.

“She will live a mundane life if she marries someone else,” Grandpa Jiang said, looking at Chi Ruiche with a smile on his face, his eyes filled with heartache for his granddaughter.

After taking Jiang Yi to New Zealand, the light in Jiang Yi's eyes disappeared. She thought she was pretending, but the eyes don't lie.

"But then I'll never see her smile again."

"I will protect her for the rest of her life, ensuring her safety and well-being." Chi Ruiche doesn't make promises lightly, but for Jiang Yi, he is willing.

"That's enough," Grandpa Jiang said, and Jiang Yi arrived with a blanket. The two tacitly avoided mentioning their previous conversation.

"It's getting late, let's go."

For the next year, Jiang Yi will be spending her time alone in New Zealand. When she returns, she will begin a brand new life.

"Grandpa, get some rest and come to New Zealand soon." Jiang Yi hugged his grandfather, and Youjun took the wheelchair from behind and pushed his grandfather away.

"Let's go." Chi Ruiche pulled her into his arms. "We'll be back soon."

"Grandpa doesn't object anymore?" Jiang Yi looked at Chi Ruiche. Grandpa hadn't said it explicitly, but she understood his attitude.

"Yes."

When Jiang arrived at the airport, she asked them not to come see her off, because she was afraid she would burst into tears.

Chi Ruiche held her hand even tighter than before, staying with her in the waiting hall.

"Here are a down jacket and a scarf. It's early winter in New Zealand now, so you should wear them before you get off the plane to avoid catching a cold." Chi Ruiche had considered everything for her.

"Che, you're only a few years older than me." Jiang Yi wrapped her arms around his neck; her Che was used to doing everything for her.

"You think I'm too old." Chi Ruiche understood what she meant, but he was willing to do these things for the rest of his life, as long as she was willing.

Jiang Yi tiptoed and kissed him, proving to him with her actions that her Che would never grow old. She just hoped he wouldn't be too tired and didn't want to become a burden to him.

Chi Ruiche tightened his grip around her waist, and Jiang Yi released his lips, buried her head in his neck, and whispered, "Goodbye."

A cool sensation brushed against Chi Ruiche's neck.

She cried. Although a year is not a long time, how could she bear to leave after tasting the sweetness of life?

The airport loudspeaker announced boarding. Accompanying Jiang Yi on this trip back to New Zealand was Youming, the bodyguard arranged by Jiang's grandfather, who also handed over the belongings to her.

Jiang Yi didn't dare to turn around. Chi Ruiche strode forward, took her hand, and embraced her again: "Wait for me, I will come to see you. This time I won't lie to you."

"I'll wait for you!" Jiang Yi's eyes, brimming with tears, turned upwards.

As the plane took off, it soared into the blue sky like a white seagull skimming the sea. Looking in the direction of the airport, Jiang Yi felt no more anxiety, but rather anticipation and joy.