A pond full of blooming flowers, an ultimate addiction.

After Chi Ruiche finished buying groceries and paid the bill, Jiang Yi walked to the ice cream stand opposite the cashier and looked on with longing.

"I want this." Jiang Yi felt herself becoming more affectionate, especially when Chi Ruiche was around. She shook his arm like a ten-year-old child.

"Okay." Chi Ruiche bought her an ice cream cone with two scoops, one pistachio and one strawberry.

"Jiang Yi?" Suddenly, a tall, blonde, blue-eyed girl ran over and patted Jiang Yi on the shoulder.

"Renee!" Jiang Yi's only friend in New Zealand. Since arriving, Jiang Yi had been averse to socializing and barely spoke to her classmates. The only time she attended a orientation party, she sought peace and quiet in the sports equipment room, while Renee was there to follow her boyfriend. The two of them, hidden in the shadows, witnessed a scene of naked bodies, the protagonist being none other than her boyfriend.

Taking advantage of this incident, Renee pestered Jiang Yimei every day for a period of time, claiming that Jiang Yimei should vouch for her. Later, the two became drinking buddies, and Renee, with her warm and outgoing personality, gradually became very close to her. Renee lived in Xi'an when she was young, and her family immigrated to New Zealand when she was in junior high school, so she can speak fluent Chinese.

"What a coincidence, I was camping with friends nearby and came to buy some things." Renee wore a cropped top and yoga pants, looking hot and sexy. "What's this?"

Jiang Yi proudly introduced, "This is my boyfriend." Her eyes shone with pride, and her face beamed with a happy smile. "Che, this is Renee, my friend from New Zealand."

"Hello." Chi Ruiche nodded and smiled.

"Hello." Renee looked at Chi Ruiche's appearance and couldn't help but swoon. His face was angular, like a sculpture from ancient Greece. He was tall and well-proportioned, and even in short sleeves, you could feel his unique charm.

Jiang Yi watched her swooning, poked her cheek, and said, "Mine."

"Is this the person you're going to confess to when you go home?" Renee texted her, noticing she hadn't been to school for several days, to ask what she was doing. She told herself she was going home to confess. She was still wondering what kind of person would win her heart.

"Shh, keep your voice down." Jiang Yi's face instantly flushed red. Although she was the one who confessed first, it was still embarrassing to have someone say it directly to her.

“I understand.” Renee nodded with a mischievous grin, then continued to whisper, “So you two are living together?” She noticed that Chi Ruiche was carrying a supermarket shopping bag.

"No." Jiang Yi rolled her eyes.

Renee gaped in disbelief: "So handsome, I'll get him. Even if we break up, it's not a loss."

Jiang covered her mouth and pulled her aside: "Your way of giving blessings is really peculiar."

"That's how dating is, if it's right, great, if not, break up." Ever since being cheated on, Renee has been dating fast-paced and enjoying the present moment.

"I don't just want to be in a relationship." Jiang Yi's eyes were only on Chi Ruiche, and Chi Ruiche, holding an ice cream cone, kept following Jiang Yi with his gaze.

“I thought my first love was headed towards marriage. But it turns out he was just my first love.” Renee didn’t want to be discouraging, but seeing Jiang Yi’s innocent look, she couldn’t help but say a few more words.

"Aren't you going to buy something? Go on in." Jiang Yi pushed her to hurry up and go inside.

"Enjoy being in love." Renee waved her hand helplessly; people in the throes of new love are always wonderful.

Chi Ruiche walked over and handed Jiang Yi an ice cream cone. Jiang Yi quickly regained her composure and smiled, saying, "Let's go home."

"Okay." Chi Ruiche intertwined his fingers with hers and led her away.

"Try it." Jiang Yi put the ice cream cone to Chi Ruiche's lips. This ice cream is very famous. It uses healthy and natural ingredients, and every flavor is very good.

Chi Ruiche took a bite of half a scoop of ice cream, and curled his lips into a smile: "Hmm, it's pretty good." He was about to take another bite when he saw that there was only half an ice cream left, so Jiang Yi stopped.

"Che, you did this on purpose," Jiang Yi said coquettishly. He simply didn't want her to eat too much; his intentions were obvious.

"We're here, let's go in." Chi Ruiche put down his bicycle and arranged for Jiang Yi to rest for a while. The meal was served quickly.

"I'll help you." Jiang Yi felt a little guilty and closed the kitchen door.

"Together." Jiang Yi flashed her watery eyes, trying to please Chi Ruiche.

Whenever Jiang Yiyi acts cute, Chi Ruiche is bound to lose. The two of them went into the kitchen, and Chi Ruiche wore an apron left behind by the maid, creating an eerie harmony.

Jiang offered verbal assistance, but Chi Ruiche didn't need her to do anything; she just stood there chattering away.

"Che, do you know my brother is getting married?" This was said during a phone call with Jiang Yang that day, implying it was after the New Year.

"We're already engaged, marriage is just a matter of time."

"Why did my brother break up with Sister Lin Xi back then?" Jiang Yi was in New Zealand and didn't know the specific reason for the breakup. She had always thought that her sister-in-law was Lin Xi, after all, her brother still couldn't forget her.

"I don't think it's suitable." Chi Ruiche tossed the wok, and the aroma was already coming out.

"Really?" She remembered when Jiang Yang came to New Zealand to find her, his pained and affectionate expression was impossible to fake, and he clearly didn't want to part ways but still wanted to break up.

"Dinner is ready." Chi Ruiche opened the pot lid, and the aroma of sweet and sour pork ribs immediately wafted out.

"It smells so good." Jiang Yi was drawn to the ribs. "I'll go call Youming to join us."

"咚咚-"

"Youming, are you busy? Dinner's ready."

"Yes."

Chi Ruiche was just finishing packing rice when he walked out of the kitchen. Youming rubbed his eyes, wondering if he had been looking at his phone too much. The usually stern Mr. Chi was wearing an ill-fitting apron and was looking at Miss Jiang with a face full of affection as he held the rice.

"Youming, thank you for your hard work these past few days." Youming is Chi Ruiche's confidant. With Old Master Jiang's consent, he will stay by Jiang Yi's side as a part-time driver.

"It's what I should do." Youming stood up straight immediately after a moment of distraction, lowering his head and no longer looking directly at anyone.

"Che, I'm hungry." Jiang Yi looked at the reserved Youming and Chi Ruiche called out in a boss-like tone.

"That's enough." Chi Ruiche pulled out a chair, and Jiang Yi's steps were light and lively as she enjoyed Chi Ruiche's service.

Youming sat across from him at the dining table, eating quietly, keeping his voice down.

"How is it?" Chi Ruiche picked up a piece of pork rib and put it on the plate.

"Che, did you learn this recipe? It tastes exactly like the one Auntie makes." Jiang Yi loves Chi Ruiche's mother's sweet and sour pork ribs the most. The sugar and sour ratio is just right, and the sweet and sour sauce seeps into the ribs. They are stewed to perfection, and the bones are tender.

"really tasty."

Chi Ruiche watched as Jiang Yi picked up another piece of food, a satisfied smile spreading across her face. The curve of his lips deepened, and his gaze remained fixed on her, focused and gentle. Her smile made her feel warm and happy.

Youming moved even faster. He was just an extra person. Looking at the two of them with their longing eyes, he got goosebumps.

"Have you finished eating?" Chi Ruiche looked at Jiang Yi and stopped, then expertly handed her a tissue. "Have some soup."

"I can't drink anymore." Jiang Yi waved her hand; she wanted to save room for peaches.

“Okay.” Chi Ruiche glanced at Youming.

"Leave the dishes to me," Youming said sensibly, taking over the task. After Chi Ruiche and the others left, he continued to eat heartily. He felt embarrassed with just the two of them around. Next time he returned to China, he would brag to Lin Kai that he had eaten at the boss's restaurant before.