A pond full of blooming flowers, an ultimate addiction.

After Jiang Yi was taken home by his grandfather, he knew that his right hand was useless. He sat alone, refusing to eat, drink, or speak. His grandfather was very worried; no one had ever seen Jiang Yi like this before.

Out of desperation, Grandpa Jiang injected Jiang Yi with a sedative, and while she slept, he administered intravenous fluids and changed the gauze on her arm. This continued for five days. When Jiang Yang found out, he notified Chi Ruiche and his team. Abu and Lü Haotian continued their investigation, while Chi Ruiche comforted Jiang Yi.

Since their parting at the hospital, Chi Ruiche hadn't seen Jiang Yi. He was busy with the company and clearing his young mistress's name. Hearing her recent situation, he dropped everything and rushed over. Pushing open the door, he saw her sitting alone on the balcony, leaning against the railing. The woman who loved to look beautiful was now dressed in a wrinkled gray tracksuit, looking like something discarded in a storage room, utterly unkempt. The wind tousled her hair, her face was pale and haggard, and her appearance broke his heart.

"Xiao Si, come down." Chi Ruiche frowned. She leaned forward and accidentally fell from the second floor.

"Che." Jiang Yi shut herself off, but when she heard Chi Ruiche's voice, she could no longer hold back her emotions.

"I'm here." The voice was soft, yet carried boundless power.

"Ah—" Jiang Yi was about to get up and leave when she stumbled and fell backward. Chi Ruiche rushed forward, grabbed her waist, and carried her into the room.

Chi Ruiche sometimes even doubted that she was a girl, because her waist wasn't as strong as a boy's, but rather as supple as a girl's. But what girl is as unruly as her every day?

Chi Ruiche scrutinized her closely. Her face was gaunt, her eyes sunken and filled with dejection. Her once bright eyes had lost their sparkle, and her lips were dry from prolonged dehydration. He used to say she was like a mischievous little fox, her eyes darting around, always brimming with countless clever ideas.

"Xiaoyi."

"Che, I'm in so much pain, so much pain." Jiang Yi's voice was hoarse with suppressed rage. She didn't know how she had gotten through the past few days. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw Li Yue lying on the ground, covered in blood, questioning her, begging why she hadn't saved him. Every day, the same dream repeated itself, endless darkness and pain engulfing her. She searched helplessly. She longed for someone to bring her light. She dared not let her family know, afraid they would worry. She struggled alone in despair.

Chi Ruiche let her hug him, venting his emotions and telling her, "I'm here, I'm here."

"It was me who hurt him, it was my competitiveness, it was me who started it." Jiang Yi's tears rolled down like broken beads. Guilt overwhelmed her, as if an invisible stone was pressing on her chest. She remained silent, neither eating nor drinking, attempting to repent in this way.

Jiang Yi only dared to vent her emotions without restraint when she was with Chi Ruiche. She relied on him, and as long as Chi Ruiche was there, she could feel a sense of security.

Chi Ruiche hugged her tighter. He could feel her helplessness and confusion. His Jiang Yi was so kind, and her vibrant life had vanished before her eyes. A huge sense of guilt enveloped her, making it impossible for her to let go: "I know you are in a lot of pain right now. I'm here with you. I'll be there for you through thick and thin."

"Xiao Yi, I'm tired. Can you sleep with me for a while?" Jiang Yi curled up, and Chi Ruiche hugged him from behind. They were so quiet that they could hear each other's heartbeats.

Jiang Yi didn't speak again; perhaps she was truly exhausted, and she fell asleep. He tucked her in, but when Chi Ruiche tried to pull away, Jiang Yi grabbed his hand, afraid of waking him, so he could only continue holding her.

From that day on, Chi Ruiche officially moved into the Jiang family home, 24 hours a day. Wherever she went, Chi Ruiche accompanied her, holding her hand and telling her again and again, "I'm here."

Jiang Yi didn't speak, so Chi Ruiche patiently told her stories; she refused to be touched by others, so Chi Ruiche learned to help her change her dressings; she wouldn't eat, so Chi Ruiche fed her three meals a day.

As Jiang Yi gradually recovered, the whole incident finally came to light. The school cafeteria's security camera had malfunctioned at the time of the incident, but coincidentally, the photography club had a new camera that day that they were testing, and it captured the entire event.

The Public Security Bureau mobilized all its police force, and the Jiang and Chi families also dispatched large numbers of people, ultimately arresting the suspect, Tian Jing, who was hiding in the countryside. When Hao Liang, who had injured Jiang Yi, was found, he was in shock, his hands twisted and deformed, and deep gashes on both arms from which blood flowed. Although everyone knew who had done it, no one dared to speak out.

After the matter was resolved, Jiang Yi, with Chi Ruiche by her side, got through the darkest period of her life. She began to go out of her room, stand in the sunlight, and call his name with a smile.

"Che, it's so dazzling, but so comfortable." When the sun shone directly on her face, she felt an indescribable peace.

Chi Ruiche stood behind her, sunlight streaming down her face. He turned and smiled, and their hearts instantly clashed. His Jiang Yi was back.

Chi Ruiche stayed with Jiang Yi for three months. Whether it was nightmares or insomnia, Jiang Yi could be dispelled by his warm companionship. He gave all his patience and gentleness to Jiang Yi.

"Che, I want to hear a story." Jiang Yi nestled in Chi Ruiche's arms like a kitten, and he stroked her short hair as he began to tell her a story.

Once upon a time, there was a grizzly bear living alone in the forest. One day, a snow-white kitten wandered into its territory. The kitten was not afraid of it, and the two gradually became acquainted.

The little white kitten grew up and never appeared in the forest again. The grizzly bear would prepare a portion of honey every day, hoping to give it to the kitten whenever he saw it again…