Ye Zhao smiled and said, "Then you can take me to try your favorite dishes."

Jiang Che said with a smile in his eyes, "Okay, let's try something different next time."

Ye Zhao looked at him and said gently, "A-Che, you don't have to put up with me like this, and you can let me put up with you too."

Jiang Che was clearly taken aback. He quickly said, "But... isn't it said that you should take care of the girl when you're in a relationship? Don't you like that?"

Ye Zhao looked at him with a half-smile and asked, "Everyone said it? Who said it?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Che looked away somewhat awkwardly and replied, "It's what they say online..."

Ye Zhao's smile grew even brighter, and Jiang Che, somewhat unable to meet her gaze, reached out and covered her eyes, saying, "Stop laughing, Zhao Zhao. I've never been in a relationship. I just went online to see how other people date. What's so funny..."

His tone was gentle and indulgent, and as he spoke, a smile appeared on his own face.

Ye Zhao still found it very funny. It was such a serious person that he would go online to look up such things. The contrast was too great, and just thinking about it made him laugh.

Jiang Che placed his hand over Ye Zhao's eyes. When she smiled, her eyelashes trembled, brushing against his palm. He felt a ticklish sensation spreading from his palm to his heart. His gaze slowly moved down, landing on Ye Zhao's rosy lips, his eyes gradually deepening...

The next second, Ye Zhao smiled and pulled his hand away, meeting Jiang Che's increasingly deep gaze. She was stunned for a moment, then leaned forward and placed a gentle kiss on Jiang Che's lips, smiling as she said, "Do you want to kiss me?"

Jiang Che felt his mind go blank, his face flushed, and his heart pounded. He looked into Ye Zhao's smiling eyes and nodded honestly, his eyes shining with anticipation and light.

Ye Zhao smiled, leaned in and kissed his lips, and Jiang Che's hand landed on her waist the next second.

...

When the knocking came, the two slowly released each other.

Jiang Che reached out and naturally wiped Ye Zhao's lips, then tidied her long hair before getting up, opening the door, and saying to the outside, "Serve the food in ten minutes."

When Jiang Che turned around and walked over, Ye Zhao's face was still flushed, and her eyes were bright and watery. Jiang Che met her gaze and his heart stirred. He reached out and covered her eyes again, saying, "Zhao Zhao, if you keep looking at me, I won't be able to resist."

Ye Zhao laughed, her laughter brushing past Jiang Che's ears, bringing a slight tickle. Jiang Che let go of her hand, met Ye Zhao's teasing gaze, and couldn't help but laugh as well.

After the two finished eating, it was already late. Jiang Che still took Ye Zhao to the hotel before driving home.

When he arrived home, the family members were still awake, sitting on the sofa chatting, as if they were deliberately waiting for him.

Jiang Ze saw him come in and asked in a sarcastic tone, "So busy with work? Why are you back so late?"

Tan Yuqiu quickly stood up and asked, "Have you eaten? Are you tired? I'll ask Aunt Jiang..."

Jiang Che quickly raised his hand to interrupt her, saying, "Don't bother, Mom. I've already eaten out. Why aren't you resting yet?"

Tan Yuqiu sat down next to him and replied, "It's still early, let's chat for a while. We have guests at home today."

Jiang Che instinctively asked, "Who is it?"

Jiang Ze sprawled out on the sofa, replying with a half-smile, "Your crush!"

Jiang Che frowned slightly upon hearing this and turned to look at Tan Yuqiu.

Tan Yuqiu caught his gaze and suddenly felt a little guilty. She answered in a low voice, "Lu Huixin and Shen Jiayi, I don't know what they were thinking today, they suddenly came to my house..."

Jiang Ze scoffed and interrupted her, "What else could I be thinking? I want your son to be my son-in-law!"

Jiang Che's expression was particularly unpleasant. Seeing this, Tan Yuqiu quickly said, "Don't be angry. We didn't say anything. Mom didn't even respond to her."

Jiang Che looked at Jiang Ze and said in a deep voice, "If you come again next time, kick him out. I'll take responsibility for whatever happens."

"Alright! That's what I was waiting for!"

Jiang Kai, who had remained silent until now, smiled and said, "That girl is giving you a high opinion of herself..."

Jiang Che replied in a somber tone, "I don't care."

Jiang Ze's gaze fell on Jiang Che, and after looking at him for a while, he suddenly asked, "Zhao Zhao is back?"

Jiang Che looked at him with some confusion: "How did you know?"

Jiang Ze scoffed and laughed, "Look at the way you walked in, all love-struck..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Che picked up a cushion and threw it at him, his expression somewhat unnatural.

Tan Yuqiu and Jiang Kai exchanged a glance, both with smiles in their eyes.

Tan Yuqiu looked at Jiang Che and tentatively asked, "A-Che, do you really have a girlfriend? When are you going to bring her home so I can meet her?"

Jiang Che's expression became slightly unnatural: "Let's talk about it later. We've just started dating, and our relationship isn't stable yet..."

Tan Yuqiu nodded thoughtfully: "That's true, Mom really wants to see what your girlfriend looks like."

Jiang Che thought of Ye Zhao, and his expression finally softened: "She is very beautiful and outstanding."

Jiang Ze laughed and said, "Look at him, looking so worthless."

Tan Yuqiu glared at him, then smiled and said, "If you like it, that's good. Let me tell you, you have to be generous to your girlfriend. Don't be stingy with clothes, shoes, and bags. Girls like these things..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Che's expression unconsciously became more serious, and he listened with great attention.

Jiang Ze pursed his lips upon seeing this, and when he looked up, he saw Jiang Kai shaking his head at him with a look of disgust.

Jiang Ze: "..."

...

After returning to the hotel, Ye Zhao lay down for a while before sitting up and making a video call to Chen Du.

I thought Yuanbao would answer the phone, but the next second, Shen Du's handsome face appeared on my phone.

He glanced at his phone and said, "Yuanbao is downstairs, please wait a moment."

As he moved, the phone shook repeatedly.

Ye Zhao replied "okay," then tossed her phone aside and waited for Yuanbao to answer the call.

When Shen Du saw the hotel ceiling appear on his phone screen, he pursed his thin lips and quickened his pace.

A short while later, Ye Zhao heard Chen Du calling Yuanbao's name, and the next second, Yuanbao's face appeared on the phone screen.

"Mom, I miss you so much!"

The little one's soft, sweet voice melted Ye Zhao's heart.

"I miss you so much, baby. Have you eaten yet?"

"I've eaten! I've eaten braised pork..."

"Has the baby been good today?"

"Good boy! Yuanbao, eat your food properly and sleep well..."

As Chen Du sat on the side listening to the mother and son chat, his originally cold and hard expression softened unconsciously, and a smile appeared on his face that he himself did not realize.

Grandpa Shen watched this scene from a distance, sighed with mixed feelings, then shook his head, a flash of worry in his eyes.