"That's it. He ended up with nothing in his life. I wonder if he regrets it now, lying in bed?"

“What’s the use of regretting it?” Zhang Hongmei also felt a little sorry for Zhou Shixiong.

“Hongmei, let’s go for a walk in the yard. We can’t just sit here all the time.”

Su Chen and Han Mei immediately came over, and the five of them took a walk in the yard.

"Grandma, why do I smell a strange odor in the yard? It smells awful."

After Zhang Hongmei finished speaking, the old lady squinted her eyes. Su Chen immediately began searching bit by bit.

"Zhang Hongmei, can you tell me which direction to go?"

"left."

"Hongmei, let's go inside, or let's take a walk in the living room." The old lady called to Hu Aifen to help Zhang Hongmei back into the house.

Su Chen squatted down and carefully observed every detail.

However, nothing was found on the ground on the entire left side.

What does it taste like? That shouldn't be the case; I didn't notice anything.

On the left, there's a wall separating us from our neighbor.

But Zhang Hongmei really smelled the odor, which was no small matter.

I searched the right side carefully again, but still found nothing.

Su Chen hurriedly returned to the living room.

"Zhang Hongmei, I didn't find anything. Can you tell me what you smelled?"

"It's hard to describe, it's just a pungent floral scent."

"The fragrance of flowers? There are no flowers in our yard. Wait a minute, I'll go check next door."

Su Chen held onto the top of the wall, exerted his strength, and climbed up the wall.

There are many flowers in the neighbor's yard, and several pots are in full bloom.

Su Chen didn't know much about flowers, so it was really hard to say, and he didn't smell anything special.

“Zhang Hongmei, I just looked, and there are indeed blooming flowers in the neighbor's yard, but even when I was pressed against the wall, I couldn't smell anything. Besides, I really don't know much about flowers, and I don't know what kind of flowers they are.”

"It's nothing, maybe my nose is just too sensitive."

"No, we have to find out what it is. Go next door and call Gu Chuanming over."

Han Mei didn't dare delay. She immediately went out to call for help.

"Grandma. Isn't this making a mountain out of a molehill?"

"No, you should speak up if something is wrong. It's better for you and for everyone."

Zhang Hongmei stopped talking, not because of psychological factors, but because she really smelled the pungent and nauseating odor.

Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo rushed over.

Su Chen recounted what had just happened.

"Hongmei, shall I get someone over right away? Are you feeling unwell?"

"Grandpa, I'm fine. I just can't stand that smell."

"Don't worry about it." Gu Chuanming sat down and dialed a number. "Have Yi San come to the compound."

“Old Gu, this isn’t the smell of our yard, it’s from next door. I just glanced over and there are several potted plants in the neighbor’s yard.”

"Okay, I understand."

While waiting, Zhang Hongmei relaxed, leaned back on the sofa, and picked up a newspaper to read.

The old lady was speechless looking at Zhang Hongmei like this; this girl really had a big heart. She had already adjusted herself.

Zhang Xingguo frowned. They'd only just moved in, and already so much was happening. Next door was a member of the Standing Committee, a man who had always been very low-key and didn't seem particularly special.

"Dad, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing. Our neighbor is a member of the Standing Committee. This person has a very low profile. I really can't think of anything."

"If you can't figure it out, don't think about it anymore. Someone will come over and see what it is. Maybe I just don't like the taste." It was already 5:30 in the afternoon, and the aroma of food wafted from the kitchen. Zhang Hongmei rubbed her stomach; she was a little hungry.

The old lady kept a close eye on Zhang Hongmei, and from her actions, she knew that Zhang Hongmei was hungry.

"Hongmei, would you like something to eat?"

Zhang Hongmei shook her head. "No, Grandma, we'll be eating in a little while. If I eat now, I won't be able to eat anything later."

"It's okay, we'll have dinner later."

"Really, no need. I'll just eat a few bites of apple."

About fifteen minutes later, Chengzi led in a very thin little girl.

"Greetings, Commander! This is Yi San reporting for duty."

"Okay, search the yard and see if there's anything unusual."

"yes."

About ten minutes later, Yi San came in. "Reporting to the commander, there are none in the yard, but there is a lilac bush on the left next door that has bloomed."

Will this affect pregnant women?

"Cloves won't have any special effects on pregnant women. If a pregnant woman doesn't like the smell, it's better to get rid of them as soon as possible. It just varies from person to person."

"Chengzi, see Yisan off."

"Xiao Shun, go next door and tell them to take the cloves away immediately."

"Dad, isn't this a bit too domineering?"

"So what if I'm domineering? That's just how domineering I am." Zhang Xingguo didn't care at all about what others thought of him.

"Exactly, what's there to be afraid of?"

After all that trouble, it turned out to be just this little thing, but it served as a wake-up call for both Gu Chuanming and Zhang Xingguo.

This is something we really can't afford to overlook. Zhang Shouyi hadn't even gotten home yet when Zhou Shixiong arrived, parading around in a wheelchair pushed by Chang'en.

Zhang Shouyi arrived home ten minutes later.

He wasn't surprised to see Zhou Shixiong in the living room. Zhou Shixiong would have known long ago that they were moving in. With the old lady at home, Zhang Shouyi felt at ease.

"Boss, we're about to eat. Shall I push you to wash your hands?"

"No need, I washed my hands before coming."

Dinner was only served after everyone was seated.

After dinner, Gu Chuanming took Zhou Shixiong to play chess. Zhang Xingguo, who was in the living room, frowned and told his son what had just happened.

Zhang Shouyi frowned as well. "Xiao Shun, how was it there after you got there?"

"They were exceptionally polite and took care of the lilacs immediately."

"Nothing unusual?"

"Um,"

"Send Jia Yi to investigate them."

"Yes, I understand. I'll arrange it right away."

"Honey, I'm so sorry. I thought it was safe here, but I didn't expect things to turn out like this when I came back."

"It's alright, Brother Zhang. It's probably just that my nose is more sensitive and I can't stand that smell."

"What a coincidence! I never believe in such things."

"Don't be angry. You'll know when the investigation results come out. Don't be like this."

"Okay, I got it. Come on, let's go for a walk outside. You can't stay indoors all the time."

"I understand. I know my own body, so you don't need to worry too much."

"How could I not worry if someone dared to do something under my nose? Heh!"

Hearing Zhang Shouyi's laughter, Zhang Hongmei shuddered; deep down, she was still afraid of him.

Zhang Shouyi helped Zhang Hongmei, followed by Su Chen and Han Mei, and the group went into the courtyard.