Alex was just about to leave when Charles Yin suddenly stopped him: "Wait. Buy all the flower pots Cici photographed. She especially focused on two succulents—get more of those too."
Alex was on the verge of tears.
Boss, are you really going to pay this much attention to every detail?
Maybe Mrs. Yin just snapped those pictures on a whim?
Cecilia Gu finished admiring the entire Grant Flower Pavilion, taking countless photos.
Cecilia flipped through the pictures on her phone, amazed by each one she saw.
"If you like them, pick a few pots to take home," Eric Jiang said softly.
Cecilia's eyes lit up as she looked at Eric Jiang. "Really? I can?"
"Of course," Eric Jiang replied with a gentle smile.
Cecilia sighed. "I came here as a guest, but why do I always feel so guilty?"
"Hm? Why do you feel guilty?" Eric Jiang looked up at Cecilia.
Cecilia covered her mouth, laughing happily: "Sneak into the village, but don’t get caught!"
Eric Jiang was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing.
Eric Jiang couldn’t help but shake his head. He never expected Cecilia to have such a mischievous side.
"Well, you’re welcome to raid the place," Eric Jiang said seriously. "You’re not an outsider."
"Then I won’t hold back?" Cecilia also looked up at Eric Jiang with mock seriousness.
Eric Jiang gazed at Cecilia, a flash of realization in his eyes, but his tone softened unconsciously: "Mm."
Cecilia pointed at several pots and said to Wendy, "Did you remember these? Make sure to bring them home later!"
After saying that, Cecilia flashed a sly smile at Eric Jiang: "Don’t feel bad, Cousin! I’m not going to go easy on you!"
Eric Jiang’s smile deepened. "Mm."
At that moment, a servant approached: "Young Master, Mrs. Yin, Madam Jiang invites you to the dining room."
Eric Jiang smiled at Cecilia: "Looks like my mom has lunch ready. Come on, let's try some of the Jiang Family's cooking."
Cecilia smiled and nodded: "Sure! I came here planning to eat and drink my fill."
Eric Jiang's smile grew even brighter as he led Cecilia back.
Sunlight streamed through the glass windows, casting its glow on the two of them.
One was handsome and spirited, the other calm as still water.
Helen Jiang watched their backs, her eyes practically blazing with jealousy.
Why?
Why!
Why does the person standing next to my brother have to be Cecilia Gu?
Even if it's as a sister-in-law, it's not allowed!
Cecilia Gu, you shameless woman!
You're already married and pregnant, yet you still can't behave yourself!
Just wait—you'll regret it!
You'll regret it!
Helen Jiang coldly asked the maid behind her, "Is everything ready?"
"Everything's ready," the maid replied, trembling as if terrified.
Helen Jiang heard the answer and finally smiled with satisfaction.
Cecilia followed Eric Jiang into the dining room.
As soon as they arrived, Mrs. Jiang smiled and said, "Cici, is there anything you especially like to eat? Our chef’s skills may not suit your taste, but we do have some dishes you won’t find anywhere else."
Cecilia smiled and replied, "Auntie, you’re so polite! Just now you said I was family, but now you’re treating me like a guest. I just have a big appetite—I'll eat anything. As long as you don’t mind how much I eat, I’m happy."
Hearing Cecilia’s response, Mrs. Jiang laughed happily: "Charles is so quiet, but he ended up with a wife who’s so sweet-talking. No wonder the Yin Family treasures you. Come, sit by me."
Cecilia smiled and walked over, obediently sitting next to Mrs. Jiang.
At that moment, Helen Jiang arrived too. Seeing Cecilia in her usual seat, she snorted and sat one spot lower.
Cecilia pretended not to hear, turning to talk only to Mrs. Jiang.
"Your uncle has work today, so he can't join us for lunch. Cici, I hope you don’t mind!" Mrs. Jiang smiled, patting Cecilia’s hand. "I heard you love Eric’s flowers? That flower pavilion is his treasure, and you’re the first to go inside besides him! Since you like gardening so much, you should come by more often."
Cecilia looked up in surprise at Eric Jiang, who was sitting across from her.
A faint blush and awkwardness flashed across Eric Jiang's handsome face...
Cecilia thought for a moment and seemed to understand.
Looks like I’m benefiting from Nora Yun’s favor! That flower pavilion was probably meant for her, wasn’t it?
Now that Nora Yun is no longer in this world, he can't show it to her anymore. So he’s using my... identity and appearance to make up for the regret in his heart, isn’t he?
Thinking about this, Cecilia suddenly felt that Eric Jiang was actually a pretty good guy.
It's a shame Nora Yun couldn’t see this. Otherwise, I really wouldn’t mind having another brother-in-law like him.
Eric Jiang quickly glanced at Cecilia, then looked away and said, "It’s fate that my sister-in-law likes these flowers. Even the best things need someone who truly appreciates them to be beautiful."
"Then why won’t you let me go, Brother?" Helen Jiang asked, unwilling to give up.
Eric Jiang’s expression stiffened slightly.
"Helen, don’t make a fuss. You can’t even name those flowers—what’s the point of seeing them if you don’t know what they are?" Mrs. Jiang stepped in to help her son out.
Helen Jiang lifted her eyes and shot a venomous look at Cecilia.
Cecilia said nothing.
Mrs. Yin slowly set down her teacup, watching as the servants brought lunch. She changed the subject: "Cici, try your aunt’s chef’s cooking."