Xi Zhuoyu picked up the flower casually, but in the eyes of others, especially in the eyes of Jiang Yuchao, a fan with a 500-meter thick filter, this scene was simply indescribably beautiful. A handsome man holding a flower and smiling, with the background of fiery flowers in full bloom, he was even more charming than the flowers!

Sensing the burning gaze, Xi Zhuoyu turned her head vigilantly and saw Jiang Yuchao not far away, covering her mouth, her eyes filled with silent screams of excitement.

Xi Zhuoyu: "..." How familiar this gaze was. In the past, every time he saw those fans and looked in their direction, he would receive such shining eyes, accompanied by various screams and shouts. Lady Jiang was really trying her best to restrain herself and didn't even scream out loud.

"What a coincidence." Xi Zhuoyu greeted.

Jiang Yuchao first looked around and, seeing no one, approached and sincerely complimented, "Brother, you're getting more and more handsome, simply a kind-hearted male god!"

Xi Zhuoyu hadn't heard such straightforward praise in years and felt a bit unaccustomed for a moment. But this unfamiliarity only lasted for a moment. As long as he put himself in the role of an idol, he instantly got into character and even wanted to give her an autograph.

"Ah, do you want an autograph?" Xi Zhuoyu said uncontrollably, and immediately regretted it. What autograph? Are there any pens here? Is there an autograph book?

But Jiang Yuchao had already nodded, "Yes, yes! Of course I do!"

After saying that, her expression suddenly turned ugly, looking very heartbroken. Xi Zhuoyu thought she had realized there were no tools for signing autographs here. But unexpectedly, she said resentfully, "I used to have many of your autographs. I collected them for many years, a total of 49, and now they're all gone!"

49... With five more, she could make a full deck. This die-hard fan was so die-hard that she could be called a diamond. Xi Zhuoyu couldn't help but be in awe.

Since the other party was so persistent in collecting autograph cards, it would be embarrassing for him to say his idea of glossing over the matter. No matter what, he should at least sign an autograph for her first. It's just that he was still a little puzzled. He was standing right here in person, so why was the fan so obsessed with those autograph cards?

Instead of feeling heartbroken here, why not seize the opportunity to chat with him and get closer? Maybe she could get dozens of autograph cards soon.

Xi Zhuoyu thought in his heart that the star-chasing process was not quite right, and he was very anxious for the diamond fan.

While he was silently simulating the correct strategy process, the fangirl Jiang Yuchao finally also realized that there was a lack of autograph tools, and brought it up with great regret.

Xi Zhuoyu was an idol who doted on fans a lot. Now, after many years, meeting a fan from back then, he felt a sense of reminiscence and gratification, like meeting an old friend. Seeing the diamond fan so regretful, he said, "How about this, when I go back, I'll sign one and send it to you? A signature in calligraphy, you'll be the first one."

Jiang Yuchao revived in a second, her face flushed with excitement. She hesitated for a moment, seeming to want to say something but feeling a little embarrassed.

Xi Zhuoyu smiled, "What's wrong? Do you want me to sign a few more for you to make a full deck?" Of course, he was joking.

Jiang Yuchao shook her head, "No, signing so many characters would be too tiring. I just want one autograph, but... I'd like a personalized one, is that okay?"

Xi Zhuoyu nodded generously, "Of course, write your name? What name do you want me to write?"

Jiang Yuchao hesitated for a moment. For a rare personalized autograph, she certainly couldn't write Xiao Jinyue's name, but she felt a subtle embarrassment to write the name Jiang Yuchao. So after some consideration, she said, "Write my fan name, it's 'Jiang Old Wine'."

Xi Zhuoyu: "Okay, 'Jiang Old Wine' it is, I'll remember that." For some reason, he always felt that this name sounded vaguely familiar, but he couldn't recall it at the moment.

As they were talking, the big dog beside Xi Zhuoyu circled around Jiang Yuchao. Because of its gentle demeanor, Jiang Yuchao hadn't paid attention to it before. At this moment, it sniffed around Jiang Yuchao, its tail starting to wag slightly, and even rubbed against Jiang Yuchao's leg.

They both looked down at it. For the sake of her idol's dog, Jiang Yuchao extended her love to it and stroked the big dog's head. The big dog also gave her face and rubbed against her hand.

"This big dog is so well-behaved and friendly." Jiang Yuchao said while petting the dog's ears.

Xi Zhuoyu smiled and also stroked the big dog's back, "Her name is Heijin. She's usually not very friendly to people. Her affection for you may be because you have the scent of that puppy on you. The puppy you're raising is Heijin's child."

Jiang Yuchao was stunned for a moment, then also smiled, "So it's Gui Huagao's mother." Gui Huagao was very clingy. Even for someone like Jiang Yuchao who was used to keeping a distance from others' affection, she had a bit more heartfelt fondness for Gui Huagao. Now looking at the big dog Heijin, she felt even more affectionate.

"I heard you have many dogs. You like dogs so much. You couldn't keep them before because you were busy with work. Now you must be very happy. I feel quite gratified too." Jiang Yuchao sighed with emotion.

Xi Zhuoyu: "You know I used to like dogs? It seems many fans are not aware of this."

Jiang Yuchao: "I'm an old fan. I've been following you since your debut. I still remember you said before that you had a dog named Huahua."

Xi Zhuoyu hadn't heard the name Huahua for a long time. That was the first dog he had kept, so it had a different meaning for him. So even now, with so many little cuties, he still remembered what Huahua looked like.

Huahua was just an ordinary mutt, but he was smart and loyal. When he was young, Huahua accompanied him in place of his parents. Perhaps it was also due to Huahua's influence that he didn't like to keep those expensive purebred dogs now. Most of the many dogs in his residence were picked up and were more or less mutts.

Jiang Yuchao didn't hear her idol speak. She looked up and found that the corners of his eyes were slightly red, as if he was very emotional. He smiled at her and said, "I thought I was the only one in the world who remembered Huahua. I didn't expect you to know about him too. Thank you."

He spoke as if sighing, which made Jiang Yuchao's heart ache. Oh my, the baby has suffered! Look at that pitiful look! Come, mama will hug you!

Xi Zhuoyu: "...Are you calling me baby in your heart?"

Jiang Yuchao: "..."

Xi Zhuoyu: "Actually, I never understood the mentality of many fans calling me 'baby'. I'm older than many of you."

Jiang Yuchao: "...It's all because of love."

"You see, if those fans who call you 'husband' only see you as a husband, they would definitely hang themselves under your Weibo if they saw you involved in scandals with other celebrities; if those fans who call you 'baby' only see you as a baby, how could they have the nerve to get har... how could they have the nerve to be moved when seeing your charming photos and videos.

"In short, you have many faces, and fans also have many faces. Sometimes they want to marry you, sometimes they want to cherish you, sometimes they want to worship you, sometimes they want to be taken care of by you... Fan culture is unfathomable."

Xi Zhuoyu: "...It must be hard for you all." So busy.

Jiang Yuchao: "Not at all, liking you is natural, not hard at all."

"I said before, I've liked you for many years. I should be the one saying thank you to you. You don't know how much strength you gave me to keep going in those years."

Living in this world, if one cannot be loved, then one must choose to love someone, otherwise the overwhelming loneliness will make one lose the meaning of life. To gain warmth, one must burn something, either others or oneself. Sometimes giving and receiving are not so easy to define.

In the past, when she was crazily chasing stars, some people thought she was wasting so much time and energy pursuing something illusory without any return. But in Jiang Yuchao's view, it was not like that.

She gained a lot of fulfillment and fragmented joy. After falling in love with someone, gaining happiness became a very simple thing. Even just seeing his Weibo posts, his various updates and works, her heart would naturally become happy. For her who had been trapped in pain for a long time, this was invaluable.

Xi Zhuoyu had heard many fans say they liked him and was used to it. But seeing such a sincere and persistent fan, he still felt touched in his heart. In such a world, being able to meet someone with the same secret and memories was his luck.

The two looked at each other and smiled. Just as the atmosphere was harmonious, a chilling voice interjected.

"The noble and righteous Prince Yuling was just putting on a show in front of everyone, but it turns out he has long been in an illicit relationship with that slut Xiao Jinyue."

Prince Yu was sitting in the hall listening to the whispers for a while, feeling depressed. He got up and walked out, unintentionally walking nearby and seeing the two people. When he walked over, he happened to only hear Jiang Yuchao's last sentence.

She said she had liked Prince Yuling for many years, which meant she still liked Prince Yuling in her heart when she married him? Prince Yu felt terrible, as if a green cloud was hanging over his head.

Xi Zhuoyu, Jiang Yuchao: "..." When did this person come.

Xi Zhuoyu: "Prince Yu misunderstood, there is indeed nothing improper between Lady Xiao and I, we just exchanged a few words."

Prince Yu sneered, "Just a few words? I saw you two gazing affectionately at each other, about to embrace."

Jiang Yuchao immediately stepped in front of Xi Zhuoyu, giving him a look.

It was a look that said 'leave the catfight to me'.

Xi Zhuoyu: "...?" Huh? Why can I understand what this look means?

Jiang Yuchao instantly dropped out of fangirl mode facing Prince Yu, "Prince Yu, it is said that the lewd see lewdness. I think it may be a problem with your own eyes. In broad daylight under the clear sky, how could an upright gentleman like Prince Yuling do anything shameful."

Seeing her still defending Prince Yuling, Prince Yu became even angrier, "You mean you are shamelessly pestering Prince Yuling?"

Xi Zhuoyu couldn't help but say: "She didn't..."

Jiang Yuchao reached out to stop him, her face full of 'don't be afraid baby, stand behind mama', and said to him: "Don't talk nonsense with this kind of person, you'll be led astray, let me handle it, I'll do it."

Seeing the brazen couple in front of him pulling and tugging at each other, Prince Yu's forehead bulged with anger: "Enough! Xiao Jinyue, have you forgotten how you begged to marry this prince in every possible way, and how you pleaded for this prince's favor?"

Jiang Yuchao glanced at this cuckold: "Everyone has moments of blindness. A grass bag wrapped in human skin, looking decent on the outside, who knew it was all grass underneath. Forgive me for having poor eyesight back then."

You insult me and still want me to forgive you? Prince Yu was furious and raised his hand to hit her. After all, he was a big man, and if this blow landed, Jiang Yuchao would probably suffer greatly.

Fortunately, Xi Zhuoyu reacted in time, grabbed Jiang Yuchao and pulled her into his arms, retreating a step while shouting, "Heijin!"

The big dog leapt up, blocking Xi Zhuoyu and Jiang Yuchao, its sharp teeth flashing, emitting a threatening roar.

Xi Zhuoyu's face also darkened, "Prince Yu, it is improper to lay hands on a weak woman."

Blocked, Prince Yu looked at the two with an unpredictable expression, finally sneering and dropping these words: "Fine, this prince has never been fooled like this before. Just you wait." He flung his sleeve and left.

Jiang Yuchao's face was also unsightly. She subconsciously grabbed Xi Zhuoyu's hand. Seeing her expression, Xi Zhuoyu thought she was worried about Prince Yu's retaliation against the Xiao family and wanted to say a few words of comfort.

But then he heard Jiang Yuchao say, "This idiot still wants to take revenge on you. I knew he was no good. Brother, you have to be careful! Don't let this idiot scheme against you!" She was completely worried about him.

Xi Zhuoyu: "I'm fine, you yourself..."

Jiang Yuchao waved her hand unconcernedly: "It's okay. Minister Xiao is treacherous and hard to deal with. It's still uncertain who can outmaneuver whom between those two. I have even less to worry about. I've read more than half of the original book and can see through Prince Yu. If he can use his tricks on me, I'll take his surname. Heh, that inexperienced trash."

Only now did Xi Zhuoyu discover that this old fan of his seemed a bit fierce.

He still warned Jiang Yuchao a few times before parting with her, watching her return to the Linhu Palace.

Sitting in the carriage back to the residence, Jiang Yuchao felt that Xiao Jinxiang had been as quiet as a chicken the whole time, only occasionally staring at her with a peculiar gaze. But Jiang Yuchao couldn't be bothered to pay attention and just pretended not to see.

Xiao Jinxiang acted this way because she didn't see Jiang Yuchao at the earlier palace banquet. When she went out to look for her, she unintentionally ran into Jiang Yuchao and Xi Zhuoyu. At that moment, Prince Yu had just left, and Xi Zhuoyu released Jiang Yuchao. In Xiao Jinxiang's eyes, these two were hugging and embracing each other, clearly having a private affair.

Xiao Jinyue wasn't even that good-looking, so how could she be so impressive? Previously, she had the good fortune to become the Princess Consort Yu, but even after being abandoned, she actually still managed to get together with Prince Yuling. How on earth did she do it?

While Xiao Jinxiang was extremely jealous, a hint of awe arose in her heart.

Author's Note: After making the vicious remark, Green is about to come online.