Jiang Ciyou came to a cafe where her friends often gathered, feeling entangled and confused. The cafe was located in the center of the city, surrounded by a bustling commercial street with people coming and going, but Jiang Ciyou felt as if she was isolated from the outside world by an invisible glass cover, and her world was filled with only her own inner struggle.

As soon as she entered the room, the familiar aroma of coffee hit her. Her friends were sitting in their old seats in the corner, laughing and talking. When they saw Jiang Ciyou coming in, their smiles froze instantly, replaced by worried expressions. Jiang Ciyou walked slowly in front of them, and the action of sitting down seemed to have exhausted all his strength.

Friend Xiaoxuan was the first to break the silence: "Ciyou, you look very bad, what happened?" Jiang Ciyou took a deep breath and told her everything about her husband's return to China to try to save the relationship and Lu Jingchen. Her voice was trembling, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the bottom of her heart.

Xiaoxuan frowned, thought for a moment and then said, "Ciyou, I understand your dilemma. You and your husband once had so many good memories, and that was a real relationship. He came back to admit his mistake now, maybe he really realized that he was wrong. After all, everyone can make mistakes, maybe he deserves another chance."

Xiaoqing beside her shook her head in disagreement: "Xiaoxuan, what you said makes sense, but don't forget how he hurt Ciyou in the first place. It was the wedding night, the moment a woman looks forward to most in her life, but he abandoned Ciyou and eloped abroad with another woman. This kind of hurt can't be easily forgiven."

Xiaoxuan sighed softly: "I know, it was indeed an unforgivable mistake. But he seems to be truly repentant now, and their emotional foundation was so strong. Maybe Ciyou can try to forgive him and start over."

Xiaoqing raised her voice: "Xiaoxuan, you are too naive. If a person can do such a thing once, who can guarantee that he will not do it again? Besides, Ciyou already has Lu Jingchen. We all see how good Lu Jingchen is to her, and he truly loves Ciyou."

Another friend, Xiaomei, also joined the discussion: "Xiaoqing is right. Lu Jingchen came into Ciyou's life when she was in the most pain, accompanied her through so many difficulties, and helped her find happiness again. This kind of relationship is also very rare."

Xiao Xuan countered, "But there are many unstable factors between Ciyou and Lu Jingchen. After all, their beginning was a special situation. Ciyou was with Lu Jingchen because she wanted revenge. Will this beginning affect the development of their relationship in the future?"

Xiaoqing said anxiously: "Xiaoxuan, why don't you understand? In the past few years that Ciyou and Lu Jingchen have been together, the relationship between them has long surpassed that of the original situation. They have been through so much together, accompanied each other, and supported each other. Isn't this enough to prove the problem?"

Xiaomei nodded in agreement: "Yes, Xiaoxuan. And Lu Jingchen has been working hard to make Ciyou happy. We can all see his efforts. I think if Ciyou chooses Lu Jingchen, she will have a happier future."

Xiaoxuan was still a little hesitant: "But Ciyou's husband came back so suddenly, he must have thought it over carefully. Maybe he really wanted to make up for his mistakes this time. If Ciyou gave up like this, would she regret it?"

Xiaoqing folded her hands over her chest and said seriously, "Xiaoxuan, you are always worried that Ciyou will regret it. But what if Ciyou chooses to return to her husband and then gets hurt again? Wouldn't that be worse? Lu Jingchen's love for Ciyou is pure, and he doesn't have a complicated history of betrayal."

Xiaomei also added: "Ciyou now has to consider not only the past relationship, but also the future life. Lu Jingchen can bring her a future full of hope and security, and her husband, although he has made a lot of promises, who can guarantee that those promises will be fulfilled?"

Jiang Ciyou listened to her friends' arguments quietly, and her heart became even more confused. Xiaoxuan's words reminded her of the good times she had with her husband, and those sweet memories played in her mind like a movie. They once walked on the beach together, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, as if coating their love with a layer of golden light; they chose furniture for their future home together, and every little item was filled with their vision of future life. However, the betrayal on the wedding night was like an insurmountable gap, abruptly cutting off those beautiful memories.

Xiaoqing and Xiaomei's words made her think of Lu Jingchen again. Lu Jingchen's loving eyes, his meticulous care when she was sick, and the laughter they left in the streets and alleys of strange cities when they traveled together. Lu Jingchen's love was passionate and sincere, like a burning flame, warming her wounded heart. However, there were indeed some minor frictions between them, and the anger and sadness during those quarrels were also lingering in her memory.

The debate among friends continued. Xiaoxuan tried to convince everyone from another angle: "Think about it, if Ciyou chooses Lu Jingchen, she will face a lot of pressure. Ciyou's family background is relatively traditional, and her family may not accept someone like Lu Jingchen. And public opinion may also be unfavorable to them. But if she chooses to reconcile with her husband, these problems may not exist."

Xiaoqing snorted disdainfully: "Xiaoxuan, what are you thinking? Does Ciyou's happiness have to be based on the recognition of her family and social opinion? She should live for herself and choose the one who really makes her heart beat and can make her happy. Although Lu Jingchen may not be accepted by his family and society all at once, as long as they truly love each other, these problems can be solved slowly."

Xiaomei also agreed, "Xiaoqing is right. Ciyou has gone through so much pain, she should be brave for her own happiness. And Lu Jingchen is not the kind of incompetent person, he will try his best to make Ciyou's family accept him."

Xiaoxuan was a little anxious: "You always speak so highly of Lu Jingchen, but don't forget that Ciyou's husband also has his advantages. He has achieved certain success in business, and he can provide Ciyou with a materially rich life. Although Lu Jingchen has grown in recent years, his financial foundation is still not as good as Ciyou's husband."

Xiaoqing retorted, "Xiaoxuan, why are you so materialistic? Ciyou is not the kind of person who only values ​​material things. What she needs is true love, someone who can accompany her, respect her, and love her. Although Lu Jingchen's current financial foundation may be a little worse, they can work together to create a better life. Moreover, the love that Lu Jingchen gives to Ciyou cannot be bought with any amount of money."

Xiaomei also said, "That's right, Xiaoxuan. After Ciyou experienced her husband's betrayal, what she needs more is a sincere relationship, not material things. Lu Jingchen's love for her is the most precious treasure."

Xiaoxuan sighed: "I know what you said makes sense, but I still think Ciyou should think carefully. After all, this is a major event in her life, and she can't make a decision based on momentary emotional impulse."

Xiaoqing rolled her eyes at Xiaoxuan and said, "Of course we know that this is a lifelong event, so we hope that Ciyou can choose the one who truly loves her. Lu Jingchen's feelings for her have been tested by time, and although her husband has come back to admit his mistakes, his credibility is still questionable."

Xiaomei nodded and said, "Yes, Xiaoxuan. Ciyou has been hurt emotionally once, and she can't take risks again. Lu Jingchen is her best choice now."

Jiang Ciyou listened to her friends' arguments and felt her head hurt more and more. She knew that her friends were all for her own good, but their opinions made it even more difficult for her to make a decision. She began to recall more details of her time with her husband and Lu Jingchen.

In addition to the good memories she had with her husband, there were also some problems hidden deep inside. Her husband was always busy with work and sometimes ignored her feelings. When they were preparing for the wedding, her husband missed many important dates because of work, which made her feel a little disappointed. In addition, her husband's family relationship was complicated, and his parents were a little picky about her, which also brought some pressure to their relationship.

As for Lu Jingchen, although he was always energetic and accompanied her, he sometimes seemed a little childish. When they had disagreements, Lu Jingchen would say hurtful words because of the impulse of the moment. Moreover, Lu Jingchen's social circle was more complicated, which sometimes made her feel uneasy.

The more Jiang Ciyou thought about it, the more headache she felt. She didn't know how to choose between the two people. She felt like a ship that had lost its way in the vast ocean, surrounded by endless darkness and turbulent waves, with nothing to rely on.

Seeing Jiang Ciyou's painful expression, Xiaoxuan said with some distress: "Ciyou, we know that our words may make you more entangled. But we just want to analyze all the situations for you. You still have to make a decision based on your own heart."

Xiaoqing also said: "Ciyou, no matter what decision you make, we will support you. We just want you to be happy."

Xiaomei also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Ciyou. You have to trust your own feelings and don't be swayed by what others say."

Jiang Ciyou forced a smile: "Thank you, I know you are all doing this for my own good. I will think about it carefully."

However, her heart was still full of confusion and helplessness. She didn't know who her heart was leaning towards, nor did she know what kind of life she really wanted. She only knew that this decision would affect her whole life, and she had to be very careful.

When Jiang Ciyou left the cafe, night had already fallen. The city was brightly lit at night, and the streets were filled with people's laughter. But Jiang Ciyou felt that she was out of tune with this bustling world. She walked home alone, her steps heavy and slow. Her mind was still echoing with all kinds of suggestions from her friends. These suggestions were like a tangled mess, tightly entangled in her heart, making her unable to breathe.

After she returned home, she sat in the dark living room without turning on the lights. She just sat there quietly, trying to calm her mind. But those memories, those worries, those entanglements were like a tide, coming to her wave after wave, drowning her in endless pain. She didn't know how to solve this dilemma, nor did she know where to go. She only hoped that in this dark moment, there would be a ray of light that would penetrate the clouds and illuminate her way forward.

Jiang Ciyou began to re-examine her life. She recalled her childhood dream, when she hoped to have a happy family, a husband who loved her, and a group of lovely children. She thought she had found the person who could accompany her for life, but the betrayal on the wedding night shattered her dream. The appearance of Lu Jingchen made her see the possibility of happiness again. However, now her husband's return has made everything complicated again.

She thought that if she chose her husband, she might return to the familiar life circle. She would have to face her husband's family and rebuild trust. She didn't know if she had enough courage and confidence to face it all. Moreover, she was not sure if her husband's change was sincere, and she was afraid of being hurt again.

If she chooses Lu Jingchen, she will face a brand new beginning. They will face many unknown challenges together, including family opposition, social opinion and future life pressure. Although Lu Jingchen treats her very well, can their relationship withstand these tests? She is not completely sure.

Jiang Ciyou sat in the dark for a long time, until the moonlight shone through the window onto her face. Her face was covered with tear marks, and she didn't know when she shed these tears. She only knew that this night, her heart had experienced an unprecedented storm, and she was still in the center of the storm, unable to find a way out.

She recalled a book she had read before, in which the heroine faced a similar choice. The heroine finally chose the person she thought she loved the most, but the result was not what she wanted. Jiang Ciyou was afraid that she would go down the same path, and she didn't want to ruin her life because of a wrong decision.

She thought of a movie she had watched before, in which the hero hesitated between two women and lost both of them. Jiang Ciyou didn't want to be that kind of person. She didn't want to lose everything because of her indecision.

Jiang Ciyou knew that she couldn't escape like this any longer. She had to make a decision, a decision that she wouldn't regret. She decided that starting tomorrow, she would understand her inner needs more deeply, and she would re-examine the relationship between herself, her husband, and Lu Jingchen. She wanted to find the person who could truly make her happy, even if the process would be painful, even if the result might make her lose something.

Jiang Ciyou spent this night in entanglement and confusion. She didn't know what would happen tomorrow, she only knew that she had to work hard for her own happiness once, even if the road ahead was full of thorns, she had to go on bravely.

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