Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

Lu Jingchen looked into Jiang Ciyou's eyes, and the anger in his heart gradually dissipated, replaced by an indescribable emotion. He was silent for a moment, and then said, "Okay, let's not talk about the past. Let's talk about the present. How are you doing?" His voice became gentler, and his eyes were full of concern.

Jiang Ciyou forced a smile: "I'm doing well, how about you?" Her smile was a little stiff, and her eyes revealed a little unnatural. In fact, she knew in her heart that she was not doing well, but she didn't want to show it in front of Lu Jingchen.

Lu Jingchen shrugged: "Me? Do you think I'm not doing well right now?" He deliberately put on a relaxed look to reassure Jiang Ciyou. But deep down in his heart, he hoped that Jiang Ciyou could care about him more.

Jiang Ciyou looked at Lu Jingchen, and a ripple appeared in her heart. She recalled every moment she had spent with Lu Jingchen, and those wonderful times seemed to be just yesterday. They watched the sunrise and sunset together at the beach, and tasted delicious food together in the streets and alleys. Those memories were so beautiful and precious. But now, their identities have changed so much that she felt a little overwhelmed. She whispered, "You...you have really changed a lot."

Lu Jingchen seemed to see what Jiang Ciyou was thinking. He smiled slightly and said, "No matter what, it's fate that we can meet again here." There was a hint of expectation in his eyes, hoping that Jiang Ciyou would agree with him.

Jiang Ciyou nodded gently without saying anything. She was confused and didn't know how to face Lu Jingchen, nor did she know what would happen between them.

At this time, the music in the banquet hall slowly sounded, and people began to chat and dance in groups of two or three. Jiang Ciyou stood there awkwardly, her eyes drifting towards Lu Jingchen from time to time, and then quickly moving away. Lu Jingchen kept staring at her, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him.

"How about we find a place to sit down and talk?" Lu Jingchen broke the silence and suggested. Jiang Ciyou hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded.

They found a relatively quiet corner and sat down. Lu Jingchen looked at Jiang Ciyou with tenderness in his eyes: "Ciyou, have you really lived well these years? I don't believe what you just said." Jiang Ciyou lowered her head slightly and avoided his gaze: "What I said is true. My life is very peaceful now." Lu Jingchen sighed softly: "Peace does not mean happiness. I can see your fatigue and helplessness in your eyes."

Jiang Ciyou was shocked. She didn't expect that Lu Jingchen still understood her so well. She raised her head, looked at Lu Jingchen and said, "What about you? Life should be very different as the son of the richest man, right?" Lu Jingchen smiled and said, "Yes, there are a lot of responsibilities and pressures, but there are also more opportunities and resources. However, sometimes I still miss the days when we were together. Although it was simple at that time, it was very happy."

A trace of loneliness flashed in Jiang Ciyou's eyes: "Those days are gone, we can't go back." Lu Jingchen held Jiang Ciyou's hand and said seriously: "Why should we go back? We can start over and create new memories." Jiang Ciyou pulled her hand back as if she had been electrocuted. She said in a panic: "No, I already have a husband, we can't do this."

A trace of disappointment flashed in Lu Jingchen's eyes: "Do you really love him? Or is it just a habit and responsibility?" Jiang Ciyou was silent. She didn't know how to answer this question. Her feelings for her husband were very complicated. She had both the love she once had and the pain and helplessness after being betrayed. Now it was more of a numb relationship.

"I know you have concerns, but Ciyou, you have to consider your own happiness." Lu Jingchen continued, "I don't care about your past, I only care about our future." Jiang Ciyou looked at Lu Jingchen, her heart full of contradictions. She knew that she still had feelings for Lu Jingchen, but she was afraid of being hurt again, and she was also afraid of facing the eyes and public opinion of the society.

"Lu Jingchen, don't push me, I need time to think about it." Jiang Ciyou said softly. Lu Jingchen nodded: "Okay, I will give you time, but I hope you can seriously consider our relationship. I really love you, and it has never changed."

Just then, a waiter came over and said, "Mr. Lu, the richest man wants to see you about something." Lu Jingchen glanced at Jiang Ciyou and said, "I'll be over there first, you wait here." Jiang Ciyou nodded, looking at Lu Jingchen's departing back, with mixed feelings in his heart.

She sat there alone, her thoughts drifting back to the three years of carefree time she had spent with Lu Jingchen. At that time, they had no worries, no pressure, only each other's company and happiness. They went to many places together, saw many beautiful scenery, and experienced many interesting things. Those days were the best memories in her life and her only comfort after being betrayed by her husband.

However, when she returned to reality, she had to face her husband and the complicated interpersonal relationships. She didn't know how to choose. On one side was her husband who had hurt her but was now trying to win her back, and on the other side was Lu Jingchen, who made her heart beat but was full of uncertainty. She felt that she was in a dilemma and couldn't make a decision easily.

After a while, Lu Jingchen came back with a trace of fatigue on his face. "Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long." He said to Jiang Ciyou. Jiang Ciyou shook his head: "It's okay, what does your father want to talk to you about?" Lu Jingchen smiled: "Nothing special, just some business matters."

They chatted for a while, but the atmosphere was obviously not as relaxed as before. Jiang Ciyou always had a knot in her heart. She couldn't let go of the past hurt, nor could she easily accept Lu Jingchen's feelings. Although Lu Jingchen wanted to be with Jiang Ciyou, he also knew that he couldn't push her too hard and needed to give her time and space.

The banquet was still going on, and people were enjoying this luxurious night with lights and music. Jiang Ciyou felt that she was out of tune with this environment, and her heart was full of confusion. Lu Jingchen looked at her and felt very distressed, but he also knew that there were some things that Jiang Ciyou needed to face and solve by herself.

"Ciyou, if you feel uncomfortable here, we can go out for a walk." Lu Jingchen suggested. Jiang Ciyou thought about it and nodded. They got up and left the banquet hall and came to the garden. The garden was filled with the fragrance of flowers, and the night air was particularly fresh, making people feel comfortable.

Jiang Ciyou took a deep breath and felt a little better. Lu Jingchen stayed beside her silently without saying a word. They walked slowly along the path, enjoying the quiet moment.

"Lu Jingchen, thank you." Jiang Ciyou suddenly said. Lu Jingchen smiled: "Thank you for what?" Jiang Ciyou looked at him and said: "Thank you for chatting with me today, thank you for reminding me of some good memories, and thank you for giving me time to think about it." Lu Jingchen gently held Jiang Ciyou's hand: "You're welcome, I just hope you can be happy. No matter what decision you make, I will respect you."

A warm current surged in Jiang Ciyou's heart. She looked at Lu Jingchen with tears in her eyes. In this world full of desires and interests, Lu Jingchen's sincerity and kindness seemed so precious. She knew that she could no longer ignore his existence, but could she really let go of the past and be brave enough to be with him?

The author says:

In the creation of this chapter, I focused on describing the inner activities and emotional exchanges between Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen after they met again. The relationship between them is very complicated, with both past memories and emotional entanglements, as well as the troubles brought about by the changes in their current identities and situations. Jiang Ciyou's entanglement and hesitation are very real reactions, and her contradictory psychology when facing emotional choices is also something that many people may encounter. I hope that through such descriptions, readers can understand the inner world of the characters more deeply and feel the emotional tension between them. At the same time, it also lays the groundwork for the development of the subsequent plot, making readers more looking forward to how their story will continue.