Jiang Ciyou sat at the desk with a notebook spread out in front of her, filled with all her questions and speculations about Lu Jingchen's identity. She held the pen tightly in her hand, her knuckles slightly white from the force, her brows furrowed, and her eyes revealed determination and uneasiness.

"I can't just go on like this," she whispered to herself, with a hint of determination in her voice, "I have to find out who he is and why he appears in my life."

She took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, then reached out for her phone and began to flip through her contacts. Her finger slid across the screen and finally stopped at a name - Lin Yue. Lin Yue was a friend she had met in the business circle, with a wide network of contacts and was well-informed. Perhaps she could get some clues about the richest family from her.

After the call was connected, Jiang Ciyou tried to make his voice sound calm and natural: "Lin Yue, it's me, Ciyou. I want to ask you for a favor. Have you heard any news about the richest family recently? Especially about a man named Lu Jingchen."

Lin Yue on the other end of the phone was slightly stunned, as if he was a little surprised by this question, but he quickly returned to normal: "Ciyou, why do you suddenly ask this? The affairs of the richest family have always been very secretive, but I can help you find out. Lu Jingchen? This name seems a little familiar, but I don't know the details. Wait for my news."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Ciyou didn't feel much relieved. She knew that such an investigation might lead to a series of unexpected consequences, but she had no way out. The pain of being betrayed in the past made her full of vigilance against feelings, and she couldn't let herself fall into an unclear situation again.

In the next few days, Jiang Ciyou continued her daily life while secretly waiting for news from Lin Yue. Every time her phone rang, her heart would tighten, expecting to hear some useful information about Lu Jingchen from the other end of the phone. However, every time she returned disappointed.

At the same time, Jiang Ciyou was not idle. She used the connections she had accumulated in the business circle to inquire about Lu Jingchen's past. She attended various business gatherings and seminars, seemingly chatting casually with other business people, but in fact she cleverly led the topic to Lu Jingchen.

"Have you heard of Lu Jingchen? He seems to be quite active in our circle recently." Jiang Ciyou said to a business partner with a smile, holding a glass of champagne.

The partner pondered for a moment and shook his head: "I'm not sure, I don't have any impression of this name. However, if he really has any movements in the circle, I think I should have heard of it. Why are you suddenly interested in him?"

Jiang Ciyou took a sip of champagne to hide the disappointment in his eyes: "Oh, nothing, I just heard the name by chance and asked casually."

Such scenes have been repeated over the past few days, and the answers Jiang Ciyou received were almost the same. This made her feel even more confused and uneasy, as if Lu Jingchen was a mystery hidden in the dark. The more she wanted to uncover it, the more foggy it became.

One afternoon, Jiang Ciyou was processing documents in the office when he suddenly received a text message on his phone. It was from Lin Yue: "Ciyou, I found some information about the richest family, but it's all scattered. Also, there's very little information about Lu Jingchen. I only know that he seems to have an indirect connection with some of the family's core businesses, but the details are not clear. I'll continue to keep an eye on it for you."

Jiang Ciyou looked at the text message, and her doubts grew deeper. She realized that her investigation might have touched the interests of some people, which was why it was so difficult. But she did not give up, but became more determined to find out the truth.

After get off work, Jiang Ciyou did not go home directly, but came to a private detective agency. She had never thought that she would walk into such a place one day, but now, in order to understand Lu Jingchen's true identity, she was willing to try all possible ways.

The detective agency was filled with an old-fashioned atmosphere, and the dim lights made people feel a little depressed. Jiang Ciyou sat in the reception room, facing a serious-looking detective named Zhang Feng.

"Ms. Jiang, the person you want to investigate is not easy." Zhang Feng looked at the information in his hand and frowned slightly. "However, since you found me, I will do my best. Can you provide me with some specific information about him? For example, his daily whereabouts, the people he contacts, or some special behavioral habits, etc."

Jiang Ciyou pondered for a moment and told Zhang Feng everything she knew about Lu Jingchen, including how they met, some of Lu Jingchen's preferences, and some scattered clues she found during the investigation.

Zhang Feng took notes carefully and nodded from time to time: "Okay, Miss Jiang, I will conduct an investigation based on the information you provided. But I must remind you that this kind of investigation may involve certain risks, and the results may not necessarily be what you want."

Jiang Ciyou smiled bitterly: "I understand, but I have no other choice. I must know his true identity, even if the result may disappoint me."

After leaving the detective agency, Jiang Ciyou walked alone on the street, feeling confused and uneasy. The city lights were bright at night, but she felt as if she was in the dark and couldn't find her direction. She didn't know what consequences her investigation would bring, nor did she know whether she could really uncover the secret behind Lu Jingchen's identity.

After returning home, Jiang Ciyou fell exhausted on the sofa, closed her eyes, and the figure of Lu Jingchen kept appearing in her mind. She remembered his gentle eyes, considerate care, and those moments that made her heart beat. But these memories now made her feel more painful, because she didn't know whether all this was just a carefully planned scam.

"Lu Jingchen, who are you?" Jiang Ciyou whispered softly, tears flashing in her eyes, "Why can't I see through you more and more..."

In the following days, Jiang Ciyou continued her secret investigation while waiting for the results of the detective agency's investigation. She began to pay attention to Lu Jingchen's social circle, trying to find some breakthroughs from the people around him.

She found that Lu Jingchen often interacted with some business elites and celebrities, but whenever she tried to approach these people and inquire about Lu Jingchen, they always kept silent and seemed to be deliberately avoiding the topic. This made Jiang Ciyou feel even more frustrated and confused. She felt as if she was trapped in a huge maze and could not find the exit.

One night, Jiang Ciyou received a call from Zhang Feng.

"Ms. Jiang, we have made some new discoveries, but the situation is rather complicated." Zhang Feng's voice sounded a little solemn. "We found that Lu Jingchen had contact with some overseas companies and institutions. The backgrounds of these companies and institutions are very mysterious and seem to involve some sensitive business areas and political forces. In addition, we also found that he has some assets and accounts in his name, but this information is hidden very deeply, as if someone deliberately does not want others to know."

Jiang Ciyou's heart sank suddenly. She didn't expect Lu Jingchen's identity to be so complicated. Her hands began to tremble slightly, and her voice trembled a little: "Then...then have you found out why he approached me?"

Zhang Feng was silent for a moment, then said, "It's not clear yet, but from the information we have, it may not be accidental that he approached you. Miss Jiang, I suggest you be careful, this matter may be more dangerous than we thought."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Ciyou's mood fell to the bottom. She felt an unprecedented fear and despair, and she didn't know how to face this reality. She once thought that Lu Jingchen was a light in her life that could illuminate her dark world, but now, this light seemed to hide endless darkness.

She sat on the bed, hugged her knees, and tears flowed down her face. She recalled the painful experience of being betrayed by her husband, and the feeling of being deceived and hurt came to her mind again. She began to doubt whether she really had the courage to face all this, and whether she could bear the blow of being betrayed again.

"What should I do..." Jiang Ciyou cried softly, feeling helpless and confused, "Why is my relationship always so bumpy..."

However, in the midst of pain and despair, a voice kept echoing deep in Jiang Ciyou's heart: "You can't give up like this, you have to find out the truth and fight for your own happiness." This voice gradually became firm, dispelling some of the fear and confusion in her heart.

Jiang Ciyou raised her head, wiped away her tears, and a trace of fighting spirit rekindled in her eyes: "No matter what the truth is, I will get to the bottom of it. I can't let myself become a victim of emotions again."

From that day on, Jiang Ciyou was more determined to investigate Lu Jingchen's identity. She knew that she had embarked on a road full of thorns, but there was no turning back...

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