Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen have gone through many ups and downs hand in hand. Their feelings have become more profound and their careers have gradually returned to the right track. They thought the road ahead would be smooth, but they did not expect that a new haze was quietly looming.

On this day, Lu Jingchen had just finished an important meeting of the family business when his cell phone suddenly rang. It was his mother calling. He had an ominous premonition in his heart. In the past, his mother rarely took the initiative to contact him at this time, unless there was something extremely important.

"Jingchen, are you free to come home these two days? Your father and I have something to tell you." The mother's voice sounded relatively calm, but Lu Jingchen keenly caught a hint of something strange.

"Okay, Mom, I'll go back after I make some arrangements in the next two days." Lu Jingchen hung up the phone, frowning, with a strong sense of uneasiness spreading in his heart. He knew very well that with his parents' personalities, they were so serious about this matter, which must be related to his relationship with Jiang Ciyou.

Sure enough, when Lu Jingchen stepped into the house and saw his parents sitting in the living room with serious faces, he understood that what was supposed to come had finally come.

"Jingchen, come and sit down." Father spoke first, his voice low and majestic.

Lu Jingchen walked over slowly and sat down opposite his parents. He clasped his hands together unconsciously, trying to ease the tension in his heart.

"Jingchen, what's going on between you and Jiang Ciyou?" the mother asked bluntly, her eyes full of scrutiny.

Lu Jingchen was slightly startled, took a deep breath, and said firmly: "Mom, Ciyou and I are truly in love, and I want to be with her."

"True love? Jingchen, you are confused!" His father slammed the table, stood up, and said angrily, "She is a divorced woman. Our Lu family is not a well-known family. How can we accept such a daughter-in-law?"

Lu Jingchen also stood up and looked directly into his father's eyes, trying to make him see his determination: "Dad, so what if she's divorced? Ciyou is strong, independent, and kind. She has been through so many hardships, but she has never given up her love for life. Only when I am with her, I understand what true happiness is."

"Hmph, do you know what happiness is? Marriage is not a joke. It concerns the reputation of your family and your future!" The father paced back and forth angrily, veins bulging on his forehead.

The mother sighed softly, her eyes full of worry: "Jingchen, you have never made us worry since you were a child, why are you so stubborn about this matter? Our Lu family is well-known in the business world, and many famous ladies want to marry into our family. Why do you have to choose a divorced one?"

"Mom, no matter how good those ladies from famous families are, they are not what I want. I only have Ciyou in my heart. Only when I am with her can I feel the warmth of home and the feeling of being loved." Lu Jingchen's eyes were slightly red and his voice was a little choked.

"You kid, you've really let love get to your head!" His father pointed at Lu Jingchen and said bitterly, "If you're with her, how will people outside look at our Lu family? What will your business partners think? Have you ever thought about how much negative impact this will have on the family business?"

Lu Jingchen gritted his teeth and responded stubbornly: "I don't care what others think. I just know that if I give up Ciyou, I will regret it for the rest of my life. Moreover, I believe that as long as we truly love each other and work hard, we will be able to let everyone see our happiness and will not bring shame to the family."

"That's easy for you to say!" The father snorted coldly, sitting back on the sofa with his arms folded across his chest, "Your mother and I will never agree to this marriage, so you'd better give up the idea and stop associating with her."

Lu Jingchen's heart seemed to be hit hard by a heavy hammer. He slumped in the chair, his hands hanging weakly at his sides, his eyes empty and desperate. He never expected that his parents' opposition would be so firm and so strong. At this moment, he felt as if he was in an ice cellar, cold to the bone.

At the same time, Jiang Ciyou also noticed something was wrong with Lu Jingchen. These days, Lu Jingchen was always worried, and his voice on the phone was tired and helpless. She was worried, but she didn't know how to ask.

Until one day, Lu Jingchen came to Jiang Ciyou in a daze. Looking at his red and swollen eyes and haggard face, Jiang Ciyou's heart suddenly tightened.

"Jingchen, what's wrong with you? Did something happen?" Jiang Ciyou walked forward anxiously and held Lu Jingchen's hand.

Lu Jingchen looked at her, his eyes full of pain and struggle. After a long time, he slowly spoke: "Ciyou, my parents know about us. They... they don't agree with us being together."

Jiang Ciyou's body trembled slightly. Although she had a premonition in her heart, she still felt dizzy when she heard the news in person. She held back her tears and forced a smile: "I knew that it would not be easy for a divorced woman like me to get the recognition of your family."

"Ciyou, don't say that." Lu Jingchen hugged Jiang Ciyou tightly, as if he wanted to rub her into his body, "I love you, and this will never change. Whether they agree or not, I will not give up on you."

Jiang Ciyou leaned in Lu Jingchen's arms, tears falling silently. She was touched by Lu Jingchen's affection, but also worried about their future. She knew that family resistance was an insurmountable gap, and if not handled properly, it would likely lead to the breakdown of their relationship.

"Jingchen, I don't want you and your family to fall out because of me." Jiang Ciyou raised her head and looked at Lu Jingchen with tears in her eyes, "Maybe we should calm down for a while and think of a solution."

"No, Ciyou, I don't want to be separated from you." Lu Jingchen said anxiously, "I will communicate with them, let them understand you and know how good you are. You believe me, okay?"

Jiang Ciyou nodded gently. How could she not want to stay with Lu Jingchen forever? However, the pressure of reality forced her to act cautiously.

In the following days, Lu Jingchen began to go home frequently and tried to communicate with his parents. He told his parents how he and Jiang Ciyou met, got to know each other, and fell in love, and how Jiang Ciyou persevered in the face of difficulties, trying to make them see Jiang Ciyou's shining points.

However, his parents' attitude remained unyielding. Whenever he talked about Jiang Ciyou, his father would fly into a rage, while his mother would cry silently, persuading him to change his ways.

Lu Jingchen felt extremely tired and desperate, and he didn't know how to break the deadlock. He began to suffer from insomnia and couldn't sleep all night long. His parents' disappointed eyes and Jiang Ciyou's sad face kept appearing in his mind.

Jiang Ciyou saw it all and felt pain in her heart. On the one hand, she encouraged Lu Jingchen not to give up, and on the other hand, she worked hard to improve herself and try to appear in front of Lu Jingchen's family with a better image. She signed up for various business training courses and learned etiquette knowledge, hoping to be recognized by the Lu family.

But all this seemed to have no effect. The door of the Lu family remained closed to her, and her parents' attitude did not soften at all.

Once, Lu Jingchen took Jiang Ciyou to a business dinner, hoping to use this opportunity to integrate Jiang Ciyou into his social circle and let his family see their determination to be together. Unexpectedly, as soon as they entered the venue, they met Lu Jingchen's parents.

When Lu Jingchen's father saw Jiang Ciyou, his face darkened instantly. He snorted coldly and turned away. His mother looked embarrassed and said to Lu Jingchen softly, "Jingchen, why are you doing this?"

Jiang Ciyou stood there, feeling the gazes from all around her were like thorns on her back. Her cheeks were burning hot, and she wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into. Seeing this, Lu Jingchen felt distressed. He held Jiang Ciyou's hand tightly and said loudly, "Ciyou, don't be afraid, I'm here."

This scene was seen by many people present, and rumors spread everywhere. Some said that Lu Jingchen was disobedient to his parents for a divorced woman and was too unfilial; some said that Jiang Ciyou was shameless and wanted to climb up the social ladder. These rumors entangled them like poisonous snakes, making their situation even more difficult.

After returning home, Jiang Ciyou couldn't hold back any longer and burst into tears. She felt like a sinner, not only causing trouble for Lu Jingchen, but also causing him to suffer so much criticism.

"Ciyou, don't cry, this is not your fault." Lu Jingchen hugged Jiang Ciyou and stroked her hair gently, "It's my fault that I didn't protect you well and let you suffer."

"Jingchen, what should we do?" Jiang Ci asked in tears.

Lu Jingchen was silent for a long time, his eyes revealing determination: "Ciyou, no matter how big the difficulties are, I will not give up on you. If we work together, my family will definitely accept you."

Since then, Lu Jingchen has become more determined in his belief. Despite his family's opposition, he continued to date Jiang Ciyou and worked harder in his career, trying to prove with his own strength that his choice was correct.

Jiang Ciyou also cheered up with Lu Jingchen's encouragement. She regarded these setbacks as a test of growth and worked hard to make herself better. Although the road ahead is still full of thorns, they hold hands, support each other, and move forward with difficulty with a glimmer of hope for the future. They believe that as long as there is love in their hearts and as long as they persevere, one day they will break through the resistance of the family and usher in the dawn of their own happiness.

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