The sea breeze blew gently, and the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the sea, sparkling and beautiful. The cruise ship slowly left the dock, and Yan Jin's heart also fluctuated with the waves. At this time, bridesmaid Wang leaned close to her ear mysteriously and whispered: "Jin'er, I have prepared a surprise for you tonight."

Yan Jin looked at her in confusion, but bridesmaid Wang just smiled and took her to the open-air platform on the top floor of the cruise ship. On the platform, several round tables were placed with exquisite snacks and champagne, and several ladies with exquisite makeup were chatting and laughing.

"Surprise!" Seeing Yan Jin, they happily surrounded her and shouted in surprise, "Jin'er, long time no see!"

Yan Jin then realized that the people who came were all her college friends, and also her girlfriends. They were usually very busy with work and rarely got together. Yan Jin's heart warmed and a long-lost smile appeared on her face.

"Why are you here?" Yan Jin was a little surprised.

"Of course I'm here to celebrate for you!" A friend in a red dress said with a smile, "Celebrating that you finally got rid of that cold CEO!"

Yan Jin smiled helplessly. Her best friends all knew about her divorce from Xiang Yu, and they also knew about her inner struggle.

"Jin'er, in fact, we can all see that Xiang Yu..." Another best friend hesitated to speak, as if she was afraid of touching Yan Jin's sad story.

Yan Jin understood what she meant. After a moment's silence, he said softly, "I know what you want to say, but I really don't know what to do. I admit that I am very moved by his changes during this period, but when I think about the public pressure he may face after making it public, I..."

"Jin'er, have you ever thought that the reason you're afraid is because you still have him in your heart?" Bridesmaid Wang looked at her seriously and revealed her thoughts in one sentence.

Yan Jin was stunned. It was not that she had not thought about this question, but she just didn't dare to admit it. Her marriage with Xiang Yu was a special experience in her life. Although it was not good at the beginning, after three years of getting along, they had already formed an inseparable bond.

"Jin'er, be brave and face your heart." Her friends encouraged her, "If you really love him, don't give up easily."

Yan Jin looked at these sincere friends in front of him, and his heart was filled with emotion and warmth. Yes, life is short, why give up your happiness for those illusory concerns? Maybe it's time to have a good talk with Xiang Yu.

"Bridesmaid..." Yan Jin took a deep breath, as if she had made a decision. She looked at bridesmaid Wang, but before she could finish, bridesmaid Wang interrupted her with a smile, "I know what you want to say, but now is not the time. When you think it through, I will tell you my thoughts." The sea breeze gently blew Yan Jin's long hair, bringing her thoughts back to reality. Bridesmaid Wang's words echoed in her ears, like a ray of dawn, illuminating the confused road ahead. Yes, instead of thinking about it here, it is better to ask directly to get things clear.

"Bridesmaid, you're right. I can't always escape." Yan Jin took a deep breath, with a determined light in his eyes, "I decided to talk to him."

Maid of Honor Wang held her hand with relief, "This is the Jin'er I know! Remember, pursue your own happiness bravely."

Yan Jin nodded, took out her phone and dialed the familiar yet unfamiliar number. The moment the call was connected, her heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if she had returned to the throbbing of the first love.

"Hello, it's me." Yan Jin tried to make his tone sound calm and natural.

Xiang Yu's deep and magnetic voice came from the other end of the phone, "I know, Jin'er, where are you?"

"I..." Yan Jin hesitated, "I'm at the beach, can you come over? I have something to tell you."

"Okay, wait for me." Xiang Yu didn't ask any more questions, but his tone was filled with an undisguised sense of anticipation and nervousness.

After hanging up the phone, Yan Jin's heart was still beating fast, but she knew that she had taken the most important step. She looked at the endless sea, her heart full of longing for the future.

The next day, Yan Jin came to their holiday home by the sea alone. This house carried many of their beautiful memories and witnessed the ups and downs of their relationship. Yan Jin pushed open the wooden door, and the familiar light wood fragrance hit her face, as if pulling time back to the past.

She walked to the window, looking at the blue sea, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. At this moment, a familiar sound of footsteps came from behind her. Yan Jin turned around and saw Xiang Yu standing at the door, holding a bouquet of bright roses in his hand. He was wearing a simple white shirt, which made him look more upright and handsome, and the affection in his eyes was as deep as ever.

"Jin'er..." Xiang Yu walked up to her and handed her the rose in his hand, "These days, I've been thinking..."

Yan Jin took the bouquet and sniffed it gently. The fragrance of the roses was refreshing. She raised her head and her eyes met Xiang Yu's deep eyes. "Xiang Yu, I know what you want to say," she took a deep breath, "but there are some things I want to ask first."

Xiang Yu was slightly startled, then nodded, "Ask, Jin'er, I will answer you truthfully."

Yan Jin looked into his eyes, trying to find a hint of evasion or hesitation in them, but to her disappointment, Xiang Yu's eyes were clear and firm, as if conveying some kind of silent promise to her.

"Do you... really love me?" Yan Jin's voice was trembling. She had never dared to ask this question, fearing that she would hear an answer that she could not bear.

Xiang Yu did not answer immediately. He walked to the table, pulled out a chair, and motioned Yan Jin to sit down. After Yan Jin sat down, he slowly spoke: "Jin'er, I know that I ignored your feelings in the past and made you suffer a lot. After the divorce, I realized that I can't live without you. You are like air and water, an indispensable part of me."

He paused and looked at Yan Jin affectionately, "I love you, Jin'er, more than ever before."

Yan Jin's heart trembled slightly. She could feel the sincerity in Xiang Yu's words, but she was still a little hesitant, "But, we..."

"I know you're worried that the problems between us haven't been solved yet," Xiang Yu interrupted Yan Jin, "but please believe me, I will prove it with my actions. I will give you happiness and a real home."

He walked to the window and drew back the curtains. The afterglow of the setting sun filled the entire room, reflecting the exquisite plates and goblets on the dining table. It turned out that Xiang Yu had carefully arranged everything here, with flickering candlelight, fragrant flowers, and a romantic atmosphere that seemed to bring them back to the moment they first met.

"Jin'er, give me a chance, okay?" Xiang Yu turned around and looked at Yan Jin affectionately.

Yan Jin looked at the scene in front of her with mixed feelings. She could feel Xiang Yu's intentions and the sincerity in his tone, but the past hurts and the past that she couldn't let go of were like thorns that pierced her heart, making it impossible for her to completely let go of her worries.

"Xiang Yu, I..."

"Xiang Yu, I..." Yan Jin hesitated to speak. Xiang Yu's burning gaze made her feel at a loss. She had seen his changes these days. His gentleness and thoughtfulness gradually made her waver. However, the pain she had experienced and the moments when she was not valued were like deep-rooted vines, tightly entwining her heart and making it difficult for her to take this step.

"I know you can't fully accept me now," Xiang Yu interrupted her gently, his deep eyes full of understanding and tolerance, "It's okay, I can wait, no matter how long it takes. I just hope you can give me a chance, a chance to start over."

He walked up to her and gently held her hand. "Jin'er, what kind of answer do you want? What do you want me to do to make you believe my sincerity?"

Yan Jin's hands trembled slightly, and she looked up at Xiang Yu. The sincerity and determination in his eyes made her feel palpitations. Yes, what did she want? Was it a grand proposal ceremony, or a promise of eternal love? Maybe it was neither. What she wanted was just a sincere heart that could truly understand her and cherish her.

"I..." She opened her mouth but didn't know what to say.

"Don't worry, think about it slowly," Xiang Yu gently held her in his arms, "I will always be here, waiting for the day when you open your heart."

At this time, bridesmaid Wang came out of the kitchen carrying the last dessert. Seeing this scene, she stopped tactfully.

"I didn't see anything, you guys continue, continue." Bridesmaid Wang smiled and winked at them, then gently placed the dessert on the table.

Yan Jin stepped out of Xiang Yu's arms, her cheeks slightly flushed, "Thank you, Xiang Yu, give me a moment, okay?"

"Okay," Xiang Yu nodded gently, "I'll wait for your reply."

His eyes fell on the exquisite dishes and candlelight on the dining table, and his brows slightly frowned. He knew that this was not what Yan Jin wanted. She didn't like this kind of deliberately arranged romance. She preferred the feeling of casual freedom.

"Perhaps," Xiang Yu pondered for a moment, "we can try another approach."

He walked to the window, looked into the distance, and a bold idea emerged in his mind.

"I have a better idea," he turned around, a mysterious smile on his face, "believe me, you'll like it."

Yan Jin looked at Xiang Yu's confident smile, her heart full of anticipation, "What's the idea?"

Xiang Yu did not answer directly, but picked up the phone and dialed a number.

"Hello, Captain Li? ...Yes, it's me, I need you to do me a favor..."

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