Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

Chapter 561 Lu Jingchen's Deliberate Approach

Lu Jingchen stood at the entrance of the banquet hall, his eyes like torches, instantly penetrating the gaps in the crowd and accurately locking onto Jiang Ciyou's location. His posture was upright and resolute, like an unshakable mountain, exuding an innate majesty and confidence. The carefully tailored suit, every stitch and thread seemed to speak of luxury and taste. It fits Lu Jingchen's body lines, perfectly showing his broad shoulders, tight waist, and slender and powerful legs. Under the bright starlight, his face is even more handsome, his deep eyes are like the brightest stars in the night sky, his high nose bridge is as firm as a mountain range, his well-defined lips are slightly upturned, with a faint smile, all of which combined together make him like a prince from a fairy tale, exuding an irresistible charm.

He took steady and firm steps, and each step seemed to step on Jiang Ciyou's heart, making a rhythmic echo. The people around him automatically made way for him, as if they were pushed away invisibly by his powerful aura. There was a blazing flame burning in his eyes, and that flame was intertwined with deep affection and a hint of subtle cunning, like a cheetah hiding in the dark, quietly approaching its prey.

Jiang Ciyou was chatting with a lady next to her, when suddenly, a strong electric current seemed to pass through her body, causing her back to straighten involuntarily. She turned her head slightly, searching the crowd with her eyes, and instantly met Lu Jingchen's eyes. At that moment, she felt as if her heart skipped a beat, and then it ran wildly like a wild horse. There was a flash of surprise in her eyes, which was because she was completely unprepared for Lu Jingchen's sudden appearance; then, guilt surged into her heart like a tide, drowning her in deep self-blame; and under these layers of emotions, a trace of indescribable panic followed her like an invisible hand, tightly grasping her heart.

Lu Jingchen came to her soon, his lips curled up slightly, and that meaningful smile seemed to contain thousands of words. He lowered his head slightly, approached Jiang Ciyou's ear, and whispered in a low and magnetic voice: "Long time no see, Miss Jiang." This voice seemed to have a magical power, like a gentle breeze, passing through the noisy crowd, bypassing layers of obstacles, and directly into Jiang Ciyou's heart, stirring up layers of ripples in her heart.

Jiang Ciyou took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She raised her chin slightly and responded, "Mr. Lu, I didn't expect to see you here." However, her eyes betrayed her inner panic. The complex emotions flickered in her eyes, like a candlelight swaying in the night sky.

Lu Jingchen didn't seem to be going to give up. He leaned forward slightly, and the distance between them was instantly shortened. Jiang Ciyou could clearly smell the unique cologne scent on him. The scent was like a key to memory, instantly opening the door to the past deep in her heart. He said, "This world is really small, but I think this may be another chance given to us by fate." His words were full of confidence and pride. Every word was like a heavy bomb, exploding in Jiang Ciyou's heart, triggering an emotional storm.

The guests around had already been attracted by this sudden scene, and cast curious glances. These glances were like spotlights, covering Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen. Whispers spread in the banquet hall like a tide, one after another.

"Who is that man? Why is he so close to Jiang Ciyou?" A lady in a gorgeous long dress asked her companion softly, her eyes full of curiosity and gossip.

"He doesn't look like a simple person. Could there be any new situation with Jiang Ciyou?" A man in a neat suit echoed, raising his eyebrows slightly with a playful smile on his face.

"Her husband is right next to her. This is going to be a good show." Another guest muttered softly, his eyes moving back and forth between Jiang Ciyou, Lu Jingchen and her husband, as if looking forward to a more intense conflict.

Jiang Ciyou could clearly feel these gazes piercing her body like thorns, her cheeks were slightly hot, and she wanted to find a crack in the ground to get out of this embarrassing situation. She secretly glanced at her husband, and saw that his face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm, and his eyes were burning with anger and jealousy.

Lu Jingchen seemed to not care about the gazes and comments of the people around him. His eyes were always locked on Jiang Ciyou, as if she was the only one left in the world. He raised his hand and elegantly picked up two glasses of champagne from the tray of the passing waiter. He handed one of them to Jiang Ciyou and said, "Miss Jiang, let's put aside the unpleasantness of the past and enjoy the atmosphere of this banquet." There was a hint of provocation in his eyes, as if testing Jiang Ciyou's courage and reaction.

Jiang Ciyou hesitated for a moment, struggling fiercely in her heart. On the one hand, she was afraid that accepting the glass of champagne would further anger her husband and cause misunderstandings among the people around her; on the other hand, she didn't want to show her cowardice and escape in front of Lu Jingchen. In the end, she slowly reached out her hand and took the champagne. Her fingers trembled slightly, and the champagne almost spilled out of the glass.

When Lu Jingchen saw her take the champagne, a glimmer of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. He approached Jiang Ciyou, and the distance between them was so close that they could almost hear each other's breathing. He said, "I know you are confused now, but there are some things I hope you can see with your own eyes." His words were like a mysterious puzzle, deeply attracting Jiang Ciyou's curiosity. She couldn't help asking, "What do you want me to know?" Lu Jingchen just smiled slightly, with a hint of mystery and pride in his smile. He did not answer her question, but gently touched her glass, then raised his head and drank it all.

Jiang Ciyou watched Lu Jingchen's actions, and the mystery in her heart grew bigger and bigger. She knew that Lu Jingchen must have a trick up his sleeve, and she could only passively wait for him to reveal the mystery. Various possible scenarios kept appearing in her mind, and each one made her feel uneasy and scared. She began to regret why she came to this banquet. If she had listened to her inner voice and chose to refuse the invitation, perhaps she would not be in such an embarrassing and complicated situation now.

She secretly looked at her husband again, only to see him staring at her and Lu Jingchen with his eyes wide open, his hands clenched into fists, his body trembling slightly, as if he was trying his best to restrain his anger. Jiang Ciyou felt a sharp pain in her heart, she knew that her behavior had deeply hurt her husband, although there had been cracks in their relationship for a long time, but she had never thought that she would embarrass him so much in such an occasion.

Lu Jingchen seemed to notice Jiang Ciyou's gaze. He followed her line of sight and looked at her husband. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a disdainful smile. He deliberately raised his voice and said, "Ms. Jiang, some people always don't know how to cherish the happiness in front of them, and they regret it when they lose it." His words were like a sharp blade, stabbing straight at Jiang Ciyou's husband, making his face even uglier.

Jiang Ciyou was shocked. She knew that Lu Jingchen was deliberately provoking her husband. She quickly said to Lu Jingchen, "Mr. Lu, please stop talking." Lu Jingchen glanced at her, and the provocation in his eyes weakened a little. He said, "Okay, for your sake, I won't say anything. But, Miss Jiang, the matter between you and me is far from over."

At this moment, the music in the banquet hall seemed to become more melodious, and people were dancing in the dance floor. Their figures were like elves in a dream under the light. However, behind this prosperous and lively scene, there was a tense and oppressive atmosphere between Jiang Ciyou, Lu Jingchen and her husband, like the calm before the storm, which made people feel suffocated.

Jiang Ciyou felt as if she was trapped in a quagmire that she couldn't escape. She didn't know how to face Lu Jingchen, nor how to comfort her husband. She was struggling painfully in her heart, and she longed to find a solution to the problem and restore everything to peace. But she also knew clearly that all this was irreversible, and she had to face the mistakes she had made and the consequences of these mistakes.

Lu Jingchen looked at Jiang Ciyou's painful and confused expression, and a ripple appeared in his heart. He was actually very conflicted. On the one hand, he loved Jiang Ciyou deeply and wanted to start over with her; on the other hand, he could not let go of Jiang Ciyou's departure. The pain and anger of being abandoned were like a poisonous snake in his heart. He didn't know if it was right for him to do this, and whether it would push Jiang Ciyou further away. But he could no longer control his emotions and behavior. He had to let Jiang Ciyou know his feelings, even if the final result was to lose her again.

In this feast full of emotional entanglements and conflicts of interest, everyone is struggling for their own happiness and future. Their fates are like intertwined threads, entangled with each other and inseparable. And all this is just the beginning of the story, and more challenges and choices are still waiting for them.

The author has something to say

In the creation of this chapter, I focused on the meticulous description of the characters' expressions, movements, psychology, and environment. Through the description of Lu Jingchen's appearance, his strong aura and confident charm are shown, and his complex emotions are also hinted at. Jiang Ciyou's reaction reflects her panic, guilt, and entanglement when facing her old love. The discussions and reactions of the surrounding guests further set off the tense and awkward atmosphere, making the whole scene more vivid and realistic. In addition, the description of Jiang Ciyou's husband also adds more contradictions and conflicts to the story. This expansion is intended to allow readers to feel the emotional entanglement between the characters and the tension of the story more deeply, and to pave the way for the development of the subsequent plot. I hope to attract readers to immerse themselves in the story and experience this emotional storm with the characters.