Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

Chapter 555: Approaching Again

Lu Jingchen was on the other side of the banquet hall, but his eyes never left Jiang Ciyou. He watched her being dragged by her husband through the crowd, and saw the forced calmness on her face, and his heart felt like it was being stabbed by countless needles. He saw every subtle change in her expression and every unnatural body movement, and those hidden deep in his heart? Jingchen? kept surging into his mind like a surging tide.

"Huh, how can she be with such a person?" Lu Jingchen whispered to himself, frowning, and unconsciously holding the wine glass tighter in his hand. When people around him came to greet him, he just nodded perfunctorily, his mind was completely unconcerned about the social activities around him.

Suddenly, he heard the noble ladies whispering about Jiang Ciyou. The sarcastic words were like sharp blades. He could imagine the pressure and embarrassment that Jiang Ciyou was under at the moment. Unable to bear it any longer, he put the wine glass heavily on the table next to him and walked towards Jiang Ciyou regardless of the surprised eyes of the people around him.

"Hi, Jiang Ciyou, long time no see." Lu Jingchen tried to make his tone sound more relaxed, but his eyes betrayed him, hiding thoughts, pain, anger and complex emotions that were difficult to describe. He stood in front of Jiang Ciyou, tilting his head slightly, and pulled a seemingly casual smile at the corner of his mouth, but that smile was a little stiff.

When Jiang Ciyou heard this familiar voice, her heart skipped a beat, as if a deer was running wildly. She raised her head and looked at the man in front of her who was once very familiar and yet somewhat strange. She was a little dazed for a moment. He was still so handsome, and his deep eyes were like a bottomless lake, as if you would be sucked in with just one look. She opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but found that her throat seemed to be choked by something and she couldn't say a word.

"Hey, isn't this Mr. Lu?" The husband sensed the strange atmosphere and forced a smile, but that smile was uglier than crying. His eyes revealed a trace of panic and uneasiness, and he subconsciously pulled Jiang Ciyou to his side, as if to claim sovereignty, "Why are you here?"

Lu Jingchen glanced at him, his eyes were like looking at a clown, full of disdain and contempt. He sneered and said, "Why? I can't come over to say hello to my old friend? This party is not hosted by your family." After that, his eyes returned to Jiang Ciyou, and his eyes immediately became gentle, "Ciyou, let's find a place to chat, I have something to say to you." His voice was very soft, but it carried a power that could not be refused.

"Just say whatever you want to say." Jiang Ciyou was a little nervous, and her palms were sweating. She didn't dare to be alone with Lu Jingchen. She was afraid that once she was alone with him, the emotions that she had buried deep in her heart would erupt like a volcano, and the situation would become unmanageable. Moreover, she was still with her husband, and this complicated situation made her feel extremely anxious.

"There are so many people here and they are gossipy. It may not be very convenient." Lu Jingchen raised his eyebrows with a hint of provocation in his eyes, "Or, you don't dare? Are you afraid to face the problems between us?" He deliberately used this provocation. He knew Jiang Ciyou too well and knew that she was a person with a strong self-esteem and would not easily accept such a challenge.

"Who dares not?" Jiang Ciyou was indeed provoked, and a hint of stubbornness flashed in her eyes. She didn't want to show weakness in front of Lu Jingchen, and didn't want him to think that she was a coward, someone who didn't dare to face the past. "Let's go, find a place to talk." As she said that, she walked forward, her steps were a little hurried, as if she was avoiding something, but also as if she was determined to face it.

The corners of Lu Jingchen's mouth slightly raised, revealing an imperceptible smile. He knew that his provocation was successful, and he followed, his steps relaxed and confident.

The husband was stamping his feet in anger, his face flushed red, his eyes full of anger and unwillingness. He wanted to rush up to stop them, but was afraid of making a bigger fool of himself in such an occasion, so he could only watch Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen leave, his clenched fists whitening from the force.

"Hmph, don't even think about having an easy time." The husband said viciously in his heart. He began to think about how to ruin their conversation and how to get Jiang Ciyou back to him. He couldn't lose her like this, especially not to Lu Jingchen.

When Lu Jingchen and Jiang Ciyou walked through the banquet hall, people around them cast curious glances at them. Some were whispering, speculating about the relationship between them; others were surprised, obviously surprised by this sudden situation.

"Look, isn't that Lu Jingchen? Why is he walking with that Jiang Ciyou?" A young man from a wealthy family whispered to his companions.

"I heard they had a relationship before. Looks like we'll have something interesting to watch today." The companion responded with a gossipy look on his face.

Lu Jingchen and Jiang Ciyou ignored the gazes and comments of the people around them. They came to a relatively quiet corner. There was a huge pot of green plants here, like a natural barrier, slightly isolating them from the outside world. The surrounding lights were a little dim, creating an ambiguous and tense atmosphere.

Jiang Ciyou stood there, with her back against the wall, her heart beating fast. She looked at Lu Jingchen, her lips trembling slightly, wanting to speak, but not knowing where to start.

Lu Jingchen looked at her deeply, his eyes full of love and reluctance. He took a step forward, shortening the distance between them, and whispered: "Ciyou, do you know how I have been living these years? After you left, my world seemed to collapse. Every night, I think of the days we were together, and those beautiful memories haunt me like nightmares, keeping me awake." His voice was a little hoarse, and every word was full of affection.

Jiang Ciyou's eyes were a little wet. She thought of the days after she left Lu Jingchen, which were also full of pain and struggle. She bit her lip and said, "I am sorry for you, but we can't go back. We are no longer who we were before. Too many things have changed."

"Why can't you go back? Just because of him?" Lu Jingchen pointed in the direction of Jiang Ciyou's husband, a hint of anger in his eyes, "Do you really love him? Or are you just avoiding the relationship between us? You were so happy when you were with me, why did you give up?" He was a little excited and his voice rose unconsciously.

"I... I don't know." Jiang Ciyou lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Lu Jingchen's eyes. She was struggling fiercely in her heart. She no longer had love for her husband, only disgust and resentment, but she was afraid that being with Lu Jingchen again would lead to more problems. "There are too many problems between us, your identity, my past, and the broken trust between us."

"The problem can be solved. As long as we love each other, what can't be overcome?" Lu Jingchen excitedly held Jiang Ciyou's shoulders, his eyes full of determination, "I love you, Ciyou, this love has never changed. No matter what you become, no matter how many difficulties there are, I want to be with you."

Jiang Ciyou trembled slightly. She could feel Lu Jingchen's sincerity. The warmth from his hands flowed into her heart like a warm current. But she still had many concerns: "You are now the son of the richest man. The gap between our statuses is too big. I don't want to cause you trouble because of my existence, and I don't want to be pointed at by others. And I am no longer the carefree me before. I have too many burdens."

"What's identity? I never care about those. I only care about you, Ciyou." Lu Jingchen gently embraced Jiang Ciyou in his arms, his chin resting on Jiang Ciyou's head, "Give me a chance, and give our relationship a chance. We can face all the problems together and start over together."

Jiang Ciyou didn't push him away, her tears soaked Lu Jingchen's shirt. At this moment, her heart was in a mess, and she didn't know how to make a decision. Her mind kept flashing back to the good times she had with Lu Jingchen, the entanglement between her and her husband, and the pressure and discussion from the outside world. She felt like she was lost in the dark and couldn't find a way out.

At this moment, a passing waiter accidentally bumped into the table next to him, making a crisp sound. This sound pulled Jiang Ciyou back from her thoughts, and she seemed to be suddenly awakened and gently pushed Lu Jingchen away.

"I...I need some time to think about it." Jiang Ciyou's voice was trembling. She didn't dare to look into Lu Jingchen's eyes. "This is too sudden. My mind is in a mess right now."

Lu Jingchen looked at her with reluctance in his eyes, but he still nodded: "Okay, I'll give you time. But you have to know that my heart will always be here waiting for you."

Jiang Ciyou turned around and wanted to leave, but after taking a few steps, she stopped again. She turned her head and looked at Lu Jingchen, her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't say it, and then left quickly.

Lu Jingchen stood there, watching Jiang Ciyou's back as he left, feeling mixed emotions. He knew it wouldn't be easy, but he wouldn't give up easily, he had to get Jiang Ciyou back.

On the other side of the banquet hall, the husband saw Jiang Ciyou coming back alone, and he hurried to greet her.

"What did you say to him? Do you still want to rekindle your old love?" The husband's face was full of jealousy and anger. He grabbed Jiang Ciyou's arm and shook it hard.

"Let me go!" Jiang Ciyou shook off her husband's hand. "We have nothing to talk about. Don't bother me anymore." After saying that, she left the banquet hall without looking back, leaving her husband standing there, fuming with anger.

The others in the banquet hall were still discussing what had just happened. The banquet became more lively because of the disputes between them, but behind this liveliness, there were countless complicated emotions and unknown variables. Everyone was guessing what would happen next, and the protagonists were struggling in their own emotional whirlpools. Their fate seemed to be controlled by an invisible hand and was developing in an unknown direction.

Behind all this, the richest man was also paying attention to his son Lu Jingchen's every move. He frowned, his heart full of doubts and worries, wondering what kind of emotional storm his son was involved in and what kind of impact it would have on the family. He decided to find time to have a good talk with Lu Jingchen and figure out the ins and outs of all this.