jdhmnovel Chapter 554 Memories●Tide
Chapter 554 Memories●Tide
Jiang Ciyou held her husband's arm and mechanically followed him at the banquet. Her eyes were a little empty. The luxurious decoration, bright lights, and elegantly dressed guests were all like a blurry background in her eyes. Her thoughts were like a wild horse that had run away from its reins, and she had already drifted back to the good times she had spent with Lu Jingchen.
Those early morning walks on the beach, every step seemed to be in a soft dream. The sun seemed to cover the whole world with a layer of golden gauze, and sprinkled warmly on them. Lu Jingchen was like a child who would never grow up. While walking, he would suddenly shout funny, and then jump into the sea like a flexible fish. At that moment, the sea water was stirred up by him, splashing a piece of crystal water, forming a small rainbow under the refraction of the sun. He emerged from the sea, his wet hair stuck to his forehead, but his face was blooming with a smile brighter than the sun. That smile was like magic, which could dispel all the haze in Jiang Ciyou's heart. He stretched out his hand to her, his eyes full of expectation and mischief, and pulled her to play in the sea together. The sea water was cool, but it made their hearts even hotter. They splashed water on each other in the sea, and laughter rose and fell in the sound of the waves. At that time, they only had each other in their eyes, as if the whole world was only this sea and the two of them.
There are also those sweet moments in high-end restaurants. The restaurant is filled with elegant music and the aroma of delicious food, and the candlelight sways on the dining table, creating an extremely romantic atmosphere. Lu Jingchen always has some little ideas, such as secretly hiding Jiang Ciyou's favorite dessert when she is not paying attention. When Jiang Ciyou finished the main course and looked for dessert with expectation, she found that the plate was empty. She would pretend to look at Lu Jingchen angrily, and Lu Jingchen would be like a magician, with a mysterious smile on his face, and conjure up the dessert from behind, and his expression was as if he had accomplished something great. Jiang Ciyou would always be amused by him, and when she took the dessert, her heart was full of sweetness. They would taste the dessert while sharing each other's little secrets. At that time, everything around them became unimportant, and only the love in their eyes flowed.
"Ciyou, what are you daydreaming about?" Her husband pulled her arm with some dissatisfaction, and the force was quite strong, pulling Jiang Ciyou back from her beautiful memories. He frowned and said in a low voice: "Don't embarrass me in this situation." There was a hint of impatience in his eyes, as if Jiang Ciyou was a burden to him.
Jiang Ciyou came back to her senses and frowned. She glared at her husband and said unhappily, "I know, you don't need to remind me." She was now full of annoyance towards her husband and felt that every word he said was harsh. She really regretted why she had been so obsessed to return to this man. This man who had once betrayed her was now like a stranger in her eyes, and she hated him even more than a stranger.
At this time, a few noble ladies were staring at them and whispering. One of them, who was wearing a gorgeous purple cheongsam, with her hair tied up high and delicate makeup on her face, spoke a little louder: "Look, that's Jiang Ciyou. I heard that she used to keep a gigolo." As she spoke, she looked at Jiang Ciyou with a scrutinizing look, her eyes full of disdain.
"Really? How can a woman like this come to such a high-end banquet?" Another woman in a pink evening gown and a large pearl necklace responded with obvious disdain. Her voice was shrill and particularly harsh in the noisy banquet environment. Some guests around seemed to have heard their conversation and cast curious glances at them.
Jiang Ciyou's face suddenly turned red, as if it was on fire. She felt countless eyes piercing her like needles, with curiosity, contempt, and surprise in those eyes, making her feel ashamed. She wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into and escape from these embarrassing gazes. Her husband was embarrassed, with beads of sweat on his forehead and looking around in panic. He wanted to pull Jiang Ciyou away from this place of trouble, but he didn't know how to avoid attracting more attention.
"Let's go." The husband whispered to Jiang Ciyou and reached out to pull her arm.
"Don't touch me!" Jiang Ciyou shook off her husband's hand. She was now angry and ashamed, and she hated her husband even more. She felt that her current embarrassing situation was partly due to this man. If he hadn't betrayed her in the past, if he hadn't been clinging to her now, she wouldn't be in such a predicament.
The whispers around them did not seem to stop because of their actions, but instead intensified. Jiang Ciyou felt like a clown under a magnifying glass, being criticized by everyone. Her heart was beating fast, and her breathing became a little rapid. She didn't know how to deal with this situation. Her mind was in a mess, and those beautiful memories and the current embarrassment were intertwined, making her feel like she was about to collapse.
Just then, a waiter walked past them with a tray with a few glasses of champagne on it. Jiang Ciyou seemed to have suddenly thought of something. She reached out and took a glass of champagne from the tray and drank it all. The cold liquid flowed down her throat, calming her down a little. She took a deep breath and decided not to avoid these gazes anymore. She would face them bravely. She straightened her back, a hint of stubbornness flashed in her eyes, ready to face more challenges.
However, the gazes of those noble ladies were like thorns in her back, making her feel uncomfortable. She secretly vowed in her heart that she must get rid of the current predicament and regain her dignity. She began to think about how to deal with these rumors and how to survive in this hostile environment. She knew that this would not be an easy task, but she had no way out and could only move forward courageously.
The husband was watching Jiang Ciyou's actions, feeling a little overwhelmed. He wanted to persuade Jiang Ciyou not to be impulsive, but when he saw her determined eyes, he swallowed his words back. He was very scared now, afraid that these rumors would affect his reputation and status. He began to regret bringing Jiang Ciyou to the banquet, thinking that he was so unlucky that he encountered such a thing. He kept blaming Jiang Ciyou in his heart, but forgot that all this was caused by him.
At this luxurious yet crisis-filled banquet, Jiang Ciyou stood there like a flower struggling in a storm. Her heart was wavering between pain and strength, not knowing what fate would be waiting for her in the future. And the rumors about her were like dark clouds hanging over her head, and it seemed that a bigger storm would come at any time.