Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

Chapter 513 Reunion at the Banquet

Jiang Ciyou, wearing an elegant evening gown, walked into the birthday banquet of the richest man. The gown was an elegant champagne color, and the soft sheen was like flowing moonlight, gently wrapping her body. The upper body was an exquisite lace hollow design, and the delicate pattern vaguely revealed her fair skin, adding a bit of mysterious sexiness. The hem of the skirt was layers of tulle, fluttering lightly with her steps, like a fairy walking in the clouds. She had a graceful figure, swaying with every step, but her eyes were a little wandering, as if this lively scene was far away from her inner world.

Her husband followed closely beside her, his face full of flattering smiles, which were filled with a bit of eagerness and desire. He was wearing a slightly old suit, and although the style was decent, if you looked closely, you could see some slight wrinkles at the corners of his clothes, as if he was telling that he valued this occasion but was a little overwhelmed. His eyes kept looking around, like a hound eager to find prey. Whenever he saw someone who seemed to have status, his eyes would instantly light up, and then he would quickly adjust his tie and walk forward to say hello with a slightly hurried pace. He looked like a clown eager to perform on the stage, eager to get the attention and recognition of others.

Jiang Ciyou was following her husband through the crowd, bored, with a faint look of helplessness and fatigue on her face. She had long been tired of such occasions filled with false smiles and socializing. The hustle and bustle around her seemed to have nothing to do with her. She just followed her husband mechanically, her eyes occasionally lingered on the gorgeous decorations of the venue, but her heart was recalling the past. Those past dreams, losses, and bits and pieces of life kept flashing through her mind like movie scenes. She couldn't help but sigh in her heart that her life seemed to be in an unspeakable predicament, and she was powerless to change it.

Suddenly, a familiar figure came into her sight without warning. She subconsciously looked closely and found that it was Lu Jingchen. At this time, Lu Jingchen was wearing a well-cut suit. The suit was deep black, the fabric was of high quality, and it shone slightly under the light, as if every fiber was telling of its nobility and quality. The lines of the suit were smooth and natural, perfectly fitting his broad shoulders, upright chest and slender legs, showing his body advantages to the fullest. He had an extraordinary temperament, his hair was neatly combed back, revealing a smooth forehead, and his deep eyes revealed confidence and calmness, like the bright stars twinkling in the night sky, making it difficult for people to look away easily. It was completely different from the image of the "little white face" she knew before. He used to be a bit immature and naive, but now he exudes a mature and steady charm, as if he had transformed into a brand new person after years of baptism.

At the same time, Lu Jingchen also saw Jiang Ciyou, and his eyes lit up instantly, with surprise, excitement, and a hint of indescribable complex emotions. The corners of his mouth slightly raised, and he said with a hint of teasing: "Hey, isn't this Jiang Ciyou? Long time no see." His voice was low and magnetic, and it was clearly heard by Jiang Ciyou in this noisy banquet, as if there was an invisible force that made her heart beat faster involuntarily.

Jiang Ciyou responded in a panic: "Lu Jingchen, you... why are you here?" Her voice trembled slightly, and her eyes revealed surprise and confusion. Her hands unconsciously clenched the exquisite handbag in her hands, and her fingers turned white because of the force. The tiny crystals inlaid on the handbag flickered faintly under the light, just like her panicked heart flickering at the moment.

Lu Jingchen chuckled, "Why can't I be here? You didn't expect that I'm the son of the richest man." There was a hint of pride in his tone, a kind of confidence in his identity change, and at the same time a hint of emotion for the past. He raised his chin slightly, and a hint of bitterness flashed in his eyes. Perhaps he remembered the days when he was with Jiang Ciyou, those days when she treated him as a "gigolo", which now seemed full of drama and helplessness.

Jiang Ciyou was so shocked that she couldn't speak. Her eyes were wide open and her lips were slightly parted, as if she was hit deep in her heart by this sudden news. Countless images flashed through her mind in an instant, those bits and pieces of her time with Lu Jingchen, the happy times they spent together, the quarrels, and the huge contrast between his past identity and his current identity, which made her feel dizzy, as if the whole world had changed drastically at this moment. Her husband also widened his eyes and turned pale. His pale face was like white paper, without any blood. He opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything. He just stood there blankly, as if he was frozen, his body trembling slightly, obviously shocked by the news and didn't know what to do.

After a while, Jiang Ciyou came to her senses. She tried to calm herself down and said, "It's really you, Lu Jingchen... I didn't expect to meet you here, and I didn't expect you to be the son of the richest man." There was a slight tremor in her voice and her eyes revealed complex emotions, including surprise, confusion, and a hint of indescribable emotion. That emotion might be nostalgia for the past, or perhaps curiosity about the brand new Lu Jingchen in front of her.

Lu Jingchen looked at Jiang Ciyou, with a faint smile still on his lips, and said, "The world is so small, isn't it? Jiang Ciyou, we meet again." His eyes were fixed on Jiang Ciyou, as if he wanted to see something from her face. There seemed to be a hint of expectation hidden in his eyes, looking forward to Jiang Ciyou's reaction to his current identity, looking forward to their conversation continuing, as if at this moment, the whole banquet became unimportant, and only his reunion with Jiang Ciyou was the most important thing.

Jiang Ciyou lowered her head slightly, avoiding Lu Jingchen's gaze, and said, "Yes, we meet again..." She felt mixed emotions in her heart, not knowing how to face this person who was once familiar yet strange. They used to have a special relationship, but now his identity has changed dramatically, which makes her feel a little overwhelmed. Her heart is full of contradictions and entanglements. On the one hand, she still has grudges about the past, and on the other hand, she is full of curiosity and an inexplicable emotion towards the current Lu Jingchen.

At this moment, the people around them seemed to have noticed the strange atmosphere between them, and cast curious glances at them. But Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen didn't care about these glances. They only had each other in their eyes, as if the whole world had stopped at this moment, leaving only the two of them looking at each other in this noisy banquet, reminiscing about the past and thinking about the future.

The husband smiled awkwardly, trying to break the deadlock. He said, "Haha, what a coincidence, Mr. Lu, I didn't expect you to be the son of the richest man. I'm so sorry." His smile was a little stiff, and his eyes revealed a hint of flattery and uneasiness. He unconsciously touched his hair, trying to make himself look calmer, but his slightly trembling fingers betrayed his inner nervousness.

Lu Jingchen glanced at Jiang Ciyou's husband and said disdainfully, "You are the husband who abandoned her for the mistress, right? You are really promising." His tone was full of sarcasm, and his eyes revealed his disgust for this man. The disgusted eyes seemed to be looking at an insignificant little person, a sinner who had hurt Jiang Ciyou.

Jiang Ciyou's husband was embarrassed and stammered, "That's all in the past. Now Ciyou and I are already..." He tried to defend himself, but he didn't know what to say. His eyes were wandering, and he didn't dare to look directly into Lu Jingchen's eyes. He just glanced at Jiang Ciyou secretly from time to time, hoping that she could help him out.

Lu Jingchen interrupted him: "What already? Are we back together? Then does she feel complicated when she sees me, her former gigolo?" He looked at Jiang Ciyou again, with a hint of provocation and inquiry. He wanted to know what Jiang Ciyou thought of him now, whether she was still brooding over the past, and whether she still had any feelings for him.

Jiang Ciyou felt a sharp pain in her heart after hearing this. She raised her head, looked at Lu Jingchen and said, "Lu Jingchen, let the past be the past, and let's not talk about it anymore." Her eyes revealed a hint of determination and helplessness. She didn't want to recall those painful past events, nor did she want to have a conflict with Lu Jingchen on this occasion. She hoped to spend this banquet peacefully, and didn't want the past events to affect her current mood.

Lu Jingchen looked into Jiang Ciyou's eyes, was silent for a moment, and then said, "Okay, let's not talk about the past. Let's talk about the present. How are you doing?" His tone softened a little, and there was a hint of concern in his eyes. He actually wanted to know how Jiang Ciyou was doing now, whether she was happy, and whether she was happy. Although he still cared about the past, he couldn't help but care about her.

Jiang Ciyou forced a smile: "I'm doing fine, how about you?" Her smile was a little pale, and her eyes revealed a trace of fatigue. She didn't want Lu Jingchen to see her true feelings, she wanted to appear stronger in front of him, even though she knew her life was not as good as she said.

Lu Jingchen shrugged: "Me? Do you think I'm not doing well now?" The corners of his mouth slightly raised, with a confident smile. He wanted to let Jiang Ciyou know that he was doing well now, he was no longer the "gigolo" who needed to rely on her, he had his own identity and status, and he had his own life.

Jiang Ciyou looked at Lu Jingchen, and a ripple appeared in her heart. She recalled every moment she had spent with Lu Jingchen, and those wonderful times seemed to be just yesterday. They strolled along the beach together, and the afterglow of the setting sun shone on them, casting warm shadows; they talked about each other's dreams and thoughts in the middle of the night, and that was a quiet time that belonged only to them. But now, their identities have changed so much that she feels a little overwhelmed. She doesn't know how to face this person she once loved deeply, nor does she know what kind of future they can have.

Lu Jingchen seemed to see what Jiang Ciyou was thinking. He smiled and said, "No matter what, it's fate that we can meet again here." There was a hint of tenderness in his eyes, as if he had returned to the past. He hoped to cherish this opportunity to meet again. Maybe they still have a chance to start over. He didn't want to give up this fate easily.

Jiang Ciyou nodded gently without saying anything. Her heart was full of contradictions and entanglements. She didn't know whether this fate was a blessing or a curse, nor did she know how to make a choice. She still had feelings for Lu Jingchen, but she was afraid of being hurt again. After all, there had been so many ups and downs between them. She was constantly struggling in her heart, not knowing where to go.

At this time, the music at the banquet sounded, and people began to walk to the dance floor to celebrate. Lu Jingchen looked at Jiang Ciyou, stretched out his hand and said, "Jiang Ciyou, dance with me." His eyes were full of expectation, hoping that Jiang Ciyou would accept his invitation. He wanted to have close contact with her again on the dance floor, feel her breath, and recall the good times they had.

Jiang Ciyou looked at Lu Jingchen's hand with some hesitation, she didn't know whether she should accept it. There was a trace of desire in her heart, she longed to dance with Lu Jingchen again, to feel his warmth and strength. But she was afraid of falling into the whirlpool of emotions again, afraid that she would not be able to control her feelings, afraid that she would be hurt again. Her heart was constantly struggling, and her eyes revealed a trace of hesitation and contradiction.

The husband watched from the side, his heart full of worry. He was afraid that Lu Jingchen would snatch Jiang Ciyou away, and he was even more afraid that he would lose everything he had now because of offending Lu Jingchen. He quietly pulled the corner of Jiang Ciyou's clothes and whispered, "Ciyou, let's go, don't chat with him here." There was a hint of urgency and uneasiness in his voice. He didn't want Jiang Ciyou to have too much contact with Lu Jingchen. He was afraid of losing Jiang Ciyou, and also afraid of losing the benefits he might get from this occasion.

Jiang Ciyou looked at her husband, then at Lu Jingchen, and finally shook her head and said, "No, Lu Jingchen, I don't want to dance." There was a hint of helplessness and regret in her voice. She knew that her refusal might disappoint Lu Jingchen, but she had to consider her husband's feelings and her current situation.

Lu Jingchen's hand stopped awkwardly in mid-air, a trace of loss flashed in his eyes, but he quickly returned to normal and said with a smile: "Okay, then we'll jump again next time we have a chance." There was a hint of reluctance in his smile. He knew what Jiang Ciyou's refusal meant, but he didn't want to make the situation more awkward. He hoped to maintain his demeanor and dignity.

Jiang Ciyou nodded slightly, and then left with her husband. Lu Jingchen looked at their departing backs, and a sense of loss surged in his heart. He knew that he still hadn't let go of Jiang Ciyou, even though she had abandoned him before. He decided to find a chance to have a good talk with Jiang Ciyou and let her know his feelings. He didn't want to give up their relationship so easily, and he believed that they could still start over.

The author says:

In writing this chapter, I focused on describing the characters' costumes, expressions, and psychological activities, and used delicate descriptions to show their complex emotions and the turmoil in their inner world when they reunited at the banquet. Jiang Ciyou's helplessness, Lu Jingchen's changes, and the subtle emotional interactions between them are all presented more deeply in the text. This reunion is an important node in the development of the story, which will trigger a series of emotional entanglements and plot twists. I hope that readers can better understand the characters' emotions and the direction of the story through these descriptions. At the same time, I also look forward to your valuable comments and suggestions, so that we can make this story more full and wonderful together.