jdhmnovel Chapter 424 The Torment of Memories
Chapter 424 The Torment of Memories
Lu Jingchen sat slumped in the smoke-filled room, alcohol flowing freely in his body, but it could not numb his heart that was broken by Jiang Ciyou's departure. Every puff of cigarette, every swallow of wine, seemed to be trying to drown out the memories that came like a tide, but it was all in vain.
His thoughts involuntarily drifted back to the wonderful time when he and Jiang Ciyou were on vacation at the beach. It was a sunny morning, the golden sun shone on the soft sand, and the waves gently hit the shore, making a pleasant sound. Lu Jingchen and Jiang Ciyou walked hand in hand on the beach. Jiang Ciyou's feet left a string of footprints in the fine sand, and her laughter was like a silver bell, blowing far away in the sea breeze. Her long black hair fluttered in the wind, occasionally brushing against Lu Jingchen's face, bringing a gentle itch, which was a loving touch.
They found a quiet corner on the beach and spread out a colorful beach towel. Jiang Ciyou was wearing a light blue dress, the hem of which fluttered gently in the sea breeze, like a flower blooming on the beach. She sat gracefully on the beach towel, while Lu Jingchen thoughtfully opened a parasol for her to block the scorching sun. Jiang Ciyou raised her head slightly and squinted at Lu Jingchen, her eyes full of happiness and dependence. Lu Jingchen sat down beside her, and they began to share their childhood memories at the beach.
Jiang Ciyou said that when she first saw the sea as a child, she was deeply shocked by the boundless blue, and her heart was filled with awe and curiosity. She rushed to the sea excitedly, but a small wave wet her skirt, which frightened her so much that she burst into tears, but she couldn't help wanting to get closer to the mysterious sea again. Lu Jingchen listened to her story and looked at her vivid expression, his heart full of tenderness. He gently held Jiang Ciyou's hand and told her that he had picked up a particularly beautiful shell at the beach when he was a child. He treasured the shell for a long time as if it were a treasure, just like now he regarded Jiang Ciyou as the most precious treasure in his heart.
At this point, Jiang Ciyou's face flushed, and she gently leaned on Lu Jingchen's shoulder. The sea breeze gently brushed over their bodies, bringing a hint of coolness. Lu Jingchen turned his head to look at Jiang Ciyou leaning on his shoulder, her profile looked particularly beautiful under the sunlight. He couldn't help but gently place a kiss on her forehead, a kiss full of love and cherishment.
Then, they walked towards the sea together. The waves came one after another, and every time they came to their feet, Jiang Ciyou would jump up excitedly like a child. Lu Jingchen held her hand tightly, fearing that she would be washed away by the waves. The sea water splashed on them, bringing a hint of coolness, but their hearts were filled with warmth. They played in the sea water, splashing water on each other, and their laughter echoed throughout the beach.
In addition to the happy time at the beach, Lu Jingchen also recalled the romantic nights they spent together in the high-end restaurant. The lights in the restaurant were soft and warm, and the table was laid with exquisite tableware and beautiful flowers. Jiang Ciyou was wearing an elegant evening dress, the cut of which perfectly outlined her graceful figure. She walked into the restaurant with light steps, as if she was a fairy walking out of a painting.
Lu Jingchen had already been waiting for her at the reserved seat. When Jiang Ciyou walked to the table, Lu Jingchen stood up and pulled out a chair for her like a gentleman. After Jiang Ciyou sat down, they smiled at each other. The waiter handed over the menu, and Lu Jingchen handed it to Jiang Ciyou first. Seeing her carefully choosing the dishes, his heart was full of love. Jiang Ciyou's fingers gently ran across the dishes on the menu, and every movement seemed so elegant.
When the dishes were served, Jiang Ciyou would first smell the aroma of the food, then close her eyes, as if she was trying to feel the pleasure brought by the food. The way she tasted the food was like appreciating a work of art. Lu Jingchen would watch her quietly, occasionally handing her a napkin or refilling her drink. They talked quietly in the restaurant, sharing the fun of the day or discussing their vision for the future.
Sometimes, melodious music would sound in the restaurant. Lu Jingchen would invite Jiang Ciyou to dance to the music. They danced gracefully on the dance floor, and Jiang Ciyou's body danced lightly with Lu Jingchen's guidance. Her eyes always met with Lu Jingchen's, and they only had each other in their eyes. Everything around them seemed to disappear, and the whole world was left with only the two of them, spinning in the melody of music and love.
However, now all of this has left him. The memories that were once full of laughter and love have now become the cruelest torture. He sat in this empty room, without Jiang Ciyou's figure around him, without the warm sunshine, soft beach and elegant restaurant. There was only endless loneliness and unspeakable pain. He tried to reach out and grasp the beauty in those memories, but he only grasped a piece of nothingness.
Every fragment of memory was like a sharp sword, piercing his heart again and again. His eyes gradually became moist, tears rolled in his eyes, but he stubbornly refused to fall. He knew that these tears could not change anything. Jiang Ciyou had left and returned to the husband who had betrayed her. He didn't understand why all the beautiful memories between them could not withstand the return of the man who had hurt her.
His hand tightly grasped a wine glass, which was the wine glass they had chosen together. There were exquisite patterns on the glass, and every time he saw it, he would think of the nights when they drank and chatted together. But now, the glass was no longer filled with happy wine, but bitter memories and endless pain. He raised the glass to his lips and took another sip of the wine, hoping that the alcohol would make him forget these tormenting memories, even if it was only for a moment.
However, memories were like an invisible net that bound him tightly, making it impossible for him to escape. The more he tried to forget, the clearer those images appeared in his mind. He felt like he was trapped in an endless whirlpool, sinking deeper and deeper into the abyss of memories, unable to extricate himself. His body was trembling slightly, both because of the effect of alcohol and because of the uncontrollable pain deep in his heart.
In this lonely corner, Lu Jingchen was tortured by memories and almost lost his mind. He didn't know how to face it all. He only knew that Jiang Ciyou's departure made his world dark, and those once beautiful memories have now become the cruelest light to illuminate this darkness.
Dear readers and friends, in this chapter, I want you to deeply feel the pain and struggle that Lu Jingchen felt after losing Jiang Ciyou. Memories are a wonderful thing. They can become our most precious treasure when we are happy, but they can become the most hurtful weapon when we lose them. What happened to Lu Jingchen is a kind of helplessness in love. When the person you love leaves, those beautiful memories are like a double-edged sword, which constantly hurts you when you are lonely. I hope that through such a detailed description, you can have a deeper understanding of the inner world of this character, and you can also think more about the gains and losses in love. Thank you for your continued support and company. I hope you can continue to immerse yourself in this story and feel the joys, sorrows, anger and happiness of the characters in the story.