jdhmnovel Chapter 144 The outbreak of quarrel
Chapter 144 The outbreak of quarrel
In the romantic city of Paris, the lights were on at night, and the hustle and bustle of the city seemed to be shrouded in a layer of romantic gauze. Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen enjoyed dinner in an elegant restaurant as usual. The restaurant was filled with soft music and the aroma of delicious food, and the candlelight swayed on the dining table, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere.
Jiang Ciyou was wearing an elegant black evening gown, her long hair cascading down her shoulders, and her delicate makeup highlighting her beauty. Lu Jingchen was wearing a well-tailored suit, with a gentle smile on his handsome face, and his eyes full of love for Jiang Ciyou.
However, this seemingly peaceful and beautiful atmosphere was broken by a small detail. When the waiter served them the dishes, he accidentally spilled a glass of red wine on Jiang Ciyou's clothes. The bright red wine instantly spread on her white skirt, forming a glaring stain.
Jiang Ciyou's face instantly became a little unhappy, she frowned, and her eyes revealed a hint of dissatisfaction. Lu Jingchen hurriedly stood up, picked up a tissue from the table, and gently wiped the wine stains on Jiang Ciyou's clothes. While wiping, he comforted Jiang Ciyou: "Baby, don't be angry, it's just a small accident."
Jiang Ciyou raised her head and looked at Lu Jingchen's anxious expression, and her anger subsided a little. But she still couldn't help complaining, "This is my favorite piece of clothing, and it got dirty as soon as I wore it today."
Lu Jingchen looked at Jiang Ciyou distressedly. He knew that this dress was very important to her. He turned around and said to the waiter who was standing at a loss, "Where is your manager? I need to talk to him."
The waiter nodded quickly and hurried to find the manager. After a while, the restaurant manager came over in a hurry. He bowed to Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen with an apologetic look on his face and apologized: "I am very sorry for giving you an unpleasant dining experience. This is our negligence, and we will definitely handle it properly."
Lu Jingchen looked at the manager and said firmly, "We must give us a satisfactory solution to this matter. My girlfriend's mood has been greatly affected by this matter."
The manager nodded quickly and said yes. He proposed to replace the table with a sumptuous dinner for them and send a bottle of expensive red wine as an apology. Lu Jingchen looked at Jiang Ciyou and saw that she had no objection, so he nodded and agreed to the manager's solution.
The new dinner was served soon, and the table was filled with various exquisite French dishes. The bottle of expensive red wine was also opened, and the aroma of wine filled the air. However, Jiang Ciyou's mood did not completely improve because of all this. She just ate silently, with a hint of sadness in her eyes.
Lu Jingchen noticed Jiang Ciyou's mood change. He put down the tableware in his hand, gently held Jiang Ciyou's hand, and said, "Baby, don't be unhappy. You can buy new clothes if they get dirty. As long as you are happy, it's fine."
Jiang Ciyou raised her head and looked at Lu Jingchen's gentle eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart. She forced a smile and said, "I know, but I was in a good mood today, and this incident ruined my mood."
Lu Jingchen smiled understandingly and said, "Then let's do something that will make you happy later. Where do you want to go?"
Jiang Ciyou thought for a moment and said, "I want to go to the Eiffel Tower. I heard that the Eiffel Tower is very beautiful at night."
Lu Jingchen nodded and said, "Okay, let's go after dinner."
After dinner, Lu Jingchen and Jiang Ciyou walked out of the restaurant. The streets of Paris at night were brightly lit, with people coming and going, full of vitality and energy. They walked hand in hand on the streets, feeling the romantic atmosphere of the city.
After a while, they arrived at the Eiffel Tower. At this time, the Eiffel Tower was brightly lit, like a dazzling lighthouse, illuminating the entire night sky of Paris. Jiang Ciyou looked at the majestic building in front of him, his eyes flashing with excitement.
Seeing Jiang Ciyou's happy face, Lu Jingchen was also filled with joy. He gently embraced Jiang Ciyou and whispered in her ear: "You are so beautiful, just like this Eiffel Tower, shining with charming light."
Jiang Ciyou blushed when she heard what Lu Jingchen said. She leaned into Lu Jingchen's arms, feeling his warmth and love, and the haze in her heart gradually dissipated.
They stayed for a long time under the Eiffel Tower, admiring the night view of the city. They left reluctantly until late at night.
After returning to the hotel, Jiang Ciyou's mood had improved a lot. She walked into the bathroom, ready to take a bath and have a good sleep. However, when she lay in the bathtub and closed her eyes, those painful memories came back like a tide.
She recalled her husband's betrayal on their wedding night, and her helplessness and despair at the time. Those images kept flashing in her mind, making her feel heavy again.
Jiang Ciyou stood up from the bathtub, put on her bathrobe, and walked out of the bathroom. She sat on the edge of the bed, looking out the window at the night, tears streaming down her face.
After Lu Jingchen came out of the bathroom, he was shocked to see Jiang Ciyou crying beside the bed. He hurried over, sat beside Jiang Ciyou, gently hugged her in his arms, and asked, "Baby, what's wrong with you? Why are you crying?"
Jiang Ciyou leaned in Lu Jingchen's arms, crying and saying, "I... I thought of him again... I thought I had forgotten him, but... but those memories always pop up in my mind inadvertently, I am really in pain..."
After hearing what Jiang Ciyou said, Lu Jingchen felt distressed. He hugged Jiang Ciyou tightly and said, "Baby, I know the pain in your heart. But you have to believe that it's all in the past. You have me now. I will always be with you and will never let you get hurt again."
Jiang Ciyou raised her head and looked at Lu Jingchen's determined eyes, feeling a little comforted. But she still couldn't control her emotions. She cried and said, "But I'm really scared. I'm afraid I'll be hurt again. I'm afraid I'll never forget the past..."
Lu Jingchen gently stroked Jiang Ciyou's hair and said, "Baby, don't be afraid. The past cannot be changed, but we can choose how to face the future. As long as you are willing, I will always be by your side and help you walk out of the shadow of the past."
Jiang Ciyou was moved by Lu Jingchen's words. She knew that Lu Jingchen really loved her and was willing to give everything for her. But she still couldn't completely let go of her worries. She didn't know if she could really forget the past and devote herself wholeheartedly to her relationship with Lu Jingchen.
Lu Jingchen looked at Jiang Ciyou in silence, feeling a little anxious. He said, "Baby, what are you worried about? You can tell me and we can solve it together."
Jiang Ciyou raised his head, looked at Lu Jingchen, hesitated for a moment, and said, "I... I feel that I am unfair to you. You are so good to me, but I am always troubled by the past. I can't love you wholeheartedly like you love me..."
After hearing what Jiang Ciyou said, Lu Jingchen felt relieved. He smiled and said, "Baby, don't think like that. There is no fairness in love. I am willing to give for you because I love you. I don't need you to return the same love to me. I just hope you can be happy, that's enough."
Jiang Ciyou felt guilty after hearing what Lu Jingchen said. She knew she shouldn't be so selfish. She should try to forget the past and cherish the person in front of her. She raised her head, looked at Lu Jingchen, and said, "Jingchen, I'm sorry. I will try to forget the past in the future."
Lu Jingchen looked at Jiang Ciyou with love in his eyes. He said, "Baby, I believe in you. If we work together, we will definitely create a happy future for us."
However, at this moment, Lu Jingchen's phone suddenly rang. He picked up the phone, glanced at the caller ID, and his face changed slightly. He hesitated for a moment and said to Jiang Ciyou, "Baby, I'm going out to answer the phone."
Jiang Ciyou nodded and watched Lu Jingchen walk out of the room. She suddenly felt uneasy. She didn't know who called and why Lu Jingchen suddenly became so nervous.
After a while, Lu Jingchen returned to the room. His face was a little heavy, and his eyes revealed a hint of fatigue.
Jiang Ciyou looked at Lu Jingchen and asked, "Who called?"
Lu Jingchen hesitated for a moment and said, "It's a colleague from the company. He has something urgent that I need to deal with."
Jiang Ciyou was a little confused after hearing what Lu Jingchen said. She felt that Lu Jingchen seemed to be hiding something, but she didn't know how to ask.
Lu Jingchen looked at Jiang Ciyou's puzzled eyes and felt a little guilty. He knew he shouldn't lie to Jiang Ciyou, but he didn't want to make her worry. He said, "Baby, don't think too much. It's really just a small matter in the company. I'll come back to accompany you after I deal with it."
Jiang Ciyou nodded and said, "Okay, then go quickly and come back soon."
Lu Jingchen kissed Jiang Ciyu gently on the forehead, then turned and walked out of the room.
Jiang Ciyou lay in bed, feeling uneasy. She tossed and turned, unable to sleep, thinking about Lu Jingchen's expression and the mysterious phone call. She began to wonder if Lu Jingchen was hiding something from her, and her heart was filled with worry and doubt.
Time passed by, but Lu Jingchen didn't come back. Jiang Ciyou was getting more and more upset. She couldn't help but pick up her phone and called Lu Jingchen. However, no one answered the call.
Jiang Ciyou felt even more uneasy, and she began to have wild thoughts. She was worried that Lu Jingchen might have had an accident, or that he simply didn't want to come back to face her. Her emotions became more and more agitated, and she decided to go find Lu Jingchen.
Jiang Ciyou put on her clothes and walked out of the room. She came to the hotel lobby and looked for Lu Jingchen everywhere. However, she searched the entire lobby and did not see any trace of Lu Jingchen.
Just as Jiang Ciyou was about to leave the lobby and go outside the hotel to look for Lu Jingchen, she suddenly saw Lu Jingchen coming out of the hotel elevator. He looked very bad, with a hint of fatigue and helplessness in his eyes.
Jiang Ciyou hurried over and asked, "Jingchen, where have you been? Why didn't you answer my call?"
When Lu Jingchen saw Jiang Ciyou, he felt a little guilty. He said, "Baby, I'm sorry. I was dealing with company matters just now and accidentally turned my phone to silent mode, so I didn't hear your call."
Jiang Ciyou looked at Lu Jingchen, and the doubts in her heart did not disappear. She felt that Lu Jingchen's explanation was a bit far-fetched, and she didn't believe that he was just dealing with the company's affairs.
Jiang Ciyou's emotions suddenly got out of control. She said loudly to Lu Jingchen, "Are you hiding something from me? Why are you always like this? Every time I mention the past, you become weird. Do you really love me?"
Lu Jingchen was shocked by Jiang Ciyou's sudden outburst. He didn't know how to explain it. He said, "Baby, don't let your imagination run wild. I really have nothing to hide from you. I love you. You don't have to doubt it."
Jiang Ciyou became even angrier after hearing what Lu Jingchen said. She felt that Lu Jingchen was just perfunctory and didn't care about her feelings at all.
Jiang Ciyou cried and said, "You always say this, but your actions don't make me feel your love. Do you think I'm stupid and easy to deceive?"
Lu Jingchen felt very sad when he saw Jiang Ciyou's sad face. He knew that his behavior had caused Jiang Ciyou to misunderstand him, but he couldn't tell her the truth now. He said, "Baby, calm down. I really didn't lie to you. Everything I did was for your own good."
Jiang Ciyou sneered after hearing what Lu Jingchen said, "For my own good? Do you think I will believe you if you say that? You don't even know what I want."
After saying that, Jiang Ciyou turned around and ran back to her room. She slammed the door shut and lay on the bed, crying.
Lu Jingchen stood there, watching Jiang Ciyou's back as she left, his heart filled with helplessness and heartache. He knew that he had made Jiang Ciyou sad again this time, but he really didn't know what to do. He sighed silently, then turned and left.
After returning to the room, Lu Jingchen sat on the sofa, unable to calm down for a long time. He knew that the problems between him and Jiang Ciyou were getting worse and worse. If they continued like this, their relationship would probably be broken. He decided to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Jiang Ciyou and tell her everything in his heart.
However, at this moment, his cell phone rang again. He picked up the phone and saw that it was an unfamiliar number. He hesitated for a moment, but still picked up the phone.
A woman's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Lu Jingchen, do you think you can escape everything by hiding in Paris? I tell you, you will never get rid of me."
When Lu Jingchen heard this voice, his face turned pale instantly. He held the phone tightly in his hand and said in a trembling voice, "What do you want?"
The woman on the other end of the phone sneered and said, "You should know what I want. I advise you to come back obediently, otherwise you will bear the consequences."
After that, the woman hung up the phone. Lu Jingchen sat on the sofa blankly, his heart filled with fear and anxiety. He knew that his troubles were coming.