What's your feeling at the beginning? The aloof lawyer is crying!

Gu Jiang turned his head away and stopped looking at Lin Yizhi. The landlord's daughter looked at them with a hint of curiosity in her eyes, "Brother Jiang, this sister is so beautiful, is she your girlfriend?" The landlord's daughter blinked her big eyes and showed an innocent smile on her face.

Before Gu Jiang could answer, Lin Yizhi said, "Yes, I am his girlfriend." Her eyes were full of determination and her chin was slightly raised.

Gu Jiang frowned, wanting to retort, but didn't know what to say. The landlord smiled and said, "Okay, Xiao Jiang, if you have anything to say, just talk it over and don't argue. Let's go back first." The landlord smiled kindly and patted Gu Jiang's shoulder gently.

Gu Jiang nodded and prepared to leave with the landlord and his daughter. Lin Yizhi followed them closely, refusing to let go. "Gu Jiang, you can't just leave like this, we haven't solved our problems yet." Her eyes were filled with anxiety, and she followed Gu Jiang closely.

"What exactly do you want?" Gu Jiang stopped and looked at Lin Yizhizi with a hint of impatience on his face.

Lin Yizhi looked at Gu Jiang with tears in her eyes, "I want to be with you, I want us to start over." Her voice was choked and tears rolled down her cheeks.

Gu Jiang widened his eyes, staring blankly at Lin Yizhi in front of him, his heart as turbulent as the sea in a strong wind.

He simply couldn't believe that Lin Yizhi, who was once unattainable and as proud as a queen, would cry so humbly in front of him and beg him not to leave. Shock struck him like lightning, and his mind seemed to freeze at this moment.

A complex emotion spread in his heart, including surprise, confusion, sympathy, and a subtle wavering.

Seeing Lin Yizhi like this, he felt very uncomfortable. She used to be so high and mighty, but now she is so pitiful. This huge contrast made him feel pity.

For a moment he even wanted to reach out and hold her in his arms.

However, reason soon prevailed. He remembered his previous decision that he just wanted to live a quiet life alone and didn't want to be involved in a complicated emotional whirlpool.

He kept reminding himself that they were not on the same path, and even if he felt sympathy at the moment, it could not change this fact.

Gu Jiang was in a fierce struggle. On the one hand, he couldn't bear to see Lin Yizhi in such pain;

On the other hand, he was afraid that if he showed weakness, he would fall into the endless abyss again.

Finally, Gu Jiang took a deep breath and tried to calm his expression.

He looked at Lin Yizhi, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and determination. He slowly said, "Lin Yizhi, we are not on the same path. I have my life, you have your life. Please don't bother me anymore." After saying that, he turned around and left resolutely, leaving Lin Yizhi crying alone.

Gu Jiang was surprised. He thought that his harsh words would hurt Lin Yizhi's self-esteem, so that she would give up and go home. After all, in his impression, Lin Yizhi had always been the proud and conceited female CEO with a strong self-esteem who would never allow others to trample on her easily.

Gu Jiang tossed and turned in bed all night. Lin Yizhi's arrival was like a sudden storm, which caused huge waves in his heart.

The beautiful memories of their past love and the complex emotions intertwined together made his heart unable to calm down for a long time.

In the early morning, the first ray of sunlight shone into the room through the gap in the curtains, and Gu Jiang slowly opened his tired eyes.

He sighed, got up and quickly washed his face, trying to sober himself up with cold water. He put on his sportswear carefully, as if he was looking for a familiar sense of security. As usual, he was going out for a run. For him, running around the beach in the early morning was a kind of enjoyment. The fresh sea breeze and soft sand could make him forget the troubles in life for a while.

He gently pushed open the door and was about to step onto the familiar beach path.

But at this moment, the sound of a door opening was heard from the room opposite.

Gu Jiang frowned in confusion and thought to himself, hasn't there been no one living opposite?
When he looked across, he was stunned. The person standing there was actually Lin Yizhi.

Lin Yizhi was wearing a light sportswear, with her long hair tied into a high ponytail, looking full of energy. Her face was filled with a bright smile, as if nothing had happened yesterday.

Seeing Gu Jiang, she greeted him cheerfully: "Good morning. Do you want to go for a run? Let's go together!" Then she pulled his arm and walked away without saying anything.

Gu Jiang's eyes widened, his face full of surprise and disbelief. He wanted to break free from Lin Yizhi's hand, but he couldn't bear to do so.

A complex emotion flashed in his eyes, including surprise, helplessness, and a hint of imperceptible tenderness.

Lin Yizhi held his arm tightly, her eyes full of anticipation and joy. She seemed to want to use this method to break the awkwardness and estrangement between the two of them.

"Lin Yizhi, you..." Gu Jiang was interrupted by Lin Yizhi before he could finish his words.

"Hey, stop talking, let's go!" Lin Yizhi said happily while pulling Gu Jiang forward. Gu Jiang shook his head helplessly and had to follow her to the beach.

Walking on the beach, the sea breeze gently brushed across their faces, bringing a touch of coolness and comfort.

Lin Yizhi let go of Gu Jiang's arm and began to do warm-up exercises. Her movements were light and graceful, like a dancing butterfly. Gu Jiang stood quietly by, watching Lin Yizhi, his heart full of contradictions.

After Lin Yizhi finished her warm-up exercises, she turned to look at Gu Jiang and said with a smile, "Why are you still standing there? Warm up quickly!"

Gu Jiang hesitated for a moment, but still followed suit. After warming up, the two began running along the beach.

At first, neither of them spoke, but just ran silently. Gradually, Lin Yizhi broke the silence. "Gu Jiang, the scenery here is so beautiful!" She ran while admiring the beautiful scenery around her.

Gu Jiang glanced at her and said nothing. Lin Yizhi didn't mind and continued, "You know what? I haven't been so relaxed for a long time."

Gu Jiang frowned slightly, but still didn't speak. Lin Yizhi seemed to sense his emotions, she slowed down her pace and ran side by side with Gu Jiang.

"Gu Jiang, I know my behavior yesterday was a little impulsive, but I really don't want to lose you." Her eyes were full of sincerity and expectation.

Gu Jiang stopped and looked at Lin Yizhi, with a trace of struggle in his eyes. "Lin Yizhi, we can't go back anymore." (End of this chapter)