Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

Jiang Ciyou stood in front of Lu Jingchen, her eyes revealing complex emotions, both touching and deeply conflicted. Her heart seemed to be swept by a fierce storm, and the pain of being betrayed in the past followed her like a shadow, making it difficult for her to let down her guard easily when facing Lu Jingchen's true feelings.

"Lu Jingchen, I really don't know how to believe what you said." Jiang Ciyou's voice trembled slightly, and she unconsciously clenched her hands together, trying to relieve her inner tension and anxiety. "I once believed in someone so wholeheartedly, but what happened? I was ruthlessly abandoned on my wedding night. I don't want to experience that kind of pain again."

Lu Jingchen looked at Jiang Ciyou, his eyes full of heartache and anxiety. He took a step forward and wanted to hold Jiang Ciyou's hand, but she subconsciously dodged. This small action, like a sharp knife, hurt Lu Jingchen's heart, but he did not give up, but looked at her with a more determined look.

"Ciyou, I know you may have doubts about what I say now, but my feelings for you are real. From the moment we met, my world began to revolve around you." Lu Jingchen's voice was low and magnetic, and every word he said seemed to come from the deepest part of his heart, full of affection. "Those business interests and those complicated backgrounds are not the reasons why I approach you. I am simply attracted to you and want to protect you and give you happiness."

Jiang Ciyou's eyes were slightly red, and she recalled every moment she had spent with Lu Jingchen. Those sweet times, those warm hugs, were all like a beautiful dream. But the more beautiful the dream, the more she feared the cruel reality she would face after waking up.

"But why didn't you tell me this before? Why did you wait until I found some clues before confessing?" There was a hint of questioning in Jiang Ciyou's tone. She stared at Lu Jingchen intently, as if trying to find the answer from his eyes.

Lu Jingchen lowered his head slightly, a trace of regret on his face. "I'm afraid that you will feel pressured after knowing my identity, and that you will feel that the gap between us is too big. I want to wait for the right time, until you truly fall in love with me, and then tell you everything."

Jiang Ciyou smiled bitterly, "Is it too late to say this now? I'm already in this dilemma. I don't know how to face you, nor do I know how to face my husband. His threats are right next to my ears, and your identity is so complicated. I feel like I'm lost in the dark."

Lu Jingchen approached Jiang Ciyou again, and this time she did not dodge. Lu Jingchen gently held her shoulders, looked into her eyes, and said seriously: "Ciyou, don't be afraid. I will take care of everything. I will protect you and will not let you get hurt. Give me a chance to prove my sincerity."

Jiang Ciyou was struggling fiercely. She looked into Lu Jingchen's eyes, which contained the tenderness and affection she was familiar with, but the doubts in her heart were like an insurmountable gap. She remembered her husband's threat. If she chose Lu Jingchen, her husband might do something even crazier; but if she gave up Lu Jingchen and returned to her husband, her heart would be devoured by pain again.

"Lu Jingchen, I need time. I can't make a decision right away. I need to think about it carefully." Jiang Ciyou's voice was filled with a hint of fatigue and helplessness.

Lu Jingchen nodded slightly, he let go of Jiang Ciyou's shoulders and took a step back. "Okay, I'll give you time. But I hope you can trust me, I will always be by your side, waiting for you to make a decision."

Jiang Ciyou turned and left, her steps were heavy and slow. After returning to her room, she closed the door and leaned against it, tears finally bursting out of her eyes. She didn't know where to go. Love and reality were like two huge whirlpools that sucked her in and made her unable to extricate herself.

In the following days, Jiang Ciyou deliberately kept a distance from Lu Jingchen. She buried herself in work, trying to numb her heart with busyness. But every time when it was late at night, Lu Jingchen's figure would always appear in her mind involuntarily, and those beautiful memories would come flooding back like a tide.

Lu Jingchen respected Jiang Ciyou's decision. He did not bother her too much, but he did not stop caring about her. He would quietly bring her a cup of hot coffee when she worked overtime, and would quietly help her solve problems behind her back when she encountered difficulties. He conveyed his love and determination to Jiang Ciyou in his own way.

However, Jiang Ciyou's husband did not give her much respite. He kept calling and texting her, threatening and harassing her. He even appeared near Jiang Ciyou's company and residence, making Jiang Ciyou feel extremely scared and stressed.

One day, after Jiang Ciyou got off work, she found her husband waiting at the company gate. He came over with a gloomy face, grabbed Jiang Ciyou's arm, and said viciously: "When are you going to break up with that pretty boy? Don't forget, I still have something on you. If you don't come back to me, I will make you lose everything."

Jiang Ciyou struggled to break free from her husband's hand and said angrily, "Don't dream. I will never come back to you. Do you think you can threaten me like this?"

The husband sneered and said, "You try it. I'll let you know the consequences of offending me." Then he turned and left.

Jiang Ciyou looked at her husband's back, her heart filled with despair. She didn't know how long she could hold on, and she didn't know how to get out of this predicament. Just then, Lu Jingchen appeared. He saw Jiang Ciyou's pale face and haggard expression, and his heart ached.

"Ciyou, are you okay? Did he do anything to you?" Lu Jingchen asked with concern.

Jiang Ciyou shook his head, "I'm fine, just a little tired."

Lu Jingchen gently embraced Jiang Ciyou in his arms, "Ciyou, don't be afraid. I will handle this, trust me."

Jiang Ciyou leaned in Lu Jingchen's arms, tears soaking her eyes again. At this moment, she felt the long-lost warmth and sense of security. She began to realize that maybe Lu Jingchen was really the one she could rely on, and maybe she should take this step bravely and believe in love once.

But the doubts and fears in her heart still exist. She knows that she needs a real fight, a thorough emotional confrontation with the shadows of the past and the difficulties of reality, to truly find her own happiness.