lcionline Chapter 258: The Struggling Heart
Chapter 258: The Struggling Heart
The cold war between Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen continued, and a feeling of loneliness loomed over them like a shadow.
Jiang Ciyou sat alone in the office, looking at the bustling city scenery outside the window, but her heart was full of loneliness. She recalled the sweet time she had with Lu Jingchen, those times when they walked together on the beach, letting the sea breeze blow their hair, feeling the warmth of the sun on their bodies; those times when they tasted delicious food in high-end restaurants, and looked at each other with love and tenderness in their eyes. But now, everything has become so far away.
She knew that she had invested a lot of time and energy in her work, but that didn't mean she didn't value Lu Jingchen. She just wanted to create better conditions for their future through her own efforts. However, Lu Jingchen's lack of understanding made her feel wronged and sad. In the dead of night, she often thought of Lu Jingchen's smile and tenderness. His smile was as bright as the sun, which could instantly dispel the haze in her heart; his tenderness was like a spring breeze, which made her feel extremely at ease. She missed the warm times they had spent together, missed his careful care when she was sick, and missed the jokes he told when she was in a bad mood.
Jiang Ciyou sighed. She didn't know how to break the deadlock. Her heart was full of contradictions and confusion. She wanted to take the initiative to make peace, but she was afraid of being hurt again. She was worried that if she bowed her head first, would Lu Jingchen think she was weak. She fell into a deep struggle and didn't know how to make a choice.
Meanwhile, Lu Jingchen was reflecting on his actions in solitude. He sat in his room, looking at the photos they had taken together, and his heart was filled with regret. He knew that he had said some excessive words during the argument, and he should not have accused Jiang Ciyou of changing. He understood that Jiang Ciyou's efforts were all for their future, but he did not give her enough understanding and support.
Lu Jingchen thought of the three years they spent together, and those beautiful memories kept playing in his mind like a movie. They traveled together and enjoyed the magnificent scenery of nature; they learned and grew together, encouraging each other to pursue their dreams. He missed Jiang Ciyou's gentleness and thoughtfulness, and missed her encouragement and support when he encountered difficulties. He felt that he should be more tolerant and understanding of Jiang Ciyou, instead of arguing with her over trivial matters.
Lu Jingchen's heart was also full of contradictions and confusion. He wanted to take the initiative to make peace, but he couldn't bring himself to do it. He was afraid that Jiang Ciyou would reject his peace and that their relationship would become more tense. He didn't know how to face this relationship, whether to continue the cold war or take the initiative to take the first step.
As the days passed, the feeling of loneliness became stronger and stronger. Jiang Ciyou encountered some troubles at work. One of her important projects had problems and she needed to invest more time and energy to solve it. She was so busy every day that she had no time to think about her relationship problems. But every time when it was late at night, the feeling of loneliness would come and make her unable to fall asleep.
Lu Jingchen is also working hard for his career. He goes out early and comes back late every day, and is very busy. He tries to numb himself with work and forget the conflict between him and Jiang Ciyou. But every time he stops, he will feel a surge of longing for Jiang Ciyou. He doesn't know how far their relationship will develop, and he feels very uneasy.
In this state of loneliness and contradiction, Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen are experiencing a fierce struggle in their hearts. They don't know how to face each other, and don't know how to solve the problems between them. Their hearts are full of confusion and helplessness, as if they are lost in a dark forest and can't find a way out.
Jiang Ciyou tried to relieve her loneliness by chatting with her friends. She drank coffee with her friends and talked about her troubles. After listening to her story, her friend comforted her and said, "There will inevitably be quarrels and conflicts in a relationship, but as long as you love each other, you will be able to overcome these difficulties. You should take the initiative to communicate with Lu Jingchen and tell him your thoughts and feelings. Maybe he is waiting for you too."
Jiang Ciyou was touched by her friend's words. She knew her friend was right, but she still didn't have the courage to take the initiative to make peace. She was afraid that she would be hurt again and that their relationship would get worse.
Lu Jingchen also talked to his friend about his relationship problems. His friend advised him: "Men should be more generous and take the initiative to make peace with Jiang Ciyou. Don't lose a beautiful relationship because of a small matter." Although Lu Jingchen felt that his friend's words made sense, he still couldn't let go of his face. He felt that he was not wrong, so why should he bow his head first?
In the inner struggle, Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen are thinking about their future. They don't know how far this relationship can go, and whether they can return to the sweet time they once had. They are full of worries and confusion about the future, and don't know how to continue.
Jiang Ciyou began to recall every detail of their acquaintance. At that time, she had just experienced betrayal on her wedding night, and her heart was filled with pain and anger. She met Lu Jingchen in the bar, and his handsomeness, tenderness and thoughtfulness instantly moved her heart. They spent many wonderful times together, and she gradually walked out of the shadow of the past with his company. She knew that she had fallen in love with Lu Jingchen, and she didn't want to lose him.
Lu Jingchen was also recalling their past. He remembered that when he first met Jiang Ciyou, her beauty and strength moved him. He decided to accompany her and let her find happiness again. In the past three years, they have experienced many ups and downs together, and he has fallen deeply in love with Jiang Ciyou. He knew that he couldn't live without her, and he had to take the initiative to make peace.
However, when they really face each other, the fear and uneasiness in their hearts make them retreat. They don't know how to speak, how to express their feelings. Their hearts are full of contradictions and confusion, and they don't know how to make a choice.
During this process, Jiang Ciyou's work pressure increased. There were serious problems with her project. The client was not satisfied with her work and asked her to make improvements in a short time. Jiang Ciyou felt very anxious and she didn't know how to solve the problem. She worked overtime until late every day, trying to find a solution.
Seeing Jiang Ciyou working so hard, Lu Jingchen felt very distressed. He wanted to help Jiang Ciyou, but he didn't know how to start. He knew that the conflict between them had not been resolved, and he was afraid that Jiang Ciyou would refuse his help.
Under such circumstances, Jiang Ciyou's body also began to have problems. She fell ill due to overwork and had a high fever. She lay alone in bed, feeling very helpless. How she wished that Lu Jingchen could be by her side to take care of her, but she knew it was just a luxury.
When Lu Jingchen learned that Jiang Ciyou was ill, he was very anxious. He put down his work without hesitation and rushed to Jiang Ciyou's side. When he saw Jiang Ciyou's weak appearance, he was filled with guilt and heartache. He decided to put aside his face and take the initiative to make peace with Jiang Ciyou.
Lu Jingchen sat beside Jiang Ciyou's bed, gently held her hand, and said, "Ciyou, I'm sorry, I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have failed to understand your efforts and shouldn't have quarreled with you. Please forgive me, and let's start over."
Jiang Ciyou was deeply moved when she heard Lu Jingchen's words. She looked at Lu Jingchen's sincere eyes and couldn't help but shed tears. She also realized that she had done something wrong in this relationship and she should understand Lu Jingchen's feelings better.
Jiang Ciyou said: "Jingchen, I am also wrong. I shouldn't take work so seriously and ignore your feelings. Let's stop arguing and work hard together to create our future."
Lu Jingchen hugged Jiang Ciyou tightly and said, "Okay, let's work hard together. I will always be by your side, supporting you and loving you."
After this illness, Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen's relationship has been sublimated. They cherish each other more and understand each other's feelings more. They decided to face the difficulties and challenges in life together and create a happy life for themselves.
However, their future is still full of uncertainty. They don't know what difficulties and challenges they will encounter, but they believe that as long as they love each other, they will be able to overcome all difficulties. Their love story continues, and their future is full of hope.