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Chapter 666: Advice from Friends
The entanglement and pain that Jiang Ciyou had been experiencing these days were like a layer of haze, covering every corner of her life. How could her close friends not notice it? On this day, the sunlight shone through the carved glass of the cafe and sprinkled on the table, but it could not dispel the sadness in Jiang Ciyou's heart. She mechanically stirred the coffee with an empty and confused look in her eyes.
Her good friend Lin Yue rushed over and saw Jiang Ciyou's haggard face. Her worries immediately turned into actions. She took a few steps forward and held her hand tightly. "Ciyou, look at you. You have lost so much weight recently! I heard about Lu Jingchen's situation. You must be in a mess. Let's have a good chat today."
Jiang Ciyou raised his eyes, the helplessness in his eyes was heartbreaking, "Lin Yue, I really don't know what to do. Lu Jingchen is so good to me. I see all those things and his feelings, but I'm just afraid..."
Lin Yue patted her hand gently, and said firmly, "Ciyou, I know you've been hurt, and once bitten by a snake, you'll be afraid of the rope for ten years. But can Lu Jingchen be the same as your bastard ex-husband? For example, last time, your investment almost went down the drain. If he hadn't stepped in, how much effort would you have put in to save the situation? And which of the gifts he gave you was not carefully thought out to please you? If this man didn't care about you, would he have put in so much thought?"
Jiang Ciyou nodded slightly, and the image of Lu Jingchen running around for her emerged in her mind, and she felt mixed emotions. At this time, another friend, Su Yao, also rushed over, and as soon as she entered the door, she started to talk loudly: "Ciyou, I just finished dealing with the company's affairs and rushed to you. I heard that you were confused with Lu Jingchen?"
Su Yao pulled a chair over and sat down, staring into Jiang Ciyou's eyes, and said bluntly: "I tell you, men sometimes just love novelty, especially those with Lu Jingchen's background, who must have no shortage of beautiful women around him. You are now overwhelmed by his enthusiasm, but don't forget that you are divorced, and you can't give your heart to others easily. If you get hurt again, how can you bear it!"
Jiang Ciyou's heart suddenly tugged, Su Yao's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting her most vulnerable part. She thought of the humiliation and pain of being betrayed on her wedding night, the despair of falling into the abyss, and her eyes could not help but turn red.
Seeing this, Lin Yue glared at Su Yao and said, "Su Yao, stop saying things that scare Ci You. We have seen what Lu Jingchen is like recently. At the last charity dinner, he accompanied Ci You the whole time and didn't even look at those women who were courting him. All he had in his eyes was Ci You. Doesn't this explain the problem?"
Su Yao curled her lips and retorted, "What does that mean? It's just a temporary performance. In that kind of occasion, he has to pretend. Ciyou, don't be too naive. You have to be cautious about feelings. You have finally climbed out of your ex-husband's mess and have your own career. If you fall into Lu Jingchen's hands again, it's not worth it!"
Jiang Ciyou bit her lower lip tightly, and her inner struggle became more intense. On the one hand, Lu Jingchen's companionship and dedication during this period, like the warm spring sun, gradually warmed her frozen heart; but on the other hand, the pain of the past followed her like a shadow, constantly reminding her that love was fragile and unreliable.
Lin Yue saw that Jiang Ciyou was wavering, and continued to persuade her earnestly: "Ciyou, I know you are right to be cautious, but you can't miss possible happiness because of fear. Lu Jingchen helped you solve business problems and accompanied you through those difficult days. If he just wanted to have fun, would it be worth it? You have to give yourself a chance, and give a chance to the people who truly love you."
Su Yao snorted coldly, "Lin Yue, you are too idealistic. These days, interests are paramount. The family behind Lu Jingchen is so complicated. Who knows what other purposes he has for being with Ci You. Ci You, think about it. If you continue with him, what if you get involved in the intrigues of their family? How many lives do you have to live?"
Jiang Ciyou's hands trembled slightly, and the coffee cup swayed gently in the saucer, splashing a few drops of brown liquid. She knew that Lu Jingchen's family was powerful and the business landscape was complicated. If she got closer to him, she would inevitably step into a field full of unknowns and risks. But every time she wanted to be cruel and stay away from Lu Jingchen, his gentle eyes, doting smile, and the moments when he helped her solve problems would emerge in her mind.
Lin Yue raised her voice anxiously: "Su Yao, don't think so badly of people. If Lu Jingchen really had any bad intentions, he would have been exposed long ago. Why would he wait until now? Ciyou, just follow your heart. If you really like him, don't be scared off by these groundless speculations."
Su Yao crossed her arms and said seriously, "I'm not making groundless guesses. I'm doing this for Ciyou's own good. She's already suffered a loss once, and she can't make the same mistake again. Ciyou, you have to think about it calmly. Are you with Lu Jingchen because you really love him, or are you just greedy for the warmth he gives you and want to fill the void you were hurt by before? If it's the latter, this relationship will have problems sooner or later."
Jiang Ciyou felt her head buzzing. Her friend's words were like two tangled threads, getting more and more entangled in her mind. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to sort out her thoughts, but the confusion in her heart was like a thick fog that she couldn't get rid of.
At this time, Qin Lan, a good friend who had been sitting in the corner and listening silently, slowly spoke: "Ciyou, I think what Lin Yue and Su Yao said make sense. The key is to see what you want. Lu Jingchen did give you a different feeling, but your worries are not unfounded. Perhaps, you can try to slow down and talk to him frankly, tell him your concerns and expectations, and see his reaction. At the same time, give yourself some time to carefully examine your inner feelings, how deep they are, and whether they can support you in facing various problems that may arise in the future."
Jiang Ciyou slowly opened his eyes, his eyes full of gratitude, "Qin Lan, you are right, I should have a good talk with him. But I am really afraid that once I talk, the distance we have finally narrowed will be further apart, and he will think that I don't trust him..."
Lin Yue quickly comforted him, "Ciyou, if you keep it in your heart, the misunderstanding will only get deeper. If Lu Jingchen really cares about you, he will understand you. Just take this step bravely, it's better than being entangled and painful like you are now."
Although Su Yao still looked worried, she nodded in agreement: "Okay, let's talk about it, at least make things clear. But Ciyou, you have to stick to your bottom line and don't let him fool you with just a few words."
Jiang Ciyou smiled bitterly and sighed in her heart, how could this relationship be so complicated? She once thought that the betrayal on the wedding night was the darkest moment of her life, but she didn't expect that now, facing Lu Jingchen's sincerity, she would be so cowardly and dare not reach out to grab it.
The few of them chatted for a long time, from past memories to future aspirations, trying to help Jiang Ciyou clear the fog. After her friends left, Jiang Ciyou sat alone in the cafe, looking at the busy traffic outside the window, her heart still heavy. She knew that this choice about love and the future could only be made by her, and no one could do it for her. The next conversation with Lu Jingchen would determine where their relationship would go, whether to work together or go their separate ways. She was full of trepidation, but she had to muster up the courage to face it...