Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

Chapter 327: Friends' Advice

Jiang Ciyou sat in a dim corner of her home, and everything around her seemed to have lost its color. Ever since she and Lu Jingchen started the cold war, her life seemed to be shrouded in a haze. Her eyes were empty, and her thoughts drifted back to the little things they had done together. Those good times they had spent together were now like sharp blades, piercing her heart.

At this moment, the doorbell suddenly rang, breaking the oppressive silence in the house. Jiang Ciyou slowly got up, opened the door, and saw her good friend Xiaoyan. As soon as Xiaoyan entered the door, she was infected by the dull atmosphere in the house. She frowned and looked at Jiang Ciyou distressedly.

"Ciyou, what's wrong with you? Look at how you look now, you look much more haggard." Xiaoyan said with concern.

Jiang Ciyou forced a smile and said, "Nothing, maybe I'm a little tired lately."

Xiaoyan took Jiang Ciyou's hand, walked to the sofa and sat down. She looked directly into Jiang Ciyou's eyes and said seriously, "Ciyou, don't lie to me. I've heard everything about you and Lu Jingchen. If you two continue to have a cold war like this, it will not be good for you, him, your relationship, or your career."

When Jiang Ciyou heard Xiaoyan mention Lu Jingchen, a complex emotion flashed in her eyes. She lowered her head and said softly: "Xiaoyan, you don't understand. The problem between us is very complicated and it is not so easy to solve."

Xiaoyan sighed softly and said, "I know you have disagreements on business decisions and some trust crises in life. But, Ciyou, you have to know that love is not always smooth sailing. Every couple will experience some ups and downs. What's important is how you face these problems."

Jiang Ciyou raised his head and looked at Xiaoyan, his eyes full of doubts: "But our differences are getting bigger and bigger. I feel that we can no longer understand each other as we did before. He has become so aggressive, and he thinks I am too conservative. I don't know how to get along with him now."

Xiaoyan held Jiang Ciyou's hand and comforted him, "Ciyou, you two just have different views at this stage. Lu Jingchen's aggressiveness may be because he sees those huge potential opportunities, and he wants to seize them to take your career to the next level. And your conservatism is also reasonable. You have considered the risks and want to make steady progress. There is no absolute right or wrong in these two views."

"But there was a crack in the trust between us. I found that he had a close relationship with a female colleague. Although he explained that it was normal work interaction, I just couldn't get over it. Also, there were some things I didn't tell him. I knew it was not good, but I was just angry at the time." Jiang Ciyou said helplessly.

Xiaoyan patted Jiang Ciyou's hand and said, "Ciyou, trust is the cornerstone of love. You are now suspicious of each other because of some trivial things, which is very dangerous. You have to believe in Lu Jingchen. Since he chooses to be with you, he must love you. His relationship with his female colleague may really be just a work matter. And you should communicate with him honestly and tell him what you didn't tell him."

"I also want to communicate with him, but every time I see him, I can't help but get angry. What's more, we are both in a cold war now, and no one is willing to give in first." Jiang Ciyou said distressedly.

Xiaoyan smiled and said, "Ciyou, you two are too strong-willed. In love, sometimes one person needs to give in first. Giving in first doesn't mean you lose, but that you cherish this relationship more. Think about it, you have been through so many ups and downs together, are you going to give up just because of this little conflict?"

Jiang Ciyou fell into deep thought. Xiaoyan's words made her start to re-examine her relationship with Lu Jingchen. She knew that what Xiaoyan said was right, but she still didn't know how to take the first step.

"And, Ciyou, you have to know that you are not only lovers now, but also business partners. Your company is facing many crises now. If you continue the cold war, your competitors will take the opportunity to suppress you. Your career may suffer a heavy blow, and then it will be too late for you to regret it." Xiaoyan said seriously.

Jiang Ciyou's eyes revealed a trace of worry, she knew that Xiaoyan was telling the truth. She was very clear about the company's situation, and because of their cold war recently, the company had been greatly affected.

"Xiaoyan, I know you are doing this for my own good. But I really don't know how to break this deadlock." Jiang Ciyou said helplessly.

Xiaoyan thought for a moment and said, "Ciyou, you can start with some small things. For example, cook him a meal he likes, or give him a small gift to express your concern. Then, find an opportunity to talk to him calmly about the problem between you. I believe that as long as you can communicate honestly, you will be able to solve the problem."

Jiang Ciyou nodded and said, "Xiaoyan, thank you. Your words made me understand a lot. I will think about it carefully."

Xiaoyan smiled and said, "Ciyou, I hope you can be happy. You and Lu Jingchen are such a perfect match. Don't give up such a good relationship just because of a momentary anger."

On the other side, Lu Jingchen was in the same trouble. His friend Zeyu came to his office.

Ze Yu looked at Lu Jingchen's listless appearance and joked, "Jingchen, look at you now. Where is your former high-spirited self?"

Lu Jingchen rolled his eyes at Zeyu and said, "Don't make fun of me. I'm annoyed now."

Ze Yu sat down opposite Lu Jingchen and said seriously: "I know what happened between you and Jiang Ciyou. I came here today just to have a good chat with you."

Lu Jingchen said helplessly: "Zeyu, what do you think I should do? Our conflict is getting deeper and deeper, and I don't know how to solve it."

Zeyu said: "Jingchen, you have to know that Jiang Ciyou is a rare good woman. She is smart, beautiful, independent, and loves you very much. The relationship between you two is hard-earned, you should cherish it."

"I know she is a good woman, but our differences in business decisions are too big. I think she has become too conservative and has missed a lot of good opportunities. And she may think that I am too aggressive and not steady enough." Lu Jingchen said with a frown.

Zeyu shook his head and said, "Jingchen, you two just look at things from different angles. You can't think she is wrong just because her ideas are different from yours. In business decisions, sometimes you need to be cautious and sometimes you need to take risks. You should respect each other's opinions and make the best decision together."

"Also, there is a problem of trust between us. I found that she sometimes hides things from me, and I can't help but wonder if she has any thoughts about me. I know this is not good, but I just can't control myself." Lu Jingchen said distressedly.

Zeyu said seriously: "Jingchen, trust is based on mutual respect and understanding. You have to believe Jiang Ciyou. She may have her reasons for hiding something from you. You should give her some time and space so that she can tell you actively. And you should also communicate with her honestly and express your thoughts and doubts."

"But we are now in a cold war. No one is willing to give in first. I feel like if I give in first, it would be like I have done something wrong." Lu Jingchen said stubbornly.

Zeyu smiled and said, "Jingchen, you are just trying to save face. In love, there is no right or wrong. The person who bows his head first is often the one with a bigger heart. If you really love Jiang Ciyou, don't care about these face-saving things."

"Also, you have to know that your current cold war not only affects your relationship, but also your company. Your competitors have already noticed the conflict between you and have begun to attack your company. If you continue like this, your company may suffer greater losses. At that time, your relationship will also be hit harder." Ze Yu said seriously.

There was a hint of worry in Lu Jingchen's eyes. He knew that what Zeyu said was true. He was also very clear about the company's situation. Recently, because of their cold war, the company has faced many problems.

"Zeyu, what do you think I should do to break this deadlock?" Lu Jingchen asked helplessly.

Zeyu thought for a moment and said, "You can start with some small things. For example, give her a bouquet of flowers, or write her a love letter to express your love. Then, find an opportunity to talk to her calmly about the problem between you. I believe that as long as you can communicate honestly, you will be able to solve the problem."

Lu Jingchen nodded and said, "Zeyu, thank you. Your words made me understand a lot. I will think about it carefully."

Zeyu smiled and said, "Jingchen, I hope you can be happy. You and Jiang Ciyou are such a perfect match. Don't give up such a good relationship because of a small conflict."

Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen were touched after listening to their friend's advice. They both began to think about their relationship with each other and how to break the current deadlock. Although they didn't know how to do it specifically, their friend's words were like a beam of light shining into their dark world, giving them hope and courage. They knew that they couldn't go on like this, and they needed to make changes for their relationship and their career.

Jiang Ciyou sat on the sofa, Xiaoyan's words echoing in her mind. She began to think seriously about the problems between herself and Lu Jingchen. She realized that the conflict between them was not unsolvable. As long as they could put aside their stubbornness and communicate honestly, they would be able to resolve the conflict. She thought of the good times they had spent together, and those sweet memories softened her heart.

She decided to follow Xiaoyan's advice and start with some small things. She stood up and walked to the kitchen, intending to cook a meal for Lu Jingchen that he would like to eat. She was busy in the kitchen. Although she hadn't cooked for a long time, she still tried hard to remember the recipes of Lu Jingchen's favorite dishes. While she was cooking, she thought about Lu Jingchen's expression when he ate these dishes, and her heart was full of anticipation.

Lu Jingchen was also thinking about Zeyu's words in the office. He looked at the photo of the two of them on his desk and recalled the little things they had experienced together. He knew that he couldn't lose Jiang Ciyou. He decided to follow Zeyu's advice and give Jiang Ciyou a small gift. He started to choose gifts online, and he wanted to choose a gift that could express his feelings. He looked at a lot of them and finally chose an exquisite necklace. The pendant of the necklace was made of a photo of the two of them. He imagined how Jiang Ciyou would look when she wore this necklace, and his heart was filled with love.

However, just when they were about to take the first step, a new problem arose. Jiang Ciyou accidentally cut her finger while cooking. She looked at her bleeding finger and felt wronged. She suddenly wondered if she was too stupid to do this. Would Lu Jingchen not appreciate it? She began to hesitate again.

When Lu Jingchen was preparing to give a gift, he also encountered a problem. He was worried that Jiang Ciyou would refuse his gift, and he didn't know how to deal with this situation. He also began to back out in his heart.

In this way, although they were both touched by their friends' advice, they fell into a new dilemma due to their own worries and hesitations. They didn't know how to overcome the obstacles in their hearts and take that crucial step. Their relationship was still on the edge of a cold war and could break down completely at any time.

Jiang Ciyou sat at the dining table, looking at the dishes she had cooked, feeling helpless. She didn't know what to do. She wanted to reconcile with Lu Jingchen, but she was afraid of being rejected. Her cell phone was next to her, and she wanted to send a message to Lu Jingchen, but she didn't know what to say.

Lu Jingchen took the gift he had prepared and wandered downstairs of Jiang Ciyou's house. He looked at the window of Jiang Ciyou's house, and his heart was full of contradictions. He wanted to go upstairs and give the gift to Jiang Ciyou, but he was worried that Jiang Ciyou would kick him out. He walked back and forth downstairs, but he couldn't muster up the courage to go upstairs.

As time went by, they were still hesitating and struggling. If their friends knew their current situation, they would persuade them again. But at this moment, they could only face their fear and hesitation on their own. Their feelings were like a boat drifting in a storm, which could be submerged at any time.

Jiang Ciyou took a deep breath and decided not to hesitate any longer. She picked up her phone and sent a message to Lu Jingchen: "Jingchen, I cooked your favorite dishes, come back and eat together." After sending the message, her heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and she nervously waited for Lu Jingchen's reply.

Lu Jingchen's phone vibrated, and he saw that it was a message from Jiang Ciyou, and he was pleasantly surprised. Without any hesitation, he immediately replied, "Okay, I'll be right back." Then, he took the gift and strode upstairs.

When Lu Jingchen opened the door and saw the table full of food and Jiang Ciyou's expectant eyes, his heart was filled with emotion. He walked to Jiang Ciyou, handed her the gift, and said, "Ciyou, this is a gift for you."

Jiang Ciyou took the gift, tears flashing in her eyes, and said: "Jingchen, I'm sorry, let's not have a cold war anymore, okay?"

Lu Jingchen hugged Jiang Ciyou tightly and said, "Ciyou, it's my fault. We will never do this again."

In this way, after experiencing inner struggles and hesitations, they finally took that crucial step. With the persuasion of their friends, their relationship began to turn around. They knew that they would encounter many problems in the future, but as long as they could understand, trust and support each other, they would be able to overcome any difficulties. Because of their reconciliation, their company began to pick itself up again and prepare to meet new challenges.