Shen Qingchen gently held Jiang Zhi's hand and said, "Jiang Zhi, I don't care. I love you as a person, including your hatred and your pain. I am willing to bear it with you. I know you may think it's easy for me to say these words now, but I will use my actions to prove my determination." Jiang Zhi felt his warm and strong hand, and her hesitation became more obvious. It was as if two voices were arguing in her heart. One voice told her to accept this relationship and enjoy this rare warmth; the other voice reminded her of her mission of revenge and not to be swayed by emotions.
At this time, the music in the restaurant became softer, as if to match the delicate atmosphere between them. Shen Qingchen looked at Jiang Zhi, his eyes full of expectation and determination. He whispered again: "Jiang Zhi, give me a chance, and give us a chance too." Jiang Zhi raised her head and looked into Shen Qingchen's affectionate eyes. Her heart seemed to be filled with warmth. She said slowly: "Shen Qingchen, I am very touched by your sincerity. But I need time to think, and I don't want to make a hasty decision."
Shen Qingchen nodded. He knew that Jiang Zhi's concerns were not so easy to eliminate. He said, "Okay, Jiang Zhi. I will give you time. No matter what decision you make, I will respect you." Although Jiang Zhi did not agree to his feelings on the spot, Shen Qingchen was not disappointed. He knew that Jiang Zhi's heart had begun to slowly move closer to him, which was already a good start.
After dinner, Shen Qingchen sent Jiang Zhi home. They strolled along the path under the moonlight, and the surroundings were quiet and beautiful. Although neither of them spoke, the atmosphere between them was very harmonious. When they arrived at the door of Jiang Zhi's residence, Jiang Zhi turned around, looked at Shen Qingchen and said, "It was a wonderful date today, thank you." Shen Qingchen smiled and said, "You're welcome, I hope you have a good dream tonight." Jiang Zhi nodded, then turned and walked into the house.
Shen Qingchen stood there, watching Jiang Zhi's back disappear behind the door. He secretly vowed in his heart that he must use his love to slowly melt the ice in Jiang Zhi's heart, so that she could truly accept him and this relationship. After Jiang Zhi returned to the house and leaned against the door, her hand unconsciously touched the necklace around her neck again. Her mind kept replaying Shen Qingchen's every move at dinner, his words, his eyes. She knew that her heart had undergone a subtle change that night.
She walked to the window and looked at the moonlight outside. She thought of Tang Junxi, and a wave of guilt surged in her heart. She felt that she seemed to have strayed from the direction on the road of revenge. But at the same time, she could not suppress her special feelings for Shen Qingchen. She fell into a deep contradiction, not knowing how to face her feelings, nor how to continue her path of revenge. She knew that this night was just the beginning, and the story between her and Shen Qingchen, as well as her own inner struggle, continued.
Jiang Zhi lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Her mind was filled with the image of Shen Qingchen. She recalled his radiant smile as he recounted childhood memories, and the focused look on his face as he put the necklace on her finger. Her heart was in turmoil. On the one hand, she feared her feelings would sap her resolve for revenge, while on the other, she longed for the warmth and care Shen Qingchen offered.
At the same time, Shen Qingchen was also at home, sitting by the window, looking at the night view outside. His heart was filled with Jiang Zhi's figure. He knew that Jiang Zhi's hesitation was normal, after all, she had experienced so much pain. He made up his mind that no matter how long Jiang Zhi needed to consider, he would always wait and stay by her side. He believed that one day, Jiang Zhi would truly accept him, and they would move towards a happy future together.
In this city night, although Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen are in different places, their hearts are closely connected because of this special feeling. Jiang Zhi gradually fell into exhaustion in the contradictions and struggles. She fell asleep in a daze. In her dream, she saw Tang Junxi's smiling face and Shen Qingchen's hand reaching out to her. She didn't know which hand to grab. In this entanglement, her dream became chaotic and full of unknowns.
Shen Qingchen sat by the window for a long time, his mind constantly planning how to better accompany Jiang Zhi and how to make her trust him more. He knew that this was a long-term battle, but he was full of confidence. His feelings for Jiang Zhi were not just a momentary impulse, but a love that ran deep in his bones. For this love, he was willing to give everything and wait for any long time.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the window onto Jiang Zhi's face. She slowly opened her eyes, the first thing that came to mind was last night's date. She sat up and looked at herself in the mirror, the necklace around her neck gleaming in the sunlight. She sighed softly, knowing she could no longer avoid thinking about her feelings for Shen Qingchen. She decided to sort out her feelings for Shen Qingchen while searching for clues to Tang Junxi's murder.
Shen Qingchen also got up early. He had a lot of work to do today, but his mind was still on Jiang Zhi. In the gaps between his work, he would unconsciously think of Jiang Zhi's smile. He knew that he had fallen deeply into the whirlpool of love. He hoped that Jiang Zhi would have a happy day today. He was even thinking about where to take Jiang Zhi on their next date and what kind of surprise to prepare for her.
Jiang Zhi began her day, searching the city for clues as usual. But she found her focus wasn't as strong as before, and Shen Qingchen's figure kept popping up in her mind. While in an alley, she was talking to someone who might know a clue, and her mind would suddenly wander, remembering what Shen Qingchen had said to her during their date. She knew this state was dangerous, and she had to adjust herself quickly.
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