Jiang Zhi stood in the dimly lit alley. Having just experienced the chaos Jiang Yao had sent her men to stir, her mood was as disturbed and exhausted as the surroundings itself: irritable and exhausted. Shen Qingchen stood beside her, his eyes filled with anger and worry. His gaze flickered around, as if the hidden threats could strike again at any moment.
Jiang Zhi recalled the scene in the restaurant just now. It was supposed to be a candlelight dinner full of romance and tenderness. The lights in the restaurant were dimmed, and the candles on the table flickered softly, reflecting Shen Qingchen's affectionate eyes. He just looked at her like that, expressing his love with gentle words. Every word was like a stone thrown into the lake of the heart, causing ripples in Jiang Zhi's heart. However, Jiang Yao's sudden destruction made all this beautiful atmosphere dissipate in an instant. The hired people shouted in the restaurant, tables and chairs were pushed over, and the sound of broken tableware was particularly harsh in the silent restaurant. Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen had to leave in a hurry, and their wonderful date was ruthlessly interrupted.
However, at this moment, Jiang Zhi didn't dwell too much on the frustration of her date being ruined. Her thoughts were more drawn to Shen Qingchen's protection. She looked at Shen Qingchen, the man who had suddenly broken into her life. He had a handsome appearance, and under his well-tailored suit was a burning heart. His face looked even more resolute under the dim streetlight, a kind of determination she had never seen in anyone else.
From the moment Shen Qingchen learned Jiang Yao had sent someone to disrupt their date, he didn't hesitate. He sprang into action, his eyes ablaze with rage, but it wasn't a rage of insanity, but a fury with a clear purpose. He quickly dispatched people to investigate Jiang Yao's background. Like well-trained hunting dogs, his men quickly gathered every detail of her situation. He knew Jiang Yao was a jealous woman, and this jealousy had driven her to such despicable behavior.
After learning all this, Shen Qingchen didn't choose to endure it silently or simply warn Jiang Yao and let it go. He stood in front of Jiang Zhi, like a solid wall, blocking any subsequent attacks from Jiang Yao. His voice was low and powerful, a voice full of deterrence. He warned Jiang Yao not to destroy his relationship with Jiang Zhi again, otherwise he would not be polite. Jiang Zhi listened from the side, and she could feel the power in Shen Qingchen's words. It was not just a simple verbal deterrence, but a determination that came from deep within.
Jiang Zhi began to reevaluate her feelings for Shen Qingchen. Her heart was like a room filled with a jumble of miscellaneous objects: the resolve for revenge, the pain of the past, the uncertainty of love—all piled up in a chaotic mess. Before meeting Shen Qingchen, her world was focused solely on avenging Tang Junxi. She traversed the streets and alleys daily, searching for any clues that might lead to Tang Junxi's murder. Her eyes held only a mixture of determination and sadness: the sadness a yearning for Tang Junxi, the determination a persistent pursuit of the truth.
Yet, Shen Qingchen was like a ray of sunshine, piercing the thick haze of her heart. From their initial chance encounter in a cafe, his wily, alluring looks and extraordinary aura had captivated her. Back then, she considered him merely a stranger, a passing visitor on her busy search for clues. But Shen Qingchen didn't pass through her life like any other casual visitor. He began pursuing her, sending her daily bursts of vibrant, vibrant flowers, each a symbol of his love for her. The flowers came with affectionate cards, the words on the cards brief but filled with sincerity.
But she was initially indifferent. She gave the flowers to the elderly man on the street, as if throwing away a worthless object. She felt there was no room in her heart for love, and she feared it would become a stumbling block on her path to revenge. She had seen too many stories of people abandoning their beliefs for love, and she didn't want to be one of them. Moreover, the pain in her heart made her feel unworthy of love. Tang Junxi's death was a deep wound for her, a wound that still bled and hurt. She felt she should immerse herself in this pain, using it to motivate her to seek the truth.
Then, Shen Qingchen began writing love letters again. As each one reached her, she threw them into the trash without even reading them. She felt those words were merely impulsive, an unrealistic romance. She didn't believe there was anyone in this world who truly understood her pain, willing to accompany her on this difficult journey of revenge. She shut herself off in a world of hatred and revenge, rejecting anything that might disrupt that world's balance.
However, Shen Qingchen did not give up because of her indifference. He began to create various romantic encounters, and those encounters were like carefully choreographed dramas. He waited for her in the places she often appeared. Every time they met, he was like an old friend who had been waiting for a long time, with a surprised smile on his face. On rainy days, he would suddenly appear by her side and hold an umbrella for her. Under the umbrella, there was a small warm world. The sound of raindrops hitting the umbrella was like his heartbeat. When she was tired, he would bring her a cup of hot coffee. The coffee exuded a rich aroma, warming her hands and gently touching her heart.
As time went by, Jiang Zhi's heart began to undergo subtle changes. She found herself anticipating Shen Qingchen's appearance, feeling a wave of emotion when she saw the flowers, and hesitating before throwing away the love letters she received. She knew she was slowly being moved by Shen Qingchen, but she had been suppressing these feelings. She feared that once these feelings were released, they would flood her mind and make her forget her mission of revenge.
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