Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen stood before the cold prison gate, their figures stretched out by the sunlight. This was a decision they had made after careful consideration: to meet Jiang Yao, the woman who had brought them so much pain and trouble.
Jiang Zhi's eyes were filled with complex emotions, from past anger to present pity. She took a deep breath and said slowly, "Shen Qingchen, do you think we are doing the right thing? She hurt us so madly before." Shen Qingchen gently held Jiang Zhi's hands. Those hands were warm and strong, as if they could give her endless strength. He looked into Jiang Zhi's eyes and said, "I know her behavior is unforgivable, but seeing her regret, I think we should let go of the hatred in our hearts. Hatred will only make us carry more burdens in our hearts, and forgiveness may allow us to truly let go."
Entering the prison's visiting room, a depressing atmosphere permeated the air. Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen sat in chairs, waiting for Jiang Yao to appear. Their hearts raced, as they faced the very person who had once wanted them dead.
A short while later, Jiang Yao was brought in by the prison guards. She looked very different. Her once-gorgeous clothes had been replaced with simple prison uniforms. Her elaborate makeup was long gone, replaced by a haggard and pale face. Her eyes were filled with fear and uneasiness. Seeing Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen sitting there, her steps suddenly became unsteady.
Jiang Yao slowly walked to the chair and sat down. She didn't dare look up at them, but lowered her head, her hands tightly clutching the corners of her clothes. After a long silence, Jiang Yao's lips trembled slightly as she finally spoke, "Jiang Zhi, Chen Qingchen, I... I know I'm not worthy of asking for your forgiveness. I've done so many unforgivable things. My jealousy, like a demon, took control of me and made me lose my mind." Her voice was filled with tears, and tears began to well up in her eyes.
Jiang Zhi felt a mixture of emotions as she watched the once arrogant and jealous woman become so destitute. She recalled the beautiful times and dangerous moments ruined by Jiang Yao, but she also saw the genuine regret she felt now. Jiang Zhi said slowly, "Jiang Yao, what you did in the past truly hurt us. You've turned our peaceful lives into a mess, and Shen Qingchen almost lost her life because of you."
Shen Qingchen also continued: "Jiang Yao, your jealousy has driven you crazy. You have stopped at nothing to destroy our relationship. From spreading rumors to planning the kidnapping, to the final crazy attack, every single thing has caused us unbearable pain."
Jiang Yao's body trembled upon hearing these words, tears welling up in her eyes and streaming down her cheeks. She choked back a sob, "I know. Every day in prison, I think of those horrible things. I regret it so much. Why did I become that person? I could have lived my own life, but jealousy blinded me. Seeing you happy made me feel unbalanced, and I wanted to take your happiness away. Now I realize how wrong I was."
Jiang Zhi sighed softly and said, "Jiang Yao, before I came here, I kept wondering if I could ever forgive you. There's so much grudge between us, and those hurts aren't easily forgotten. But when I see you like this and hear your sincere regret, the anger in my heart seems to be slowly dissipating."
Shen Qingchen also nodded and said, "Jiang Yao, we are not here to laugh at you or blame you again. We want to tell you that we are willing to let go of the hatred in our hearts. Although your behavior is very bad, we don't want to let hatred take root in our hearts forever."
Jiang Yao looked up, her eyes filled with surprise and gratitude. She couldn't believe what she heard. She thought Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen had come just to laugh at her or to condemn her. Her voice trembled as she spoke, "You...you really want to forgive me? I've done so many bad things, how can you forgive me so easily?"
Jiang Zhi said, "This hasn't been easy, Jiang Yao. But we've figured it out. Holding onto hatred won't do us any good. We're happy now, and we don't want the shadow of the past to haunt us forever. Furthermore, your regret has shown us that you've changed. We hope you can truly learn from this experience and turn over a new leaf."
Shen Qingchen continued, "We also hope that you can reform yourself well in prison, and live a normal life after you are released. Don't be controlled by jealousy or other negative emotions, and learn to cherish your life."
Jiang Yao cried even harder as she listened to their words. She kept saying "thank you," as if it was the only thing she could say. "I will. I will change for the better. I will never do such a foolish thing again. Your forgiveness is like a ray of light shining into my dark world. I used to live in jealousy and resentment, never truly happy. Now I know I was wrong, and I want to start over."
Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen looked at Jiang Yao, and a strange sense of relief welled up in their hearts. They knew that by forgiving Jiang Yao, they were also forgiving themselves. They had always felt a hint of worry and anger about Jiang Yao, but now these negative emotions seemed to gradually dissipate with forgiveness.
Jiang Zhi said, "Jiang Yao, we also hope that you can understand that everyone has their own path to happiness. Don't always envy others' happiness. You can also find your own happiness, as long as you change your mindset."
Shen Qingchen added: "Yes, you are a rich girl, you originally have very good conditions to live the life you want. You can pursue your dreams, help others, and do many meaningful things. Don't waste your time on jealousy and destruction."
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