Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen stood by the window of their cozy little home, sunlight filtering through the dappled leaves onto them, creating a scene of tranquility and beauty. However, their gazes were resolute, for they knew that the future lay ahead in uncharted waters, fraught with countless challenges.
Jiang Zhi gently held Shen Qingchen's hand. Her fingers felt slightly cold, as if she was affected by the unknown that was about to be faced. "Qingchen, we all know that the future will not be smooth sailing. Just like finding the truth about Tang Junxi's murder, every step is full of difficulties and obstacles. So far, we have only touched the edge of some clues, and the truth behind it may be shrouded in layers of fog. The forces hidden in the dark may jump out at any time to stop us from exploring further."
Shen Qingchen held Jiang Zhi's hand tightly, giving her strength. "Xiao Zhi, you're right. But we can't back down. Tang Junxi is our friend, and we must seek justice for him. Besides, what kind of difficulties have we not encountered along the way?" A glimmer of reminiscence flashed in his eyes.
Once, in search of a witness who might know the truth, they went deep into a remote town. The people there were wary of outsiders, and every inquiry was like pushing open a heavy iron door. They visited one house after another, enduring countless cold stares and misunderstandings. Once, they were even surrounded by a group of local thugs who thought they were there to cause trouble or seek some kind of profit. In order to protect Jiang Zhi, Shen Qingchen was pushed to the ground by the thugs, and a large piece of skin was scraped on his arm, but he still held Jiang Zhi tightly behind him. Jiang Zhi was not afraid at all. She loudly explained to the thugs their purpose. Her determination and courage made Shen Qingchen even more determined to continue with her.
"But it's not just this one thing." Jiang Zhi frowned slightly. "Our love is also subject to many external factors in this complex world. You know, we come from different family backgrounds, and public opinion can sometimes be like an invisible sword, stabbing our relationship."
Shen Qingchen nodded. He knew very well that Jiang Zhi's worries were not groundless. He came from a business family, and the family business played an important role in the entire city. Jiang Zhi was a girl from an ordinary family. Although she had extraordinary wisdom and a kind heart, in the eyes of those who valued family background, their union might not be favored. There were some tabloid reporters who got their news from somewhere and began to fabricate some false rumors in the media. Some said that Jiang Zhi was with Shen Qingchen for the Shen family's property, and some said that Shen Qingchen was only in love with Jiang Zhi for a momentary novelty and would abandon her soon. These rumors were like dark clouds before a storm, constantly gathering above their heads.
Once, they attended a business banquet. At the banquet, those noble ladies in gorgeous dresses were whispering in the corner, their eyes cast at Jiang Zhi from time to time. Jiang Zhi could feel those strange eyes, and she tried to straighten her back, wanting to appear more confident. However, when a noble lady walked up to her and said with a fake smile, "Little girl, you are so lucky to have caught the son of the Shen family," Jiang Zhi still felt a deep humiliation. Shen Qingchen was standing next to her at the time. He glared at the noble lady angrily, pulled Jiang Zhi and turned away.
"Xiao Zhi, we don't have to take those public opinions to heart. Our feelings are real, and they can't smear them at will." Shen Qingchen comforted.
"But that's not all." Jiang Zhi's voice was a little heavy. "Our business also faces challenges. Although you have your own ideals and ambitions in the family business, the elders in the family have their own set of business philosophies. You want to implement some new reform measures, but they always hinder you."
Shen Qingchen fell into deep thought. His situation in the family business was indeed very difficult. He saw the changes in the market and wanted to introduce some new technologies and management concepts to enable the company to keep pace with the times. But the elders, who were accustomed to traditional business methods, thought that Shen Qingchen's ideas were too risky. Every time Shen Qingchen put forward his own plan at a family meeting, he would face strong opposition. Once, he carefully prepared a plan for the digital transformation of the company, which he spent several months researching and planning. But when he was elaborating on it in detail at the meeting, his uncle interrupted him directly and said, "Qingchen, you are making fun of the fate of the family business. We have always operated in this way and don't need these new tricks." This made Shen Qingchen feel very frustrated and helpless.
Jiang Zhi herself faces competitive pressure in her own field. Her industry is teeming with talent, and every project is like a fierce competition. She needs to constantly learn new knowledge and hone her skills to stand out from the crowd. She remembers a time when she worked overtime for weeks on end on an important project. She researched extensive materials and made countless revisions, but ultimately lost to her competitors due to uncontrollable factors. The feeling of all her efforts going to waste left her feeling uncertain about her future.
"Qingchen, our careers are like two mountains that need to be climbed, and every step is full of hardships. Moreover, we have to balance our feelings and work, which is not an easy task." Tears flashed in Jiang Zhi's eyes.
Shen Qingchen gently embraced Jiang Zhi in his arms. He knew that what Jiang Zhi needed now was comfort and strength. "Xiao Zhi, although we face so many challenges, we are not alone. We have each other, and we can support and encourage each other. As you said, although my career has encountered obstacles in the family, as long as I persevere and continue to convince the elders with facts and data, one day they will see the feasibility of my plan. And you, your talent and hard work are obvious to all. One failure is only temporary, and you will definitely succeed next time."
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