Sunlight streamed through the windows into the coffee shop where Jiang Zhi and Jiang Yao were sitting, and the aroma of coffee filled the air. Jiang Zhi and Jiang Yao sat by the window as usual, surrounded by the quiet chatter of other customers and the gentle clink of coffee cups and saucers.
Jiang Yao was dressed especially elegantly today, a subtle slyness hidden in her eyes. Gently stirring her coffee, she casually said, "Zhizhi, did you know? Brother Chen used to have quite a few female friends." Jiang Zhi was slightly taken aback. She looked up at Jiang Yao, a hint of confusion on her face. "Hmm? That's normal. He's so talented, he must have a lot of friends." Jiang Yao's lips curled slightly as she continued, "But those female friends weren't ordinary."
Jiang Yao put down her coffee spoon and leaned forward, as if about to share a huge secret. "I heard there was a girl who grew up with Brother Chen and they used to be very close. That girl has always loved Brother Chen, and even now, she probably still has him in her heart. Every time she sees Brother Chen with another woman, she gets sad." A hint of unease flashed in Jiang Zhi's eyes, but she tried to remain calm and said, "That's all in the past. Chen Qingchen loves me now, and he chose to marry me."
Jiang Yao sighed softly and feigned sympathy. "Zhizhi, don't be so naive. Some feelings can't be let go just like that. That girl's family is well-known and has close ties to the Shen family. She's been attending various family gatherings with Brother Chen since she was a child. In the eyes of others, they're like a perfect match. And I heard she often gives Brother Chen small gifts she makes herself, and those gifts are filled with deep affection."
Jiang Zhi's heart began to flutter, and she couldn't help but tighten her grip on the coffee cup. Jiang Yao noticed Jiang Zhi's little gesture and was secretly pleased with herself, but on the surface, she still looked concerned. "Also, Brother Chen used to take her out often. They went to many romantic places, like seaside resorts and those beautiful mountainous areas. Every time they went out, they would take a lot of photos, and they looked really good together in those photos."
Jiang Zhi's mind began to surface some images. She imagined the scene of Shen Qingchen and another woman walking on the beach and hugging each other in the mountains. Her heart felt as uncomfortable as if a big rock was pressing on it. She tried to stop herself from thinking about it, so she took a deep breath and said, "Jiang Yao, why are you telling me this? Shen Qingchen and I are already married, and we are very happy."
Jiang Yao sat up straight and put on a sincere look: "Zhizhi, I tell you this because I treat you as a friend. I don't want to see you kept in the dark. You are so good, I hope you can get real happiness. I just think that you should know more about Brother Chen's past so that you can better grasp your current relationship. "Jiang Zhi frowned and said: "I believe in Shen Qingchen, he will not let me down."
Jiang Yao patted Jiang Zhi's hand gently and said, "I know you trust him, but sometimes, men's minds are hard to understand. Think about it, he has so many beautiful memories with other women in the past. Will those memories suddenly flood back at some point? Besides, that girl has no intention of giving up. She also often inquires about Brother Chen's news behind his back and keeps an eye on his every move."
Jiang Zhi's face turned pale, and she didn't know how to respond to Jiang Yao's words. She knew she should trust Chen Qingchen, but the words Jiang Yao said were like thorns that pierced her heart. Jiang Yao saw Jiang Zhi's expression and knew that her words had taken effect, so she continued, "I heard that once that girl was sick, Brother Chen even put down his work to take care of her. At that time, the atmosphere between them was ambiguous, just like a couple. Although Brother Chen may have just been concerned about her as a friend, the girl didn't think so."
Jiang Zhi felt as if her throat was blocked. She opened her mouth, but found herself speechless. Jiang Yao continued, "Also, they share many common interests. For example, they both enjoy collecting ancient books. Whenever they find a favorite, they excitedly share it with each other. This kind of spiritual understanding is not easily replaced."
Jiang Zhi's hands began to tremble slightly, and she tried to calm herself down. She told herself that it was just Jiang Yao trying to sow discord between them, and that Shen Qingchen loved her. However, those words kept echoing in her mind. Jiang Yao saw Jiang Zhi's reaction, and she felt even more proud, but she still pretended to be worried and said, "Zhizhi, are you okay? Did I say too much? I just don't want to see you get hurt. If you think I shouldn't say these things, then I won't say them anymore in the future."
Jiang Zhi shook his head and forced a smile: "It's okay, Jiang Yao. I know you're doing this for my own good. But I believe Chen Qingchen, he's sincere to me." Jiang Yao nodded and said, "I hope so. I also hope that you can be happy forever. However, you still have to be more careful, after all, things like love are very complicated."
Jiang Zhi said nothing more. She silently looked out the window at the street. People came and went, each busy with their own affairs. She wondered, was her relationship with Shen Qingchen so fragile? Had it begun to waver just because of Jiang Yao's words? She knew she shouldn't be like this, but those words were like a shadow, hanging over her heart.
In the following time, Jiang Zhi and Jiang Yao's conversation became a little absent-minded. Jiang Zhi's mind was completely occupied by Jiang Yao's words, and she kept thinking about the truth of those words. Although she kept telling herself to believe Shen Qingchen, there was still a trace of doubt in her heart. Jiang Yao was secretly happy in her heart, she felt that her plan had succeeded in the first step. She looked at Jiang Zhi's somewhat distraught look, and knew that her provocation had planted a small seed in Jiang Zhi's heart. As long as this seed had the right soil and water, it would slowly take root and sprout, and eventually destroy the relationship between Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen.
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