The atmosphere between Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen grew tense and oppressive. Jiang Zhi was torn. On the one hand, she loved Shen Qingchen deeply and didn't want her feelings to be damaged by unfounded suspicion. On the other hand, the ambiguous words on the phone were like a thorn, deeply piercing her heart and making her unable to let go. She tried to investigate the matter on her own, but she felt she had no clue. The inner struggle made her feel haggard.
Shen Qingchen was equally perplexed. He noticed that Jiang Zhi's attitude towards him had suddenly turned cold, a stark contrast to their previous sweet and loving relationship. He tried to communicate with Jiang Zhi, wanting to know what had happened, but Jiang Zhi kept hesitating, which made him feel very frustrated. He knew that there must be some misunderstanding between them, and that this misunderstanding was gradually eroding their feelings. He was determined to find out the truth and save their relationship.
Shen Qingchen began to reflect carefully on recent events. He noticed subtle changes in Jiang Zhi since he met Jiang Yao. He had never had a favorable impression of Jiang Yao to begin with, and the way Jiang Yao looked at him always concealed an emotion he couldn't articulate, one that made him feel uneasy. So, he decided to investigate this matter, starting with Jiang Yao.
Shen Qingchen, leveraging his family's connections and resources, quietly investigated Jiang Yao. He discovered that Jiang Yao's behavior during her time with Jiang Zhi was highly suspicious. While seemingly enthusiastically befriending Jiang Zhi, she was secretly inquiring about their relationship and interacting with individuals of unknown origin. Shen Qingchen increasingly suspected that Jiang Yao's shift in attitude was closely linked to Jiang Zhi's.
He dug deeper into Jiang Yao's social connections and discovered she had contacted an unfamiliar number, the same number that had called Jiang Zhi, the "ex-lover of Shen Qingchen." Shen Qingchen followed this lead and discovered that Jiang Yao had gone to great lengths to find the right person for the role. She had posted cryptic job postings on social media platforms, searching for a woman with a gentle voice who could speak to her specifications. Eventually, she found someone willing to cooperate for a fee.
Shen Qingchen also discovered that Jiang Yao had been behind their backs, such as causing the mess in their guesthouse room during their trip. She also spread rumors about Jiang Zhi in the town, suggesting it was all part of a carefully orchestrated conspiracy by Jiang Yao to undermine their relationship.
After Shen Qingchen had enough evidence, she went to find Jiang Zhi anxiously. At this time, Jiang Zhi was sitting alone on the sofa at home, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. She saw Shen Qingchen rushing over, and her heart was filled with mixed feelings. Shen Qingchen walked up to Jiang Zhi and looked at her haggard face, feeling distressed.
He slowly sat down next to Jiang Zhi, held her hand, and said softly, "Zhizhi, I know you have been feeling very uncomfortable during this period, and I am also confused why you are suddenly so cold to me. But now, I want to tell you the truth." Jiang Zhi raised her head and looked into Shen Qingchen's eyes, his eyes full of confusion and expectation.
Shen Qingchen told Jiang Zhi everything she had found out. From how Jiang Yao approached her, to the various acts of sabotage during the trip, to the fake phone call, she left out every detail. As Jiang Zhi listened, her eyes widened. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.
She never imagined that her friend, whom she treated sincerely, would be the one to stab her in the back. She recalled every moment she had spent with Jiang Yao, those seemingly caring words, those times they'd spent together shopping and drinking coffee. It turned out to be all Jiang Yao's disguise, just to find an opportunity to destroy her relationship with Shen Qingchen. Jiang Zhi felt both angry and regretful. She was angry at Jiang Yao's cunning and deceitful behavior, and regretted that she had been easily influenced by Jiang Yao's provocation and had become suspicious of Shen Qingchen.
Jiang Zhi's tears flowed down involuntarily, and she choked and said, "Qingchen, I regret it so much. I shouldn't have doubted you because of those words. I was so stupid." Shen Qingchen gently wiped away Jiang Zhi's tears and said, "Zhizhi, don't blame yourself. Jiang Yao's methods are too cunning. She deliberately used your kindness to achieve her goals. The important thing is that we now know the truth, and our relationship will no longer be destroyed by her."
Jiang Zhi hugged Shen Qingchen tightly, as if to melt him into her body. She burst into tears in Shen Qingchen's arms, releasing all the grievances, pain and self-blame in her heart during this period. Shen Qingchen hugged Jiang Zhi tightly, constantly comforting her, telling her that everything was over and they would cherish each other even more.
After this incident, the relationship between Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen became even stronger. They were no longer easily disturbed by external factors and believed more in their love for each other. They knew that their relationship could stand the test of time, and no conspiracy or sowing discord could separate them.
Jiang Yao, however, remained unaware of her mistake after her scheme was exposed. She remained consumed by jealousy and resentment, having never imagined that her carefully planned scheme would be so easily thwarted by Shen Qingchen. Filled with resentment, she continued to search for opportunities to retaliate against Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen. Darkness had already taken hold of her, and she completely disregarded the consequences of her actions.
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