Shen Qingchen stood by the window, gazing out at the night. The city's neon lights flickered, yet they couldn't illuminate the darkness within him. He had just learned that his father might have been murdered by Jiang Lingchuan and his stepmother, Gu Manqi. This news was like a bolt from the blue, instantly shattering his world. His hands clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white, and the rage within him surged like surging waves.
He could never have imagined that the person closest to him would be caught up in such a conspiracy. His father, who had always been as majestic as a mountain in his heart, had now met with such a cruel fate. How could he not be heartbroken and angry? And Jiang Lingchuan, the shadow that once loomed in his life, was now a suspect in his father's murder. This filled him with immense shock and hatred.
He turned back to his room and looked at the photo of him and Jiang Zhi on the table, tears blurring his eyes. In the photo, their smiles were bright and full of happiness, a testimony to their wonderful times. He picked up the photo and gently stroked Jiang Zhi's face, his heart filled with reluctance and guilt. "Zhi'er, I'm sorry, I have to do this, it's the only way to protect you," he muttered to himself.
Jiang Zhi, the woman he deeply loved, knew that if he got caught up in this storm, she would also be implicated. He was well aware of the power of Jiang Lingchuan and Gu Manqi. If they knew that he cared about Jiang Zhi, then Jiang Zhi would inevitably become their target. He couldn't let this happen. He would rather bear all the pain himself than protect Jiang Zhi's safety.
Shen Qingchen took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. He knew that now was not the time to be sad and angry. He needed to think calmly and make a plan. He decided to file for divorce from Jiang Zhi as soon as he returned from his business trip. He knew that this would cause great harm to Jiang Zhi, but he had no choice. This was the only way he could think of to protect Jiang Zhi. Only by keeping her away from him could he keep her away from danger.
He began packing for his overseas business trip. Every movement seemed heavy, as if he were carrying the weight of the world. He folded his clothes one by one and put them into his suitcase, his eyes empty, filled with worry and uncertainty about the future.
He recalled every moment he had shared with Jiang Zhi, their acquaintance, their friendship, and their love: strolling through the park together, hand in hand, admiring the beauty of the seasons; cooking together at home, enjoying their own warm world; facing life's difficulties and challenges together, supporting each other and never abandoning each other. Those beautiful memories now pierced his heart like sharp blades.
"Zhi'er, will you forgive me?" He asked softly, but only silence answered him. He knew that Jiang Zhi loved him so much, and it would be difficult for her to accept this decision. But he had no choice. He couldn't risk Jiang Zhi's life.
Shen Qingchen sat on the edge of the bed, holding his head in his hands, thinking painfully. He didn't know how to face Jiang Zhi. When he said the word divorce, what kind of expression and mood would Jiang Zhi have? He didn't dare to think about it, but he had to think about it.
He stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the night again. The city was still bustling, and people were still busy with their lives, but he was about to face the most difficult decision of his life. His eyes revealed determination and resoluteness. He knew that in order to protect Jiang Zhi and to avenge his father, he had to be strong.
He picked up his phone, called his assistant, and arranged some work matters. He wanted to ensure that the company's affairs could run smoothly while he was away, and also to prepare for the investigation after he returned home. He knew that this battle was not only for himself, but also for his loved ones and for justice.
After hanging up the phone, Shen Qingchen sat down at the desk again and began to write a letter to Jiang Zhi. He wanted to give the letter to her when they divorced, hoping that she could understand his difficulties. He picked up the pen, but didn't know where to start. There were thousands of words in his heart, but it was difficult to express them in words.
"Dear child,
When you read this letter, I may have said something that hurt you. I know you must be surprised, very painful, and very confused as to why I did this. But please believe me, I truly love you, and everything I do is to protect you.
I just learned that my father may have been murdered, and the murderer is likely Jiang Lingchuan and my stepmother. They are so powerful, and I can't let you fall into danger. Therefore, I have no choice but to leave you and let them think that you and I are no longer related. I know this is unfair to you, but I have no other choice.
Please don't blame me, and don't try to find me. You need to live a good life and take good care of yourself. I will protect you in secret. When I have resolved everything, I will come back to find you and give you happiness again.
I will always love you, Qingchen"
After Shen Qingchen finished writing the letter, he put it in an envelope and placed it at the bottom of the suitcase. He hoped that this letter could convey his feelings and let Jiang Zhi know his helplessness and hardship.
Time passed minute by minute, and Shen Qingchen finally packed his luggage. He looked at this familiar room, his heart filled with reluctance to leave. Here were the memories of him and Jiang Zhi, their laughter and tears. But he knew that he had to leave for their future.
He picked up his suitcase and walked out of the room. The moment he closed the door, he seemed to hear the sound of his heart breaking. He took a deep breath, walked towards the door with determination, and embarked on his business trip.
He knew that unknown dangers and challenges were waiting for him ahead, but he was not afraid, because he had a belief in his heart, which was to avenge his father, protect Jiang Zhi, and get their lives back on track.
The author has something to say:
In this chapter, Shen Qingchen faces an extremely difficult decision, and his pain and helplessness are the core of the plot. Through in-depth descriptions of his inner world, we reveal his deep love for Jiang Zhi and the sacrifices he makes to protect her. We hope readers will feel his emotional struggle, and this also sets the stage for the subsequent plot developments. What challenges and difficulties will Shen Qingchen and Jiang Zhi face in the following story? Let us look forward to it together.
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