Jiang Zhi dragged herself home exhausted, feeling drained of all her strength. She tossed her keys carelessly on the table, slumped onto the bed without even changing her clothes. The room was filled with a depressing silence, the only sound echoing through the air was her slightly rapid breathing.
She closed her eyes, trying to calm her thoughts, but Shen Qingchen's affectionate confession at the hospital gate was like a surging wave, hitting her mind wave after wave. His sincere eyes, full of love, regret and expectation, were like a sharp hook, pulling out the memories that she had buried deep in her heart.
Those fleeting memories played before her eyes like fragments from a movie. It felt like their first encounter was just yesterday, a sunny afternoon. Jiang Zhi hurried through the bustling city, her mind focused on finding clues to Tang Junxi's murder. And then, without warning, Shen Qingchen appeared. He was dressed in a well-tailored suit, his posture erect, his eyes deep and captivating, his lips slightly curved upwards, a hint of devilish charm. In that moment, everything around him seemed to fade into a blur, his figure alone clearly imprinted in Jiang Zhi's vision. He was like a ray of light, illuminating her dark world of revenge without warning.
The happy times they spent together came flooding back like a tide. Once, they strolled along the beach, the salty breeze caressing their faces, the soft sand beneath their feet. Waves rolled in, washing over their footprints as if to wash away all the world's troubles. Suddenly, Chen Qingchen took Jiang Zhi's hand and they ran along the beach. Their laughter drifted on the sea breeze, a pure and beautiful joy. Another time, they prepared a birthday surprise together. Jiang Zhi secretly learned to make Chen Qingchen's favorite cake. Although the process was a bit messy and the cake wasn't perfect, the touch and happiness in Chen Qingchen's eyes when he saw the cake, filled with love, made it all worth it. Chen Qingchen also meticulously planned a romantic party, with colorful lights, gorgeous flowers, and a warm setting—every detail showed his love for Jiang Zhi. At the party, they embraced and danced, as if the whole world was only for them.
There are countless heartwarming daily moments. They cook together at home, Jiang Zhi is in charge of chopping vegetables while Shen Qingchen cooks on the side. Occasionally, the two of them smile at each other because of some small mistakes, and their laughter is full of sweetness. On the nights when they hug each other on the sofa and watch a movie, Jiang Zhi always leans on Shen Qingchen's arms, feeling his warmth. When they see touching scenes, Jiang Zhi can't help crying, and Shen Qingchen will gently wipe her tears and hold her tighter. They also discuss the plots in the movies together and share each other's views. In those moments, time seems to have stopped for them.
However, the more beautiful the memories, the more unforgettable the pain is when the scene of betrayal surfaces. Jiang Zhi remembered that day, the sky was gloomy, as if foreshadowing impending doom. After Shen Qingchen returned from a business trip, the indifference and alienation in his eyes made her heart sink into an ice cellar in an instant. When he filed for divorce, took Jiang Yao back, and did those things that hurt her, Jiang Zhi felt her world collapse. At that moment, all the sweetness turned into a bubble, leaving only endless pain and anger. She didn't understand why the person who once loved her so much would treat her so cruelly, and why their love became so fragile overnight.
These memories kept intertwining and colliding in her mind, making her mood fluctuate like a boat in a storm. She tossed and turned, trying to get rid of these thoughts, but to no avail. Her heart was full of contradictions. On the one hand, Shen Qingchen's betrayal was like an unhealable wound, and every touch brought a piercing pain; on the other hand, his changes and efforts in recent times made it impossible for her to ignore, and the love hidden in her heart seemed to be stirring. She didn't know how to face this complicated feeling, and didn't know whether she should let go of the past and accept Shen Qingchen again. She was afraid of being hurt again, afraid that the wound that had just healed would be torn again and become even more bloody. This fear was like an invisible hand, tightly strangling her throat, making it difficult for her to breathe.
As the night deepened, Jiang Zhi remained lost in the whirlpool of memories. Moonlight streamed through the window onto her face, illuminating the tears in her eyes. She knew this night was destined to be a sleepless one, and her relationship with Shen Qingchen would face a new decision amidst endless struggle and reflection.
As time passed, Jiang Zhi's thoughts gradually detached from the bittersweet memories and she began to reflect more rationally on her relationship with Shen Qingchen. She realized that their relationship had never been simple. From the initial flutter of affection to the subsequent love, and then to the pain of betrayal, every stage seemed like fate, tightly intertwining them.
She began to wonder what their future would be like if she accepted Shen Qingchen again. Could she truly let go of the pain of the past and start over with him? And could Shen Qingchen truly change completely and stop hurting her? These questions weighed heavily on her heart like heavy stones. She knew that this was not just a decision about love, but also a major decision about her future life.
She thought of her mission of revenge. Tang Junxi's death had always been an indelible pain in her heart, but also the driving force for her to move forward. If she were to be with Shen Qingchen again, would it affect her ability to avenge Tang Junxi? The threat of the mysterious organization still existed, and their conspiracy was still spreading in the dark. If Shen Qingchen was involved again, could they face these dangers together? Her heart was filled with worry and uncertainty.
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