Night, like a vast sheet of black silk, gently enveloped the courtyard where Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen lived. Within the courtyard, a few quaint lanterns cast a warm, yellow glow, illuminating the surrounding scenery with a dreamlike quality. Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen sat side by side on a rustic stone bench, a gentle breeze ruffling their hair, whispering memories of the past.
Jiang Zhi's gaze was far-reaching, as if it penetrated the night and fell on those pasts that were either difficult or sweet. She spoke softly, her voice like the softest breeze in the night sky, with a trace of emotion: "Qingchen, do you still remember when we first met? At that time, I was obsessed with revenge for Tang Junxi. I felt that all the joys in this world had nothing to do with me. The flames of revenge almost devoured me." Shen Qingchen slightly tightened his arm around her shoulders, as if wanting to give her endless strength and comfort. His eyes were full of pity, and he nodded in response: "How can I not remember, you at that time, stubborn and strong, like a pearl lost in the world but shining alone, even though you were full of sorrow, your whole body exuded a light that could not be ignored. The first time I saw you, my heart was involuntarily drawn to you."
A faint smile played across Jiang Zhi's lips, a smile that held both heartache for her past and gratitude for fate's miraculous arrangement. "Yes, if you hadn't been so persistent in breaking into my life, melting the ice in my heart bit by bit with your passion and sincerity, I might have been blinded by hatred and lost myself on that dark path of revenge." She paused, tilting her head slightly upwards, gazing at the starry night sky. "Later, we've experienced so many ups and downs: Jiang Yao's harassment, the threats of a mysterious organization, family feuds... Each time, it felt like being in the midst of a raging storm, the slightest misstep leading to eternal damnation." Shen Qingchen held her tighter, his chin resting gently against the top of her head, as if to use his embrace to build the strongest possible defense for her. "But we made it through, didn't we? Every hardship brought us closer and deepened our love. Just like that time I was forced to file for divorce. Seeing you heartbroken, my heart felt like it was being stabbed by thousands of needles, but to protect you, I had to endure it. Fortunately, we didn't part ways after all."
Jiang Zhi raised her hand and gently covered the hand that Shen Qingchen had placed on her shoulder, intertwining their fingers, transmitting each other's warmth. "Now, everything has settled, the mysterious organization has been destroyed, Jiang Lingchuan and Gu Manqi have received the punishment they deserve, and we have this hard-earned peace. But I know that behind this peace are the sacrifices and efforts of countless people. We cannot let them suffer in vain, and we cannot let the spirit of our family and our love story disappear with time." Shen Qingchen sat up slightly and looked at Jiang Zhi with a firm gaze. "You are right, Zhier, these experiences are our most precious wealth, and they are also what our children should know most. They were born into this family and shoulder the future of the family. Only by understanding the hardships of the past can they learn to cherish the present and move forward courageously."
At that moment, light footsteps could be heard from inside the house. Jiang Zhi and Shen Qingchen turned to see their son and daughter, hand in hand, approaching with childish yet curious steps. Their son's features shone with a cleverness, his eyes dark and bright, like twinkling stars in the night sky. Even at such a young age, he already displayed intelligence and composure. Their daughter, on the other hand, was like a delicate porcelain doll, with rosy cheeks and large, round eyes, as clear as a mountain spring, brimming with innocence.
Jiang Zhi smiled and waved to the children, "Come, my dears, come to Mommy and Daddy." The children cheered and ran over to them, snuggling into their parents' arms. Jiang Zhi gently stroked his son's head and pinched his daughter's cheek, saying softly, "My dears, today Mommy and Daddy want to tell you some stories about our family and our journey." The children's eyes sparkled, full of anticipation and curiosity, and they nodded vigorously.
Shen Qingchen cleared his throat and spoke first: "Children, do you know? Our family once encountered a huge crisis. There was a mysterious and evil force that tried to uproot our family. They used all means and committed many unforgivable crimes." The son blinked and asked like a little adult: "Dad, what happened next? How did our family defeat them?" Shen Qingchen glanced at Jiang Zhi, his eyes full of tenderness and pride. "Then, mom appeared. Mom is a very remarkable person. She is a superb doctor, smart and brave. Even in the face of many difficulties, she never retreated. In order to find out the truth and avenge her relatives, she hid her identity and went deep into the city, not missing any clues, even if those clues were like needles in the ocean, small and hard to find."
Jiang Zhi took over the conversation, smiling. "During this process, Mom met Dad. Dad was also traveling extensively for the family's affairs at the time. We met, got to know each other, fell in love, and fought side by side. For example, Mom discovered a secret base of a mysterious organization. It contained many crucial documents, but they were all encrypted. Drawing on her exceptional wisdom and acquired skills, Mom persevered through a full night in the dim and silent enclave, finally deciphering some of the documents and finding clues leading to the organization's core figures. At that moment, Mom knew she was one step closer to the truth, but also closer to danger." The daughter clutched Jiang Zhi's clothes tightly, nervously asking, "Mom, are you hurt?" Jiang Zhi gently patted her hand and soothed her, "Mom, I'm fine, honey. Later, Dad learned of this and immediately began planning. He gathered the most powerful and reliable uncles in the family, and they gathered around a huge table. They carefully discussed every detail, looking at maps and intelligence, and formulated a flawless plan to wipe out the mysterious organization."
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