allonlinenovel Chapter 679 Firm Belief
Chapter 679 Firm Belief
Lu Jingchen held his phone tightly, looking out the window at the hustle and bustle of the bustling city, feeling mixed emotions. On the screen of his phone was a text message from his mother, every word was like a cold steel needle, piercing his heart: "Jingchen, you must break up with that divorced woman. Our family cannot tolerate such a daughter-in-law. Don't bring shame to the family. Go home and explain it clearly."
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his heart. Jiang Ciyou beside him noticed his abnormality, gently held his hand, and said softly: "Jingchen, what's wrong? Did your family say something again?" Lu Jingchen turned his head and looked at the concern and worry in Jiang Ciyou's eyes. His originally flustered heart instantly calmed down. He held her hand in return and gave her a comforting smile: "It's okay, Ciyou, don't worry, I can handle it."
Jiang Ciyou hesitated to speak, how could she not know the pressure that Lu Jingchen was facing. These days, Lu Jingchen frequently received calls from home. Every time he hung up, he pretended to be calm, but the sadness in his eyes became deeper. She felt sorry for him, but she felt that she was the source of all the troubles. The guilt overwhelmed her like a tide. "Jingchen, how about... I go and explain to my uncle and aunt, maybe it would be better if they heard my thoughts directly." Jiang Ciyou said with courage.
Lu Jingchen shook his head slightly, his eyes firm: "No, Ciyou, this is my responsibility, I should communicate with them. You have endured too much, I don't want you to be wronged again. Besides, they are emotional now and can't listen to others. Let me lay the groundwork first."
Jiang Ciyou wanted to persuade her again, but Lu Jingchen gently embraced her in his arms, rested his chin on the top of her head, and whispered softly: "Believe me, okay? We have been through so much and finally got to where we are today. I will not give up easily. You are the one I have chosen. No matter what others think, you are the only one in my heart." Jiang Ciyou leaned in his arms, her tears soaking his clothes. She nodded silently, decided to respect his decision and give him all her support behind his back.
A few days later, Lu Jingchen set out on his way home. Along the way, he was thinking about how to talk to his parents and how to make them understand his feelings for Jiang Ciyou. The car slowly drove into the familiar luxurious mansion, Lu Jingchen took a deep breath and opened the door.
As soon as he walked into the house, Lu Jingchen felt the oppressive atmosphere in the air. In the living room, his parents were sitting upright, and when he saw him come in, his father put down the newspaper in his hand and looked at him sternly; his mother turned her head away, as if she didn't want to look at him any more.
"Jingchen, you are finally back. Come and sit down. We have something to tell you." His father's voice was low and majestic. Lu Jingchen walked steadily to the sofa, sat down, straightened his back, and met his father's gaze: "Dad, Mom, I know what you want to say, and I just want to have a good chat with you."
The mother snorted coldly and turned around, her eyes full of dissatisfaction and pain: "Chat? You still remember to come back to chat? Look at what you have done recently? You are entangled with that divorced woman. You have brought shame to our Lu family!"
Lu Jingchen frowned and tried to keep his voice calm: "Mom, don't say that about Ciyou, she is a good girl. She had a failed marriage, but it was not her fault. She came out of that pain and built a career with her own efforts. She is stronger and better than many people."
"Hmph, so what if she's outstanding? A divorce is a divorce. What's the status of our Lu family? There are so many ladies from famous families waiting to marry into our family, but you insist on finding a second-hand one. How will outsiders see us?" The mother became more and more excited as she spoke, with tears welling up in her eyes.
The father coughed lightly, signaling the mother to calm down, and then looked at Lu Jingchen: "Jingchen, we are not old-fashioned and we don't have to interfere with your feelings. But marriage is not a trivial matter. It concerns the family's reputation and your future. What will your family's business partners think of you being with Jiang Ciyou? Can the cooperation go smoothly? Have you considered all these?"
Lu Jingchen lowered his head slightly, pondered for a moment, then raised his head and looked at his father firmly: "Dad, I understand your concerns, but I am with Ciyou not on impulse. From the beginning, I saw the shining points in her. Her kindness, tenacity and wisdom have touched me time and time again. Being with her, I have become more motivated and want to fight for our future. Moreover, what era is it now? We can't look at divorce with the eyes of the past. Ciyou is capable and charming. She will not bring shame to the family, but will only add glory to the family."
After hearing this, the mother slammed the table in anger: "Add luster? You are really blinded by love! If she is really so good, why did she divorce? Maybe she has some problems herself. Don't be deceived by her and help her count money!"
Lu Jingchen sighed helplessly: "Mom, you convicted her without understanding the situation at all. This is unfair. Her ex-husband was a selfish man. He abandoned her for profit and eloped abroad with his mistress. She is the victim. In the most difficult times, she did not complain about herself, but bravely stood up again. Isn't this spirit worthy of admiration?"
The father listened to his son's words, frowned slightly, and seemed to be thinking about something. Although he still disagreed with his son's choice, he also realized that Jiang Ciyou seemed not as bad as they imagined. "Even if she has some merits, how will you deal with the pressure from the family? What will those relatives say? Have you thought about how to calm down these disturbances?" The father's tone softened a little.
Lu Jingchen sat up straighter, his eyes full of confidence: "Dad, I know there will be difficulties, but I am not afraid. As long as our family is united and shows the good of Ciyou to our relatives, time will prove everything. Moreover, I believe that not all people in the family are stubborn. As long as they see our true love and the efforts Ciyou has made for the family, they will slowly accept it."
The mother still shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes: "I don't care, I just can't accept it. Jingchen, if you insist on being with her, I will treat you as if I don't have a son!"
Lu Jingchen felt a pain in his heart. He walked to his mother, squatted down, and held her hand: "Mom, don't say that. I know you are doing this for my own good, but I really can't leave Ciyou. You taught me to bravely pursue my own happiness since I was a child. Now that I have found it, please give me a chance, and also give Ciyou a chance, okay? When you meet her, you will definitely like her."
The mother turned her head away, tears falling, but she didn't pull her hand back. The father looked at the mother and son, feeling helpless: "Jingchen, you get up first. We won't agree to this so easily. Give us some time to think about it. But during this period, you'd better keep your distance from Jiang Ciyou and don't make things worse."
Lu Jingchen stood up slowly. He knew it was unrealistic to expect his parents to accept him immediately, but today's conversation was not fruitless. At least his father's attitude had softened a little. "Okay, Dad and Mom, I hope you can understand Ciyou as soon as possible. I believe you will change your mind." After saying that, he turned and walked out of the house, feeling both sad about parting and looking forward to the future.
When he returned to his residence with Jiang Ciyou and saw her anxiously waiting figure, Lu Jingchen felt a warm current in his heart. Jiang Ciyou walked up to him quickly, her eyes full of questions: "How is it? What did uncle and aunt say?"
Lu Jingchen hugged her gently and kissed her forehead: "Don't worry, although they haven't fully accepted it, they haven't firmly opposed it to the end. My parents are reasonable people. They gave me some time to let them slowly get to know you."
There was a hint of surprise in Jiang Ciyou's eyes: "Really? That's great, Jingchen, I knew you could do it."
Lu Jingchen looked at her, his eyes full of love and determination: "Ciyou, no matter how difficult this road is, I will not give up. I believe that as long as we stick to this relationship, one day, we will get everyone's blessings."
In the following days, Lu Jingchen worked hard to run the family business, trying to prove his choice with achievements; at the same time, he looked for opportunities to let his parents know more about Jiang Ciyou. When chatting with his parents, he would intentionally or unintentionally mention Jiang Ciyou's unique insights in business, talk about her kind actions to help friends solve problems, and share the warm little things they experienced when they were together.
Jiang Ciyou was also busy. She carefully selected gifts for Lu Jingchen to take back to his parents. Each gift was full of her thoughts and respect. She worked hard to improve herself, learned various etiquette knowledge, and participated in high-end business training, hoping that one day she could stand in front of Lu Jingchen's family in the most perfect posture.
Although external pressure still exists and family relatives occasionally make cold remarks, Lu Jingchen and Jiang Ciyou always stick together. Their beliefs are like a burning flame, burning brighter and brighter in the darkness, illuminating their way forward and making them firmly believe that hope is ahead, and that ray of dawn will eventually penetrate the clouds and shine on their happy faces.