allonlinenovel Chapter 673 Lu Jingchen's Comfort
Chapter 673 Lu Jingchen's Comfort
Jiang Ciyou was caught up in the rumors spread by her husband. She felt as if she was in the center of a whirlpool of a storm, and everything around her was shaky. Her life fell into an unprecedented chaos. Every time she stepped out of the house, she could feel the strange eyes of others, and she felt like a thorn in her back. Every time she negotiated with her partners, the doubts in their eyes were like a sharp knife, piercing her heart. Her friends were also implicated because of her. Some were questioned without reason, and some were even subjected to malicious speculation. This made Jiang Ciyou full of guilt, and the pain and helplessness were like a surging tide, completely drowning her.
When Lu Jingchen heard the news, his heart tightened instantly, as if being grasped by an invisible big hand, and the pain almost suffocated him. He did not dare to delay for a moment, put down all the affairs at hand, and rushed to Jiang Ciyou anxiously. Along the way, Jiang Ciyou's haggard and sad face kept appearing in his mind, and he felt self-blame and heartache. He regretted that he did not notice it earlier and did not provide her with a peaceful sky at the first time.
When Lu Jingchen arrived at Jiang Ciyou's house, his hand stopped above the doorbell, trembling slightly. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his disordered breathing and agitated mood. He didn't want Jiang Ciyou to see his panic at the moment, fearing that it would add more burden to her. He pressed the doorbell gently, but there was no response from the house for a long time. His heart became heavier, and he pressed it several times in succession. Finally, the door slowly opened.
Jiang Ciyou in front of him made Lu Jingchen's eyes hot and he almost cried. Her hair was messy, her face was as pale as paper, her eyes were red and swollen, her eyes were empty and desperate, as if she had lost all her vitality. She was once so radiant, but now she was tortured beyond recognition. When Jiang Ciyou saw Lu Jingchen, her lips trembled slightly. She wanted to say something, but she was choked by the sobs in her throat and couldn't make a sound.
Lu Jingchen's heart seemed to be pierced by thousands of needles, and the pain spread throughout his body. He hurried forward and gently embraced Jiang Ciyou in his arms, his movements extremely gentle, as if he was holding the most fragile treasure in the world. His arms were tightly around her, as if he wanted to use his arms to build a solid defense line for her to block all the harm and pain. Jiang Ciyou leaned in his arms, her body trembling slightly, and the tears that had been suppressed for a long time burst out, instantly soaking Lu Jingchen's clothes. She grabbed the corner of his clothes tightly with both hands, as if she had grabbed the last straw, and burst into tears.
Lu Jingchen gently stroked Jiang Ciyou's back, resting his chin on the top of her head, and whispered: "Ciyou, cry, cry out all the grievances and pain in your heart, I'm here, I'm with you." His voice was gentle and firm, with endless comforting power, echoing in Jiang Ciyou's ears. At this moment, he just wanted to let her know that no matter how strong the wind and rain, he would be her most solid support and would never let go.
After a long time, Jiang Ciyou's crying gradually stopped. She raised her head with sobs, her eyes full of helplessness and confusion: "Jingchen, what should I do? I feel like my world has collapsed, everyone is laughing at me, and everything I worked hard for is going to be gone..." Her voice was hoarse and broken, and every word was like a hammer, hitting Lu Jingchen's heart.
Lu Jingchen looked at her, his eyes full of love and determination. He raised his hand and gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks. He said gently, "Ciyou, don't be afraid. These rumors are just unfounded gossips and mean nothing at all. Those people don't understand you and are misled by false information, but I know how strong, kind, and independent you are. Your light will not be obscured by these hazes. I believe that the truth will come to light sooner or later."
He took Jiang Ciyou's hand, walked to the sofa, asked her to sit down, and squatted in front of her, holding her hands with both hands, his eyes never leaving hers: "Do you remember when we went to the beach to watch the sunrise together? That night, the darkness was endless, and the waves hit the rocks, making such a loud sound, as if they were going to swallow everything. But we just sat there, waiting, and watching. Finally, the sun rose little by little, illuminating the entire sea, and all the darkness was dispelled. The current predicament is just like the darkness of that night, it is only temporary. As long as we don't give up, we will definitely wait until dawn."
Jiang Ciyou listened to his words, and a glimmer flashed in her eyes. Those beautiful memories were like a warm current, slowly flowing through her heart, dispelling some of the chill. But when she thought of the current difficulties, she couldn't help but lower her head and said softly: "But my business... my partners have doubted me, and many projects have stagnated. I'm afraid I will never be able to turn things around."
Lu Jingchen squeezed her hand gently and gave her an encouraging smile: "Ciyou, let's solve the business problems together. Your experience and vision in the investment field are unmatched. This time it was just affected by rumors and everyone was confused for a while. I will use my connections to help you contact those reliable partners, explain the truth to them, and let them see your strength. Moreover, we can also re-plan the business direction and explore new business opportunities. I believe that with your ability, you will be able to get your career back on track."
He stood up slightly, sat next to Jiang Ciyou, gently held her in his arms, and continued: "As for those who maliciously spread rumors, we will not let them go easily. I have found a team of lawyers, collected evidence, and are ready to sue them and make them pay for what they have done. The law is fair and will not let you suffer in vain."
Jiang Ciyou leaned in Lu Jingchen's arms, listening to his every word, and gradually a sense of strength surged in her heart. That strength was like a fire in the darkness, weak but burning tenaciously, dispelling some of the despair deep in her heart. She raised her head, with a hint of gratitude and determination in her eyes: "Jingchen, thank you, without you, I really don't know what to do. But, will this bring you too much trouble? Your family..."
When talking about his family, Lu Jingchen frowned slightly, and a trace of imperceptible worry flashed across his eyes, but he soon regained his firmness: "Don't worry about me, Ciyou. At this moment, you are the most important. I will take care of the family. If they know you, they will definitely recognize you. Even if there are temporary obstacles, it can't stop me from staying by your side and helping you through the difficulties."
Lu Jingchen gently let go of Jiang Ciyou, got up and walked into the kitchen. After a while, he brought out a cup of steaming hot tea and handed it to her: "Drink some hot tea to warm your body, and you will feel better." Jiang Ciyou took the tea, holding the warm cup in her hand, feeling the warmth spreading from her palm to her whole body, her heart was filled with emotion.
Afterwards, Lu Jingchen accompanied Jiang Ciyou and carefully sorted out the current business problems, listed solutions one by one, and analyzed the pros and cons and coping strategies of each project. He listened to Jiang Ciyou's ideas patiently and gave pertinent suggestions from time to time. The two of them put their heads together and looked at the documents on the table attentively, as if the noise and disturbance of the outside world had nothing to do with them.
Before they knew it, it was getting dark. Lu Jingchen looked at the time and said to Jiang Ciyou reluctantly, "I'm not leaving yet. I'll go make you something to eat. You must not have eaten well these days. You need to replenish your nutrition so that you will have the energy to deal with the things that come next." After that, he walked into the kitchen, tied on his apron skillfully, opened the refrigerator, and started to get busy.
Soon, the aroma of food wafted from the kitchen. Lu Jingchen brought the prepared food to the table, including Jiang Ciyou's favorite sweet and sour pork ribs, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, and a bowl of steaming chicken soup. He smiled and called Jiang Ciyou: "Come and try it to see if it suits your taste."
Jiang Ciyou walked to the dining table, looked at the delicious food on the table, and her eyes became wet again. When she was at her lowest and most helpless, Lu Jingchen never left her side, and used his love and care to warm her cold heart bit by bit, giving her the strength to stand up again. She whispered, "Jingchen, thank you so much, this is the most reassuring meal I have had in a while."
Lu Jingchen poured her a bowl of chicken soup, placed it in front of her, and said gently: "Silly, I will accompany you every day from now on, so that you can eat happily and live comfortably. Eat quickly, and when you are full, let's think about the future plan together."
The two sat opposite each other and ate dinner, and the warm atmosphere gradually filled the whole house. Outside the window, night fell and the city lights were brilliant, but inside the house, there was a friendship warmer than the lights. With Lu Jingchen's company and comfort, Jiang Ciyou gradually regained her confidence and courage. She knew that as long as he was there, no matter how difficult the road ahead was, there would always be hope.