Chapter 441: Learning from the Pain
Chapter 441: Learning from the Pain
When Jiang Ciyou resolutely turned and left, her resolute back seemed to take away all the light in Lu Jingchen's world. He stood there, watching her figure gradually go farther and farther away until she disappeared at the end of his sight. At that moment, he felt his heart being torn apart, and the pain overwhelmed him like a tide.
Back at his residence, Lu Jingchen seemed to have his soul sucked out of him. He dragged his heavy feet into the room and closed the door, as if shutting out the whole world. Darkness instantly enveloped him, and the room was terribly silent, with only his heavy breathing echoing in the air.
Memories came flooding back like a tide, unstoppable. He recalled his first encounter with Jiang Ciyou, the beautiful and lonely figure in the bar that instantly caught his attention. Her eyes revealed a kind of stubbornness and sadness that made him want to get closer to her and learn about her story.
From that moment on, their fates were intertwined. The days they spent together were full of laughter and sweetness. They strolled along the beach together, feeling the breeze and listening to the sound of the waves; they enjoyed fine food in high-end restaurants together, sharing each other's daily lives; they shuttled through the city at night together, looking at the brightly lit night scene, as if the whole world belonged to them.
However, now all of this turned into endless pain. He took a big gulp of the strong liquor, the spicy taste irritated his throat, but it could not numb the pain in his heart. The strong liquor flowed down his throat, as if burning his soul, making him feel his pain and despair more clearly.
Lu Jingchen slumped on the sofa, holding the bottle tightly in his hand, looking ahead with empty eyes. He didn't know where to go, and his heart was full of confusion and helplessness. He once thought that as long as Jiang Ciyou was by his side, he had the whole world. But now, she is gone, and his world has collapsed.
He remembered what Jiang Ciyou said when she left. She handed him a huge check and told him that her husband was back and that they were done. Her cold eyes and resolute tone made his heart sink to the bottom in an instant. He didn't understand why their love was so fragile and couldn't stand the slightest test.
Lu Jingchen angrily threw the bottle to the ground, and the glass fragments flew everywhere, making a crisp sound. He hated his own powerlessness and hated that he couldn't keep Jiang Ciyou. He felt like a loser, a gigolo who only relied on women. He remembered Jiang Ciyou's doubts about him, and his heart was filled with pain and self-blame.
However, in the midst of pain and despair, a trace of reason in Lu Jingchen's heart told him that he couldn't go on like this. He couldn't let Jiang Ciyou look down on him, he had to cheer himself up again. He looked at his haggard self in the mirror and secretly vowed to let Jiang Ciyou know that he was not a gigolo who only relied on women.
Lu Jingchen stood up, took a deep breath, and tried to calm himself down. He began to tidy up his life, first throwing away the wine bottles and cigarette butts in the room. These things that had accompanied him through countless painful nights now made him feel disgusted. He opened the window to let the sunlight in, and the warm sunlight shone on his face, as if bringing him a glimmer of hope.
He decided to return to work and use busyness to forget the pain. He contacted his former partners and began to look for new business opportunities. He knew that only by becoming stronger could he win Jiang Ciyou's heart again. He could no longer be idle like before, he had to work hard for his own future and for Jiang Ciyou.
Lu Jingchen started to work early and come back late every day, working hard to learn new knowledge and skills and constantly improve his abilities. He participated in various business trainings and seminars, communicated with experts and elites in the industry, and broadened his horizons and ideas. He knew that only by continuous improvement can he gain a foothold in the fiercely competitive business world.
However, getting back on his feet is not an easy task. Lu Jingchen encountered many difficulties and challenges at work. His competitors kept making trouble for him and trying to suppress his business. They spread rumors, damaged his reputation, and made his clients question him.
Faced with these difficulties, Lu Jingchen did not give up. He overcame these difficulties one by one with his intelligence and perseverance. He proved his ability and value with practical actions, and shut up those who questioned him. He knew that he could not lose, and he had to work hard for his future and for Jiang Ciyou.
In the process, Lu Jingchen gradually regained his confidence. He began to believe that he could do anything as long as he had enough determination and effort. He was no longer the gigolo who could only rely on women, but a capable and responsible man.
As time went on, Lu Jingchen's efforts began to pay off. His business gradually got back on track, and his customers' trust in him gradually recovered. He began to receive more and more orders, and the scale of his business continued to expand. He knew that he was moving in the right direction.
However, despite his career success, Lu Jingchen's yearning for Jiang Ciyou never diminished. Whenever it was late at night, he would always think of Jiang Ciyou's smile and tenderness. He didn't know how Jiang Ciyou was doing now, and whether she was also missing him.
Lu Jingchen decided to secretly pay attention to Jiang Ciyou's life. He learned about her situation through various channels, but he didn't dare to let her know his existence. He knew that he didn't have enough courage to face her now, and he needed time to make himself stronger.
While paying attention to Jiang Ciyou, Lu Jingchen discovered that her life after returning to her husband was not happy. She and her husband often quarreled, and the relationship between them became increasingly tense. Lu Jingchen felt a pain in his heart, and he knew that Jiang Ciyou had made the wrong choice. He began to think about whether he should appear in Jiang Ciyou's life again to help her out of her predicament.
However, Lu Jingchen fell into an inner struggle again. On the one hand, he wanted to help Jiang Ciyou, but on the other hand, he was afraid of being hurt again. He didn't know whether Jiang Ciyou still loved him, nor did he know whether he had enough courage to face her.
After a fierce ideological struggle, Lu Jingchen decided to listen to his inner voice and work hard for his love. He began to make a plan to let Jiang Ciyou know his true feelings and let her come back to him.
He first found Jiang Ciyou's friends, hoping to learn Jiang Ciyou's true thoughts through them. He knew that Jiang Ciyou's friends were the people she trusted the most, and they would definitely be able to give him some useful information. At the same time, he also began to prepare some surprises and gifts, intending to give them to Jiang Ciyou at the right time.
Lu Jingchen knew that he had to be careful this time and not let Jiang Ciyou get hurt again. He wanted her to feel his sincerity and let her know that he was someone she could rely on.
While waiting for the opportunity, Lu Jingchen constantly improved his abilities and charm, hoping to give Jiang Ciyou a brand new self. He began to pay attention to his image and temperament, exercised and kept in good shape. He also worked harder, constantly expanded the scale of his business, and made himself more successful.
Finally, the opportunity came. Jiang Ciyou's husband had to go on a business trip for a while because of work, and Lu Jingchen decided to take the opportunity to get close to Jiang Ciyou. He carefully planned a chance encounter and waited for her to appear in the coffee shop that Jiang Ciyou often went to.
When Jiang Ciyou walked into the coffee shop, Lu Jingchen's heartbeat accelerated instantly. He looked at Jiang Ciyou, his eyes full of tenderness and longing. Jiang Ciyou also saw Lu Jingchen, and her heart was flustered. The two looked at each other for a moment, and then sat together silently.
Lu Jingchen began to talk about his experiences and growth during this period, and he hoped that Jiang Ciyou could see his changes. Jiang Ciyou was moved by Lu Jingchen's words. She began to realize that her feelings for Lu Jingchen had never disappeared.
The author says:
In this chapter, we see Lu Jingchen's pain and struggle after losing Jiang Ciyou, and his efforts to win Jiang Ciyou's heart back. His strength and courage are admirable, and at the same time, we feel the power of love. In the next chapters, what changes will happen to Lu Jingchen and Jiang Ciyou's love journey? Let's wait and see.
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