Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

The morning sun shone through the thin clouds and fell on the garden of the Lu family mansion, giving the delicately trimmed flowers and plants a golden edge. Jiang Ciyou sat on a rattan chair in the garden, holding a fashion magazine in his hand, but he had no intention of reading it. His eyes drifted to his daughter Xingyao who was playing on the grass not far away.

Xingyao was wearing a snow-white lace skirt, the hem of which rose and fell like lively clouds as she jumped. She was holding a small butterfly net in her hand, trying to catch the butterflies fluttering among the flowers. Her laughter was as clear as a silver bell, spreading to every corner of the garden.

At this moment, the doorbell suddenly rang crisply, and the housekeeper hurried through the garden path to open the door. After a while, the housekeeper came over with an exquisite brocade box in both hands. The brocade box was embroidered with intricate gold thread patterns, shining with a mysterious luster in the sun.

"Madam, this has just been delivered and is specifically for the young lady." The butler bowed slightly and handed the brocade box to Jiang Ciyou.

Jiang Ciyou frowned slightly, a trace of doubt in her heart, she gently put down the magazine and took the brocade box. The texture of the brocade box was soft but with a sense of simplicity and heaviness. The pattern on the box seemed disordered, but it faintly revealed a familiar charm.

"Xingyao, come here." Jiang Ciyou waved to his daughter.

When Xingyao heard the call, her eyes lit up like bright stars. She dropped her butterfly net and ran over like a happy little deer, her skirt covered with morning dew.

"Mom, what's wrong?" Xingyao raised her rosy little face. The loose hair on her forehead was soaked with sweat and stuck to her smooth forehead.

Jiang Ciyou smiled and handed her the brocade box, "Baby, there's a gift for you. Look who sent it to you."

Xingyao took the brocade box with surprise, and couldn't wait to sit beside Jiang Ciyou, carefully untying the ribbon on the box. The ribbon slipped off, and the brocade box slowly opened. A soft light overflowed from the box, and half a round pearl lay quietly inside. The pearl exuded a faint halo, as if hiding endless secrets.

"Wow, so beautiful!" Xingyao's eyes opened wide, full of amazement. She gently picked up the pearl, placed it in her palm and looked at it again and again. The surface of the pearl was like a lake under the moonlight, with a delicate luster, as if reflecting the innocence and curiosity in her eyes.

Jiang Ciyou looked at her daughter's happy face, but the doubts in her heart did not dissipate. She leaned in to observe the half pearl carefully and found that there was an extremely subtle carving mark on one end of the pearl. If it weren't for her sharp eyes, it would be almost difficult to detect. The mark looked like an ancient family emblem, familiar yet strange, which made her heart beat faster.

Suddenly, a picture flashed through her mind. On that night many years ago, Lu Jingchen held her hand and strolled along the beach. The moonlight shone on the beach, and the waves gently hit the coast. He whispered the family story in her ear, his eyes full of affection. At that time, he also mentioned a pearl with special meaning...

"Mom, look, I can string it into a necklace and wear it around my neck." Xingyao's voice interrupted Jiang Ciyou's thoughts. She came to her senses and saw that her daughter had brought the silk thread from the room and was trying to pierce the pearls with a focused look on her face.

Jiang Ciyou smiled and nodded, helping his daughter string the pearls together and tying them around her slender neck. The pearls fell on Xingyao's collarbone, making her look even more playful and cute, like an elf from a fairy tale.

In the afternoon, Jiang Ciyou was handling company affairs in the study. The data and files on the computer screen kept switching, but her mind was always tied to the half pearl. She finally couldn't help but put down her work, got up and walked to the bookshelf in the corner of the study, where various ancient books and family materials collected by Lu Jingchen over the years were placed.

She carefully flipped through the books one by one, looking for clues about the pearl. The sunlight slowly moved across the bookshelf through the window, and before she knew it, the floor was already filled with open books. Just when she was about to give up, a yellowed diary fell from the top shelf. The cover was worn out and the words on it were blurred and difficult to read.

Jiang Ciyou bent down to pick up the diary, gently blew away the dust on it, and opened the title page. A line of familiar handwriting came into her eyes - it was Lu Jingchen's handwriting when he was young. Her heart trembled suddenly, and she began to read with trembling fingers.

The diary records all the experiences of Lu Jingchen when he was young, his immature dreams, his hard work, and his deep love for her. As he reads more, the secrets of the pearl are gradually revealed. It turns out that this pearl is an heirloom of the Lu family. It is said that whoever owns it can be blessed by the family and gain a lifetime of happiness. The ancestors of the Lu family once split the pearl into two, implying that no matter how far apart the family members are, their hearts are always connected. The other half of the pearl has been kept by the elders of the family until...

Jiang Ciyou's eyes lingered on a paragraph of text, which read that he asked his elders to give the other half of the pearl as a token of marriage proposal, hoping to spend the rest of his life with his beloved, never to be separated. Her eyes instantly moistened, and the scene of Lu Jingchen's proposal involuntarily emerged in her mind.

It was a starry night, and Lu Jingchen brought her to the lake where they first met. Countless rose petals floated on the lake, and the breeze blew, and the fragrance of flowers filled the air. He was wearing a well-tailored suit, and looked particularly handsome in the moonlight. He slowly knelt on one knee, holding a ring in his hand, and her hair was hidden inside the ring.

"Ciyou, I love you. From the first moment I saw you, I knew that you were the only one in my life. This pearl, which is heirloom of the Lu family, is with me as my other half. I would like to use it to make a promise that we will be together forever." His voice was low and firm, and the affection in his eyes was like the brightest star in the night sky, which made her fall in love with him instantly.

Jiang Ciyou gently closed the diary, tears blurring her eyes. She took a deep breath and decided to go find Lu Jingchen to find out.

In the evening, Lu Jingchen returned home after a day's work. As soon as he walked into the living room, he saw Jiang Ciyou sitting on the sofa, looking at him with complicated eyes.

"What's wrong, Ciyou? You look worried today." Lu Jingchen walked over to sit beside her, gently holding her hand, his eyes full of concern.

Jiang Ciyou didn't say anything, just looked at him quietly. After a long time, she slowly spoke: "Xingyao received a mysterious gift today, which is half a pearl. Did you know about this?"

Lu Jingchen was slightly startled, with a hint of surprise flashing across his eyes, but he soon regained his composure. He smiled softly and said, "It seems that it is time to let you know another secret."

After saying that, he stood up and walked to the study. After a while, he came out with an exquisite wooden box. The wooden box was engraved with the Lu family's emblem, which was exactly the same as the emblem on the half pearl.

He sat down next to Jiang Ciyou again and opened the wooden box. Inside was the other half of the pearl. This half of the pearl matched perfectly with the half that Xingyao received, as if they had never been separated.

"Actually, I arranged to give this to Xingyao." Lu Jingchen said softly, "She is growing up slowly, and I think it's time for her to understand some of the family heritage. This pearl carries the love and hope of our Lu family. I hope she can be happy forever."

Jiang Ciyou looked at the two pearls in front of her, feeling a lot of emotions in her heart. She gently picked up the pearls in Lu Jingchen's hand and put them together. At this moment, a miracle happened.

At the moment the two pearls were put together, a soft holographic projection slowly rose from the inside of the pearl, casting a brilliant light and shadow in the air. In the light and shadow, the vows they made when they got married emerged.

"Lu Jingchen, no matter in good times or bad, no matter in health or sickness, I am willing to walk hand in hand with you for the rest of my life and never leave you..." Jiang Ciyou's voice rang out. That was the solemn promise she made at the wedding that year. Now, it echoed in her ears again through the tunnel of time, still firm and affectionate.

"Jiang Ciyou, I am willing to be your eternal knight. Even if I need to fight against the whole world, I will protect you for the rest of my life..." Lu Jingchen's voice followed closely, and their vows intertwined in the air, like the most moving music, playing the melody of their love.

Xingyao walked into the living room without knowing when, and she was stunned by the scene in front of her. She stood aside, staring at the holographic projection in the air without blinking, her little hand tightly holding the half pearl necklace around her neck, her eyes full of emotion and shock.

"Mom and Dad, this is amazing!" Xingyao couldn't help but exclaim. She ran to her parents and snuggled in their arms. The three of them hugged each other tightly, immersed in this warm and magical atmosphere.

Outside the window, night has quietly fallen, and the stars are shining softly, as if they are also witnessing the love and inheritance of the Lu family that transcends time and space. Jiang Ciyou leaned on Lu Jingchen's shoulder, her heart full of happiness and peace. She knew that no matter how many storms there were in the future, as long as their family worked together, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

The days passed slowly in peace and warmth. The two pearls were carefully stored by Jiang Ciyou in a special safe, becoming one of the most precious treasures of the Lu family. Xingyao would often pester her parents to tell them stories about the pearls. Every time she listened, her sense of belonging to the family became stronger.

On a weekend afternoon, the sun lazily sprinkled in the garden. Xingyao sat on the swing, holding a picture book in her hand, and carefully painted the home in her mind. In the painting, there is the tall Lu family mansion, the beautiful garden, and her father and mother holding hands with her, and everyone's face is filled with happy smiles. In the corner of the picture, she also specially painted those two pearls, emitting a dazzling light.

"Xingyao, your painting is great!" Jiang Ciyou walked over and looked at his daughter's painting with approval in his eyes.

Xingyao raised her head with a proud smile on her face: "Mom, I want to be like you and Dad in the future and protect our home and this magical pearl."

Jiang Ciyou gently stroked his daughter's head, feeling relieved: "Our little Xingxing will definitely do it, because you are the bravest and kindest child."

Lu Jingchen also came over at this time, holding a glass of juice in his hand and handed it to Xingyao: "Come on, baby, drink some juice and take a rest."

Xingyao took the juice and drank it in big gulps. The sweetness of the juice spread in her mouth, making her feel even happier. She looked at her parents and suddenly had an idea: "Mom and Dad, let's watch the stars together tonight, just like we did on the rooftop last time. Maybe we can even see a shooting star. I want to make a wish that our family will be together forever."

Lu Jingchen and Jiang Ciyou smiled at each other and nodded in agreement.

At night, the sky was filled with stars, like a huge piece of black silk inlaid with countless gems. The family of three lay on the lawn on the rooftop, looking up at the starry sky, with the breeze blowing gently, bringing bursts of coolness.

Xingyao held her parents' hands tightly, staring at the sky without blinking, afraid of missing any shooting stars. Suddenly, a bright light streaked across the sky, and the shooting star dragged a long tail, instantly lighting up the night sky.

"Shooting star! Mom and Dad, make a wish quickly!" Xingyao shouted excitedly. She immediately closed her eyes, clasped her hands together, and made a wish silently in her heart.

Lu Jingchen and Jiang Ciyou also smiled and closed their eyes, making beautiful wishes for their family and the future. Under this vast starry sky, their wishes shone like stars, blending into the endless universe, waiting for the witness of time.

At that moment, the Lu family mansion was filled with a strong warmth. This love and inheritance, like the eternal stars in the night sky, illuminated their way forward and warmed every corner. In the days to come, no matter what they encounter, they will stick together and write their own legendary story.