Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

Chapter 998 The Gift of Time

In an old house on the edge of the city, the afternoon sun shines through the mottled windows and into a room full of old things. Dust dances in the beams of light, like the elves of time, awakening dormant memories.

Grandpa Wang, an old man in his seventies, was sitting on the old rocking chair, preparing to sort out his pile of old boxes. These boxes had been with him from youth to old age, carrying the trivialities and preciousness of his life. His fingers gently stroked the thick dust on the lid of the box, as if he was touching the past years, his eyes full of nostalgia and tenderness.

When he opened the first box, an old smell hit him, mixed with the smell of mothballs. It was filled with yellowed letters, faded photos, and some small items that had long been outdated. Grandpa Wang carefully checked them, and every time he picked up an item, it was like holding a forgotten time.

At the bottom of the box, a hardcover diary lay quietly, the cover was worn, the corners were slightly curled, and the traces of time were clearly visible. Grandpa Wang gently picked it up, and the beautiful handwriting on the cover came into his eyes - "Jiang Ciyou". This name was like a flash of lightning, instantly hitting a soft corner deep in his heart. Although the memory was a little fuzzy, this name brought an inexplicable sense of familiarity, which made his heart ripple.

He slowly opened the diary, and the paper made a slight "rustling" sound, as if the diary was whispering about the past. On the first page, the date was fixed on a spring day many years ago, and the handwriting was still full of youthful vigor and agility: "Today, I met him, in that bar full of noise and confusion. I thought it was just a chance encounter, but I didn't expect that the gears of fate would start turning from then on..."

Grandpa Wang's eyes were attracted by this line of words, and curiosity drove him to turn the pages one by one. As he read deeper, a magnificent and affectionate story slowly unfolded before his eyes. He saw the pain of Jiang Ciyou being betrayed on her wedding night. The words were full of despair and heartbreak, and the traces of tears were still faintly visible, which was the proof that she had cried silently.

"I never thought that happiness would collapse in an instant. Looking at the empty bridal chamber, the unextinguished red candles seemed to be mocking my stupidity. Where should I go..." Grandpa Wang's eyes couldn't help but become moist. He seemed to see the lonely and helpless woman, in a white wedding dress, trembling in the dark.

As the diary continued, Jiang Ciyou's writing gradually became firmer. She began to go to high-end places and look for so-called "little white faces" in an attempt to avenge her ex-husband and regain her lost self-esteem. Until she met Lu Jingchen, the man who changed her life.

"He just broke into my life without any warning, with a sunny smile and eyes full of tenderness. At first, I only regarded him as a tool for entertainment, but he knocked on my frozen heart with his sincerity time and time again..." When Grandpa Wang read this, the corners of his mouth rose unconsciously. He could feel the subtle and beautiful emotion between the two taking root.

As the story progresses, Grandpa Wang is immersed in the love journey of Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen. The three years of carefree time they spent together are full of sweetness and laughter in the diary. The footprints of traveling around the world, the sunrises watched together at the seaside, the heartfelt conversations late at night, every detail is recorded by Jiang Ciyou in delicate words, like bright stars, embedded in the long river of time.

“Every day I spend with him, I find the meaning of life again. He makes me understand that love is not about dependence, but about mutual support and growing together. I started to learn business knowledge, and he was always by my side, cheering me on and helping me solve problems…” Grandpa Wang nodded slightly, full of respect for this love that blossomed in difficult times.

However, the story is not all smooth sailing. They also have quarrels, misunderstandings, and even face the crisis of breaking up. The return of Jiang Ciyou's ex-husband is like a heavy bomb, shattering their peaceful life. Grandpa Wang's heart tightens as he eagerly flips through the diary, wondering if the couple can get through the difficulties.

"I was wavering between responsibility and love, feeling extremely miserable. When I returned to my ex-husband, I discovered that our former feelings had long since disappeared, leaving only endless regrets. And Jingchen, his figure became increasingly clear in my mind, lingering..." Grandpa Wang sighed, feeling distressed for Jiang Ciyou's confusion, and silently praying for the tenacity of love.

The turning point of fate always comes unexpectedly. At the birthday party of the richest man, the truth came out and Lu Jingchen's mysterious identity was exposed. This banquet became a new starting point for their love. Since then, the two have worked together to face various difficulties. Business challenges and revenge from her ex-husband have not been able to separate them. With mutual trust and support, they have achieved a gorgeous counterattack and have a successful career and a happy family.

"Today, watching Jingchen and the children playing in the garden, my heart is filled with gratitude. We have gone through so many hardships to get the peace we have now. This love is the most precious treasure in my life, and I am willing to protect it for the rest of my life..." After reading this, Grandpa Wang showed a gratified smile on his face. He was sincerely happy that the couple finally got married.

The last few pages of the diary are increasingly fragile, but the handwriting is still neat. Jiang Ciyou records the changes of the years, the growth of the children, and the old age of mutual support with Lu Jingchen. Every ordinary day shines with the light of happiness in her writing.

"Jingchen's health is getting worse and worse. I stayed by his bedside, recalling our life. From meeting to knowing each other, from falling in love to staying together, those scenes are playing in my mind like a movie. I know that separation is coming, but I am not afraid, because the love he gave me has long been integrated into my life and has become eternal..." Grandpa Wang's tears finally burst out, dripping on the diary and soaking the words. He was deeply moved by this love that transcended life and death, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

When he gently closed the diary, he found a photo slipping from the pages. He bent down to pick it up. The photo showed Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen when they were young. They were standing by the sea, smiling brightly, with the gorgeous sunset behind them. Jiang Ciyou's eyes were smart and firm, and Lu Jingchen's eyes were affectionate and gentle. The sea breeze lifted their hair, as if to freeze the happiness of that moment forever.

Grandpa Wang gently stroked the photo, his fingertips tracing the faces of the two people, and he was filled with emotion. He suddenly remembered that he had heard the story of this legendary couple when he was young, but as time passed, he gradually forgot the details. Now, this diary is like a key, reopening that dusty memory and allowing him to appreciate the great power of love again.

He decided to keep this diary well. It is not only Jiang Ciyou's personal memory, but also a precious gift about love, courage and growth, carrying a generation's persistent pursuit of love and tenacious struggle for life. Grandpa Wang believes that this gift of time will continue to warm the hearts of future generations, allowing them to still believe in the beauty of love and bravely pursue their own happiness in this complex world.

The afternoon sun gradually set in the west, and the old house was filled with a quiet and warm atmosphere. Grandpa Wang put the diary and photos back into the box and gently closed the lid, as if he was properly preserving a brilliant life. He knew that in the long river of time, the love story of Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen would always shine and become an indelible legend in people's hearts.