Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

Chapter 417: Watching in the Dark and the Dawn of Despair

Lu Jingchen sat in the darkness all night, the darkness around him was as thick as the despair in his heart at the moment, and it was impossible to dissolve it. He kept staring at the door, with an almost obstinate expectation in his eyes, as if as long as he stared at it intently, Jiang Ciyou would reappear at the door with that gentle smile as usual. However, he knew very well in his heart that this was just a self-deceiving fantasy.

His thoughts drifted back to the days he spent with Jiang Ciyou. Every moment was playing in his mind like a movie. The bar where they first met was dimly lit and the music was loud, but he saw Jiang Ciyou at first sight. She sat in the corner, with a hint of sadness in her eyes, but she also had a unique appeal. At that time, he was attracted by her temperament and walked towards her involuntarily. From that moment on, there was only Jiang Ciyou in his world.

Every morning they spent together, the sun shone on Jiang Ciyou's face, and her smile was brighter than the sun. He would gently brush her hair away from her forehead, and then place a gentle kiss on her forehead. When they were on vacation at the beach, he carefully planned a surprise. He arranged countless candles and flowers on the beach in advance, and when night fell, he held Jiang Ciyou's hand and walked towards the corner full of love. When Jiang Ciyou saw the scene in front of him, his eyes were full of surprise and emotion. At that moment, he felt that he was the happiest person in the world.

In the high-end restaurant, he watched Jiang Ciyou sitting across from him elegantly. She was as beautiful as a dream under the candlelight. He carefully cut the steak for her, and every move was full of love. They would share the fun things in life with each other, and her laughter echoed in his ears like a silver bell. It was the most beautiful sound he had ever heard.

But now, all of this is gone. He felt like an orphan abandoned in the abyss of darkness, having lost the direction and meaning of life. His body trembled slightly, and a cold feeling spread from the bottom of his heart, not only because of the coldness of the room without lights on, but also because of the despair deep in his heart.

He thought of the words he had said to Jiang Ciyou, the visions and promises about the future. He said he would take her to see all the beautiful scenery in the world, give her a happy family, and never let her get hurt again. However, all of this was gone the moment she turned and left. He began to blame himself, wondering if he had not done well enough, if he had not given her enough sense of security, which made her give up their relationship so easily.

The night was getting deeper and deeper, and the darkness seemed to swallow him up. His cell phone lit up from time to time, and it was a call from his friends. His friends might be worried about him, or they might want to ask him something, but he ignored them. In this world, he felt that except Jiang Ciyou, no one else was important. He didn't want to talk to anyone now, he just wanted to be alone and immersed in pain. He felt that his soul had been taken away by Jiang Ciyou, and what was left was just an empty shell, a zombie-like existence.

His eyes became sore from staring at the door for so long, but he still did not look away. In his mind, he kept repeating Jiang Ciyou's back as she left, her resolute steps, every step seemed to be stepping on his heart. He tried to find some clues from his memory, trying to figure out why she suddenly made such a decision. Was it because of her husband? Did she really still love her husband? But when they were together, he could clearly feel that her feelings for him were also real.

Time passed slowly in the darkness, and every minute and every second was torture. He didn't know how long he sat like this, but it felt like a century. His body began to become numb, first his legs, then his hands, but he still didn't move. He seemed to be punishing himself, using this method to feel the pain in his heart.

The sky gradually brightened, and a faint light came in through the cracks in the window. The light gradually became stronger, like an invisible hand, gently tearing open the curtain of darkness. The sunlight shone on his face through the window, but he didn't feel anything. There was no expression on his face, and his eyes were still empty. He felt like he was dead, but his body was still alive mechanically. He didn't know how to face this world again, this world without Jiang Ciyou. He felt like a ship that had lost its lighthouse, and could only drift on the vast ocean, never finding a harbor to dock.

His heart was filled with confusion and helplessness. He didn't know what to do next. Should he try to win back Jiang Ciyou, or just give up and let her return to her husband? He was constantly struggling between these two ideas. If he tried to win her back, how would he face Jiang Ciyou's rejection? If he gave up, how could he bear a life without her?

He finally moved his body and slowly raised his hand, trying to block the dazzling sunlight. But his movements seemed so weak, as if he had used up all his strength. His fingers trembled, and the sunlight shone through his fingers onto his face, forming a series of light and shadows. He looked at the light and shadows, and suddenly an inexplicable anger surged in his heart. He was angry at the tricks of fate, angry at Jiang Ciyou's departure, and angry at his own powerlessness.

He stood up slowly, his body swaying a little from maintaining the same position for so long. His legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, and every step required great effort. He walked to the window and looked at the world outside. The world outside was still so lively, with people coming and going and cars flowing. But in his eyes, all this had nothing to do with him. He felt that he had been abandoned by the world and became a lonely existence.

His eyes fell on a tree outside the window, where a bird was singing happily. The bird's singing sounded particularly harsh to his ears, and he felt that the bird was laughing at his loneliness and despair. A trace of resentment flashed in his eyes, and he wanted to drive the bird away, but he knew that he was just being unreasonable. He leaned against the window weakly, his heart filled with fatigue.

He began to recall his childhood, when he was a carefree child, full of vision and hope for the future. He never thought that he would have such an experience today, and would be hurt so deeply by love. He thought of his parents, their love was so beautiful, and he once hoped that he could have a love like theirs. But now, his love ended in such a cruel way.

His thoughts returned to Jiang Ciyou. He didn't know what she was doing now. Was she happy with her husband? His heart was filled with jealousy and resentment. He felt that he was the most suitable person for Jiang Ciyou. He loved her more than her husband and could make her happier. But why did she choose to leave him?

His heart was constantly struggling with pain and longing, and he didn't know how to free himself. He felt that he had fallen into an endless abyss and could not climb out no matter how hard he tried. His body slowly slid down the window and finally collapsed on the ground. He hugged his knees with his hands and buried his head between his arms, like a wounded child.

He sat on the ground for a long time, until the sun was high in the sky. His stomach began to growl, and he realized that he had not eaten for a long time. But he had no appetite at all. He felt that he was like a body without a soul and did not need the nourishment of food. His mind was still full of Jiang Ciyou's figure, and he didn't know when this pain would end.

His cell phone rang again, and this time he finally responded. He slowly raised his head and looked in the direction of the phone. The name of his friend was displayed on the screen. He hesitated for a moment, but finally did not answer the call. He did not want to be disturbed by anyone now, and just wanted to immerse himself in his own pain. He felt that only in this way could he feel that he was still alive.

His eyes fell on a corner of the room, where there was a small ornament they bought together. It was a small crystal ball, and inside it was a couple holding hands. Seeing the crystal ball, his heart ached again. He walked over, picked up the crystal ball, looked at the couple inside, and tears flowed down involuntarily. His tears dripped on the crystal ball, forming small drops of water, just like his broken heart.

He held the crystal ball tightly, as if he wanted to separate the lovers inside. His heart was filled with resentment. He resented the crystal ball and the love it represented. He wanted to smash it, to break it like his heart. But his hand stopped in mid-air, and he couldn't do it after all. Because the crystal ball was the witness of their love, even though their love was broken now, he still couldn't bear to destroy this only memorial.

He put the crystal ball back to its original place and returned to the sofa. He lay on the sofa, staring at the ceiling with his eyes blank. His body was very tired, but his mind was unusually clear. His mind kept recalling every bit of his time with Jiang Ciyou. Those beautiful memories were like a double-edged sword, making him feel happy and painful at the same time. He didn't know how to face these memories, whether to bury them deep in his heart or let them torture him forever.

His heart was full of contradictions and struggles. He felt that he had fallen into a quagmire from which he could not extricate himself. He wanted to break free, but he sank deeper and deeper. His breathing became heavy, and he felt that he was about to suffocate. He tried to calm himself down. He began to take deep breaths, trying to exhale all the pain and troubles in his heart. But no matter how hard he tried, the pain and troubles were like a thorn in his flesh, tightly entangling him.

He didn't know how long this state would last. He only knew that he had lost the motivation and purpose of life. He had worked hard for Jiang Ciyou and wanted to give her a better future. But now, she was gone, and he didn't know why he had to work hard. He felt that his world had collapsed, and nothing could cheer him up again.

A thought suddenly flashed through his mind. If he disappeared like this, would Jiang Ciyou be a little sad? Once this thought appeared, it grew wildly in his mind like a weed. He began to think about how he would disappear. Would he choose a painful way or an easy way? He knew that such an idea was dangerous, but he couldn't care less now. He felt that his life had no meaning. If his disappearance could make Jiang Ciyou feel a little guilty, it would be a relief.

However, when he thought of his parents and friends, he hesitated again. He knew that doing so was irresponsible and would bring them great pain. A new round of struggle began in his heart, and he didn't know how to choose. He felt like a traveler wandering at a crossroads, not knowing which direction to go.

His mood kept fluctuating between despair and hesitation, and he didn't know what his future would be like. He only knew that he was now completely devastated by Jiang Ciyou's departure, and he needed time to heal his wounds, but he didn't know if he had enough time and courage to face this long and painful process.

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