Rebirth of Love: Jiang Ciyou's Counterattack Legend

Chapter 980: Encounter at the Starting Point of Reincarnation

On March 2025, 3, the spring was chilly and the night was dark. The neon lights of the city cast a hazy shadow on the streets. Jiang Ciyou stood at the door of the bar that was as familiar as the lines on the palm of her hand. Time seemed to have quietly solidified here. The memories of the past surged like a tide, enveloping her layer by layer.

The door of the bar swung slowly, making a slight "creaking" sound, and Lu Jingchen's figure appeared at the door. The light poured out from behind him, outlining his tall and familiar outline, still handsome and unparalleled, with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, deep eyes that seemed to hide endless stories, and thin lips slightly raised under the high nose bridge, with a bit of unruly and lazy. But at that moment, when his eyes touched Jiang Ciyou, his pupils suddenly shrank, and the shock in his eyes spread rapidly like ripples - what she wore on her wrist was clearly the wedding ring he buried under the Antarctic ice sheet.

Jiang Ciyou smiled lightly, and that smile was full of calmness and affection after years of accumulation. She raised her hand gently, and the check in her hand trembled slightly, as if carrying their ups and downs in the past. "Sir, do you need to be kept?" Her voice was soft but firm, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting the eardrum of time, "This time the deadline is forever."

Outside the window, the cherry blossoms of 2025 are falling one after another, and the pink petals are dancing in the air, like a grand and silent celebration. The breeze blows by, and a few strands of hair gently touch Jiang Ciyou's cheeks, but her eyes never move away from Lu Jingchen, and tears are flashing in her eyes, which is the joy of reunion, and also the emotion after experiencing vicissitudes.

Lu Jingchen stood there in a daze, and the past scenes flashed through his mind like a revolving lantern. He remembered the first time he met her, she was wearing a gorgeous but lonely dress, drinking alone in the corner of the bar, the stubbornness and sadness in her eyes attracted him like a magnet; he remembered them walking on the beach, the sand under their feet was soft, the sea breeze carried a salty smell, she smiled sweetly, her hair fluttered in the wind, at that time they thought time would stop forever; he remembered that in order to protect her, he stood up, the sharp pain of the blade piercing his skin, but it disappeared the moment he saw that she was safe and sound; he remembered that on the sickbed, he endured the pain and secretly tampered with the date of the diagnosis, just to prevent her from worrying, watching her fight for her dream, his heart was full of attachment and reluctance.

"Ciyou..." Lu Jingchen's throat seemed to be choked by something, his voice was hoarse and trembling, thousands of words were condensed in this call. He took a step forward, his steps were slightly staggering, as if this step spanned countless years and hardships.

The tears in Jiang Ciyou's eyes finally burst out, slid down her cheeks, and dripped onto the cold ground. She stretched out her hand, wanting to touch the man in front of her who made her love unforgettable, but her fingers trembled slightly in mid-air. "Jingchen, long time no see." She whispered softly, every word full of affection.

Lu Jingchen suddenly held her hand, and the warmth of his palm instantly spread throughout her body, dispelling the loneliness and coldness of the past few years. He gently held her in his arms, as if he was holding the whole world. Jiang Ciyou leaned on his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, the rhythm was like the melody they once danced together, familiar and reassuring.

Inside the bar, music was flowing. It was the song they loved to dance to late at night. The melody was melodious and sobbing, as if it was whispering their story. Lu Jingchen let go of Jiang Ciyou slightly, stared at her with ardent eyes, stretched out his hand, and made an inviting gesture, just like countless beautiful nights many years ago.

Jiang Ciyou smiled with tears in her eyes, put her hand in his palm, and the two walked into the bar hand in hand. The lights in the bar were dim and ambiguous, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of wine and memories. They danced on the dance floor, their steps were light, they spun, hugged each other, and every movement was in perfect harmony, as if time had never passed, and they were still the couple who loved each other desperately.

People around them cast envious glances at them, but they had no idea how much pain and struggle this perfect couple had endured. After the dance, the two of them put their foreheads together, breathing heavily, with only each other's reflections in their eyes.

"How have you been these years?" Lu Jingchen broke the silence first, gently wiping away the tears on Jiang Ciyu's cheeks with his fingers.

Jiang Ciyou shook her head slightly, then nodded gently, "Without you, it's not good at all." She paused, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, "But I know that you have always been in my heart, supporting me through every difficulty."

Lu Jingchen felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He held Jiang Ciyou's hand tightly and said, "Me too. In every painful moment, I thought about seeing you again."

They found a quiet corner and sat down. The waiter brought two glasses of their favorite whiskey. Jiang Ciyou gently shook the glass, and the amber liquid rippled in the glass, reflecting the confusion in her eyes. "Remember the first time we came here?" she asked softly.

Lu Jingchen raised the corners of his mouth, his eyes were gentle, "How could I not remember, you were sitting there with a proud look on your face, but I fell in love with you at first sight."

The two looked at each other and smiled, their laughter was filled with nostalgia for the past. Jiang Ciyou took a sip of wine, the spicy taste spreading on the tip of her tongue, but not as much as the complex taste in her heart. "The days that followed were really difficult." Her voice became low, as if she had opened a door to long-forgotten memories.

Lu Jingchen held her hand and gave her silent comfort. Jiang Ciyou continued, "The intrigues in the business world make every step like walking on thin ice. There were many times when I felt that I couldn't hold on any longer, but when I thought of you and our past, I told myself that I couldn't give up."

Lu Jingchen's eyes were full of heartache. "I know you have always been strong. I am far away, watching you grow step by step and become such a dazzling existence. I am proud and distressed."

Jiang Ciyou raised his head and his eyes met his. "What about you? Where have you been all these years? What have you done?"

Lu Jingchen took a deep breath and said slowly: "After leaving you, I traveled around and went to many places we once dreamed of going together. I watched the sunrise on the grasslands of Africa and made a wish under the aurora in Northern Europe, hoping to meet you again one day. Every time I go to a place, I will collect local specialties, thinking that one day I can give them to you personally."

As he spoke, he took out a small wooden sculpture from his pocket. It was a lifelike rabbit, and the rabbit's eyes were inlaid with rubies, shining with a warm light. "This was made by an old craftsman I met in a small town. The first time I saw it, I remembered that you were born in the Year of the Rabbit, just like it, smart and cute."

Jiang Ciyou took the wood carving and stroked it gently with her fingers, tears blurring her eyes again. "Jingchen, thank you for not forgetting me all these years."

Lu Jingchen held her in his arms and patted her back gently, "Silly, how could I forget you? You are the love of my life."

The two were immersed in the joy of reunion and the warmth of memories. Before they knew it, the bar was gradually emptying out. Outside the window, cherry blossoms were still falling, and the ground was covered with a thick layer of pink petals, like a dream.

"Let's go for a walk." Lu Jingchen suggested. Jiang Ciyou nodded, and the two walked out of the bar hand in hand.

The streets were filled with the fragrance of cherry blossoms, and the breeze blew, and the petals fell like snow, sprinkling on their shoulders. They strolled on the streets, their steps slow and leisurely, as if they wanted to find back the lost time step by step.

Passing by a dessert shop, Jiang Ciyou paused, a hint of nostalgia in his eyes. "Remember the dessert shop we used to go to? You always bought me my favorite strawberry cake."

Lu Jingchen followed her gaze and smiled, "Of course I remember. Let's go in and take a look."

The dessert shop was filled with a sweet scent. They sat by the window and ordered a strawberry cake. When the cake was served, Jiang Ciyou's eyes sparkled with the pure joy of her teenage years. Lu Jingchen picked up the fork, scooped a small bite of the cake, and brought it to Jiang Ciyou's mouth, "Try it, is it still the same taste as before?"

Jiang Ciyou took a bite, the sweetness of the cream spread in her mouth, mixed with the sweet and sour taste of the strawberry, the familiar taste instantly awakened the memory deep in her heart. "Well, it's still as delicious as before." She said with a smile, but tears welled up in her eyes.

Lu Jingchen gently wiped away her tears and said, "From now on, I will buy it for you every day."

Coming out of the dessert shop, it was getting dark, and the stars were twinkling in the night sky. They came to the river, and the river was sparkling in the moonlight, reflecting the lights and cherry trees on the shore. Jiang Ciyou leaned on Lu Jingchen's shoulder and looked at the river quietly.

"Jingchen, do you think all this is fate? We have gone around in circles and ended up back to square one." She said softly.

Lu Jingchen held her hand, placed it on his lips and kissed it gently, "No matter if it's fate or not, I will never let you leave me again. This time, we will keep going until the end of time."

Jiang Ciyou was deeply moved. She raised her head and looked into Lu Jingchen's eyes. "Okay, we will never separate again."

At this moment, brilliant fireworks suddenly burst out in the sky, and the colorful lights illuminated the entire night sky. Jiang Ciyou looked at the fireworks in surprise, with a childlike excitement in her eyes. Lu Jingchen gently hugged her from behind, resting his chin on the top of her head, and the two of them admired this beautiful scene together.

Under the fireworks, they hugged each other tightly, as if everything in the world had stopped. At this moment, the pain, separation and suffering in the past turned into the sweetness and happiness of the moment. They knew that the road ahead was still long, but as long as they were with each other, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

As the fireworks gradually faded, Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen walked hand in hand on the way home. The moonlight shone on them, lengthening their shadows, like two tightly entwined vines that could never be separated.

When they returned home, the house was filled with a warm atmosphere. Jiang Ciyou looked around, and the familiar layout made her feel warm. Lu Jingchen hugged her gently from behind and whispered in her ear: "Welcome home, my love."

Jiang Ciyou turned around, put her arms around Lu Jingchen's neck, and took the initiative to give him a passionate kiss. This kiss, full of years of longing and attachment, was like a burning flame, tightly fusing the two people's hearts together.

In the days that followed, Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen were like a pair of conjoined twins, inseparable. They spent every morning and evening together, and every ordinary or extraordinary day was filled with happiness.

In the early morning, the sun shines through the gaps in the curtains onto the bed. Lu Jingchen always wakes up first. He gently pushes the hair off Jiang Ciyou's forehead, leaves a gentle kiss on her cheek, and then quietly gets up to prepare breakfast for her. In the kitchen, there is the sizzling sound of omelettes and the aroma of bread. Jiang Ciyou walks out sleepily in loose pajamas and hugs Lu Jingchen from behind, "Good morning, dear." Lu Jingchen turns around, hugs her in his arms, and responds with a smile, "Good morning, my baby, breakfast will be ready soon."

During the day, they go to the company together to face business challenges together. In the conference room, the two sit side by side, and their eyes meet to convey tacit understanding and trust. Jiang Ciyou puts forward unique insights with years of experience and keen business insight, while Lu Jingchen gives full support and supplements details to make the plan more perfect. Or they devote themselves to charity together, visit children in orphanages, bring them toys and books, and look at the children's innocent smiles, their hearts are full of warmth; go to nursing homes to accompany the elderly, listen to their stories from the past, perform for them, and let the elderly feel love and companionship.

In the evening, they would walk hand in hand in the park, enjoying the afterglow of the sunset. The setting sun stretched their shadows out, and the golden light on the ground seemed to have laid a golden carpet for them. They shared the fun of the day, occasionally stopped, hugged each other, let the breeze brush their faces, and felt the good years.

At night, they returned home and watched a movie together on the sofa. Jiang Ciyou leaned on Lu Jingchen's arms, holding popcorn in her hand, and fed a piece of popcorn to Lu Jingchen from time to time. The plots in the movie were either touching or funny, and they were immersed in it together, sometimes laughing and sometimes crying. When they saw the touching parts, Jiang Ciyou couldn't help sobbing, and Lu Jingchen would gently stroke her hair and whisper comfort in her ear; when they saw the funny parts, they would look at each other and laugh, and the laughter echoed in the house, dispelling all the fatigue and troubles.

On weekends, they would invite friends and family to their home for a party. The yard was filled with delicious food and flowers, the children were laughing and playing on the grass, and the adults were sitting around chatting and barbecuing. Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen shuttled through the crowd, warmly entertaining every guest, with happy smiles on their faces. Seeing how loving they were, their friends cast envious glances and joked, "You two are going to spread dog food all over the world!" Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen just smiled at each other, and the love in their eyes became stronger.

As time went by, Jiang Ciyou found that her body was a little strange, she often felt tired and her appetite became poor. Lu Jingchen noticed her changes and felt uneasy, so he insisted on taking her to the hospital for examination. In the corridor of the hospital, Lu Jingchen held Jiang Ciyou's hand tightly, his eyes full of worry. Jiang Ciyou looked at his nervous appearance, patted his hand gently, and comforted him: "Don't worry, I will be fine."

However, the results of the examination were like a bolt from the blue. Jiang Ciyou suffered from a rare disease. The treatment process was long and arduous, and the success rate was not high. Lu Jingchen held the diagnosis with his hands trembling slightly. He couldn't believe that fate was so cruel. Just when they were reunited, they had to suffer such a heavy blow again.

Jiang Ciyou felt a sharp pain in her heart when she saw Lu Jingchen's distraught look. She held back her tears and said in a strong voice, "Jingchen, I'm not afraid. We will face it together and we will definitely be able to overcome it."

Lu Jingchen hugged Jiang Ciyou tightly, his voice choked with sobs, "Ciyou, don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you. Even if it costs me anything, I will heal you."

In the following days, Lu Jingchen rushed around, looking for top medical experts at home and abroad, consulting various medical materials, and not missing any possible treatment options. He accompanied Jiang Ciyou in and out of the hospital again and again, undergoing various examinations and treatments. The chemotherapy process made Jiang Ciyou miserable, her hair fell out in clumps, and her body became weaker and weaker. Every time he saw Jiang Ciyou in pain, Lu Jingchen's heart felt like it was cut by a knife, and he wished he could bear all the pain for her.

Jiang Ciyou was lying on the hospital bed, her face as pale as paper. She looked at Lu Jingchen running around for her, looking increasingly haggard, and her heart was filled with guilt and emotion. "Jingchen, I'm sorry for making you work so hard." She said weakly.

Lu Jingchen held her hand and gently placed it on his cheek, as if that hand was the most precious treasure in the world. He said gently, "Silly, don't say sorry. Take good care of yourself and everything will be fine."

Under Lu Jingchen's careful care, Jiang Ciyou's condition finally showed a glimmer of hope. After repeated research and discussion, the experts adjusted the treatment plan, and Jiang Ciyou's body gradually began to recover. Every day, Lu Jingchen would stay by her side, giving her meticulous care and attention.

After a long period of treatment, Jiang Ciyou finally defeated the disease and walked out of the hospital. The sun shone on them, warm and bright, and Jiang Ciyou took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air, which was the freedom and vitality she could not experience in the ward.

She turned to look at Lu Jingchen, her eyes sparkling with gratitude, emotion, and anticipation for future life. She whispered, "Jingchen, thank you. I couldn't have done it without you."

Lu Jingchen hugged her tightly, as if he wanted to merge her into his body. His eyes were also full of emotions, with relief, joy, and more of love for Jiang Ciyou. He whispered in her ear: "You're welcome, you are the most important person in my life, I will always be with you and protect you."