Looking back at the past.
Why did Fang Jun beco a "prodigal son who turned back"? Ultimately, the root cause can actually be traced back to Fang Qing.
Jiang Chen’s expression was calm, at the sa ti, he had nothing to say,
Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire.
I got angry and stood up for Qing i, so why shouldn’t others step up too?
What kind of unreasonable clause is that?
"Does she know what Young Master Song has done?"
Jiang Chen asked.
Completely capable of adding fuel to the fire to sow discord, Song Chaoge remained silent for a mont.
"She doesn’t need to speak."
He actually chose to deny, stating the facts.
Perhaps during that mont of silence, there was so hesitation in his heart as well.
Jiang Chen remained composed, showing no change in expression because the other’s involvent wasn’t at Princess Cao’s behest.
He trusted Lan Peizhi’s judgnt.
And he trusted her character.
She wouldn’t choose to use soone else’s hand; if it really ca to that, she would only sever ties face to face.
"Isn’t Young Master Song worried about backfiring? You’ve known her since you were young and should understand her personality. Perhaps from your perspective, it’s for the sake of friendship, but she might not appreciate it."
"How she thinks is her own business, it has nothing to do with . Brother Jiang, don’t you understand ? I’ve never cared about other people’s opinions in what I do."
I have to admit.
These words are really too cool.
At the sa ti, they are facts.
His various deeds, whether described as extre, radical, or even malicious in outsiders’ eyes, have never bothered him, right?
Jiang Chen smiled, once again speechless.
He said the other is like him, and it’s truly not sarcasm; perhaps his forr self couldn’t even compare.
His kindness to Ai Qian was at least what she needed, not sothing imposed on her. Even after Ai Qian cheated, he would still go to chat with her and ease her mood, and that was an appointnt made by Ai Qian.
But this person.
Only does what he wants, without considering others.
"I do it for Jin Se, so Brother Jiang, don’t mind."
Jiang Chen nodded, "What Young Master Song said makes a lot of sense, friendship forever."
Since Fang Qing was ntioned, it’s undoubtedly more sympathetic.
"Friendship forever."
Song Chaoge echoed.
Kyoto is completely different from small tier-three and tier-four cities.
The later the night, the quieter the small city becos, but Kyoto is not affected in any way, as the vehicles continue to flow on the bridge behind them.
"I wonder if Brother Jiang has ever been to Hang City’s Lingyin Temple. Inside Lingyin Temple, there are many thought-provoking couplets, one of which says, ’How can everything in life be perfect? Just seek half the satisfaction.’"
Song Chaoge spoke leisurely, "So one shouldn’t be too greedy."
"Isn’t Young Master Song greedy?"
Jiang Chen replied, "Knowingly doing what cannot be done."
Song Chaoge smiled, "Brother Jiang may find it unattainable, but I don’t. When New Huaxia was just born, no one expected this era of prosperity to co so quickly."
The different heights bring different attitudes in speech, indeed.
The person who ca out of a remote small city did not join the other in pointing out Jiangshan, and spoke abruptly: "Can Young Master Song distinguish between friendship and love?"
Song Chaoge suddenly paused, "I don’t quite understand Brother Jiang’s words."
Desiring benevolence, one achieves benevolence.
Jiang Chen candidly continued to explain, "Does Young Master Song really like Jin Se?"
Upon hearing this, Song Chaoge couldn’t help but glance at the other.
"Brother Jiang is a bit... presumptuous."
Jiang Chen remained composed, watching the river.
Song Chaoge withdrew his gaze, "Jin Se is the most outstanding girl I’ve ever t. She is a perfect partner in every aspect."
"So, Young Master Song is rely an admirer?"
Song Chaoge laughed, "How can soone you grew up with not be liked?"
More straightforward now.
However.
Does growing up together necessarily an liking each other?
Jiang Chen suddenly fell silent, lost in thought, but his distraction didn’t last long.
"No one is perfect. Maybe what Young Master Song sees is only Jin Se’s perfect side. If one day Young Master Song finds that she’s not as imagined, also prone to moods and unreasonable, will Young Master Song still hold onto his original intention?"
"Why wouldn’t I?"
Song Chaoge said, "Brother Jiang, you need to know, I have known Jin Se longer, much longer than you, and my understanding of Jin Se might be deeper than you think."
Jiang Chen nodded.
"So, it ans Young Master Song has liked Jin Se for a long ti."
Song Chaoge, with a smile on his lips, also nodded and continued, "Probably longer than Brother Jiang."
"So, this is why Young Master Song has always been single?"
"Of course."
Song Chaoge imdiately said, "This is called loyalty."
Loyalty.
Who could it possibly be aiming for this ti?
The person with abundant romantic fortunes remained unchanged in deanor, peacefully asking, "Does Young Master Song believe in loyalty?"
Song Chaoge suddenly pressed his lips together.
"It seems Young Master Song doesn’t believe. So-called loyalty is rely a lack of enough temptation for betrayal. If one day, Young Master Song ets soone better than Jin Se, can he still guarantee that his thoughts won’t change?"
"Brother Jiang, we don’t seem to be fit to discuss this topic."
Song Chaoge’s retort was exceptionally sharp as well.
Almost directly in his face.
Explicitly pointing out that soone isn’t qualified to discuss "loyalty."
Jiang Chen obviously understood, indeed, the reality was right in front of him; no matter how others mocked, it seed he had no grounds to argue.
But Boss Jiang was just Boss Jiang, characterized by a thick-skinned nature. Even understanding the other party’s implied aning, he still said, "Since Young Master Song does not wish to discuss it, let’s drop it."
He turned the tables.
Why does it sound like he’s still on the losing side?
So unsurprisingly, Song Chaoge laughed, and even if it wasn’t suitable to discuss, they still continued, as he couldn’t just let himself be labeled unjustly and needed to give back accordingly.
"Brother Jiang, is it because you don’t believe in loyalty that you scoff at it?"
"On the contrary."
Jiang Chen said calmly, "Just like love, many people don’t believe in its existence, but they also deeply understand its preciousness."
"So are you saying, Brother Jiang, that you are loyal?"
Song Chaoge chuckled, montarily losing the ability to control his expression.
Jiang Chen maintained an impressively calm deanor, "I don’t know how to judge myself, but the previous question, I can answer on behalf of Young Master Song. No matter how many exceptional people I encounter later on, I will not betray the one I initially chose."
Song Chaoge froze, then suddenly burst into uproarious laughter, pounding on the railing, the laughter reverberating across Yongding Bridge, endlessly echoing.
It’s probably the most novel explanation of "loyalty" he’d heard in his life.
Yet.
It wasn’t devoid of reason entirely.
Sounds absurd.
However, the other party had indeed done it.
An "ordinary" college junior, yet until now, he hadn’t discarded her.
For other n, who could accomplish this?
In crude terms.
Aren’t you tired of playing already?
Listening to the unrestrained laughter by his ear, Jiang Chen remained calm, unmoved by honor or disgrace.
Is it funny?
Perhaps it is a bit funny.
But like the other, why bother about others’ opinions.
"...Everyone has their own beliefs, but eting a unique person like Brother Jiang is the fortune of my lifeti, Song Chaoge admits."
Song Chaoge grabbed the railing, his full smile hadn’t yet faded, and this ti it seed genuinely heartfelt.
"Young Master Song and I are still not the sa, right?"
Jiang Chen said softly.
Song Chaoge only laughed without answering.
No need for an answer, anyway.
There are no identical fallen leaves in the world.
Two independent beings, how could they not differ?
Hu Die, who had already gone abroad, was a nearby example.
Once the value is lost, abandonnt cos without hesitation.
"Ha."
For so reason, Jiang Chen chuckled and then also tapped the railing, as if making so decision. Following that, he held it, like the other, standing side by side, gazing at Yongding River beneath the night sky.
Perhaps before eting, neither Song Chaoge nor even the person himself had foreseen what changes this night eting on Yongding Bridge would induce in the wheels of fate.
A few kiloters away, in the andering river, a note drifted on with the current, settling into oblivion.
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