What's your feeling at the beginning? The aloof lawyer is crying!

He suddenly closed his eyes, trying to calm himself down, and then said in a slightly trembling voice: "Stop it, give me the key."

Lin Yizhi ignored his words. She gently reached out her hand and touched Gu Jiang's chest. She could feel his heartbeat as violent as a drum. Her eyes became gentler and her voice became softer: "Gu Jiang, can't we start over?"

Gu Jiang's heart was throbbing, and those beautiful memories came flooding back. But soon, he remembered those painful pasts again. He gritted his teeth, reached out to grab Lin Yizhi's wrist, and tried to pull her hand away.

"It's impossible, Lin Yizhi. The past is the past." There was a hint of determination in his voice.

A trace of hurt flashed across Lin Yizhi's eyes, but she did not give up. She approached Gu Jiang and whispered in his ear, "Don't you miss me?" Her breath blew against his ears, making his body numb.

Gu Jiang was in a state of extreme conflict. He didn't know how to face Lin Yizhi's temptation, nor did he know if he could trust her again. Just as he was hesitating, the doorbell suddenly rang...

Song Yiran held the fresh fish in her arms and walked briskly towards Gu Jiang's residence. Her face was filled with anticipation and shyness, and she repeatedly rehearsed what she would say when she saw Gu Jiang. She knocked on the door gently, and her heartbeat accelerated a little.

The door slowly opened, and Gu Jiang appeared at the door. However, when Song Yiran looked past Gu Jiang and saw Lin Yizhi in the room, she froze there as if she was under a spell. Her eyes were wide open, full of astonishment and disbelief.

Gu Jiang and Lin Yizhi stood together. Lin Yizhi was only wrapped in a thin bath towel. The scene was like a painting, but it made Song Yiran's heart sink suddenly.

She saw a hint of unnaturalness on Gu Jiang's face, while Lin Yizhizi was beautiful and charming, with eyes full of tenderness and attachment.

Song Yiran just felt that he was so small and insignificant in front of these two people.

A feeling of shame suddenly surged into her heart, her cheeks quickly turned red, and her eyes became flustered.

She quickly handed the fish in her hand to Gu Jiang, her hand trembling slightly, and her voice was as soft as a mosquito: "Brother Gu Jiang, this fish is for you."

Gu Jiang lowered his head slightly and looked at the fish she handed over, a trace of gratitude flashed in his eyes, and he said softly: "Thank you."

Song Yiran didn't dare to look him in the eye, her eyes wandering. She tried to calm herself down, and then quickly said, "Father is going out to sea this afternoon, do you... do you want to go with him?" After that, she bit her lips nervously, clasped her hands tightly together, and waited for Gu Jiang's answer.

Gu Jiang was silent for a moment, then nodded.

A hint of surprise flashed across Song Yiran's eyes, but it was quickly covered up by disappointment.

She forced a smile, then turned and ran, as if staying for another second would suffocate her.

As she ran, tears welled up in her eyes, and she felt wronged and unwilling. She didn't understand why there was such a beautiful woman by Gu Jiang's side, but she could never get into his heart.

Gu Jiang looked at Song Yiran's back as she ran away and sighed slightly. He turned his head and looked at Lin Yizhi, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.

Lin Yizhi looked at the direction where Song Yiran left thoughtfully, and an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. Lin Yizhi stared at Song Yiran's back in a daze. The small figure gradually disappeared from her sight. Her heart was like a lake with a stone thrown into it, rippling with layers of complex ripples.

She could clearly feel the special feeling in the girl's eyes when she looked at Gu Jiang. It was a pure and passionate love that was not concealed at all.

Gu Jiang's attitude towards Song Yiran also made her feel that there seemed to be a different kind of closeness between them, a tacit understanding that went beyond ordinary relationships.

"Who is she?" Lin Yizhizi turned her head slightly and stared at Gu Jiang, with a hint of confusion and uneasiness in her tone.

Gu Jiang was silent for a moment, his eyes became vague, as if he was recalling something. Then, he said calmly, "The landlord's daughter." His voice was calm without a ripple, as if he was stating an ordinary fact.

Lin Yizhi frowned slightly, her beautiful eyebrows like two crescent moons. "She seems to like you very much." There was a hint of tentativeness in her voice, and her eyes were full of nervousness.

Gu Jiang did not respond. He just picked up the fish silently. The fish seemed to have lost its life in his hands.

His movements were a little stiff, as if he was deliberately avoiding the topic, and then he walked into the kitchen without saying a word.

Lin Yizhi was unwilling to be ignored like this, so she followed him closely and continued to ask, "Do you have a crush on her too?" Her voice rose a few degrees, and her eyes were full of expectation and fear.

Gu Jiang stopped and his body shook slightly. Then, he slowly turned around and looked at Lin Yizhi.

There was no warmth in his eyes, as cold as the frost in winter. "This has nothing to do with you." His tone was resolute, as if a high wall had been built between the two of them.

Lin Yizhi's heart sank, as if she had fallen into an endless abyss. She knew that she had lost Gu Jiang's trust and feelings, and the feeling of powerlessness made it almost impossible for her to breathe.

She turned around silently, her steps heavy as if filled with lead, her shoulders trembling slightly, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Wait." Gu Jiang suddenly called her. There was a hint of hesitation in his voice, as if he was making a difficult decision.

Lin Yizhi stopped, a glimmer of hope welled up in her heart. She slowly turned around and looked at Gu Jiang expectantly, her eyes full of desire.

"Don't come to see me again." Gu Jiang said, and turned to walk into the kitchen again. His resolute back hurt Lin Yizhi's heart like a sharp blade. She stood there alone, and finally couldn't help but burst into tears, blurring her eyes again.

In the afternoon, Gu Jiang arrived at the beach as promised. The sun shone on the sea, and the waves sparkled like countless bright gems. The sea breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of salty air.

Song Yiran and her father were already waiting for him on the boat. The moment Song Yiran saw Gu Jiang, a bright smile appeared on her face, and that smile was like a blooming flower, beautiful and moving.

"Brother Gu Jiang, you're here!" Song Yiran said happily. Her voice was clear and melodious, like a silver bell. Her eyes were full of joy and excitement, as if she had seen the most precious treasure in the world. (End of this chapter)