kingnovel Chapter 991 Confession in the Time Capsule
Chapter 991 Confession in the Time Capsule
Jiang Ciyou celebrated her 100th birthday. On this day, the Lu family mansion was decorated with lights and was very lively. Descendants from all over the world rushed back with the most sincere blessings and carefully prepared gifts, just to celebrate the birthday of this spiritual pillar of the family. In the garden, colorful balloons fluttered in the wind, the long dining table was filled with exquisite cakes, flowers and champagne, and laughter echoed in every corner.
Jiang Ciyou sat in the middle of the sofa in the living room, wearing an elegant Chinese cheongsam. Although the years have left deep and shallow marks on her face, her eyes are still bright and energetic, revealing the calmness and wisdom after experiencing vicissitudes. She smiled and looked at her children and grandchildren around her, her heart full of satisfaction. The children came forward one by one, presented gifts, and told about the interesting things and achievements in their lives. Each story was like a warm stone thrown into the lake in her heart, creating ripples of happiness.
When the noise gradually died down, Jiang Ciyou gently patted the empty seat beside her, signaling her beloved great-granddaughter to sit next to her. The little girl came over and nestled in her arms, holding an antique wooden box in her hands. "Grandma, this is a special gift that we all prepared for you." The great-granddaughter blinked her big eyes and opened the box with anticipation. Inside was a brand new time capsule, shining with a silver luster.
Jiang Ciyou's eyes fell on the time capsule, and a hint of surprise and emotion flashed in her eyes. She stretched out her trembling hand and gently stroked the smooth surface, and her thoughts drifted away in an instant. The portrait of Lu Jingchen beside her seemed to come alive at this moment. She seemed to see his high-spirited appearance when he was young, and the ups and downs they had gone through hand in hand. Those scenes were played one by one in her mind like a movie.
At night, the guests gradually dispersed, and the mansion returned to peace. Jiang Ciyou sat alone in front of the bedroom window, the moonlight sprinkled on her like water, coating her with a layer of silver. On her knees was an old photo album, which was full of memories of her and Lu Jingchen, from the immature photos when they first met, to the sweet photos after marriage, to the family photos with children and grandchildren around their knees, each of which carried a story and a deep affection.
She gently flipped through the album, her fingertips resting on a photo of them at the beach. It was an evening when the sun was setting, the waves gently lapping at the beach, they walked hand in hand, and the footprints behind them seemed to be the footprints left by the years. A gentle smile appeared on the corner of Jiang Ciyou's mouth, and she murmured to herself: "Jingchen, look, we have walked such a long way together, and now I am a hundred years old, but you have gone one step ahead..." At this point, her voice choked slightly, and tears welled up in her eyes.
After a long time, Jiang Ciyou slowly stood up, walked to the desk, and picked up a pen. She stared at the tip of the pen, as if thinking about something. After a long time, she began to write, and every word was full of affection and longing.
"Dear Jingchen, I received countless blessings today. My children are very filial and our family is becoming more and more prosperous. Looking at them, I seem to see the shadows of our youth, full of vitality and hope for the future. But in this bustle, what I want to hear most is your voice. You always give me guidance when I am confused and comfort me when I am sad. After you left, loneliness often came, but I learned to reconcile with it, because I know that you have always been in my heart and have never really left."
She stopped writing and looked up at the night sky outside the window. The stars were twinkling, just like Lu Jingchen's eyes. "Do you remember when we danced together at the charity dinner? Your confident steps and elegant dancing made me the most enviable woman in the audience. And the time when we took our daughter on a trip, the laughter along the way still echoes in my ears. Those beautiful moments are the most precious treasures of my life."
Jiang Ciyou's writing became more fluent, and memories came flooding back like a tide. "We have experienced too many ups and downs together, from the betrayal on the wedding night, to meeting and knowing each other later, to working together to build a business empire, every step was not easy. But it was those hardships that made our love more firm and made me understand the true meaning of love. Today, our children and grandchildren are very happy. They have inherited our kindness and tenacity. Just like you once said, love will be passed on forever."
She sniffed lightly and continued writing: "I often wonder, if time could go back and I could go back to the bar where we first met, would I make the same choice? The answer is yes, because even if I have to go through the pain again, I don't want to miss the time of knowing and loving you. You are the light in my life, illuminating my darkest days and giving me the courage to stand up again."
Jiang Ciyou's eyes were filled with determination and tenderness. She gently folded the letter, put it into the envelope, and then placed a gentle kiss on the envelope. Then, she picked up the time capsule and carefully stuffed the envelope in. Holding the time capsule, she walked to the backyard. Under the moonlight, the tall sycamore tree was lush and leafy, like a loyal guardian.
Jiang Ciyou came under the tree, squatted down, and gently dug the soil with her hands. Her movements were slow and gentle, for fear of disturbing the memories that might be sleeping under the land. The smell of the soil mixed with the fragrance of the night made her feel a long-lost tranquility. After digging the hole, she slowly put the time capsule in, and then gently filled it with soil and patted it down.
She stood up, clasped her hands together, and prayed silently to the tree: "Jingchen, this is a letter I wrote to you, and it is also my review of our lives. I buried it here, and when I come to find you, we will open it together. I hope everything is well for you over there, and don't forget our agreement. In the next life, we will continue our relationship."
The breeze blew, and the leaves of the sycamore tree rustled, as if it was Lu Jingchen's response. Jiang Ciyou stood quietly for a while, letting the tears slide down her cheeks. At this moment, she was no longer the strong woman who dominated the business world, but just an ordinary woman who missed her lover.
Back in the bedroom, Jiang Ciyou lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling, with Lu Jingchen still in her mind. She knew that the end of her life might not be far away, but she had no fear in her heart, only the expectation of reunion. In her dream, she seemed to have returned to her youth, holding hands with Lu Jingchen, walking on the sunny street, their laughter echoing in the air, lingering for a long time...
As the days passed, Jiang Ciyou became weaker and weaker, but her eyes were always calm and peaceful. She often sat in the yard, staring at the sycamore tree, recalling every detail of the past. Her children and grandchildren saw it and felt pain in their hearts. They took turns to accompany her and give her meticulous care.
One day, the great-granddaughter ran to Jiang Ciyou as usual, took her hand and said, "Grandma, what did you write to Grandpa? There must be many secrets hidden in that time capsule." Jiang Ciyou smiled and stroked the great-granddaughter's head, saying softly, "That was the agreement between Grandma and Grandpa. When you grow up, you will understand that love is the most precious thing in the world. It can transcend time and space and will never disappear."
The great-granddaughter nodded, not quite understanding, and ran to play in the yard again. Jiang Ciyou looked at her back as she walked away, feeling a lot of emotions in her heart. She knew that her life was about to come to an end, but the love and stories she left behind would be passed down from generation to generation in this family and become an eternal legend.
Another night came, Jiang Ciyou lay in bed, feeling her consciousness gradually blurred. She seemed to see a ray of light, and at the end of the light, Lu Jingchen was smiling and reaching out to her. She used up her last bit of strength and whispered, "Jingchen, I'm here..." Then, she slowly closed her eyes with a satisfied smile on her face, as if she had just entered a sweet dream.
Outside the window, the moonlight still shines on the sycamore tree, and the time capsule lies quietly under the soil, waiting to be opened one day in the future to continue the love legend that spans time and space. The story of Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen will always shine in the hearts of future generations, becoming a source of courage for them when facing difficulties in life, inspiring everyone to bravely pursue love and dreams, and believe that the power of love will never end.