flstandardbreds Chapter 437 Others' Concerns
Chapter 437 Others' Concerns
Lu Jingchen's friends and family began to notice his abnormality, and it was not without warning. In the past, Lu Jingchen had always been a vibrant and positive person. His smile was as warm as the sun, and his actions were always full of strength and enthusiasm. However, since Jiang Ciyou left, he seemed like a different person.
His friends were the first to notice something was wrong. They were used to partying with Lu Jingchen, whether it was a lively bar revelry or a quiet afternoon tea time. In the past, Lu Jingchen was always the core figure in the party. His humorous words always made everyone laugh, and his keen insight always provided valuable advice when his friends encountered difficulties. But now, the invitations to parties for several consecutive weekends fell on deaf ears, and Lu Jingchen did not give any response.
One of the friends was Lin Yu, who had the closest relationship with Lu Jingchen. They grew up together, went to school together, and experienced many joys and sorrows together. Lin Yu felt that something was wrong, so he decided to go to Lu Jingchen's residence in person. When he arrived at Lu Jingchen's door, he felt a depressing atmosphere. He rang the doorbell, and after a long time, the door slowly opened.
Lin Yu was shocked by the sight of Lu Jingchen. Lu Jingchen's hair was disheveled and piled up on his head like a bird's nest. His eyes, which were once bright and sharp, became dull and bloodshot. His beard was also unkempt, growing unevenly on his chin. He was wearing a wrinkled pajamas with some unknown stains on his clothes, and he exuded a decadent atmosphere.
Lin Yu looked at Lu Jingchen distressedly and said, "Jingchen, what's wrong with you? We are all worried about you." Lu Jingchen just glanced at him calmly, without any ripples in his eyes, then turned around and slowly walked into the house. Lin Yu followed him into the house. The room was filled with a strong smell of cigarettes and alcohol. The curtains were tightly drawn, and the dim light made the whole room look even gloomier.
Lin Yu saw that the table in the living room was full of empty bottles and cigarette butts, and the floor was also full of used tissues. He frowned, walked to Lu Jingchen, and asked again: "What happened? You can tell me." Lu Jingchen sat on the sofa, holding his head in his hands. He was silent for a long time before he slowly spoke: "She left, she returned to her husband." Lin Yu knew he was talking about Jiang Ciyou, he sighed and said: "I know you care about her, but you can't torture yourself like this."
Lu Jingchen looked up, smiled bitterly and said, "You don't understand, you don't understand how I feel at all. My world has collapsed. Without her, I have nothing." Lin Yu sat next to him, patted his shoulder and said, "Although I can't fully understand your pain, I know that being depressed like this is not a solution. You still have friends like us, and your family, we all care about you very much." However, Lu Jingchen didn't seem to listen. He just stared blankly ahead with empty eyes.
Lu Jingchen's family was equally worried. His mother, a gentle and kind woman, was always proud of her son. She found that Lu Jingchen had not come home for dinner for a long time, and no one answered the phone when she called him. She was worried that something had happened to her son, so she decided to go to his residence to check. When she saw her son's miserable appearance, she couldn't help but shed tears.
"Son, how did you become like this?" The mother's voice was filled with tears. When Lu Jingchen saw his mother coming, he felt a little guilty, but he still couldn't extricate himself from the pain. He lowered his head, not daring to look into his mother's eyes, and said, "Mom, I'm fine, you can go back." The mother walked to him, gently stroked his hair and said, "How can you say you're fine? No matter what happened, you can't give up on yourself like this."
Lu Jingchen's father, a serious businessman, usually behaves sternly in front of his son, but he loves him very much in his heart. He was very anxious when he saw his son's current state. He said to Lu Jingchen: "Son, you are a man. You can't be discouraged by a little setback in your relationship. You have to cheer up and find your life again." However, Lu Jingchen turned a deaf ear to his father's words. He was immersed in his own painful world and could not accept any advice from the outside world.
His friends began to discuss how to help Lu Jingchen. Lin Yu thought they should first get Lu Jingchen back to a normal pace of life. So, they planned to take turns to go to Lu Jingchen's residence every day, eat and chat with him, and try to make him interested in life again. They also planned to take Lu Jingchen to participate in some outdoor activities, such as mountain climbing and playing ball, hoping that through exercise, he could relieve stress and regain vitality.
Lu Jingchen's family is also taking active actions. His mother would prepare some of his favorite dishes for him every day and send them to his residence. She hopes to warm her son's heart through delicious food and make him feel the warmth of home. His father contacted some of his business partners, hoping to arrange some work or projects for Lu Jingchen so that he would have something to do and no longer be idle all day.
However, Lu Jingchen ignored their care and help. He felt that his friends' company was a disturbance and he didn't want to communicate with anyone. He put the food his mother sent aside and let it get cold without any appetite. He directly refused the work arranged by his father. He felt that he had no energy or mind to do anything now.
His friends did not give up. One day, Lin Yu and a few friends forcibly dragged Lu Jingchen to an outdoor basketball court. They hoped to cheer Lu Jingchen up by playing basketball. Lin Yu said to Lu Jingchen: "Brother, we haven't played together for a long time. Let's play a good game today and put all the troubles behind us." Lu Jingchen stood helplessly on the court, his eyes still wandering, and he had no enthusiasm for basketball.
After the game started, Lu Jingchen was completely out of shape. His movements were slow and his reactions were unresponsive, like a puppet without a soul. His friends kept passing the ball to him and encouraging him to shoot, but he always made mistakes. During one shot, he even fell to the ground because he didn't stand firmly. Lin Yu quickly ran over to help him up and asked with concern, "Are you okay?" Lu Jingchen shook his head and said, "I don't want to play anymore, you guys play." After that, he left the basketball court alone.
His family also continued to work hard. His mother found photos of Lu Jingchen when he was a child and made an album. She hoped that these beautiful memories could arouse her son's love for life. She sent the album to Lu Jingchen's residence and said to him: "Son, look at these photos. You were so happy and energetic when you were a child. Now you just encounter a little difficulty, and you will definitely get out of it." Lu Jingchen took the album, flipped through a few pages casually, and then put it aside.
His father tried to motivate Lu Jingchen from another perspective. He said to Lu Jingchen: "Son, you know what? A real man will not be defeated by any difficulties. Your depression now will only disappoint those who care about you. You have to prove to everyone that you have the ability to stand up again." Lu Jingchen's heart was slightly moved after hearing his father's words, but he was soon overwhelmed by pain.
Despite the continuous efforts of Lu Jingchen's friends and family, his condition remained unchanged. He still locked himself in that small world full of painful memories and refused all help from the outside world. He felt like a wounded beast who only wanted to lick his wounds alone and didn't want anyone to get close to him.
However, his friends and family did not give up hope. They knew that it would take time and patience for Lu Jingchen to truly get out of his predicament. They believed that one day, Lu Jingchen would pick himself up again and become the energetic and positive person he was.
The author has something to say
Dear readers, in this chapter, we see Lu Jingchen's depression after suffering a blow in love, and the efforts made by his friends and family to help him. In fact, we all encounter setbacks in life. Sometimes we will fall into the abyss of pain like Lu Jingchen, and the people around us will always do their best to help us. This is like a microcosm, reflecting how important the emotional bond between people is. Whether it is love, friendship or family affection, it can be the strength to support us in difficult times. I hope that everyone can cherish those who care about them in their own lives. At the same time, when you see people around you in trouble, you can also be like Lu Jingchen's friends and family, don't give up, and warm them with love.