The Aloof Little Puppy Is Super Obedient - Chapter 25

Su Jingyang didn’t hesitate to spit out a long string of words, mocking Zhou Nian mercilessly. Looking at Zhou Nian now, he only felt speechlessness. Back when Zhou Nian married Chu Jingtian, Su Jingyang had felt a deep dissatisfaction in his heart. Now, seeing the two of them separated was a moment of pure joy for him.

Chu Jingtian was quite satisfied hearing Su Jingyang speak up like this. This was the brother he had pampered since childhood, after all. Seeing his younger brother defend him made him feel a sense of warmth, and he turned a cold gaze toward the scumbag in front of him. He truly couldn’t understand what was going on in Zhou Nian’s head; the man was simply detestable.

“Zhou Nian, I originally didn’t want to say much to you out of respect for our past, but since you keep pestering me, I have to speak up,” Chu Jingtian said, looking at him with utter disdain.

“In the beginning, when we were together, I must have been blind to fall for someone like you. Now that we are divorced, I realize just how ridiculous I was. When I first married you, I didn’t know what kind of life lay ahead. It was only as time went by that I realized I had made a terrible mistake in choosing such a scumbag.”

Chu Jingtian spoke calmly, but the bitterness of those years still lingered in his heart. He was only bitter at himself for having such poor judgment.

Zhou Nian looked at Chu Jingtian in disbelief, shocked that he could say such blunt things. Beside him, Yu Xiaohai stood up and stared at Chu Jingtian, unable to comprehend the change.

“Chu Jingtian, you are going too far! You were married all those years and never even let him touch you! How could a man like you ever be likable?” Yu Xiaohai interjected.

Chu Jingtian looked at Yu Xiaohai, the man who had intruded upon his marriage, with a weary sigh. “Yu Xiaohai, don’t you think your words are laughable?”

He didn’t know what was in Yu Xiaohai’s heart, but he knew the man had knowingly entered a marriage as the third party. It was pathetic to see him act so righteous now. “Yu Xiaohai, do you think because I didn’t say anything before, I have no way to deal with you? Do you really want me to expose your…”

“Fine, just shut up!” Yu Xiaohai cut him off, grabbing Zhou Nian and pulling him away.

Passersby began to gossip as they overheard the exchange, their whispers trailing after Zhou Nian and Yu Xiaohai as they fled. Chu Jingtian sighed as he watched their retreating backs, finally feeling a sense of relief. He used to get angry just seeing them, but today, being able to dismiss them so calmly felt like enough of a victory.

Chu Jingtian turned a gentle gaze toward Su Jingyang. Seeing how his brother always appeared whenever he was in trouble, a smile graced his face. “I didn’t expect you, you brat, to always show up when I’m in danger!”

He laughed as he spoke. Having Su Jingyang by his side was a constant source of happiness. Whether he was facing danger or feeling wronged, his brother was always there. He felt as though he could never truly be apart from him.

“I didn’t know you had it in you to scold them until they wanted to cry. A ‘growth stock’ like you will surely bring good fortune to whoever marries you in the future.”

Su Jingyang blushed at the exaggerated praise and lowered his head. Chu Jingtian laughed at the sudden bashfulness. “Alright, stop overthinking things. Your brother is treating you to barbecue. Do you want to go?”

“Yes!”

The two of them headed together to a barbecue stall. Since it was during work hours, the place was nearly empty. They shared a long-awaited smile at the quiet atmosphere. Auntie Wang, the owner, greeted them with a radiant smile as they arrived. “I didn’t expect you two boys to finally come back to eat! I’ve missed you so much!”

She spoke with genuine affection, feeling a bit sad that they hadn’t visited much since graduating high school. “Ever since you graduated, I’ve been wondering when you’d come back. I’m so happy to see the two of you eating here together again!”

Auntie Wang chattered away, her face full of smiles and a touch of nostalgia for their youth—back when she herself felt much younger. “You’re all growing up, and I’m gradually getting older.”

She sighed, and the two smiled as they chatted with her, telling her what they had been doing since graduation. Auntie Wang’s smile grew even wider. “I knew you two would find great jobs. You must work hard and live your lives well!”

Hearing her words, the two felt a rare, nostalgic happiness. They remembered how much they had wanted to grow up and graduate quickly, yet now they found themselves wishing time would slow down. Time had passed so quickly; it felt as though it had been stolen.

When the barbecue arrived, they ate heartily, enjoying the food as a true comfort. Afterward, they walked down the same small path they always took, a route that always filled them with emotion. Though the past was gone, the path remained exactly as it was. They shared a helpless laugh at the realization of how quickly time moved.

They walked slowly, discussing their future development. “I didn’t expect us to be walking this path again, talking about our future,” Chu Jingtian remarked.

In the past, they had imagined their future would be perfect and free of worry. They hadn’t expected to be fretting over work. “Yes, back then we thought everything would just work out on its own,” Su Jingyang agreed.

The reality of adulthood was a stark contrast to their childhood dreams. Time was a relentless force that gave them no room to catch their breath. They felt a bit like retreating puppies in the face of the world’s cruelty.

“It was only after entering society that I realized how cruel it is, and that you have to struggle just to survive. I thought starting a company with my classmates would be easy, but I didn’t expect so much trouble at the beginning.”

Chu Jingtian looked at Su Jingyang and smiled. “I’m just glad we can still walk here together and understand what our lives are like now.”

Note: Time passes quickly; please cherish the time you have with those you care about.

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