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Chen Zhou tugged at Zhou Jingxing's sleeve. "Jingxing, you're going a bit too far. Everyone had their own difficulties back then."
For the first time, Zhou Jingxing did not agree with Chen Zhou's words. His expression remained normal, but his words were as sharp as knives.
"Did I say something wrong? Back then, Senior Sister Wang did have her difficulties. She was caught between her parents and her lover and couldn't have both. What difficulties did you have, Senior Brother Dai? After you raised the 100,000 yuan dowry, Senior Sister Wang's parents had already agreed to your relationship. But you actually gave her the silent treatment because of her parents' behavior. That's not right."
Dai Shu argued, "I did not use the silent treatment. In fact, although they agreed to our relationship on the surface, they treated me very badly every time we were together. It was obvious that they looked down on me!"
Zhou Jingxing looked at Dai Shu, quite puzzled, "It's just that her attitude towards you wasn't so good, so what? Is it so difficult to endure a little grievance and cold treatment for your lover?"
"And then there are Senior Sister Wang's parents. They just don't understand you and are afraid that Senior Sister will suffer if she follows you, so they want her to have a better life. In the end, it's just an overreaction from parents who love their child. Besides, Senior Sister Wang has always stood firmly on your side."
Recalling the past, Dai Shu still felt indignant. He said loudly, "But back then, she, like her parents, insisted on that 100,000 yuan dowry! She's become materialistic too!"
Zhou Jingxing was unusually calm. "Instead of hating her for her materialistic nature, I should change my own incompetence."
Shen Zhou couldn't help but whisper, "Jing Xing! You've gone too far!"
Dai Shu's expression changed as well. "Zhou Jingxing! What gives you the right to talk to me like that? How much more capable are you? Besides, didn't I eventually manage to scrape together that 100,000?"
Zhou Jingxing nodded. "I know. I'm not questioning your ability to make money. I just feel that you were unable to give your senior sister happiness back then. Look, even after so many years, you still have resentment towards her. I imagine it was even worse back then, right? Even if you had married her, you wouldn't have been able to manage the marriage well."
Dai Shu was stunned; he had never considered this possibility.
Over the years, he felt more regret and resentment towards this unrequited campus romance, but he never thought about what would have happened if he had actually gotten together with Wang Qian.
Perhaps, just as Zhou Jingxing said, a perfect couple turned into a bitter one.
Zhou Jingxing continued, "I don't know what happened between you two, but it was obvious to everyone that Senior Sister Wang was in a bad state before graduation. She could have stayed at the university to continue her studies, but she was afraid of being reminded of her ex, so she gave up the opportunity and chose to work. It seems like you were the one who was abandoned, but in reality, Senior Sister was hurt no less than you in this relationship."
"You only see your own pain, have you ever thought about how your senior sister feels?"
Dai Shu retorted, "But she got married! Doesn't that prove she's completely moved on?"
Chen Zhou, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up, "Senior Brother Dai, I shouldn't interrupt, but I think it's necessary to tell you about this. On the night of the dinner party you missed a couple of days ago, Senior Sister Wang told me that her biggest regret was breaking up with her first love and following her parents' arrangements to go on blind dates and get married."
Dai Shu looked incredulous, his voice trembling, "Really? Did she really say that?"
Chen Zhou looked at him with sincere eyes, "I have no reason to lie to you."
Zhou Jingxing sighed, "Senior brother, if only you had been a little more mature back then."
Over the years, Dai Shu had reflected on whether his actions of taking his anger out on Wang Qian were too wrong. This time, Zhou Jingxing clearly pointed out his mistake back then, and while he was embarrassed, he was finally willing to admit that he was indeed wrong.
After realizing what had happened, Dai Shu's face was filled with desolation and regret. "I know I made a mistake back then. All these years, I've always felt that my lonely old age is the retribution for hurting her. I always thought she was living a happy life, with the support of her parents and the companionship of her lover... I never imagined that scum would dare to hurt her like this!"
Shen Zhou comforted him, "Senior Brother Dai, life is long. There's no need to punish yourself for a lifetime because of a momentary mistake."
Zhou Jingxing was much more direct. He asked Dai Shu, "Do you still like Senior Sister Wang?"
Dai Shu blushed again, this time because of shyness. After a moment, he said firmly, "I love her. I have never forgotten her all these years. The thing I regret most in my life is breaking up with her."
Zhou Jingxing laughed, "Then it's simple, if you like her, just go and win her back!" He patted Dai Shu's arm, "Senior brother, I'll help you." He glanced at Chen Zhou and added, "And Chen Zhou, we'll both find a way for you."
After Dai Shu left, Shen Zhou couldn't help but say to Zhou Jingxing, "What you just said to Senior Brother Dai was a bit too harsh. That wasn't a good idea."
Zhou Jingxing smiled at him, "How else can we force out his true feelings?"
Shen Zhou shook his head disapprovingly, "I think we can use a gentler approach."
Zhou Jingxing said, "Like you sending me away at night and then subtly telling him that your senior sister got divorced?"
"You guessed it."
Zhou Jingxing put his arm around him and sat him on the bed. "I'm not stupid. I guessed what you were thinking from the beginning. Your approach is too slow. Senior Brother Dai is indecisive. If you let him figure things out on his own and take the initiative, it will be too late."
Chen Zhou leaned against Zhou Jingxing's chest and pinched his cheek. "You seem to have a problem with Senior Brother Dai?"
"Of course, I'm from Senior Sister Wang's family."
Chen Zhou laughed, "Why are you taking sides now?"
Zhou Jingxing said, "It's not about taking sides, it's just that I really don't agree with what Senior Brother Dai did back then."
"Oh? How so?"
Zhou Jingxing said seriously, "It would be too foolish to give up on your loved one because of some cold words or a little difficulty! I wouldn't do that if it were me."
Chen Zhou's heart skipped a beat. "What would you do in my shoes?"
Zhou Jingxing looked at him, his expression earnest and somewhat stubborn, "I'm not afraid of anything except you. Even if knives rain down from the sky, I still want to be with the person I love."
Hearing his confession, Chen Zhou felt a chill run down his spine. He couldn't help but hug Zhou Jingxing's waist and press his face against his shoulder. "Fool!"
Zhou Jingxing laughed, "Anyway, I'm sticking with you for the rest of my life."
The two leaned against each other quietly. After a long while, Chenzhou remembered to ask Zhou Jingxing, "How do you plan to help Senior Brother Dai?"
Zhou Jingxing shrugged. "I haven't decided yet. I'll see how things go." He pinched Chen Zhou's waist, giving him a frantic hint, "Since he's gone, let's continue."
Shen Zhou's face flushed instantly. He broke free from Zhou Jingxing's embrace and lay back down in bed. "Turn off the light!" he whispered, hiding his face under the covers. "Come back after the light is off."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Jing acted as swiftly as a Border Collie participating in an agility competition.
Outside, the autumn night was chilly and desolate, but under the covers, it was as warm as spring. Zhou Jingxing held Chenzhou for a while, until he brushed against the front of Chenzhou's body before realizing something was wrong. He quickly pulled his hand away, sat up, and turned on his phone's flashlight.
Chen Zhou raised his hand to cover his eyes and said in a trembling voice, "No, don't turn on the light!"
Zhou Jingxing only realized that Shen Zhou was uncomfortable when he saw Shen Zhou's tightly furrowed brows and the cold sweat on his forehead. He stammered an apology, "I'm sorry, did I hurt you?"
Chen Zhou also sat up, his brows furrowing slightly as he stood, clearly still feeling a little uncomfortable. "It's alright, I'm just a little unaccustomed to it."
Zhou Jingxing dared not act rashly again. "I'm sorry, I... my skills are terrible. Let's skip it tonight. I'll study hard. Can you give me another chance next time?"
Chen Zhou breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, that experience wasn't pleasant at all. Looking at Zhou Jingxing's tense and aggrieved face, his heart softened again. He kissed Zhou Jingxing's lips, "I'm fine, don't overthink it."
Zhou Jingxing was extremely depressed.
Good food! But it hurt my wife.
Chen Zhou hugged him and coaxed him gently, "Okay, don't be upset. I'm really fine. I heard that it's not very comfortable at first when you're doing it down there, it's normal." As he spoke, he seemed to have made up his mind. He rubbed his leg against Zhou Jingxing and said shyly, "You, you can continue, I can do it."
Zhou Jingxing was even more frustrated, feeling that he was even less useful than the man who was told that "three minutes is already very impressive".
The food is one thing, but you also need someone to coax you.
Zhou Jingxing clenched his fist and suddenly knelt down.
Shen Zhou was startled by his sudden action. "No!"
Zhou Jingxing looked up at him, his face full of grievance. "Don't refuse me, I'll make you feel very comfortable." After saying that, he lowered his head again.
It was indeed very comfortable, and Shen Zhou could no longer utter a word of refusal. Zhou Jingxing even took the opportunity to hold Shen Zhou's hand and interlock their fingers. With his movement, Shen Zhou tilted his head back, revealing his beautifully shaped neck, and soon he arched his back and cried out.
Chen Zhou was momentarily lost in thought. When he came to his senses, Zhou Jingxing was already cleaning him up. Watching Zhou Jingxing carefully wiping him down, he couldn't help but say, "You weren't fast just now, it was really too exciting."
Zhou Jingxing tossed aside the wet wipe in his hand, smiled, and kissed him, "How about we try something even more exciting next time?"
Shen Zhou nodded, then suddenly felt extremely tired and quickly fell asleep against Zhou Jingxing's chest.
Zhou Jingxing suffered from insomnia; he couldn't accept his image of being quick-witted and promiscuous in front of his wife.
He's risking his manly dignity! He's going to make a comeback!
The first step to a comeback is to learn skills and master basic techniques. Unfortunately, Zhang Jin couldn't provide any learning materials, since they were in different areas, and he was too embarrassed to ask Sun Qian. So he tried searching online.
A moment later, the door to a new world opened.
Huh? You can do that?
Ugh, those two people are so ugly.
Zhou Jingxing was surprised to find that he had to do some preparation before he could do it. Was he a beast just now? He rushed in without knowing anything!
No wonder my wife was in so much pain tonight, because I didn't use any moisturizer, just oil-free soy sauce!
Zhou Jingxing browsed for more than three hours, learned a lot of useful information, and even fast-forwarded through several instructional videos. He finally gained something from the experience.
The next morning, Shen Zhou groggily opened his eyes and saw Zhou Jingxing looking at him with bright, piercing eyes. Seeing that he was awake, Zhou Jingxing was overjoyed: "Wife! I've learned it! When can we put it into practice?"
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