Chapter 1059 - You Don't Need to Apologize

satisfied but also harbored thoughts of ingratiating himself with the powerful young master. So he quickly called a waiter over and told him, "Well then, we don't need you to find another table for us...Chapter 1059: You Don't Need to Apologize

In a small Sichuan cuisine restaurant in a quiet alley near the National University of Defense Technology, Su Tianming ordered several dishes and requested a bottle of Yanghe Heaven's Blue at 42 degrees.

"This wine isn't cheap." Wang Zheng smiled with half-closed eyes; when Su Tianming asked for the wine earlier, he sensed a hint of surprise. Previously, Su Tianming never drank alcohol, but now he was proactively ordering a bottle, indicating that this Second Young Master Su has undergone quite a few changes.

"I only drink occasionally." As if sensing Wang Zheng's thoughts, Su Tianming said: "Usually, I don't have the thought to drink and even less so the mood."

"Those words truly do not sound like something that would come out of your mouth. If it were spoken by Su Tianran in the air [metaphorical expression], then I might believe it a little." Wang Zheng said with a smile.

Su Tianming shook his head and fell silent for a moment.

At this time, the wine had already been served.

"Your injury is just recovered, can you drink" Su Tianming asked.

"What does such a minor injury amount to" Wang Zheng raised his eyebrow slightly and smiled. He took the initiative to open the bottle of wine and poured them each a full glass.

This glass contained no less than two and a half ounces, with both glasses poured, more than half of the Heaven's Blue was gone already.

"How to drink" Wang Zheng looked at the glass and couldn't estimate Su Tianming's alcohol tolerance.

"Half a mouthful each, then." Su Tianming replied.

"Alright."

The two raised their glasses, clinked them together, and took big gulps.

Each gulp was more than half an ounce.

Wang Zheng hadn't touched alcohol in a long time; after this mouthful, he felt his stomach warm up. The taste of Tianlan was indeed smooth, neither harsh nor strong.

Of course, this feeling was for someone with good tolerance like him. If someone with poor tolerance drank such a large mouthful suddenly, they would probably vomit it right back out.

Wang Zheng didn't know when Su Tianming had returned from the jungles of America or what his current choice as the Second Young Master Su was. At that time, he was already disheartened by Su Tianran's actions; now that he has returned to the capital, does this mean he has put aside their differences and reconciled with his older brother

"Why are you at National Defense Science and Technology University" Wang Zheng finally asked about the question in his heart.

After picking up a piece of spicy pickled pepper chicken claw, Su Tianming spat out the bone before answering: "I just came back less than a month ago. I probably returned around the same time as you did. Luckily, an old superior of mine is here; so I called him and asked for a graduate student slot."

Su Tianming chuckled in self-mockery, a bitter taste lingering in his smile: "To be honest, this is the first time I've taken the initiative to ask someone else for help."

This was indeed true. Su Tianming's status and influence were such that if he wished it, there would be many people lining up to do him favors.

"What about your unit" Wang Zheng thought again of the so-called "New Dragon Scale Unit."

"Whether I go back or not is irrelevant. As for formalities, no one will obstruct me," Su Tianming seemed somewhat disheartened; after downing a liang of liquor, his expression was less cold and rigid than before, but there remained an air of desolation.

Wang Zheng picked up his glass, clinked it with Su Tianming's, then finished the drink in one gulp. Seeing this, Su Tianming did the same, then grabbed the bottle to pour another full round for both of them.

A 500ml bottle of Heavenly Blue was quickly emptied.

"Did your family know that you're back"

"They might know or they might not. Either way, it's got nothing to do with me," Su Tianming clearly indicated that he didn't want any connection with the family, even if this situation was temporary; it still demonstrated an increasing rift between him and his brother Su Tianran, one that was irreparable.

Su Tianming belonged to a type of standard hot-blooded youth: If someone treated him well, he would do the same in return, but once hurt or when his enthusiasm cooled down, the resulting rift could never be healed.

However, Wang Zheng believed that Su Tianran should have been aware of his brother's return; with his near-omnipotent network of connections, if Su Tianming’s presence back home went unnoticed, he wouldn't be Su Tianran anymore.

"Wang Zheng, tell me the truth. When you told me that truth back then, I didn't want to believe it but had no choice but to accept it. Such a family makes me feel afraid and wanting to escape." Su Tianming said: "After I left the jungle, I indulged myself in bars for a month in Brazil, trying to avoid my troubles but unable to do so. While I didn’t manage to alleviate much of my gloominess, I did end up becoming quite adept at drinking."

Wang Zheng understood that for someone like Su Tianming, the big brother's approach of sacrificing his younger brother to achieve his goals was absolutely unacceptable. Even if it was for the greater good, that didn't justify or excuse such behavior.

"I don’t want to return and face all these issues back home. I don’t want my own flesh-and-blood elder brother using me as a pawn. At that time, I suddenly felt quite content with drifting around abroad." After having some drinks, Su Tianming became more talkative, smiling bitterly: "As a fan of football, during this period, either I was at the bars or in the stadiums. Fortunately, leagues like Brazil’s and Argentina’s are very popular, almost on par with the five major European leagues regarding actual skill levels. I really got my fill of football."

Su Tianming clinked his glass again with Wang Zheng, then downed half of it.

"To be honest, that period was truly one of the happiest times in my life—trouble-free and carefree. Without any pressure." After a brief pause, he continued: "Of course, if there hadn’t been all those issues beforehand."

Wang Zheng didn't say anything; for him now, being an attentive listener was the best choice, clearly as Su Tianming had quite a strong desire to unburden himself.

"Back then, I even thought about spending some money to buy a ranch in Argentina and finding a South American wife. Watching football and raising cattle every day for the rest of my life sounded good at that time. At least as a cowboy, I wouldn't have to worry about being betrayed by my own elder brother." Su Tianming’s voice carried a trace of bitterness; clearly, he still hadn’t come to terms with what happened in the American jungle, harboring resentment towards his brother.

Logically speaking, Wang Zheng should feel glad upon hearing such words, as it indicated that Su Tianming had temporarily severed ties with the Su family, creating an irreparable rift between him and the eldest son. For Wang Zheng, this could be a significant step in dismantling the Su family. But looking at Su Tianming’s demeanor, he couldn’t muster any joy.

"I don't know what to say. I even doubt whether my actions back then were right or wrong." Shaking his head and sighing softly, Wang Zheng clinked glasses with Su Tianming again, saying sincerely: "I hope you can accept my apology."

However, Su Tianming did not raise his glass: “I don’t accept it because there’s no need for your apology.”g Zheng couldn't help but feel speechless seeing the one-of-a-kind diamond being trodden under Le萬多夫的腳。"This thing would be too eye-catching if worn. It's better placed at the bottom of my shoe. You w...