C276 – What will You Do If He Marries a Woman?
“Is that him? Your guy,” Mu Sizheng inquired, lighting a cigarette.
“Exactly,” Ann Yichen affirmed, returning Mu Sizheng’s smile, though his eyes betrayed a sense of melancholy.
“He’s still young. How old is he?” Mu Sizheng suddenly inquired, akin to a concerned parent.
Nong Mobai interjected with a jest, “Are you Ann Yichen’s mother? Why the interrogation?”
“My student. I took him under my wing during high school,” Ann Yichen revealed to Mu Sizheng with a grin.
Nong Mobai’s abrupt interruption stemmed from his understanding that Ann Yichen preferred not to delve into this topic, particularly in mixed company, for fear of appearing improper.
“Surprising,” Nong Mobai remarked, “I always thought you avoided discussing this in public.”
“Not at all! But Mu Sizheng isn’t like everyone else; there are no taboos with him,” Ann Yichen stated, pouring himself a drink, his demeanor suddenly somber.
Nong Mobai expressed astonishment, “I thought you preferred keeping this under wraps.”
“Absolutely not! Mu Sizheng is an exception,” Ann Yichen clarified.
Ann Yichen poured himself a drink, but a sense of despondency lingered, weighing heavily on his mind.
“What’s troubling you? Something on your mind?” Nong Mobai inquired, sensing Ann Yichen’s subdued mood.
“It’s nothing. Voicing it will only burden you,” Ann Yichen deflected, downing another drink as if seeking solace in intoxication.
En route, Loong Xiaoyi had received a call from his mother, urging him to attend a blind date, contributing to Ann Yichen’s sour mood.
“Loong Xiaoyi’s off on another blind date, isn’t he?” Nong Mobai discerned, unravelling the source of Ann Yichen’s distress.
Ann Yichen’s grip on the cup faltered momentarily before he offered a wry smile. “He’s reached that age where marriage becomes a concern. Since he hasn’t introduced a girlfriend yet, his mother must be anxious about his future prospects. It wouldn’t be surprising if she starts considering matchmakers for him,” he remarked in a detached tone, as though discussing someone else’s affairs.
Nong Mobai furrowed his brow in concern. He understood that Ann Yichen was troubled and merely putting up a facade of strength.
“You’ve been together for five years, right? Aren’t you thinking about marriage? Why hasn’t Loong Xiaoyi confided in his mother about your relationship?”
Did that rascal realize how much it would hurt Ann Yichen if he did?!
“It’s not his place to meddle. I’ve made it clear to him not to interfere. His mother has raised him single-handedly; I don’t want them to be unhappy because of us,” Ann Yichen took another sip of wine before continuing, “You know how it is! There are still many who can’t accept homosexuality. And given his mother’s background, she likely adheres to traditional beliefs. I fear she wouldn’t approve of us.”
“But you can’t keep living like this! What if his mother pressures him into a marriage one day?”
Nong Mobai couldn’t bear watching anymore. Despite understanding the circumstances, he couldn’t endorse Ann Yichen’s choices.
“Then let him marry! What else can I do? Are we supposed to elope with the groom?”
“Go to hell, you jerk.”
“And then what? Witnessing their rift? Driving them apart completely?”
Ann Yichen’s words left Nong Mobai speechless, unsure how to respond.
“You haven’t even attempted it. How can you be certain his mother won’t accept it?” Mu Sizheng, who had been quietly listening, interjected.
Ann Yichen’s gaze dimmed further. “Do we really need to try? Isn’t it evident how his mother reacts at the mere mention of homosexuals on television?”
“But your son isn’t on television. It’s worth a try,” Mu Sizheng remained composed, yet his logic resonated deeply.
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