213 Lusting for You (2/2)

”Family…” If this was some other person asking this question, An Zixuan probably would have instantly raised his guard, but when it was Ye Shuang, he would not do that. He gave it some serious thought and then smiled bitterly. ”There is still conflict between us. However, it is not because of past misunderstanding but because the current problem has no foreseeable solution.”

An Zixuan was gay. No matter why or how, that was the truth, but that was a truth that An family could not accept. The same sex relationships that were blessed in novels was only fiction. China's acceptance of such a thing was still too low. If An Zixuan was in fashion or entertainment, maybe they would have a better understanding, but if placed in the An family, An Zixuan's action was no different from abandoning his family.

”I hope you don't mind me saying something honest,” Ye Shuang said. ”Your conflict with the family may be sharp, but your sexual orientation is not the real source of the problem. Don't use that as an excuse. Take An Zining and Chen He—the two are heterosexuals, but did they marry because of love?”

There were many people in horrible relationships, and An Zixuan was not the only one suffering.

An Zixuan was baffled, and Ye Shuang smiled. ”I mean look at your sister. There are many problems between her and Chen He. The man's mistresses could make a top ten list of her own already. If it was really because of love, An Zining would have divorced Chen He already. However, this is not a problem of love but a problem of responsibility. Chen He was someone suitable, so no matter his personality, your sister had to marry him. Similarly, if your family found you a suitable partner, no matter their sex, you have to carry the familial responsibility on your shoulders and marry the person.”

Patting the man's head, Ye Shuang realized that it felt so natural for her to do that. ”I hear your engagement with Fang Fei fell through already?”

The sudden change in topic gave An Zixuan a pause. Before his attention focused, he subconsciously scratched his head and nodded. ”Yes, she is lusting after you… No, wait, I did not mean that!”

Suddenly realizing what he was saying, An Zixuan got nervous and quickly explained, ”Brother Ye, I'm not saying there's anything between the two of you, but that woman is such a creative thinker, and she has no sincerity to get engaged so…”

So, I didn't even bother to entertain her!

The more he tried to explain, the more chaotic it became. An Zixuan felt like just biting his tongue.

Ye Shuang was tickled. ”I didn't say anything, don't worry.”

After taking two deep breaths, and with the consolation from Ye Shuang, An Zixuan slowly returned to normal. He gritted his teeth and hissed, ”In any case, if I need to marry, I won't marry someone like her.”

”Well, that's your prerogative.” Ye Shuang sighed. The two consecutive topics ended as such. It was hard to chat with An Zixuan. The boy's daily life had nothing that was worth celebrating. Therefore, Ye Shuang abandoned the topic around daily life and focused on the professional problem. With the issue about economy and the Xi Hwa Organization, Ye Shuang finally found a topic that she could discuss with An Zixuan that would not be awkward.

They walked along the beach and stopped for a snack at the barbeque and fruit stall. When they returned to the car and prepared to return to the city, it was almost noon. An Zixuan took the driver's role naturally, and Ye Shuang calculated the time. When the clock hit twelve, she called the number given by the assistant.

The call was answered after it rang twice. Zuo Yuanhang's cold voice rang out, ”You're one minute too early!”

Ye Shuang coughed and sighed. ”That can't be avoided, we haven't synchronized our clocks.”

Zuo Yuanhang let it slide with a cold grunt and quickly got to the point. ”You've found the suitable candidate?”

”Yes, I'll email you the information later, but for now, I wish to confirm a time with you,” Ye Shuang said. ”My guy needs a time when he can meet with the six people. It can be at a group event or a private interview.”

Zuo Yuanhang was ready. ”Then it'll be next Saturday, my daughter's birthday.”