Since childhood, Tong Qiu has imagined countless times what kind of person would accompany him until old age. The partner he would find must be handsome and has a good figure – enough that even until old age, he can still be considered a handsome old man.
When he neared his thirties, Tong Qiu became to feel a little desperate and thought that he would never find someone like that.
The more a person matures, the less they are to fall for others easily. They would first weigh the pros and cons of being in a relationship with that person, and would rarely allow emotion to sway one’s judgment.
It was quite sad, really.
Because of this, after meeting Huo Zhixing, Tong Qiu felt that this person seemed to meet all his criteria for a partner. Although there was no passionate love between them, it was to be expected considering their ages.
That’s what Tong Qiu thought back then.
The two of them have been dating like this for several months, and they felt content.
Tong Qiu always pretended he was gentle and dignified in front of the other, enough that Huo Zhixing once said, “You are the textbook example of a perfect teacher.”
Tong Qiu was overjoyed by the praise. Seemed like the mask he wore worked perfectly.
No perfect teacher secretly bought thongs every month, nor fantasized about indecent things. They couldn’t be bored and play games at home with their legs crossed, nor utter swear words as they played.
He hid all these well.
Tong Qiu liked to listen every time Huo Zhixing praised him. It made him feel like ascending to the heavens.
The two met in early autumn. In December, winter came, and along with it Tong Qiu’s birthday.
Tong Qiu was a person who had no sense of ceremony, but his mother was the opposite. She liked reminding him that he was no longer a child, and it only escalated when he reached thirty years old. Every year she plans a big party, making Tong Qiu feel like it would be his last.
But this year, Mother Tong made new arrangements.
“So, can Xiao Huo come?”
It has been more than three months since the two started dating, but Mother Tong had yet to meet Huo Zhixing. She was getting anxious after having thought about it all day long.
“I haven’t asked him yet,” Tong Qiu replied, “My birthday is still in a few days, don’t worry too much and take your time.”
“Take your time, take your time. How many years have you been taking your time? I don’t want to talk about that with you.”
Love and marriage were always an affair between the two people directly involved, while the people around them were as anxious as the ants on a hot pot.
“You still have to ask!” Mother Tong repeatedly told him. “Don’t go out to eat, just come home. I’ll have a good look at this little policeman.”
Tong Qiu smiled and corrected: “He’s over thirty, definitely not a small policeman.”
Tong Qiu was very embarrassed to ask Huo Zhixing to come to his house. Apart from being embarrassed, he didn’t want to.
The reason was a personal one; one look into his room and it would immediately expose all his lies.
If Huo Zhixing were to come, the two of them would want to “visit” Tong Qiu’s bedroom. In order not to be exposed, he had to make some reorganizations.
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Tong Qiu was lazy, asking him to clean the house was simply asking to kill him.
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Huo Zhixing advised her to get a divorce, but in exchange for his goodwill, he was chased out and scolded.
It was the first time he had met such a person.
The issue became huge. The woman stood at the entrance of the Sanhu police station and pointed at him, scolding him for not meditating well and persuading her to get a divorce. A lot of people gathered to watch, which made Huo Zhixing extremely embarrassed.
Huo Zhixing, who had been trained, returned to his position. When he picked up his mobile phone, what he saw made his anger evaporate.
“Amazing,” Zhao Heyu exclaimed, “Looks like my future shimu is a fire extinguisher.”
“What fire extinguisher,” Huo Zhixing replied, “Get lost and do your work!”
Zhao Heyu bowed his head and slipped away.
Huo Zhixing replied to Tong Qiu: Okay, what time will it be?
Tong Qiu asked his mother, then set a time with Huo Zhixing and agreed to pick him up downstairs when he arrived.
Putting down the phone, Huo Zhixing coughed slightly and called Zhao Heyu to the “little black room.”
“Shifu, what’s the matter?”
The “little black room” was usually where they conduct interrogations and conversations secret in nature. Zhao Heyu always had a bad feeling every time he got invited.
“I’m asking you,” Huo Zhixing let out another awkward cough, “What should I prepare for my boyfriend’s birthday?”
Zhao Heyu was in a daze. He stared at Huo Zhixing’s red ears and laughed boisterously for probably a longer time than he should.
“Shifu! Hahaha! You actually know how to be bashful?” Zhao Heyu exclaimed, pointing at Huo Zhixing’s ear, “It’s as red as a tomato!”
Huo Zhixing did not like being made fun of. He kicked Zhao Heyu’s ass and said, “I dare you to keep laughing! Speak clearly!”
Zhao Heyu hurriedly braked and stopped laughing.
“It’s no use asking me about it,” Zhao Heyu replied. “I don’t have a boyfriend, and I have never prepared any birthday presents for a boyfriend!”
Huo Zhixing released an irritated sigh, glared at him, and turned away.
“Hey, wait a minute!” Zhao Heyu pulled the other, “Although I have no experience, I can give honest recommendations!”
Huo Zhixing looked at him suspiciously, “Speak.”
Zhao Heyu smiled like a scum man, “Shifu, since everyone is already of legal age, why not clean yourself thoroughly and gift yourself to him?”
Then, Zhao Heyu received another kick. While he was caressing his beaten buttocks and feeling very pitiful, he couldn’t help but lament how life was so difficult. He couldn’t understand why he would be kicked for telling the truth.
Huo Zhixing went straight to Tong Qiu’s house after work on Friday. Because he got delayed at work, there was not enough time to change out of his police uniform so he simply left immediately after clocking out.
In the end, he wasn’t able to settle on a gift. After some thought, he decided to purchase a cake so that he won’t arrive empty-handed.
Tong Qiu waited downstairs at the entrance of the apartment building. From a distance, he saw Huo Zhixing approach and his eyes immediately shone for the very reason that the other was wearing a police uniform.
It’s been more than three months since they first met, and this was the first time Tong Qiu saw Huo Zhixing wear his police uniform.
Tong Qiu felt his mouth watering at the pure temptation a genuine uniform exuded.
“I’m not late, am I?” Huo Zhixing walked up to him and smiled handsomely.
Tong Qiu swallowed his saliva and pretended to be calm, “No, you’re two minutes early.”
As they walked towards Tong Qiu’s house, they joked around and laughed. Huo Zhixing admitted, “I was nervous for several days.”
“For what matter?” Tong Qiu laughed at him, “Because you’re coming to my house?”
“Yes, I can’t help but be nervous to meet with my uncle and aunt.”
Tong Qiu smiled, pursed his mouth, and then whispered, “It’s okay, don’t be nervous. My mother is very easy to get along with.”
When the two of them went upstairs, Tong Qiu informed that his father had something to do and was not at home today. Only the three of them would have dinner that evening.
Huo Zhixing breathed a sigh in relief when he heard the father was not present.
The two arrived in front of the door, and Tong Qiu took out the house keys to open it.
When Tong Qiu’s mother, who was busy preparing, heard movement from the door she immediately came over to take a look.
“Hello, Auntie.” Huo Zhixing stood upright, showing off his temperament.
Mother Tong stared at Huo Zhixing. At first glance, she thought he was a good child. Huo Zhixing and Tong Qiu looked good together when they stood side by side.
The first impression was good, the next time they meet they’ll be comfortable with each other.
Huo Zhixing presented the cake he bought, and Tong Qiu stole a strawberry from the top.
“How is it?” Huo Zhixing asked him with a smile, “Is it sweet?”
It was actually a bit sour, but Tong Qiu had to give Huo Zhixing some face so he nodded and gave a thumbs-up, “Sweet!”
Huo Zhixing stood aside and fiddled with a birthday “hat”, and put it on Tong Qiu’s head. Tong Qiu muttered, “This makes me look like a child.”
Huo Zhixing looked at him and smiled. He said softly, “It only happens once a year. It wouldn’t be bad to act childish.”
Mother Tong looked at the interaction between the two and felt that it was good to be young and in love.
After lighting the candles and turning off the lights, Mother Tong winked at Tong Qiu and motioned for him to make a wish “seriously”.
“The first two can be said out loud,” Mother Tong expanded, “The last one has to be said only in the heart.”
Tong Qiu: “I don’t have so many wishes.”
“No, you have.” Mother Tong glared at him, “Hurry up!”
Huo Zhixing looked at Tong Qiu with a smile: “Come on, if you have anything you want, maybe you’ll be able to achieve it if you wish for it now.”
“Yes,” Mother Tong continued to persuade, “Xiao Huo has spoken, so hurry up!”
Tong Qiu wanted to persuade his mother to calm down. Her thoughts can almost be read from her face.
He looked at Huo Zhixing next to him, and then said, “My first wish is for my parents to remain in good health.”
Mother Tong looked indifferent, “Okay, thank you for that my good son.”
Tong Qiu smiled and continued, “My second wish is for my students to make progress every day and remain honest. And not to make things hard for me.”
Mother Tong rubbed her temples, “What about you? You have to make a wish for yourself!”
Tong Qiu glanced at her and smiled, “The third one, I haven’t gotten there okay!”
Huo Zhixing looked at him and smiled. The orange candlelight made Tong Qiu look like he had a blush. It looked very cute.
Tong Qiu closed his eyes and said silently in his heart: My last wish is that I can marry a really strong and handsome man with strong endurance!
After thinking about it, Tong Qiu couldn’t help laughing.
He opened his eyes and blew out the candle without saying a word.
Mother Tong sighed in disappointment and scolded her son for failing to live up to expectations.
After turning on the lights and removing the candles from the cake, the three got ready to start that night’s luxurious dinner.
“Xiao Huo,” Mother Tong placed the last dish on the table and announced they may start eating. At the same time, she asked a question that almost made the two choke. “You two are not young anymore. When are you going to get married?” ”
Nell’s Corner:
Mother Tong is also a riot but I’m afraid I prefer Mother Huo and all her theatrics hahaha.
Four more chapters to go!
Thanks for the chapter
The mask is working and we all now that it was that mask which, among other things, caused them to divorce a year after their wedding… heh
Mum Tong, really cute! AND Tong Qiu got the best present, his boyfriend in his police uniform.
Thank you for the chapter!!!
I love Mother Tong HAHAHA
Thank you for the chapter 😖💖
Thank you for the chapter
I so don’t want this to end! I adore Tong Qiu’s mother. Both moms are hilarious. Thank you.
Too bad he felt the need to keep that mask on for so long!
I like Mother Tong. 😂 She’s straightforward when she needs to be, but always gets caught in the act when she isn’t. 🤣
Smart move, but ge still couldn’t outsmart the mother! 😂 HZX was so cute!
Thank You for the chapter (ฅ’ω’ฅ)♥