Tong Qiu felt that his head had become big.
He and Huo Zhixing had only known each other for a few months, but his mother was already pushing for marriage. It was unsettling.
But then again, he could understand her. Huo Zhixing was good in all aspects, and both of them were rushing to get married. If they miss this, it’ll be hard to find someone as good in the future.
But Tong Qiu still felt uncomfortable.
Shouldn’t there be bountiful possibilities in life? Why does it seem that at a certain stage, everyone has become resigned and tried to settle?
When you reach the age of marriage, you must get married. If you don’t get married, you will be hounded and asked why.
But who was it that stated people must get married?
Tong Qiu remembered the time when same-sex marriage was not legal. At that time, he was particularly envious of how heterosexual couples could easily get married, but now he finally understood it was just “the grass is greener on the other side“. Now nothing was stopping him, but he became discouraged.
“Ma, what’s the hurry?” Tong Qiu felt a little embarrassed. He was afraid Huo Zhixing would feel pressured, “We’ve only known each other for a little over three months.”
“It’s been more than three months,” Mother Tong replied, “You are not young anymore. Only once you have settled down can we parents be rest assured.”
Tong Qiu glanced up and met Huo Zhixing’s gaze.
Huo Zhixing smiled, “Auntie, whatever Tong Qiu decides I will follow.”
Tong Qiu was stunned. He didn’t expect Huo Zhixing would say that.
“Great!” Mother Tong exclaimed, “Anyway, you’re already old enough to take care of those things on your own, don’t always let us elders worry too much!”
“Ma, Ma, Ma! Don’t worry too much.” Tong Qiu placed some vegetables in her bowl, “Eat well. You can rest assured; we will solve our problems.”
The initial birthday dinner turned into a Hongmen banquet to urge marriage. Tong Qiu became embarrassed and nervous, back sweating profusely.
After dinner, Tong Qiu accompanied Huo Zhixing downstairs. After thinking about it, he said, “I’m sorry about today. Don’t take my mother’s words too seriously, she just likes to worry. No need to feel pressured.”
Huo Zhixing walked beside him and smiled softly, “Actually, auntie was right to be worried.”
“What?” Tong Qiu’s eyelids twitched.
Huo Zhixing continued, “However, as what I told auntie, I will follow whatever your decision is.”
Tong Qiu thought: Dage, wake up!
“To be honest I’ve been thinking about our relationship these days. Our time together never fails in relaxing me, and if I can, it wouldn’t be bad for us to continue like this.” Huo Zhixing explained, “But of course, this depends if you also want it too.”
Tong Qiu’s ears turned red.
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He smiled and replied, “Why are you suddenly being mushy?”
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For the past 30 years, what kind of person Tong Qiu hasn’t met yet? But this was the first time someone had seriously discussed marriage with him.
In the past, during his student days, a lot of people chased him but at that time he was haughty and picky and no one met his requirements. Later, when he started working, his social circle became smaller and smaller and the previous peach blossoms turned rotten. Like what Huo Zhixing said, he hadn’t expected to meet a person who met all his fantasies at this age.
Tong Qiu was not against marriage. He actually thought it wouldn’t be bad to get married to Huo Zhixing.
But he still needed time to think about it.
“I will seriously consider it,” Tong Qiu said. “Marriage is a big thing, and I hoped to only marry once for a lifetime so I’m being careful.”
Huo Zhixing smiled softly at him, then stepped forward and gently hugged him, “Okay, I’ll wait for your reply.”
After Huo Zhixing left, Tong Qiu’s mind was full of marriage.
Originally, he thought it would take them a year before this topic gets touched upon. Unexpectedly, this matter was already on the agenda after a mere half a year.
When he returned home, his mother asked, “How did it go? What did you talk about?”
Tong Qiu laid down on the sofa aggrievedly. “What are you so worried about? I feel like I’m being forceful.”
“How can I not be worried! I heard that there was a man who wasn’t aware of your relationship and went to Xiao-Huo’s station to pursue him!”
Surprised, Tong Qiu “jumped” up and stood straight, “What happened? Why didn’t I know?”
Mother Tong sneered, “How could you know? Every day, you are stupidly lazing around at home while outside your boyfriend is being snatched by others!”
Huo Zhixing never mentioned it to Tong Qiu, and he himself had no sense of crisis.
In his opinion, people in a relationship should never be touched, but there were others who can’t respect that because their three views were skewed.
Tong Qiu would not allow it. He needs to assert his dominance.
So, the next day, Tong Qiu took advantage of his lunch break and pretended to casually pass by the Sanhu Police station and called Huo Zhixing.
Huo Zhixing had just returned from lunch. Zhao Heyu was bothering him about tales of his secret crush, annoying him immensely because after all, he doesn’t have many experiences with love.
When his cell phone rang, he glanced at the caller and found that it was Tong Qiu.
Although they’ve known each other for a long time now, they rarely called the other, merely exchanging WeChats as if they were shy. So Huo Zhixing was surprised when Tong Qiu suddenly called.
“Oh, who?” Zhao Heyu witnessed how fast Huo Zhixing’s expression changed, “Which divine God blessed you that you immediately smiled in a second?”
Huo Zhixing glared at him before he turned around and answered the call.
“Hello, why did you suddenly call?”
Huo Zhixing’s voice was extremely gentle, and Zhao Heyu, who was standing behind, got goosebumps all over.
“That…” Tong Qiu suddenly calmed down after making the call and felt that he was acting a bit ridiculous. However, he was already here and the call was already made, he couldn’t just run away and waste his lunch break for nothing. “I had some business outside the school and happened to pass by your police station.”
“Are you near here?” Huo Zhixing subconsciously turned around and looked outside.
“Well, I’m at the entrance.”
Huo Zhixing smiled, “I see you.”
He hung up the phone and walked out quickly.
Zhao Heyu, as a good disciple, followed after, his gossiper’s heart burning.
When Huo Zhixing came out, he saw Tong Qiu carry a big bag of packaged pre-cut fruits. The two looked at each other and laughed.
Tong Qiu handed him the fruit, “I had some business near here and decided to drop by and make a brief visit. I hope I wasn’t bothering you?”
“Why are you giving the gift here at the entrance?” Huo Zhixing smiled and took it, “Want to come in and sit down?”
“Oh, no need.” Tong Qiu actually wanted to go in, but he was shy. Besides, this was a police station, a place he couldn’t just casually wander around. “I was on the way so I came to see you. I still have to go back to school later.”
As he spoke, he saw Zhao Heyu who was peeping behind the door, and was surprised.
Noticing Tong Qiu’s surprise, Huo Zhixing turned around and let out a “tsk” when he was Zhao Heyu.
Zhao Heyu was self-aware. Since he got found out, he boldly showed himself, “Hello, hello, are you the legendary Tong-laoshi?”
Tong Qiu was quite surprised and smiled, “Do you know me?”
“I know!” Zhao Heyu’s mouth was like an opened gate, “My Shifu talks about you every day.”
“Shifu?”
Zhao Heyu pointed to Huo Zhixing, who stood beside him and stared at him, “This is my Shifu. When I first arrived here, I followed him and took the initiative to recognize him as my Shifu.”
Tong Qiu smiled, and thought that Huo Zhixing’s colleague was very funny. “I bought some fruit for Zhixing, you should eat it together later.” Tong Qiu turned to Huo Zhixing again, “I have to go back. I still have classes in the afternoon.”
“I’ll send you back.” Huo Zhixing turned around and handed the bag to Zhao Heyu, asked him to take it back, and then accompanied Tong Qiu to hail a taxi on the side of the road.
As it was winter, the atmosphere was dry and cold. Tong Qiu wore a woolen coat and stood shivering on the side.
Huo Zhixing looked at him, thought about it, and said, “Tong Qiu, wait for me.”
With that, he turned around and walked back quickly. When he returned, he was holding a dark-colored scarf in his hand.
“You’re dressed too lightly.” Huo Zhixing directly tied the scarf on Tong Qiu’s neck. “The temperature has drastically dropped recently; you should wear more.”
Tong Qiu’s heart was moved by his action, and he felt the legendary heart skip.
Huo Zhixing’s scarf was warm. After putting it on, Tong Qiu buried half of his face in it.
A taxi stopped in front of them. Huo Zhixing took the initiative to open the door and watched Tong Qiu climb inside.
“You should return,” Tong Qiu said, “I’ll contact you again after work.”
Huo Zhixing smiled, waved his hand, and stood there until the taxi disappeared before walking back.
When he entered the station, he found Zhao Heyu holding the big bag and glaring at the people around him.
“What’s this?” Huo Zhixing was amused by his appearance. “What’s inside that bag in your arms?”
“Shifu, you have to praise me!” Zhao Heyu returned the bag to him. “I fought with these guys with my life to help you defend the fruit you received from my future Shimu!”
“Good, how sensible.” Huo Zhixing took the bag and asked everyone to share it.
“…Shifu, you slapped me in the face!”
Huo Zhixing glanced at him and asked, “Do you want to eat or not?”
“Eat!”
As everyone ate the fruit, no one knew who asked, “Xing-ge, who was that guy just now? He’s so handsome!”
Before Huo Zhixing could answer, his “spokesperson” Zhao Heyu spoke first: “My Shifu’s boyfriend, the one who is about to get married! Tong-laoshi belongs to my master, none is allowed to covet him!”
Nell’s Corner:
I don’t know if I ever mentioned it but I really found Zhao Heyu incredibly adorable. He’s so ughhhh I wanna squish him!
I bet Mum Tong said that on purpose and that she thought about it herself not heard it from somewhere, either way, GJ!
Why is this little self-proclaimed disciple so adorable?! Why?
Thank you for the chapter!!!
They seemed so good together when they were dating… if only Tong Qiu hadn’t tried to act to prim and proper and Huo Zhixing didn’t try to be all gentlemanly and ascetic! So much time would not have been wasted! LOL. Then again, we wouldn’t have this lovely book then!
If they didn’t get back together it would really be a waste. But since they got back it wasn’t really a waste they tried work it some how made mistakes,then learned from it and made up. Atleast they got to know what they lack and what they miss. Good thing they work it out in the end.
Zhao Heyu is indeed cute!! 🧡✨🧡✨🧡✨ Thank you for the chapter
Wanna squish +1!
Zhao Heyu is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute 😍
Zhao Heyu is so very little brother material…..he’s just too cute……
I wondered about this. Don’t people get pre-marital counseling before marriage in China, or other countries where divorce is legal? Because this is a requirement in my country (where divorce isn’t legal). The ease with which people get divorced in dramas and fictional media surprises me.
Haha I agree with you. I wanna squish him, too. 😂
Thank You for the chapter (ฅ’ω’ฅ)♥