Ch25 - Coming Out

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On Sunday, Bai Xi planned to return home early.

He still did not let Qi Xun follow him back and repeatedly assured that his parents would not resolve in using a paddle for teaching.

He buttoned up in front of the mirror and looked at Qi Xun in the mirror, “To be honest, my parents looked serious, but in fact they have always been open-minded. Ruoruo and I have never had a finger beaten since we were young. We had a lot of fights during the rebellious period in high school. After a few times, my parents bowed their heads in the end. If you go back with me, it might add fuel to the fire.”

He buttoned his sweater in front of the mirror and used the reflection to glance at Qi Xun. “I am not lying. My parents appeared serious, but they are always open-minded. They never raised their hands at Ruo Ruo and me since we were children. We quarrelled several times during our rebellious phase in high school, but my parents were always the ones who backed down. If you go back with me now, it might just add fuel to the flame.”

Qi Xun did not reply.

But since he could not change Bai Xi’s mind, they both had to take a step back.

Qi Xun drove Bai Xi back home. The car stopped in the street next to the Bai Family’s house. He waited in the car while his boyfriend went in by himself.

Bai Xi waved. “Wait for my phone call.”

Then he ran out without turning back.

As he looked at the other departing back in the car, Qi Xun still felt a small amount of uneasiness and anxiety.

His own experience of coming out of the closet was so bitter that he could not stay optimistic about Bai Xi’s.

But he could not go against Bai Xi’s wishes. He could only sit in the car quietly and gaze at the bleak winter scenery in front of him.

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When Bai Xi entered the house, the floor was warm. He did not like wearing slippers, so he removed his shoes and stepped on the floor in socks.

Wu Mo had been greatly putting her efforts into painting recently. There was a masterpiece of hers in the living room. As soon as Bai Xi entered the house, he was caught by her, who hoped to catch some praises from her son.

Percy looked at the mixed paint and found it hard to be unconscionable. However, considering that he was coming out as gay today, he still sincerely said the rainbow fart, “It’s very beautiful. It’s elegant and smart at first glance. It’s edgy.”

As he looked at the clusters of mixed paint, it was hard for him to break his conscience, but considering that he would be coming out to his parents today, he sincerely gave an over-the-top praise, “It’s very beautiful. It’s elegant, inspiring, and boldly coloured.”

“Right? Your father did not appreciate or understand it.” Wu Mo snorted proudly. “A man of no culture.”

Bai Ruo, who was next to them, had a faint smile at the corner of her lips and was deeply moved by her brother’s ability to tell lies with open eyes, which was getting stronger and stronger.

While Wu Mo went to the kitchen, Bai Xi sat down next to his sister and placed his hand on the magazine she was reading.

He said, “Stop reading the magazine for a second. This is an emergency. You have to do me a favour.”

She asked in a puzzle, “What favour?”

“I am about to come out to dad and mom later. May you help me on the side?”

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What seizes the opportunity. Was this heat of the moment of confession not an idea planted by that vixen Qi Xun?

“I’ve known it for a long time,” Bai Ruo hummed. “I went to your apartment to look for you, and I happened to see you and him together. The atmosphere was ambiguous at first sight, and I guessed it right away.”

“I have known for a long time.” She snorted softly. “I went to your apartment to say hi and happened to see you with him. I could see the ambiguous atmosphere at first glance. It was not hard to guess.”

He did not expect his relationship to be exposed like this. It took him a few seconds to process the information.

“Then, why did you not come to ask me?” He countered.

She said frankly, “What is there to ask? Just by looking at your happy and stupid expression, I can tell you are blinded by love. What can I say to get you to listen other than wish you two a long and happy life together.”

He chuckled and did not deny it.

She was filled with anger when she saw him like this, but she asked, “Do you really like him that much? How long have you two been together? Is your outburst today something Qi Xun asked of you?”

“No, this is all me.” He shook his head. After two seconds of silence, he added, “But you are right. I indeed really like him.”

“How much?”

Reflecting on the question, he answered, “I am not sure how to describe it. Maybe, like you said, the desire to live a long and happy life with him. That kind of like.”

He turned towards his sister and smiled. “So I hope he can come home with me as my boyfriend, not as my friend.”

She studied her twin brother for a moment.

She always disdains romance, but she does not refute or laugh at her brother’s view of love.

She had seen countless smiles on his face, but never the one completely immersed in love.

She lowered her head and went back to reading her magazine. “Got it. I will help you talk. Now get out of my face and do not bother me from reading.”

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But their parents’ capability of adapting was obviously better than they imagined.

Half an hour later, on the living room’s sofa, Bai Xi sat upright and still like a primary school kid, then said to Wu Mo and Bai Zihua, “Dad, mom, I have something to tell you.”

Bai Zihua sipped his tea and wondered what his son was up to now. “If you have something to say, why in such a serious manner?”

While Wu Mo was keenly aware of what was coming.

In other words, she had a hunch in her heart since she caught her son not in his apartment but at Qi Xun’s house.

Sure enough, a few seconds later, she heard Bai Xi take a deep breath and said seriously, “I have not been truthful to you both, but I always like men.”

Bai Zihua’s teacup almost fell to the ground.

He had woken up not for long and was completely caught off guard by the bomb his son just dropped, enough to make his head dizzy.

He glanced at his wife for help but found that Wu Mo was unmoved, and her expression remained indifferent. Let alone be shocked, her eyelids did not even twitch.

He was sitting on the wooden sofa. Today he was wearing a fluffy white sweater and a pair of jeans underneath. He sat there nervously, like a high school student who had made a mistake.

Bai Xi uneasily looked at his parents’ faces as he sat on the pale-yellow brown sofa. Today, he was wearing a white, fluffy sweater and a pair of jeans. He sat restlessly, like a high school student in detention.

Even Bai Ruo felt slightly nervous for him. She glanced back and forth between her parents and her brother. She was afraid that her parents would not be happy and utter something drastic.

Fortunately, nothing yet.

After a long silence, Wu Mo lowered her head as if to cover her expression, brushed invisible dusk off her skirt, and said in a low voice, “That is it? I already knew this. As your mother, I am not stupid.”

Bai Zihua stared at his wife in shock.

This could not be. They might not be disillusioned with their son’s sexual orientation, but they should not brush this off their shoulder so lightly.

They should at least give a scolding or two for their dignity, right?

Bai Xi’s eyes were wide. He, too, did not expect this outcome.

Wu Mo felt a bit helpless.

If she could, why would she not want Bai Xi to like girls? They were not parents who would not listen to reasons. The girls’ family background and talents were not important. As long as her son likes her, as his mother, she would happily send red pocket money to her daughter-in-law.

But against all reason, her son did not give her this chance.

She sighed, leaned back on the sofa and found Bai Xi’s timid aura funny. “What? Do you think I will scold you? Or I will cry to make you feel guilty as a failure of a son?”

Bai Xi did not know if he should nod or not, because this was exactly what he was thinking.

But Wu Mo continued, “These are meaningless. I am too lazy to do them. Do you want me to force submission on you by kicking you out of the house and telling you to never come back? If I force you to not like men today, would you bring me back a nice girl tomorrow?”

Bai Xi shook his head slowly, yet firmly this time.

He said with difficulty, “Never. I have no feelings towards girls, so I will not make it hard for them.”

Wu Mo smiled helplessly. “Well, there you have it. Since you cannot change it, it is useless for me to force what I want. Why should I do these useless efforts and make you miserable?”

She turned her head and looked at her husband, who had not participated in the conversation at all. Bai Zihua gave her a silent hint of something earlier, but after hearing her words, he was silent.

Wu Mo waved at Bai Xi to get close to her.

As she caressed her son’s soft hair, she mumbled, “I was mentally prepared since your college years. I am just stating what has been on my mind since then. What is the big deal about liking men? Are your parents so old-fashioned?”

Bai Xi’s eyes were red.

He would not be this guilty if his parents scolded him.

Instead, his parents comforted him.

He had a worry-free life since he was a kid because he always ended up in the hospital for poor health. As he grew up, he doubted he could take the path arranged by his parents. So he was determined to live the life he wanted.

Like now, he had someone he liked and gave his parents problems.

He looked at his parents with teary eyes, he appeared very pitiful.

At first, Bai Zihua was able to maintain his stern father image, but his heart immediately softened at the sight of his teary-eyed son.

“All right, fine. Why are you crying?” He patted his son on the shoulder. “Like your mother said, what is the big deal about liking men? What kind of men do you like? Dad has a friend who runs a modelling company. I can introduce you to whoever fits your taste.”

Bai Xi almost burst out laughing.

Wu Mo raised her arm and slapped her husband lightly. “The more you say, the further tangent you are going. Why say all of this nonsense? You teach him better as his father.”

Bai Zihua was not onboard. “What was wrong with what I said? I am concerned about his emotional situation. I should be introducing him to someone he liked.”

As he watched his parents ready to start their quarrel, Bai Xi immediately came forward to mediate.

“Dad, no need. I already have a partner.”

The two stopped fighting right away and simultaneously turned to look at him.

While Bai Ruo, who had been the background board beside him, quietly sat up straight and looked over silently.

Wu Mo already guessed who. Her expression was neither good nor ugly, just complicated.

Bai Zihua, on the other hand, was in the dark.

“You have a partner? Who?” He went through the list of possible candidates. “Not Liang Song, right?”

Bai Xi burst out laughing this time. “How could it be Liang Song?”

He hesitated for two seconds and honestly revealed, “My partner is Qi Xun.”

Clink. His father’s teacup fell to the ground this time. The tea spilt all over the floor and soaked the carpet.