Even if you are a boy, I will still love you.

Chapter 11: A date to remember!

Chapter 11: A date to remember!

 Author: Angelina

 Translator: Adrian Julian

 The movie Like love was adapted from this novel.

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Mai Ding was always a fast learner. When he was younger, he was usually under his mother’s supervision and learnt many skills. These skills were often domestic in nature: washing the clothes, cooking a meal for the family etc. What most people did not know was that Mai Ding’s mother had an ulterior motive. Knowing that her son did not come from a well-to-do family, and did not look exceptionally good-looking, having these skills, she thought, would be a bonus when finding a wife. What she did not know, however, was that her son was already living a life that was very different from what she had planned and hoped.

Currently, Mai Ding was mopping the floor. His parents, on the other hand, were munching on melon seeds. Seeing how relaxed they were, Mai Ding could take it no longer, ‘Is this really fair? Do you know how difficult it was for me to travel home? And now that I’m home, you guys are actually making me do these chores while the both of you are enjoying yourself?’

‘What are you talking about? It is only dutiful and appropriate that as a son, you are serving and respecting your parents.’ His mother retorted.

Just at that moment, Mai Ding’s mobile started ringing and the number that was on the screen was one that he did not recognize. ‘Hello? Who are you looking for?’ Mai Ding asked as he answered the call.

‘Who else can I be looking for if I called your number?’ It was that familiar, yet icy tone of voice.

Sheepishly and somehow feeling a little guilty, Mai Ding replied softly, ‘You actually have my number?’

‘That day after we did it, I saved your number when you were in the shower.’

Mai Ding blushed. ‘What do you mean by “did it”? Can you be less direct about it?’

‘That day after we had sex.’

‘You are obviously doing this on purpose, aren’t you? You may dare to say it, but, trust me, I shudder hearing it. Besides ‘did’ and ‘have sex’, can’t you use a better phrase?’

‘That day after I poked you.’

‘I…I…’ Mai Ding was furious beyond words. He didn’t know how to respond to such insolence.

Without letting Mai Ding respond, An Ziyan continued, ‘Are you free tomorrow?’

‘Wassup?’

‘Let’s go on a date.’

Even though he was asking Mai Ding out on a date, it sounded like a banal request, as if telling Mai Ding, ‘Come. Let’s eat.’ But, however banal and overbearing he might sound, his request made Mai Ding felt like he was the luckiest guy on Earth.

Afraid that An Ziyan would back out of the date, Mai Ding immediately replied, ‘Alright. I’ll set the alarm earlier tomorrow morning so that I can take the bus to your place. Please wait for me?’ There were a couple of reasons why Mai Ding didn’t want An Ziyan to pick him up from his home. First, he was afraid his parents would find out about their relationship. Second, he didn’t want his boyfriend to feel tired even before the date. ‘And also…’ Before Mai Ding could continue, but Ziyan had already hung up.

Seeing her son act so suspiciously, Mai Ding’s mother could tell that something was not right. She crept behind her son and took his phone. ‘Ding Ding, do you have a girlfriend?’ she asked suddenly.‘Why didn’t you tell me?’