Will you still love me even if I'm a man?

Chapter 11: A date to remember!

Author: Angelina
Translator: Adrian Julian

Mai Ding was always a fast learner. When he was younger, he was usuallyunder his mother's supervision and learnt many skills. These skills were oftendomestic in nature: washing the clothes, cooking a meal for the family etc. What mostpeople did not know was that Mai Ding's mother had an ulterior motive. Knowingthat her son did not come from a well-to-do family, and did not look exceptionallygood-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 wasvery different from what she had planned and hoped.Currently, Mai Ding was mopping the floor. His parents, on the other hand, weremunching on melon seeds. Seeing how relaxed they were, Mai Ding could take it nolonger, '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 theboth of you are enjoying yourself?''What are you talking about? It is only dutiful and appropriate that as a son, you areserving and respecting your parents.' His mother retorted.Just at that moment, Mai Ding's mobile started ringing and the number that was onthe screen was one that he did not recognize. 'Hello? Who are you looking for?' MaiDing asked as he answered the call.

'Who else can I be looking for if I called your number?'

It was that familiar, yet icytone of voice.Sheepishly and somehow feeling a little guilty, Mai Ding replied softly, 'You actuallyhave 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 betterphrase?'

'That day after I fucked you.'

'I...I...' Mai Ding was furious beyond words. He didn't know how to respond to suchinsolence.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, asif telling Mai Ding, 'Come. Let's eat.'

But, however banal and overbearing he mightsound, 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 yourplace. Please wait for me?'

There were a couple of reasons why Mai Ding didn't wantAn 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 evenbefore the date.

'And also...' Before Mai Ding could continue, but Ziyan had alreadyhung up.Seeing her son act so suspiciously, Mai Ding's mother could tell that something wasnot right. She crept behind her son and took his phone. 'Ding Ding, do you have agirlfriend?' she asked suddenly.

'Why didn't you tell me?'Trying to retrieve his phone, he said, 'What girlfriend are you talking about? I don'thave one!'

'You don't have to lie to me. You are already old enough to have one. Mum herewon't object to you having one. I am not some old-fashioned mother. Come, tell me.'

'There is nothing to say because I don't have one.'Mai Ding protested.Mai Ding's mother glanced at the screen but saw only a string of numbers and noname was registered. She returned the phone to him, saying, 'Ding Ding, if you haveone, you must let me see her. I'm never wrong when it comes to people. I will be agood judge of that person's character.'