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Mother Zhong——no, she would never be willing to use someone-wife or someone's mother as the label of her own existence. She would rather be known by others as an independent individual, not the former Mrs. Zhong, nor Not the mother of Zhong today, only she can represent her—Ms. Kang Zijun.

Kang Zijun only glanced at Zhao Yue when he entered the door, and then only focused on Zhong Ling. She ignored Zhao Yue's greetings, and she didn't intend to get up when the two approached, but just put down gracefully. With the tablet in his hand, he raised his chin slightly and said to Zhong Ling, "Ah Ling, come and sit."

Although the table and chairs can still accommodate a third person, there are only two sets of tableware on the table. Zhong Ling sat down directly opposite Kang Zijun, and Zhao Yue sat next to him. In front of him was an empty table with a pure white and clean tablecloth. It seemed to be a mirror, reflecting his uninvited visit and Kang Zijun's complete disregard.

Kang Zijun leaned back on the back of the chair, looked at the short windbreaker Zhong Ling was wearing today, and said, "It's still cold, why are you wearing so little?"

"I'm not cold." Zhong Ling wanted to introduce Zhao Yue to Kang Zijun first, "Mom, this is..."

Kang Zijun interrupted him lightly: "I've already ordered the dishes. Since you're here, I'll let them serve the dishes now." After speaking, he pressed the service button next to the seat.

Kang Zijun's appearance is very different from Zhao Yue's imagination. Kang Zijun's complexion is undoubtedly outstanding. Zhong Ling's appearance is inherited from her. The decent dress and careful maintenance make her more delicate and beautiful than women of the same age. She does not have an aggressive and aggressive posture, but her tone is calm, her demeanor is graceful, her eyes are not sharp, and her demeanor has a charming charm that is rare at this age. There is a bit of arbitrariness in it, and a bit of contempt and disgust is shown on the slightly raised brows. Her strength is projected in every movement and every word without a trace, and every aura exuding from her body reminds everyone around her. People - she is the queen.

The waiter quickly opened the door and came in, Kang Zijun said: "It's time to serve."

Zhong Ling pushed his tableware in front of Zhao Yue, and said to the waiter, "One more tableware, thank you."

Kang Zijun glanced at the bowls, chopsticks and cups in front of Zhao Yue, and soon smiled at Zhong Ling, with a loving tone, "It's been a hard day, eat more at night, I ordered a lot of dishes, all of which you like." Remembering the embarrassment last time, she added, "There is no unicorn perch."

Zhong Ling said: "Mom, just order according to your taste, I can do it."

Zhao Yue also smiled and said, "Auntie, I'm not picky eaters." It is said that praising children is the best way to compliment their parents, Zhao Yue did not forget to praise Zhong Ling, "But since I tasted the food made by Zhong Ling, it seems that there is no more food. Find out which chef's craftsmanship is comparable to his."

Zhao Yue finally managed to attract the female CEO's attention. Kang Zijun's tone was not heavy, but he was undoubtedly asking in dissatisfaction: "You asked my son to cook for you?"

Zhao Yue wanted to slap herself twice in the heart, why did she say the wrong thing?With his current status, Kang Zijun might not be able to forgive and admit him even if he knelt down and wept bitterly, and now he even took the initiative to reveal that Zhong Ling cooked for him. Uncle to serve?

Kang Zijun asked Zhong Ling again: "Do you live together now?"

Zhong Ling said: "No, we usually only get together on weekends. He likes to eat the meals I cook, and I also like to cook for him."

Kang Zijun frowned slightly when he heard the words, and then glanced at Zhao Yue, examining him for a very short moment, trying to see what kind of charm this man had that could make his son so determined, but she seemed to be right. It was as if he was extremely dissatisfied, and he couldn't bear to look at him for a second longer, so he quickly turned his eyes back, and she responded softly, which sounded like " Hmm", and a bit like "huh".

Taking advantage of this moment, Zhao Yue was finally able to introduce himself. He put on an absolutely modest and polite attitude, and smiled: "Auntie, my name is Zhao Yue, I work in the court, and Zhong Ling and I met at work. That day Zhong Ling told me about your coming to Binnan, I insisted on taking this opportunity to meet you, I was rude for coming uninvited, I hope Auntie will not blame Zhong Ling."

Kang Zijun's face was a little bit colder than before. From the time he came in and sat down until now, the words and deeds of these two people have been full of favoritism and protection for each other. The intimacy and consideration they showed seemed to be It proves that the relationship between them has reached the point where they can no longer be separated, and what makes Kang Zijun even more sullen is that when they put on this attitude of sharing weal and woe, they have put them and her in opposition. From her standpoint, it seems that among the three people present, she is the outsider, even the enemy.

Kang Zijun asked Zhong Ling, "Is that so?"

Zhong Ling said: "Mom, I'm with Zhao Yue now, I think I can take this opportunity to let you know him." Zhong Ling took the responsibility on himself again, he wasn't quite sure how Kang Zijun would react, but Still met her gaze calmly.

Kang Zijun didn't answer him, just at this time the waiter brought a pot of soup, and another set of cutlery was also brought over, she brought Zhong Ling's bowl in front of her, picked up the spoon to serve him a bowl of soup, said : "When ordering, they said that this wild mushroom chicken soup is the signature here, try it while it's hot."

Kang Zijun pushed the soup bowl back in front of Zhong Ling, and poured another bowl for herself. She didn't seem to intend to continue the conversation just now, but just scooped up a spoonful of chicken soup, blew it on her mouth, and drank it gracefully.

Zhong Ling exchanged his bowl filled with chicken soup with Zhao Yue's empty bowl, and then filled himself with soup. Zhao Yue lowered his head and took a sip, as if he really got some kind of preferential treatment from Kang Zijun, and smiled at her: "Thank you." Aunt."

Kang Zijun ignored him, thinking that this person's face is really thick enough, and the sun can shine so brightly if he changes hands.The waiter brought up other dishes one by one. Kang Zijun still regarded Zhao Yue as nothing, and only greeted Zhong Ling to eat, and asked him how it tasted and whether he liked it, but even Zhao Yue could tell This kind of thoughtfulness is unnaturally deliberate, which is very different from the care naturally expressed between him and Zhao's mother.

All three of them pretended to have a big appetite, but in fact, no one really tasted the taste of the meal. The big conflict between the three of them was on the verge of breaking out, and now the only thing that could temporarily cover it up was the table full of food. delicacies.

When Kang Zijun wiped his mouth with a paper towel, both Zhong Ling and Zhao Yue seemed relieved, as if they had received a signal that they no longer had to force themselves to force food, they both put down their chopsticks, took a sip of tea, The nerves that had just been relaxed became tense again, because once the eating was over, it meant that the highlight of the night was about to begin.

Sure enough, Kang Zijun leaned back, pretending to be stretched, and said calmly, "Ah Ling, your birthday is in September."

Zhong Ling put down the paper towel she was about to use to wipe her mouth, "Well, September [-]st."

Kang Zijun smiled and said with emotion: "Time flies so fast, you will be 28 this year in a blink of an eye." After a pause, he added, "Mom is getting old too."

Zhao Yue immediately complimented: "Auntie, you still look very young."

Kang Zijun still ignored him, and continued to say to Zhong Ling: "Many young people at your age have already married and had children, but I will never rush you, and I will never ask about your private life. After all, young people like to play. You Whether you want to fall in love a few more times, or don't want to fall in love for the time being, I will not interfere. I know that you have always been very measured in doing things, and as long as you want to get married, you will never find a partner, so mother is very happy. You were always at ease."

Zhong Ling and Zhao Yue knew that there was bound to be a turning point in what she said next, and they all waited with bated breath for her next words.

Sure enough, Kang Zijun said again: "But one day you actually told me that you fell in love with a man and brought him here. Ling, how could you do such a ridiculous thing?"

Zhong Ling said: "If it was a few months ago, I would have thought it was absurd, but the things that happened in the middle can only be understood by experiencing it personally. Mom, I know you will not want to listen to me explain these processes, so I I can only tell you the result, I don’t expect you to accept it immediately, I just hope you can give us some time, let us prove that even same-sex couples can live as well as other ordinary couples, or even better than them.”

Kang Zijun raised his eyebrows and smiled, the sarcasm in his expression was not obvious, but it was by no means untraceable, she said: "I'm not an old bastard, I've seen too many homosexuals, I don't care what they do , I can't control it, but you are different, Ah Ling, you are my son, how can I watch you jump into the fire pit?"

"Mom, this is not a fire pit. There is no fire pit. After being with Zhao Yue, I am much happier than before. I like the life I have now."

"You have never been with other people, how do you know that you will not be so happy with them? Have you ever thought about the consequences of being together? Homosexuals are discriminated against everywhere in society. Once things are exposed, this person's future will be ruined." Rui, do you also want to be his back?"

Zhao Yue wanted to speak: "Auntie..." Before he could say a few words, Kang Zijun yelled softly: "Shut up." Zhao Yue knew that he couldn't add fuel to the fire to argue with her at this time, so he obediently stopped talking .

Kang Zijun continued to say to Zhong Ling: "Homosexuality has no marriage, no children, and no responsibilities. It is only supported by a little bit of unrequited love. How can such a relationship last? When you get older in the future, your mother will not be here anymore." , you don’t have the company of your family, are you going to be lonely for the rest of your life?”

Zhong Ling retorted: "But back then you and Dad were married, had children, and had responsibilities. Did your relationship last long?"

Kang Zijun was stunned for a moment. The mother and son hadn't mentioned these topics that touched on the past for a long time. This failed marriage and the shadow of childhood were undoubtedly taboos for the two of them all the time.Having his son use his past scars to refute him, Kang Zijun became a little annoyed and couldn't help raising his voice: "It was a mistake for me to marry your father. Divorce is good for everyone. You are the same with this person." This is a mistake, Mom let you separate from him for your future plans, everything Mom does is for your own good!"

"No! No!" Zhong Ling's emotion was rarely excited, "You said it was for my own good, but when you asked me to go to 'the house over there' to ask for living expenses, it was just to take advantage of me. They are having a hard time. You didn't take my feelings into account at all, let me watch their family together, let me be blinded by that woman, I was a thorn in the side of them for several years there, and there was no one at home Caring about me, you have been busy starting a company and doing business these years, when did you take care of me again? You are only doing it for yourself!"

The biggest conflict between mother and child that was avoided was finally revealed at this time. After Zhong Ling finished speaking, she kept panting and her chest heaved violently. Such a self-exposing scar-like counterattack would only end up with A lose-lose result.

Zhao Yue held Zhong Ling's hand, pressed the other hand against the back of his neck, and gently comforted him: "Okay, it's okay, I'm here."

Zhong Ling also held Zhao Yue's hand back, and the familiar voice and breath made him feel relieved, and his mood gradually eased.

Kang Zijun received a heavy blow from these words, she was even a little helpless, her voice was trembling, "Ah Ling, so you still remember these things, so you hate mother so much."

After Zhong Ling calmed down, he also realized that what he said just now in a hurry was too extreme, he said: "Mom, I was too excited just now, I don't hold grudges against you, it's just that you have really let me down over the years Many times." He took a sip of the tea in his cup and continued, "From the past to the present, you have never cared about me, from the small things like what kind of pencil case to choose, to the big things like what kind of major and job to choose, why? This is back to the time when I was choosing a lover, so why do you insist on taking care of me?"

Kang Zijun said: "Ah Ling, you have been a reassuring child since you were a child, that's why mother..."

Zhong Ling interrupted her, "Then please rest assured this time. Mom, to be honest, I am not the most important thing to you. Your pursuit and career are all more important than me. We The relationship between us has never been close. After so many years, now I finally have someone who values ​​me, cares about me, cheers me up, and fascinates me. Give him up." Zhong Ling put Zhao Yue's hand on the table and put it in front of Kang Zijun, "Mom, I like him."

Kang Zijun lowered his eyes weakly. She has been living persistently and forcefully all her life. She must get what she wants and firmly control what she gets. But today she suddenly realized that only with her blood A connected son is beyond her power.The past mistakes are hard to make up for, and the neglect of these years has accumulated into a wall. She feels regretful, but if she is given a chance to do it all over again, maybe she will not make another choice.

She sighed softly, and her voice became gentle again, with a slight sadness, "Okay, mom won't interfere with you this time, but only this time. Ah Ling, you are still young, if you regret it one day, or I can't go on with him, I must find a woman next time, you know?"

The two finally got Kang Zijun's compromise, Zhong Ling couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief, and felt a little tired at the same time, he nodded and agreed, "Got it."

Kang Zijun said again: "Go home as often as possible in the future, and Mom will try to see you as often as possible."

Zhao Yue promised Zhong Ling with a bright face: "Got it."

Kang Zijun gave him a cold sideways glance, "You don't need it."

The author has something to say: Originally, the confrontation between Zhong Ling and his mother should be more intense, but since the author is lazy, the writing is almost enough...