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Assistant Architect-Chapter 220: Admission
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Since he really wanted to tell his mother, Zhang Siyi almost blurted out: Because I love her brother! You old rotten women, how can you not see it!
But how could he dare? Watching his motherโs heartbreak simply because he wasnโt with Gu Yao greatly impacted Zhang Siyi. He really didnโt want to hurt his motherโs feelings. As long as her smile could be restored, he was willing to sacrifice himself, but he would never sacrifice Gu Yu. He loved him so much, Zhang Siyi wasnโt willing to let him get hurt.
After all, the precarious situation could go either way, good or bad. Zhang Siyi sighed, moved closer to hug his mother, and said, โMs. Zhang, why do you feel so bad? Your son doesnโt like Gu Yao.โ
Ms. Zhang was amused by Zhang Siyiโs comforting deep tone. Pleased at how much her son had matured, she smiled and said: โShe is such a good girl. Why are you so picky?โ
Holding her gently, Zhang Siyi slowly shook her: โNow Iโm picky? I want to find the person that I like for myself. Why should I allow someone else to choose for me?โ
Zhang Siyiโs mother bopped Zhang Siyi on the nose: โOooh, talking so big. Then what type of person do you like?โ
As he thought about it, Zhang Siyi remained next to his mother. He started to explain slowly: โTall. Gu Yao is a bit too short.โ
Mother Zhang squinted: โHow tall are you? Just one meter seven, right? When a girl wears high heels, she will match you well. You donโt want her to be too tall.โ
Zhang Siyi didnโt rebuke her. Instead he continued: โI hope my future half works in the same industry as me so we have something in common.โ
Zhang Siyiโs mother also didnโt agree: โFriend or enemy? Whatโs to keep you from fighting over who is right.โ
Zhang Siyi was annoyed: โAm I choosing or are you?โ
Mother Zhang coaxed him: โOk, Okโฆ you pickโฆ. Keep talking.โ
Zhang Siyi: โThey also have to be smart, wise and confident.โ
โFind a smart woman and you wonโt die from over eatingโฆ..โ as a disapproving expression formed on Zhang Siyiโs face, his mother turned and smiled at him: โWell, a smart person will be good for you. You silly child, they will be able to help you take care of everything well. As long as she loves you, there wonโt be any problems.โ
โHeyโ Zhang Siyi said then smiled. โThey also have to look good; smooth skin, straight nose, big eyes, slender fingersโฆ.โ
Hearing his description of his ideal person, feeling sorry for her son, Zhang Siyiโs mother turned to look him in the eye and solemnly shook her head.
Not taking it seriously, Zhang Siyi snorted. He bowed his head and added: โAnd I donโt like children very much. Iโm not interested in having them in the future.โ
Zhang Siyiโs mother laughed at him: โYou are still a child yourself. How could you possibly know what you want in the future? Your thinking will change after another ten years.โ
Zhang Siyi pouted: โThen wait ten years to ask me again.โ
Maybe by then, homosexuality will be more open. Surrogacy and adoption were always possible. Anyways, there is always a way if one wanted.
After listening, Mother Zhang summarized his description with a finger on her cheek: โA tall, beautiful person that is smarter than you and working in the same professionโฆ.โ She reached out and poked her sonโs head: โZhang Siyi, wake up! Stop dreaming and come back to reality!โ
Zhang Siyi raised his hand to block his Motherโs finger and debated: โBut what if I actually found a person like that?โ
Zhang Siyiโs mother sneered: โCome and show me. Iโll be here waiting.โ
Feeling angry Zhang Siyi pursed his lips together in a straight line. If not for the fact that Gu Yu was a man, he would be able to tell her now and prove he wasnโt dreaming. What would she say then!
A few days later when it was time to return to Haicheng, Gu Yu came to Zhang Siyiโs house to pick him up.
Despite Zhang Siyiโs protests, Mother Zhang still prepared a bunch of delicious food for them to take. Gu Yu got out to help him pack everything into the car. Mother Zhang politely thanked him again, however, she no longer looked at Gu Yu as a future in-law.
As they settled into the car, Zhang Siyiโs Mother stood outside the glass window, said her goodbyes and reminded them to drive safe.
Zhang Siyi waved his hand impatiently: โI know, Mom. You can go inside now.โ
Sitting in the driverโs seat, Gu Yu reminded Zhang Siyi to fasten his seat belt, however, since he was busy talking to his mother, he hadnโt drawn the belt. As a result, Gu Yu leaned over him, reached for the belt strap and pulled it across his lap then buckled it for him with a โclickโ. As he straightened up, he rubbed Zhang Siyiโs head, laughed and said: โWhatโs the matter with you, you canโt fasten a seatbelt?โ
Zhang Siyi: โโฆโ
As Gu Yu finished, he leaned down one last time to look at Zhang Siyi mother through the car window and waved goodbye and said: โTake care Auntie, weโre off.โ
It took a moment for Mother Zhang to came back to her senses. She hurriedly said: โOh, ahโฆ call me when you arrive safely!โ
Now that they were out of view, Zhang Siyi breathed a sigh of relief. He was uneasy and wanted to scold Gu Yu: โWhat did you do that for? It was too ambiguous!โ
Gu Yu laughed: โDid you see your motherโs expression change? That was funny.โ
When Zhang Siyiโs mother saw their interaction, her eyes suddenly widened with a burst of knowledge at the rather intimate scene she just witnessed. Her expression wasnโt suspicion or anger, but inquisitive and curious.
Zhang Siyi was speechless. Was Gu Yu treating his mother like she was an experimental subject?
He took the opportunity to tell Gu Yu about the conversation he had with his mother about his ideal type. Gu Yu laughed and said: โRelax. It wonโt be too difficult to come out to your mother in the future.โ
While encountering a traffic light, Gu Yu stepped on the brake and was listening to Zhang Siyi mutter to himself: โTechnology will be more advanced in ten years. Maybe it will be possible for men to get pregnant and have kids too.โ
Releasing the wheel momentarily with his hand, Gu Yu smacked Zhang Siyi on the back of his head. He couldnโt stop laughing: โFool, what are you thinking about!โ
Zhang Siyi: โโฆโ
Gu Yu teased him: โYou want to have a baby for me?โ
Zhang Siyi straitened his neck and replied: โGet out of here! You will have the baby for me!โ
Gu Yu smirked at him and said: โWith our positions? Who do you think will be the one giving birth?โ
Zhang Siyi was irritated and was about to blow his top, but suddenly remembered something. He teased Gu Yu: โI heard someone ate a strange pumpkin as a child and was waiting for a son.โ
Gu Yu: โโฆโ
Seeing Gu Yuโs deflated expression, Zhang Siyi felt so triumphant and refreshed that he wanted to look up at the sky and cackle with glee. Finally, Gu Yu was caught speechless and it felt great!
Unexpectedly, his triumphant exuberance only lasted for a few seconds because Gu Yu had said something else: โAh maybe, the pumpkin seeds have already been shot into your stomach.โ
Zhang Siyi: โโฆโ Bastard! !! !! (โฏโต็ฟโฒ)โฏ๏ธตโปโโป
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At the end of February, they returned to work and at the same time, Zhang Siyi began to pay close attention to his e-mail for acceptance letters as it was about the time many foreign Universities responded to applicants. Although he had decided to stay with Gu Yu, he was excited to hear back from them non-the-less. After all, being accepted into a Masterโs program was proof of his ability.
On March 3 at 6 pm and 10 am UK time, Zhang Siyi received the first e-mail correspondence โ Big-C University โ unconditional admission notice!
โUnconditionalโ meant that he could go to the university without any further submission of work. Even as a foreign undergraduate, he no longer needed to submit proof of language proficiency. In addition, since he had enough post graduate working hours, there wouldnโt be any gaps that would impact his course work.
Less than a week later, on the night of March 9, Zhang Siyi received another admittance e-mail from Big-B University. It was also an unconditional admission.
Zhang Siyi was overjoyed at the news, but due to his own decision to stay, he couldnโt express his joy with Gu Yu. For the first time, he got himself into a huge contradiction of happiness versus pain.
There was only one more University to hear from which was the most prestigious. Now, Zhang Siyi wanted to be rejected because of his desire to stay. For if he was admitted, he would have to face an even more difficult decision.
Coincidence or not; Zhang Siyi didnโt know, but that night, as if Gu Yu was psychic, he suddenly wanted to know about the status of his applications: โHas any of the schools replied to your application yet?โ
Panicking internally, Zhang Siyi tried to remain calm said nonchalantly replied: โAh? I donโt know. I havenโt checked email.โ f๐งee๐๐๐๐งเซฆัตeฦ.c๐ฐ๐ถ
โItโs March. Didnโt you say before that foreign schools begin their enrollment now?โ Gu Yu asked then quipped: โOr was it that your incompetency showed up and they turned you down?โ
Even though Zhang Siyi was pretending to be calm, he broke out in a cold sweat and answered: โIf I get rejected, then Iโll be able to stay with you.โ