Hand in hand [Rebirth]

The weather is getting hotter and hotter, and the cicadas on the tree are screaming more and more fiercely, making people upset.Chen Ran turned a few pages of the book expressionlessly, then closed the book abruptly, and leaned against the back of the chair weakly with his hands on his face.

He doesn't know what's wrong these days, he just can't calm down, and he can't read a single word in the book.

There was a light knock on the door, Chen Ran got up to open the door, outside the door Liu Xiaomei was standing there with a bowl of mung bean soup, her figure was still a little plump not long after her confinement.

"Chen Ran, it's hot, let's have a bowl of mung bean soup." Looking at her listless son, Liu Xiaomei was worried.There are only a few days before the college entrance examination, and Chen Ran is in such a state that she is almost worried to death.

"Yeah." Chen Ran took the bowl and silently took a sip.Lily lotus seeds and red dates are put in the mung bean soup, which tastes good, but the soup is salty.In the past, my family was poor and had no money to buy sugar, so I could only add salt to the mung bean soup I cooked.Over time, he got used to drinking salty mung bean soup.

But Li Mu likes to drink sweet...

The thought that popped up in my heart made the mung bean soup in my mouth a little bitter.Chen Ran put the soup on the table, met Liu Xiaomei's worried eyes and said, "Mom, go back and take care of your younger sister. You will cry if she wakes up and can't find you." His mother gave birth to a little sister more than a month ago. The woman is safe.But that little person loves to cry too much. Every time he wakes up, he will cry for milk, as if he can't get enough to eat.

"It's okay, she just fell asleep when I came out!" Thinking of her white and tender little daughter, Liu Xiaomei's eyes softened, and then she felt even more guilty towards Chen Ran.

"Chen Ran, I'm sorry, Mom." Ever since she became pregnant, she felt that she and her son were quite alienated.At that time, she told Chen Ran that she was pregnant, and Chen Ran was afraid that she would suffer, so she urged them to obtain the certificate as soon as possible.Later, Chen Ran was worried that no one would take care of her when he was away, so she asked her to return to her natal family to raise a baby.But Chen Ran is only half a child, and the college entrance examination is coming soon, how can she rest assured that Chen Ran is at home alone?

Considering that the house they lived in was too small, and afraid that Chen Ran would not be used to living with strangers, after discussing with her current husband, they decided to rent a house near their home.She had a lot of reactions in the late pregnancy. Her feet were always cramping and needed massage from time to time. She tossed and turned at night, couldn't sleep, and had to go to the toilet all the time.In order not to affect Chen Ran's rest, she went back to the rented house to rest at night, and came back to wash and cook for Chen Ran during the day.After giving birth to her daughter, she had to stay in confinement and take care of her daughter, so she spent even less time with Chen Ran.

She has a husband and daughter, and a complete family. She is really worried that Chen Ran will feel uncomfortable.

"Mom, you have nothing to do to me, don't say such things in the future." Chen Ran said seriously, "I never minded your remarriage, although I couldn't treat him as my father, my sister is my own sister. "

Liu Xiaomei felt that her eyes were a little sour. Chen Ran had been so sensible since childhood, but the more he was like this, the more uncomfortable she felt.

"Chen Ran, don't put too much pressure on yourself, just let nature take its course. Mom doesn't ask you to be admitted to Tsinghua University or Peking University, nor does she ask you to have a lot of promise in the future. I just hope that you will live a happy and safe life."

Looking at Liu Xiaomei with slightly red eyes, Chen Ran's irritable heart suddenly calmed down, and the fleeting thoughts at that moment made his mind extremely clear.

"Mom, there's something I've kept in my heart for a long time. I originally planned not to talk about it for the rest of my life, but...I keep thinking about it these days, and I feel very annoyed."

Chen Ran's expression was serious, which made Liu Xiaomei realize that what he was about to say was serious, and asked hurriedly, "Chen Ran, what's the matter? Don't keep something in your heart!" After speaking, she felt uneasy.What is it that makes the always calm son so anxious?

"I'm gay. I don't like women, and I will never marry a woman in the future." Chen Ran's expression was helpless and downcast. "Maybe... I won't get married in this life."

Liu Xiaomei was stunned: "What? Same as what?" When she came back to her senses and understood what Chen Ran said, her whole body was struck by lightning, and her originally rosy face turned pale.

"Chen Ran, what you said is true?" Liu Xiaomei couldn't help but asked while grabbing Chen Ran's shoulder.She didn't read many books, and she had neither contact nor heard of homosexuality, so she didn't understand what homosexuality was at all.It was Chen Ran, it was Chen Ran who had talked to her about this special group in detail, and explained to her what homosexuality was all about.

It turned out that Chen Ran gave her a hint a long time ago!

"God, why are you doing this to me!" Liu Xiaomei cried loudly.Abandoned by her ex-husband, she struggled alone to raise the older child. She didn't have enough food and clothing, but she never complained about anyone.But at this moment, she hated God so much, why did it give her such a big blow while letting her see the hope of life.

"Mom, don't do this." Seeing his mother crying like this, Chen Ran felt uncomfortable, but he would have to talk about it sooner or later. Compared with being asked about marriage by his mother in the future, now is a very good time. Opportunity to come out.His mother just got married, his college entrance examination is coming soon, and his little sister has just been born. There are many things to divert his mother's attention so as not to make her too sad.

"Is there no way to change this?" Liu Xiaomei asked tremblingly.Her son is so good, how could he be gay?

Chen Ran's face was full of bitterness: "Naturally, I knew from a very young age that I didn't like girls."

Liu Xiaomei couldn't help but slumped down on the chair, covering her face and weeping. "My son..." It's no wonder that when Chen Ran was told not to fall in love early, Chen Ran said indifferently that he would not fall in love early. It turned out that he...he...No wonder Chen Ran is so supportive of her looking for another one, presumably Chen Ran is afraid that she won't be able to take care of her without a wife when she gets old!

"Okay, Mom. Don't cry! It's not a big deal." Finally, Chen Ran felt very relieved when he said the words.

"Why is it not a big deal? If you don't get married in the future, who will take care of you?" Liu Xiaomei took the paper towel handed over by Chen Ran and wiped away her tears. Seeing Chen Ran's calm expression, her heart ached again.She felt so uncomfortable hearing this, so why did Chen Ran panic and fear when he knew that he was different from others?Thinking about it this way, I forgot about the shock and couldn't accept it, leaving only distressed.

"Good boy, mom knows about this. Although mom can't accept it for the time being, she won't blame you. Don't think too much!"

Seeing that his mother is no longer excited, Chen Ran knows that this level has passed, but it is not enough.

"Actually, what I'm worrying about is another thing."

"What?" Liu Xiaomei's heart tightened, and she looked up at Chen Ran, "What else?" Is there anything more annoying than being gay?

"I fell in love with someone, and I want to be with him in the future." Chen Ran's eyes were calm, without the shyness of a young man of this age. Even from his tone, Liu Xiaomei could hear that it was imperative.

Liu Xiaomei's heart dropped, she looked at Chen Ran, not knowing what to say.Those who have no money and no house these days, even if Chen Ran likes a woman, there is no guarantee that the other party will not dislike their poor family and marry Chen Ran, let alone Chen Ran likes a man?Two men can't get a certificate when they are together, how do they live these days?Besides, it is only Chen Ran who has such an idea unilaterally, what about the other party?Does the other party also want to be with Chen Ran?There are many men and women who get married and then divorce. What if the other party is just greedy for novelty and playing with Chen Ran?Also, Chen Ran is just a child!As for young people, how many people have said that they want to be together in the future, but the world changes, how many people will remember the words when they were young?

Liu Xiaomei had mixed feelings in her heart, but seeing Chen Ran's confidence, she swallowed her words again.

The child is going to take the college entrance examination, so you can't dampen your child's confidence.

After calming down, Liu Xiaomei said: "Mom knows about this, why don't you just fall in love? Mom won't stop you, but right now the college entrance examination is taking place. I hope you can put your feelings aside and talk about it after the college entrance examination. These days, people are powerful, no matter whether you like a man or a woman, if you can't give the other party the life they want, no one will be willing to be with you. Our family is poor, and my mother can't help much, so we can only rely on You stand out on your own. Mom doesn't ask you to be very promising, but the other party is different..."

"I know." Chen Ran's eyes were firm and bright.He has always been very clear that his family background is not worthy of Li Mu, so after deciding to be with Li Mu, he planned his future path.

Liu Xiaomei sighed inwardly, and decided to work harder for her son. "Chen Ran, no matter who you like or want to be with, as long as the other person's character is good and treats you well, mom has no problem."

This matter is settled.Chen Ran smiled and said: "Mom, don't worry, he is very nice, you will like him."

Liu Xiaomei didn't answer. She hasn't digested the fact that her son is going to be with a man. She has to go back and see her daughter calm down.

Sending Liu Xiaomei away, Chen Ran picked up the book that was thrown on the table and reopened it.Although he has a submission quota, he needs to strive for a higher goal if he wants to have a smoother road in the future.

Here Chen Ran was finally able to calm down and read a book, but someone over there was becoming more and more anxious.

Seeing that the college entrance examination was getting closer, someone gritted his teeth and called Zhou Zhen.

"Hey, Zhou Zhen, I'm coming back!"

"Come back? What are you doing back? Aren't you having fun over there?" Zhou Zhen snorted coldly.It's not that he intentionally shamed Li Mu, but that Li Mu, who is obviously not busy, will stay there and never come back, which makes him look at Chen Ran's black face every day, making him look like a black-hearted boss who specializes in abusing his employees Same.

"I... I'll come back and get something." Li Mu replied without confidence.

"Take things? Okay! You'd better take Chen Ran away as well, I don't want to see his resentful face again!" Zhou Zhen ended the call angrily.

"Hello?" The phone was hung up, and Li Mu had no choice but to exit the call interface with an embarrassing expression.

He really just wanted to go back and get something...

"Manager, what you want is ready, can you take a look?" The assistant directed the security guard to put away the purchased souvenirs.

Li Mu's face turned red suddenly: "What's so interesting! Just put it there!"

The assistant didn't take it seriously, and said with a smile: "These things are not durable, manager, you have to ask someone to solve them quickly."

"That's enough! There's so much nonsense!" Li Mu waved his hand and drove people out.At this time, the screen of the mobile phone lights up, and there is a WeChat message push.

"I miss you, won't you come back and see me?"

Li Mu curled his lips, looking at the WeChat messages he received one after another, he still couldn't help but click and read them carefully.

"The weather is getting hotter and hotter. I have someone install an air conditioner in the room. If you are here, we can sleep naked at night under the quilt."

Li Mu blushed, "Who wants to sleep naked with you?"

The following is a voice message, Li Mu clicked without thinking.The deep and hoarse voice of Chen Ran's youthful voice came out with an intoxicating gentle voice:

"Me and my mom came out. I said I wanted to be with you and she said yes."

Li Mu was so shocked that he almost lost his phone.

"Chen Ran..." Li Mu quickly clicked on the next voice.

"Li Mu, have you considered it? Do you want to be with me?"

"Li Mu, come back quickly. I want to eat your cooking."

"Ma Dan!" Li Mu rubbed his red eyes, picked up the landline and called his assistant: "Xiao Li, change the ticket for me, I want to take the fastest flight!"