In the cafe, in a booth by the window, Chen Xing looked at Zhang Ying and Huang Yan with a smile. The two of them really gave him a big surprise. Compared to their university days, they were completely different. In the evening, the two of them asked him out to have a chat, and Chen Xing agreed. To his old classmates, Chen Xing still gave face.
Why didn't I see the two of you at the banquet last night? Chen Xing looked at the two of them and smiled. Logically speaking, Cao Wenqing, the head of the department, knew that Zhang Ying and Huang Yan were both his classmates, so he should have arranged for the two of them to attend the banquet last night. However, he remembered that he didn't see the two of them last night. Otherwise, he wouldn't be so surprised today.
Neither of us like to socialize, so we didn't go. It's more comfortable to stay in our little nest in the dormitory. Anyway, you're coming to school today, so you'll see us eventually, right? Zhang Ying said with a smile. She was quiet in university, but now she was quite talkative. Huang Yan, who used to hang out with boys and was careless, seemed to have become slightly more ladylike.
Chen Xing looked at the faint intellectual beauty revealed in Zhang Ying's speech and behavior, and his heart was filled with emotion. This person's change was really infinite. He smiled and said, "You two didn't see the two of you at the class reunion that Fei Ren organized a few years ago. The location of the reunion was in Hai City, but I didn't see the two of you come to see other old classmates."
It was Fei Ren's organization, so they didn't have to go. Zhang Ying raised her eyebrows. Obviously, she was quite disgusted with Fei Ren, but the look in her eyes was not completely like that. It was just that Chen Xing didn't notice.
Chen Xing couldn't help but smile when he heard this. Fei Ren didn't seem to have a good relationship with his classmates. Although some people were trying to cater to him, most of them felt it was shameless. However, when he thought about it, those were all things that happened during their school days. Now that everyone had grown up, there was no need to care about what happened in the past.
Chen Xing's gaze landed back on Zhang Ying and Huang Yan. Smiling, he said, "Both of you are married, right?
It would have been better if Chen Xing had not asked this question. However, as soon as he asked it, the atmosphere became a little strange. At first, Chen Xing did not notice it. However, when he saw that Zhang Ying and Huang Yan were both strangely silent and holding each other's hands tightly, Chen Xing's expression changed slightly. He stared at the two of them and felt a little strange.
We haven't started a family yet. Zhang Ying shook her head and smiled. Director Chen, your family must be harmonious and happy.
Fortunately … Chen Xing nodded. Thinking of Zhao Qing, a smile appeared on his face.
His wife is Zhao Qing? Zhang Ying showed a little curiosity.
No, I broke up with her a long time ago. Chen Xing smiled faintly. His old classmates really liked to guess that he and Zhao Qing were related. In fact, it was not surprising. In college, he and Zhao Qing were really close. They had a vigorous relationship from the first year to the fourth year. When they just graduated, they did not break up. In addition, they were both from the same province. Other classmates who did not have much contact with each other naturally thought that it was not strange that they finally got together.
Sorry, it seemed that too much curiosity was not a good thing. He hoped that it did not bring up the unpleasant past of Director Chen. Zhang Ying was stunned for a moment. Then she nodded to Chen Xing apologetically.
It was okay. They were all classmates. It was normal to ask this kind of thing casually. Chen Xing smiled indifferently.
There was a short silence. Zhang Ying and Huang Yan quietly looked at each other again. There seemed to be a hidden communication in their eyes. There seemed to be a flash of determination in each other's eyes. Finally, Zhang Ying seemed to have gathered up her courage and said, "Director Chen, to tell you the truth, Huang Yan and I asked you to come out because we have something to ask of you.
Just call me Chen Xing. We are old classmates. There is no need to call Director Chen Director Chen that short. That will make us distant. " Chen Xing looked at the two of them in astonishment, feeling a little helpless in his heart. Classmates were actually very realistic. They did not have any contact with each other in the past, and today was the first time they met each other. The reason why they came to him was because they had something to ask of him. If there was nothing important, they probably would not have asked him out. It was just like how they did not show up at the banquet last night. Although they had changed a lot, it seemed that they did not like to interact with others anymore.
It is better to call you Director Chen. Otherwise, I am worried that it will be disrespectful to you, Director Chen. Zhang Ying said half-jokingly. Her eyes were shining. Director Chen, recently, the university has planned to organize a group of young backbone teachers to study abroad. There are also three places in the finance department. Huang Yan and I would like to ask Director Chen for help to ask the university leaders if they can give me and Huang Yan a place each. "
Chen Xing stared blankly at Zhang Ying. She was really being impolite to him. They had just met and she was already making such a request. Chen Xing's brows furrowed imperceptibly. If one were to say that he had been pleasantly surprised to see an old classmate, that feeling had disappeared by now. Chen Xing felt a little disgusted.
Director Chen, it may be a little presumptuous for Huang Yan and I to make such a request, but we have no other choice. Zhang Ying saw that Chen Xing did not say anything. In addition, she had been carefully observing Chen Xing. The subtle change of expression on Chen Xing's face did not escape her eyes. How could Zhang Ying not know that Chen Xing was not very happy? However, she and Huang Yan had to insist. It was not that they did not imagine how Chen Xing would react at the beginning. The current situation was not too surprising. After all, their relationship with Chen Xing was not particularly good when they were in university.
Oh? Chen Xing looked at the two of them without batting an eyelid. His gaze swept across their interlocked fingers on the table. For some reason, Chen Xing felt that something was amiss. However, he didn't think too much about it. He picked up his coffee and took a sip. For the time being, he wanted to hear what the two of them had to say.
Seeing Chen Xing's gaze, Zhang Ying and Huang Yan looked at each other and smiled happily. They waved their interlocked hands in front of Chen Xing. Director Chen, Huang Yan and I are lovers.
Chen Xing, who was drinking his coffee, almost spat it onto Zhang Ying and Huang Yan. Fortunately, he covered it with his hands in time. Chen Xing hurriedly took a tissue from the table and wiped it clean. He smiled unnaturally at Zhang Ying and Huang Yan, but he was extremely surprised. The word "homosexual" appeared in Chen Xing's mind. Thinking about the strange behavior of the two, Chen Xing finally understood. The unusual intimacy between the two was not because of their good relationship, but because they were lovers.
"Ahem, sorry, I accidentally choked." Chen Xing tried to act as natural as possible. He kept telling himself not to look at the two in a strange way. Chen Xing had not really met gay people, but according to his own understanding, gay people were more sensitive. Chen Xing did not know whether his startled behavior would cause any harm to the two, so he could only pretend to be indifferent.
As a matter of fact, Chen Xing had never discriminated against this kind of same-sex love from the bottom of his heart. In the past, Chen Xing had read relevant reports. He even felt that those so-called moral apologists who claimed that homosexuality was immoral and should be banned were all stubborn and inflexible people. Even if it was between a man and a woman, it had nothing to do with those so-called social customs. Why did they elevate it to the level of morality?
However, although Chen Xing thought so in his heart, he had never really met a gay person, especially when such a person appeared next to him. They were his former classmates. Suddenly hearing Zhang Ying and Huang Yan confess their relationship, it was not surprising that Chen Xing would suddenly have such a reaction.
Director Chen is very surprised, right? Oh, it is no wonder that Director Chen would have such a reaction. We also know that our relationship is not accepted by most people. I think Director Chen is also looking at us with a strange look, but we can understand. Zhang Ying laughed at herself.
No, I have never felt that there is anything different between you and a normal love between a man and a woman. Everyone has the freedom to make their own choice. Others have no right to interfere, nor do they have the right to discriminate against others. On the contrary, I admire your courage. Chen Xing said sincerely. He knew that his behavior just now had more or less caused the two to misunderstand.
Director Chen, do you really think so? Huang Yan, who had been silent all this time, suddenly brightened his eyes. For the first time, he looked at Chen Xing with a little more kindness.
Of course, that's what I really think. I'm not lying. Do you think I'm also an old antique? Chen Xing looked at him with a smile. At this moment, Chen Xing finally understood why the two of them took the postgraduate entrance examination together and worked hard to stay in the school to teach together. It must be because of their firm feelings for each other.
Suddenly thinking of Zhang Ying's request, Chen Xing vaguely thought of something and looked at Zhang Ying thoughtfully. Zhang Ying, you just said that you want to fight for a place to study abroad with Huang Yan. Is it because of the two of you?
We want to go abroad, and we don't want to come back. Zhang Ying looked at Chen Xing with a stubborn gaze. Her and Huang Yan's fingers were intertwined even more tightly.
It's true … Zhang Ying's words confirmed his guess. Chen Xing finally understood the two of them a little. The unhappiness he felt because Zhang Ying made a request as soon as they met also disappeared. After all, the two of them could be understood. However, when he thought about it further, Chen Xing couldn't help but smile bitterly. Zhang Ying only wanted him to help, but she never thought that if he helped, the two of them would disappear in the end. Hai University would probably be furious. Unfortunately, both of them were recommended by him. Although the school did not dare to look for him, he more or less had to bear some responsibility.
After a moment of silence, Chen Xing raised his head and looked at the two of them. In fact, with the knowledge and ability of the two of you, it should not be difficult to go abroad. Why are you looking for a place to study abroad?
Chen Xing's question undoubtedly hit the nail on the head. Zhang Ying and Huang Yan looked at each other, and finally, Zhang Ying said, "It's not that hard to go abroad, but it's not that easy either. If we have money, we can directly choose to emigrate, but we don't have that much wealth. Our current savings are enough to go abroad, but we can't become penniless because of it."
Moreover, we have never lived abroad before. Both of us are a little worried about the problem of adapting when we go out, and it is not easy to get a green card. There must be a buffer period in between. During this period, living will become a problem, and we will also face many problems such as finding a job. Otherwise, we will not be able to support ourselves abroad in the future, so we did not rush out.
Moreover, because of the shackles of our families, we did not completely make up our minds. We only really decided to go out recently, just in time for the school to organize teachers to study abroad, so we wanted to take advantage of this opportunity. This time, the school's study abroad will be for a year, so we will have enough time to adapt to life abroad. I think one year is enough for us to be fully prepared and find a job abroad that can support ourselves. Zhang Ying said faintly. Making up their minds to go out was a difficult decision for both her and Huang Yan. Both of them had parents and brothers and sisters. Once they went out, they would rarely come back.
Hearing this, Chen Xing looked at the two of them again. If he said that the two of them had courage just now was to comfort them, now Chen Xing really admired the two of them. For feelings that were not recognized by the secular world, the two women dared to choose to go far away and start anew in an unfamiliar place with a huge cultural difference. What kind of courage was this? In contrast, many men and women choose to marry for money and material things. Compared with the pure same-sex love of others, the so-called so-called unions of men and women, which were boasted to conform to the laws of nature, conform to the Way of Heaven, and were said to be able to harmonize Yin and Yang in the theory of sex, were much worse.
It was not wrong to sympathize with same-sex love, and one should not be discriminated against. Everyone should know how to respect others. Even if one did not recognize this kind of same-sex love, one should not discriminate against it! In fact, Chen Xing did not quite understand the spiritual world of same-sex love. At the thought of being with a man, Chen Xing had goosebumps all over his body. However, this was just a normal external reaction. Chen Xing still recognized and respected same-sex love in his mind. This was the right of others to choose freely, just like the right of citizens under the law. It was sacred and inviolable, and no one had the right to criticize it.
If you leave like this, aren't you afraid that your families will miss you? I think you have parents and brothers and sisters, right? Have you dealt with them? Chen Xing looked at the two of them. From their serious expressions, he could tell that it was not easy for them to make this decision.
If it wasn't for the restraints of our families, we would have already made up our minds to leave. We wouldn't have waited until now. Huang Yan smiled bitterly. Until now, Yingying and I's families didn't know that we were gay. When we were in graduate school, we refused to go on blind dates because we were still students. When we just graduated, we said that we wanted to focus on our work first and not think about marriage for the time being. As we grew older, our parents became more and more anxious. We were already over 30 years old, and in our parents' eyes, we were already young women. At this age, we were still unmarried. Our parents were very anxious, and they urged us more and more. This also made Yingying and I realize that we couldn't stay in the country anymore. We couldn't keep this relationship a secret. Even if we told our families, they might not be able to accept it. This was also the reason why we made up our minds.
Director Chen, if you don't want to help us, we won't say anything. We will still rely on our own efforts to leave. After Huang Yan finished speaking, Zhang Ying looked at Chen Xing with a burning gaze.
Have you ever thought that if I recommend the two of you to leave, when the time comes, the two of you will stay abroad and not come back? Then Hai University will inevitably blame me. Chen Xing shook his head and smiled. Although he said that, Chen Xing actually didn't intend to refuse. Seeing the two women's expressions change slightly, Chen Xing smiled again. However, we are all classmates. Since you asked me for help and told me honestly, I can't just stand by and watch. Otherwise, I will feel very guilty.
Chen Xing's words made the two women, whose mood had already plummeted, cheer up. They looked at Chen Xing gratefully. Director Chen, does this mean that you are willing to help?
If I don't help, will you go back and scold me, your old classmate, for being disloyal? Chen Xing joked. The two happy faces in front of him moved Chen Xing. Chen Xing saw the two's persistence and determination.
If you don't help us, Director Chen, we really won't blame you.
However, to be honest, all these years, because of our relationship, we are not willing to contact our former classmates. We don't want others to know about our relationship, and we don't want our lives to be disturbed. In addition to our daily work, we spend most of our time in the dormitory, living our own world. This kind of life has already made us happy enough. We haven't contacted Director Chen for a few years. We also know that it's a little too much to make such an excessive request the first time we meet. So, if you don't help us, Director Chen, we definitely won't blame you. Zhang Ying's speech was slightly incoherent.
For the whole night, Chen Xing didn't know how long he chatted with Zhang Ying and Huang Yan, and what they talked about. Chen Xing's mood was very strange. He was touched, admired, and a little confused. Chen Xing didn't know what impact this request would have on their lives in the future, and whether they would really be happy in the future. In a relatively open foreign country, they might be able to live the life they wanted, and they wouldn't have to face so many strange gazes. However, he knew that if he didn't help them, he would feel a little guilty in his heart.
What Chen Xing would never have imagined was that his action today would create two internationally renowned economists in the future. Zhang Ying and Huang Yan, who were known as beautiful scholars, became distinguished professors at Harvard University. Both of them were even more famous on Wall Street. Because of their maverick personalities and the fact that they dared to declare their same-sex relationship to the outside world, they caused a certain amount of controversy. However, it was undeniable that their future achievements greatly surprised Chen Xing. This also made Chen Xing very interested in the spiritual world of same-sex lovers. He wondered if such people were more likely to succeed than ordinary people once they focused and became serious.
During his nearly week-long trip to Hai City, there was no doubt that Zhang Ying and Huang Yan left the deepest impression on Chen Xing. In order to fulfill his promise to Zhang Ying and Huang Yan, Chen Xing specially invited Cao Wenqing, the head of the Department of Finance of Hai University, out for a chat. During this time, he inevitably shamelessly hinted at the recent organization of young backbone teachers of Hai University to study abroad. Chen Xing mentioned Zhang Ying and Huang Yan's names, and then didn't say anything more. He didn't need to tell Cao Wenqing too directly that two of the three places in the Department of Finance would be given to Zhang Ying and Huang Yan. When it came to studying abroad, he believed that Cao Wenqing would be able to understand his meaning if he mentioned their names again.
"Chen Xing, we'll go to the capital to see you next time. What do you think?" He Li whispered in Chen Xing's ear. His moist breath, mixed with a faint fragrance, made Chen Xing's ear itch, and gave him an indescribable sense of comfort. A pair of hands gently rubbed He Li's slender waist.
He Li's words might have been a joke, but it also attracted the attention of Chu Rong, who was beside him. He looked at Chen Xing with a smile. Both of them knew that Chen Xing's wife was in the capital, and they were well aware of their relationship. Usually, they would try their best to avoid any opportunities to meet Zhang Ningning, so as not to give themselves away. Now that He Li took the initiative to mention this, he more or less wanted to embarrass Chen Xing.
Why would they go to the capital if they had nothing to do? Chen Xing smiled helplessly. He really didn't want the two of them to go to the capital city. It was one thing for them to be absurd in Hai City, but if they were to go to the capital city, his brother-in-law, Zhang Ming, would probably point at his nose and give him a good scolding. After all, Zhang Ming was aware of all the absurd things he had done in Hai City.
"Hmph, I'm just joking. Look at how scared you are. I think you must be a man who is afraid of his wife." The corners of He Li's mouth curled up slightly, and there was a trace of a mischievous smile in his eyes. He didn't really plan to go to the capital.
This had nothing to do with being afraid of his wife. Chen Xing rolled his eyes, but didn't say anything more to refute.
"Aren't you afraid that Sister Chu and I are both at the age where our physical needs are strong? You can only satisfy us once every few months, and sometimes even longer. This time, if you didn't go back to Hai City for business, I'm afraid it would be more than a few months. "Aren't you afraid that we will mess around outside? Haha, both of us have a bad reputation outside." He Li squinted his eyes and smiled.
"You damned girl, who has strong needs like you? If you want to blame someone, just blame yourself. Don't count me in." Chu Rong's face turned red. When she said this, she felt guilty. It would be a complete lie to say that her physical needs in this area were not strong.
"Ah, ah, Sister Chu, who is the one who screamed the loudest when doing that?" He Li turned his head to look at Chu Rong, and his eyes were full of smiles. The two of them immediately started to fight. Chen Xing, who was watching from the side, had a headache. The three women were like a drama, and the two women were not much different. If they continued to fight, they might go to the bed later.
"Chen Xing, you haven't said whether we can go to the capital or not. Just say it or not." After He Li and Chu Rong finished their fight, he turned to Chen Xing.
"You have legs. If you want to go to the capital to play, I can't stop you." Chen Xing shook his head and smiled. Sometimes, he really couldn't do anything to He Li, but maybe it was because of his character that he was addicted to.
Sister Chu, if we want to go to the capital in the future, it's better to go there secretly. Also, don't tell a certain someone, lest he becomes unhappy. But then again, we haven't been to the capital for a vacation. This year, we should really take some time to go there. " He Li glanced at Chen Xing and said with a smile.
"If you really want to go there, you can tell me. If I have time, I will definitely receive you." Chen Xing smiled bitterly. He couldn't pretend that he heard nothing at this time. If he did, the two of them would think that he had no conscience at all. However, obviously, Chen Xing didn't expect that he wouldn't stay in the capital for long. The election next year had turned the capital into the center of the political whirlpool. Although he was still far away from the center of the whirlpool, it was hard to say because he had a relationship with the Zhang family. Because the Zhang family was also involved in it, Zhang Guohua, as his father-in-law, wanted to keep Chen Xing away from this troublesome place. Chen Xing didn't know that his time in the capital had entered the countdown.
"That's what you said. Don't be afraid to answer the phone." He Li said jokingly. She didn't really plan to go to the capital, but Chen Xing's answer still made her happy.
When Chen Xing and He Li were talking, he inadvertently thought of Zhang Ying and Huang Yan. He turned his head and looked at He Li. "He Li, have you contacted Zhang Ying and Huang Yan these years?
No, why? " He Li looked at Chen Xing strangely. They seemed to have disappeared. There was no news about them, but I heard that they stayed in the school to teach.
"Oh, it's okay." Chen Xing shook his head. He wanted to talk to He Li about Zhang Ying and Huang Yan. They were all classmates, but he didn't think it was appropriate. Zhang Ying and Huang Yan didn't want to contact their classmates because they didn't want others to know. He should also respect them. He didn't need to be a blabbermouth.
Zhang Ying had been quiet since she was in university. She rarely talked to people. After graduation, there was no news about her. I didn't contact her. Huang Yan did contact her once, but she didn't seem to want to talk to me. She had become arrogant. I didn't bother to look for trouble with her. He Li smiled.
They were busy with work, so they weren't arrogant. Chen Xing explained for the two of them.
Forget it. Let's not talk about this. He Li smiled and waved his hand. His eyes wandered around Chen Xing. You're leaving. What should I do today? Should I let you go after squeezing you dry?
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