Assistant Architect Chapter 106

Assistant Architect by Xi He Qing Ling

Chapter 106: Confirmation

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Even though Zhang Siyi suspects Gu Yulikes him, he still wanted to confirm whether Gu Yu is gay or not. If there isno evidence that he has this tendency, then love does make one blind. The firstpoint of contact to gather evidence is from his sister, Gu Yao. During NewYear's, he remembered her talking about her brother and her suspicion that herbrother was gay.

He quickly grabbed his phone and wasgoing to send a message to her, but he forgot momentarily, that he bought a newphone card specifically to use while he was searching for a new apartment. Forthe past two days, more than being 'closed', like a snail in its shell, he hadwithdrawn himself further from the outside world.

After he swapped the phone card backto his originally one, Zhang Siyi powered up his phone and waited until itconnected to his service provider. When he swiped the screen and opened thephone, he saw a long list of missed calls and messages waiting for him; many ofwhich were from Gu Yu.

There was one call from the day beforeyesterday, two calls last night, and three call from this morning at noon. Whenhe opened his WeChat text messages, there were many that Gu Yu sent:

Saturday, March 14th, 15:34

GuYu: “Do you have time tomorrow?”

Sunday, March 15th, 21:42

GuYu: “Are you busy today?”

GuYu: “[sighs]”

Monday, March 16th, 20:12

GuYu: “Are you alright?”

GuYu: “Don't think too much about the C-City project. I hope you canorganize your thoughts as soon as possible.”

Gu Yu: “[Little fox touches thehead]”

“Ahh!" Zhang Siyi hugged hismobile phone, feeling guilty. He quickly gave Gu Yu a 'Crying Kitten SellingCuteness' emoji and sent a message: "I’m sorry. I only just saw your messagesnow."

Even though he hasn't fully confirmedGu Yu likes him yet, Zhang Siyi wanted talk to Gu Yu more.

Gu Yu immediately replied and didn'tmention the previous incident. He only asked: “Did you eat yet?”

Zhang Siyi: “I already ate."

Gu Yu: “What did you have?”

Zhang Siyi: “Baked sausage,simmered chicken rice balls, wonton soup.”

Gu Yu: “Oh. An appetite is verygood. [Little fox touches the head]”

……

Lying on his pillow, holding hismobile phone, chit-chatting with Gu Yu made Zhang Siyi flushed and feel happy.Like a man walking in a desert for a long time, hungry and thirsty, exhaustedand desperate, feeling dead, and then being resurrected upon drinking the firstcup of water from an oasis.

Noticing the time on the clock is pastoffice hours, Zhang Siyi asked Gu Yu: "Are you off work?"

Gu Yu: “Not yet. Since this afternoon'swork hasn't been pleted, I'm working late."

Zhang Siyi: “I’m sorry…”

Knowing Gu Yu's overtime is all ZhangSiyi's fault, he would punch himself if he could.

Gu Yu: “It’s all right, are you feelingbetter?”

Zhang Siyi: “I'm much better now."

Gu Yu: “That’s good. Remember toe to work on time tomorrow as there are new assignments for you.[Smile]”

Still so business like, Zhang Siyi thought to himself feelingunsatisfied. He went to his contact list and searched for Gu Yao avatar.

Zhang Siyi: “Calling the Revolutionaryrades.”

Gu Yao: “Copy that! Over!"

Seeing her fast reply, Zhang Siyilaughed and smiled happily. After a few pleasantries, he cut to the chase andasked: "I wanted to ask you about something you told me previously…. What basisdo you have to think your brother is gay?"

Since her brother seriously criticizedher behavior the last time she saw Zhang Siyi, Gu Yao has not contacted him atall. After her interference with his date, she also has reflected deely on heractions and realized it was wrong to intervene in other people's feelings.Sometimes, all good intentions might back fire and as a consequence could causemore problems. Even though she learned that her brother likes Zhang Siyi, shenever took the initiative to reveal it to him.

Once Zhang Siyi raised the question himself,Gu Yao's eyes lit up instantly. – ZhangSiyi wouldn't normally ask about this…… Does that mean he found out for himself?

Aaaaaaah! Finally! It’s time to make adifference! She has to seize this opportunity!

Pondering the best course of action, GuYao paused for a few moments. She didn't answer his question and instead askedher own: "Do you hate the love between two people of the same sex?"

“Well, I don’t hate it.” Feelingnervous, Zhang Siyi wiped his sweat from his brow and didn’t dare tell Gu Yaothat he is now gay to some extent.

Gu Yao: “Why did you suddenly askme this question?"

Zhang Siyi: “Oh, Um… I’m just alittle curious."

Gu Yao: “Why is that?"

Zhang Siyi: “…” Shit! Obviously,he wants to talk to Gu Yao and find out more information, but now the roles arereversed and she is interrogating him!

Gu Yao asked again: “If mybrother is gay, will it affect your opinion of him?”

Zhang Siyi: “No, and there may bea feeling of overwhelming joy!"

After confirming Zhang Siyi’sattitude, Gu Yao sighed in relief then explained: “Well, first of all, mybrother has never talked about girls or had a girlfriend. Although many of the peoplewho have pursued him aren't as perfect as he is, there is no shortage ofexcellent beauties to choose from. A normal boy would at least want to try andexperience women, but my brother did not accept any woman's intentions at all.Instead, he pletely shut them out which makes me suspicious of the mostfundamental reason."

Yes. Zhang Siyi also felt that therewere quite a few women at work who like Gu Yu. Even if they have not explicitlysaid, it is clear by their attitudes and actions. Even so, Gu Yu is as strictas ever and does not show one ounce of gentleness or affection towards them.

He eagerly asked: “Whatelse?”

Gu Yao: “Secondly, my brotherdoes not dislike homosexuality. Sometimes unconsciously, he reveals his inclinationand accepting attitude. Like, when we went back to Haicheng together in the car.I mentioned the two male wild cats in his house and he replied something aboutwhy they couldn't they be a pair…. Doyou remember that?

Zhang Siyi: “Yes.”

Gu Yao: “This is only one example.There have been several others before. The most unforgettable memory I have isthe day he came home from the first year of college and we watched TV together.I have forgotten what the specific show was, but the story had a vaguehomosexual love story. I remember him being very engaged with watching it andat the end he said, "In fact, real feelings can be felt regardless of gender."I didn't quite understand it at the time and causally joked with him. I askedhim, "if he liked a boy, would he follow him" and he didn't hesitate to answerme, "yes".

Zhang Siyi: “…..” That's it.His heart is going to explode.

Gu Yao continued: “There wasanother time when my brother was in college and I used his laptop to watchmovies and play games during the winter vacation. He downloaded some movies forme to watch and I inadvertently found several homosexual videos on his harddrive. The names "Farewell my Concubine