Chapter 7

Title: Help! A gay colleague seems to be trying to turn me gay! (4)

Let me state upfront that I did not break down.

I find it strange that I've never acted as a matchmaker for anyone.

And he never told me he wanted to find a boyfriend, so it's not very strange for me to suddenly introduce him to someone.

Also, why do you all feel sorry for A? I already said he doesn't like me, but he treats me as a good friend and is nice to me, so I'm nice to him too—that's normal. Because I'm the one narrating the story, and I'm talking about him the whole time, you all feel he's given a lot (which he certainly has), but I've given him even more emotional value!

But our friendship is purely platonic, purely platonic!

Why doesn't anyone believe it?

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Kay: Even the best of friends wouldn't drive you to and from get off work every day. It's understandable if you say you're going the same way, but to get up early to pick you up for work... that's a bit too much. If that's really the case, then I'm just ignorant, so pretend I didn't say anything.

Scarlet Clouds: OP, are your homes on the same route as his? Does he not need to take any detours when picking you up or dropping you off?

Kunkun [Author]: Not really, just a little bit roundabout.

Scarlet Clouds: How much is just a little bit?

Student Zhou (No. 123): Where is everyone?

In spring: Kunkun has gone offline again.

75439125: This shows it's not just a little bit [winking emoji].

Offering you end-of-life care: Turns out, it wasn't a roundabout way after all!

Coconut Stewed Chicken: I have to say, yesterday's Century Egg Solo Congee Teacher was amazing! A brilliant little combo completely broke through the defenses of that straight guy! Let's thank Teacher Congee!

In Springtime: Thank you, Teacher Zhou!

Kunkun [Author]: Let me say it again, I did not break down.

Braised pork rice without mushrooms: Then you could recommend Teacher Zhou's friend to Mr. A! Why are you beating around the bush?

Kunkun [Author]: Push it if you want!

Captain: Oh ho!

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Part Two:

I asked him.

I said that I have a friend of a friend who is also gay and about the same age as him, and I asked him if he was interested in dating.

He said he could look into it.

I asked Miss Century Egg for her contact information yesterday and sent it to A. He thanked me. I wonder how their conversation went.

Do you really think this is a good idea? He's almost thirty, which is past the age for online dating. Besides, even if they live in the same city, they might not be in the same district. It could be an hour's drive just to meet up. Although I'm very grateful to Miss Pidan, I still think it's a bit unreliable.

Moreover, I didn't expect him to agree.

Maybe I'm just getting older and really need a partner.

Yes, it's true, living alone in a strange city can be lonely. But I don't feel lonely at all. I work during the day, play games at night, and hang out with friends or him. I'm not lonely at all; I feel fulfilled. I haven't even considered dating much. A college classmate once tried to introduce me to his girlfriend's roommate, but I politely declined.

Is he really lonely? Is love really that important?

I really don't understand.

Besides, is he really good at chatting? He's extremely quiet; I'm the one who does all the talking, and he only responds with a few words. He never initiates conversations, and there are often awkward silences. The guy in the picture definitely wouldn't be able to accept that.

He doesn't even have a WeChat Moments account, and it's not just that it's visible for three days; he genuinely never posts anything. The guy he's dating wouldn't even know what he looks like.

This is really worrying me.

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Lin Xiaoxin: There's a sour smell in the air, can anyone smell it?

Oo: I smell it! Hehe, it smells really strong!

Your Extra gum is gone: Poster, are you worried that you can't get Mr. A, or that he got one right away?

CYNICE: The answer is obvious!

Cumin Lamb Chops: It's so spicy! I have a feeling Mr. A is about to find a partner. Don't worry, Mr. A isn't good with words, but maybe Teacher Pidan's friend is a great conversationalist. Maybe the two of them will hit it off and meet on the spot!

Kunkun [Author]: Hmm, maybe.

Mango Mille Crepe: Could it be... that Kunkun doesn't want Mr. A to find happiness?

Kunkun [Author]: Of course I hope so.

OnStar's little fairy: Okay, Kunkun, you don't need to worry anymore, and you don't need to protect your butt all the time. Mr. A will soon have a new target, and his attention will soon shift. Kunkun, you can continue being a straight man. [winking.jpg]

Orange Tree: Sometimes fate is unexpected. After more than half a year of not cultivating a relationship, you might find it just by sending a private message. I have a feeling that Mr. A is about to find a partner!

Juanjuan: Mr. A is about to find a partner!

78437219: Mr. A is about to find a partner!

Affection: No.

Barbara: Sleepy? Sleepy's offline again?

Fish in the Clouds: She was stubborn for a moment and handed her husband over to someone else; now, Kunkun has broken down again! (Wait, why isn't Affection keeping up the formation?)