My Online Lover Lives Next Door (GL) - Chapter 49
“Love Rival?”
Even though Jian’s mother was just a simple farmer without much education, she had still watched enough TV to understand what the term “love rival” meant.
So, this young woman in front of her… liked her daughter’s boyfriend?
Jian’s mother carefully looked at Gu Xiao.
In terms of looks, her own daughter was indeed good-looking, but she had the kind of beauty that grew on you over time. Meanwhile, this young woman in front of her was the type that made people stop and stare at first glance. In that aspect, her daughter had lost.
In terms of figure, her daughter was so thin that she looked like she could be blown away by the wind. But this young woman… was also slim. Jian’s mother glanced at her exposed waist, then at her own hand. It seemed like she could wrap her fingers around it with just one hand.
However, in the right places, this young woman was very well-proportioned. She had a full chest and a curvy figure.
Jian’s mother thought about it carefully and realized that her daughter wasn’t as well-endowed as this girl.
Then there was her outfit. It wasn’t one of those well-known brands like Adidas or Nike that she had heard of, but it definitely wasn’t cheap either.
Her daughter, on the other hand… could only afford those famous brands after she started making money herself.
And that car parked outside…
Jian’s mother let out a deep sigh.
There was no comparison. She couldn’t win in any aspect.
She suddenly became very curious—why would her daughter’s boyfriend choose her daughter over this girl?
Could it be like in the dramas, where he didn’t actually love her daughter but just needed a girlfriend for appearances? Maybe he picked her daughter because she was easygoing and easy to manipulate?
Jian’s mother became deeply worried.
“Young lady, relationships should be mutual. If the person you like has chosen my daughter, then it must be because my daughter has something special about her,” Jian’s mother said, trying to be diplomatic. “You’re very beautiful, and you will definitely meet a man who suits you better in the future.”
Even though she wasn’t completely confident in her daughter, Jian’s mother still chose to stand by her.
After all, her daughter was the one who had been chosen.
She felt that she was already being very polite. A love rival had come knocking on the door, yet she hadn’t chased her away with a broom. Instead, she was patiently trying to talk things through. Not many people would be able to do what she was doing!
Jian’s mother had spoken a lot, but Gu Xiao didn’t really listen—except for one word: “man.”
So… Jian Fanxing’s mother didn’t know that her daughter was dating a woman?
Realizing this, Gu Xiao smiled. She looked at the older woman and said, “A man? Auntie, did your daughter not tell you that she’s not dating a man… but a woman?”
Initially, Gu Xiao had come here to offer money in exchange for Jian Fanxing’s parents breaking up their relationship.
She had investigated Jian Fanxing’s family. They weren’t well-off, and her parents relied on farming to make a living. On top of that, she had a younger brother who would need money for school and marriage in the future. For Jian Fanxing’s parents, money was definitely the biggest issue.
So, Gu Xiao had planned to use money to strike a deal with them—if they accepted her offer, they would make Jian Fanxing break up with He Qing.
As long as He Qing was single again, she would still have a chance.
But now, she realized she might not even need to spend money. All she had to do was tell them that their daughter liked women.
Sure enough, Jian’s mother was completely stunned when she heard Gu Xiao’s words.
Her daughter… liked women?
“That’s impossible! You’re lying! How could my daughter like women?” Jian’s mother refused to believe it. She glared at Gu Xiao, thinking that this girl was just making things up because she couldn’t win against her daughter.
But then she remembered—her daughter had told her she was in a relationship but never actually mentioned whether it was with a man or a woman.
Jian’s mother felt uneasy.
Still, she couldn’t let this girl see her panic.
She looked at Gu Xiao and said, “Young lady, whether Xingxing likes men or women, that’s her fate. Love cannot be forced. I don’t know why you’re here today, but you should leave now.”
Otherwise, she might not be able to hold back from grabbing the broom.
Gu Xiao had achieved her goal. There was no need to stay any longer. She smiled, turned around, and got into her car.
As she watched Gu Xiao’s car disappear, Jian’s mother couldn’t hold it in anymore. She quickly grabbed her phone and called Jian Fanxing.
“Mom? Why are you calling again?” Jian Fanxing asked, confused.
Her mother was usually very warm-hearted, so was she calling to ask about her girlfriend’s food preferences?
Thinking this might be the case, Jian Fanxing said, “Mom, when we go home for the holiday, please cook lightly seasoned dishes. She has a mild palate, and if the food is too strong, it upsets her stomach.”
“Jian Fanxing, tell me the truth—are you dating a man or a woman?” Her mother’s voice was dead serious.
Boom—
It felt like a bomb had just gone off in Jian Fanxing’s head.
It took her a long time to find her voice again. “Mom, why are you asking this?”
“Why?” Her mother snorted. “Xingxing, I want you to find a partner, but not a woman! Look around! In all the villages nearby, has any girl ever dated a woman? Aren’t you afraid people will point fingers at you, call you a freak, or say you’re sick?”
She had said everything in one breath and was now panting heavily.
Although her daughter hadn’t given her a clear answer, she also didn’t deny it right away. So, Mother Jian knew—it was true.
Mother Jian’s heart sank to the bottom. Her daughter actually liked women?!
A woman liking another woman? Mother Jian had never encountered such a thing before. She only remembered that when she was young, there were two young men in the neighboring village who were very close. Later, people said they were in love. After that, no matter where they went, they were met with strange looks. Everyone called them sick, mentally ill. In the end, their families sent them to a mental hospital. After that… there was never any news about them again.
Although she hadn’t participated in the gossip, she still clearly remembered how those two were treated like outcasts, pointed at and judged by everyone. Now, just thinking that her daughter might face the same situation in the future made Mother Jian’s heart ache so much that she could hardly breathe.
“Xingxing, listen to Mom. Break up with her. I’ll ask your aunt and your cousin to introduce you to someone.” Mother Jian spoke earnestly, “Two women being together—what is that supposed to be?”
Jian Fanxing bit her lip tightly. As expected, her parents couldn’t accept her love.
She didn’t know how her mother found out about her liking women, but she could tell that her mother’s attitude was still relatively calm. If she insisted on continuing the relationship, they would surely get angry. And if they got angry… Jian Fanxing didn’t want to be forced to choose between her parents and her lover.
“Mom, can we talk about this when I come home for the May holiday?” Even though only a few minutes had passed, Jian Fanxing already felt mentally and physically exhausted.
“May holiday? You can come home alone.” Mother Jian snorted. She could hear the tiredness in her daughter’s voice, and her heart softened. She decided not to push too hard for now.
Jian Fanxing: “Okay.”
After hanging up the phone, Jian Fanxing sat blankly on the sofa until He Qing returned.
Hearing the door open, Jian Fanxing snapped out of her thoughts and forced a smile at He Qing, who had just come in. “Sister, you’re back?!”
“Mm.” He Qing changed her shoes and walked over, pulling Jian Fanxing into her arms. Feeling the warmth of the person in her embrace, He Qing smiled with satisfaction.
After hugging for a while, He Qing placed a light kiss on Jian Fanxing’s forehead. “What do you want for dinner?”
He Qing had already noticed that the kitchen was empty, meaning Xingxing hadn’t cooked tonight.
Although she was a bit disappointed about missing out on Jian Fanxing’s cooking, having a date night at a restaurant was also a nice treat.
Jian Fanxing replied absentmindedly, “Anything.”
As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized that her answer wasn’t appropriate. She quickly looked up at He Qing and forced herself to be more attentive. “Sister, what do you want to eat?”
He Qing gazed at Jian Fanxing’s face. She looked almost the same as usual, but something was slightly off.
He Qing asked gently, “Little Star, did something upset you?”
Her tone was soft, and as she spoke, she held Jian Fanxing’s hand tightly, as if giving her strength.
She was also telling Jian Fanxing—no matter what happens, she would always be there.
Jian Fanxing had originally wanted to hide it, but she was someone who couldn’t keep things to herself. The fact that she had managed to keep her online relationship with her sister a secret for seven years was already a miracle.
Sooner or later, her sister would notice something was wrong.
Thinking of this, Jian Fanxing decided not to hide it anymore. “Sister, my mom called me.”
“Mm?”
Jian Fanxing bit her lip, her voice trembling slightly. “She found out about us.”
He Qing’s eyes darkened, and she immediately guessed, “Auntie… doesn’t approve of us being together?”
Jian Fanxing nodded heavily in He Qing’s arms.
He Qing’s lips pressed together slightly. She gently patted Jian Fanxing’s back in a comforting manner and tried to make her voice sound lighthearted. “It’s okay, Little Star. Auntie doesn’t agree now because she hasn’t met me yet. Once I settle my work, I’ll go home with you and talk to her.”
“Don’t worry, I’m here.”
Hearing He Qing’s confident voice, Jian Fanxing’s worries miraculously lessened a bit.
She looked up at He Qing and then shook her head.
“My mom just found out about us. If we go back now, it might only make things worse. Let’s wait a little longer.” Jian Fanxing was indeed worried, but He Qing gave her strength. She decided to go home first before officially bringing her sister back, trying her best to convince her family.
Her sister loved her and didn’t want her to suffer. But did that mean she was willing to let her sister suffer instead?
He Qing thought for a moment and agreed with Jian Fanxing’s decision.
But after a few seconds of reflection, He Qing felt something was off.
Jian Fanxing had never mentioned that she planned to tell her family about their relationship anytime soon. He Qing knew that Jian Fanxing wouldn’t have casually brought it up on a whim.
So, how did Little Star’s family find out?