“Then why doesn’t your grandmother force your little uncle instead?” Evie asked, more confused now.
Normally, the chatterbox in front of her—oh, wait—this guy should be way younger than his little uncle!
“Maybe she thinks my little uncle has a better chance of getting married!
But my grandmother is totally delusional. Gay guys aren’t that easy to turn straight!
If she thinks my little uncle is too old and ugly to marry, she could just marry me off!”
Ethan replied with a grin, and deliberately winked at Evie.
“But I just turned eighteen. I’m not old enough to get married yet. You might have to wait two or three years.”
Evie couldn’t help but shiver.
Faced with this androgynous teenager and his non-mainstream fashion sense, she’d rather face an old, ugly, gay uncle.
“Are you sure your little uncle is gay?” Evie asked hesitantly.
“One hundred percent sure. Want me to swear on it?” Ethan asked.
“No, that’s fine!” Evie shook her head with a smile.
Did this mean she wouldn’t have to fulfill her wifely duties with him after they got married?
Ha ha, that didn’t sound too bad!
“My little uncle is old, ugly, and short. Oh, and he doesn’t like to bathe. He’s just plain—”
“That description sounds more like it’s for a woman!” Evie reminded him.
“Anyway, my little uncle has tons of flaws. No woman can stand him.
So I suggest you go back and think it over carefully. You’d better just give up!
There’s no need to waste your good youth on a bad old man, right?” Ethan reasoned, trying to move her with emotion.
“You’re absolutely right. I’ll think it over when I get back!” Evie nodded.
She couldn’t help laughing inside. A gay man. He was a gay man. That was perfect!
“You’re such a smart girl. You can order whatever you want. It’s my treat.” Ethan said generously.
“Thank you, but no. If there’s nothing else, I’ll head back to school first. I have an exam tomorrow. I need to go study!” Evie declined.
“Then I’ll drive you back!” Ethan stood up and said.
“No, no. I’ll go back by myself. Bye!” Evie answered eagerly.
“Be careful, then. Bye!” Ethan waved his hand with a smile.
Evie walked out of the coffee shop with her bag slung over her shoulder.
She took a deep breath, then couldn’t help laughing right in front of the cafe.
Ha ha, it seemed there was a way out after all!
Even though she had no choice but to get married, she was marrying a gay man!
In other words, a man who didn’t like women!
She was marrying into the family just to take care of the household. She was just decoration!
Decoration, you know?
Something to be looked at!
At that time, she wouldn’t have to fulfill any marital duties at all. And after a while, the young master of the house would get tired of her and kick her out. Then she’d be free.
The more she thought about it, the happier she became. Her whole body felt light.
On the way home, she couldn’t help humming a song—
“There was a girl, she was a little headstrong, she was a little arrogant
There was a girl, she was a little rebellious, she was a little crazy
There was no quarrel, anyway, she was awake when she was awake
There was no telling a little lie, but she was idle when she was idle
...”
After Evie left the cafe, Ethan picked up his phone and reported to his little uncle.