Chapter: 2755

He Zhiqiu poured himself a glass of wine and drank it in one gulp. Then he said, “Dad has noticed some foreign girls lately who are in similar situations as you. They seem very happy. They have the support of their friends and family. Some have even gotten legally married and live together openly. Many couples in this situation choose to use in vitro fertilization to have children. I think that’s a great option. It meets your need for a partner and allows you to continue your family line. What do you think?”

He Zhiqiu was taken aback. She never expected her father to believe that her sexual orientation was that of a girl. In truth, she was just going through a rebellious phase to push back against her father’s expectations. He always wanted her to fall in love and marry young, often introducing her to high-achieving students from his school or even his proud former students.

But at that time, He Zhiqiu wasn’t interested in romance at all. Half of her focus was on her studies, while the other half was dedicated to environmental activism and anti-war efforts. She even traveled to Syria to help make anti-war films. She was caught up in the idea that the Western values she learned in school were the key to saving the world and humanity.

While people in the West spoke about environmental protection and energy conservation, He Zhiqiu felt blinded by their hypocrisy.

Electricity use in the United States is three times higher than in China. The U.S. also uses 25% of the world’s oil and produces 25% of the world’s greenhouse gases, all while having just 5% of the global population. Young Americans often talk about promoting peace and opposing war, without realizing that their country is a major part of global conflicts.

After witnessing the tragedy in Syria, He Zhiqiu had an awakening. She realized that to truly understand the world, she had to see it as it really is. Right now, the people in China focus on their daily lives, working hard to improve their circumstances. They don’t initiate attacks or create conflicts with other countries, which reflects a true universal value.

This new perspective helped her understand her father’s past frustrations better. At that moment, He Yuanjiang turned to Charlie Wade and said, “Charlie Wade, my uncle knows a few people in Jinling. You’ve been here for a while and haven’t found the right girl yet. You should introduce Zhiqiu to someone.”

Charlie Wade nodded, considering the request. He thought of a girl and said seriously, “Uncle He, I know a nice girl whose personality is similar to Zhiqiu’s. Their names are also quite alike—one is Zhiqiu and the other is Zhiyu. They sound great together!”

“That’s wonderful!” He Yuanjiang, who had been drinking, quickly asked, “Does she like girls too? If so, you should definitely set them up!”

Charlie Wade replied a bit hesitantly, “I’m not sure about that. Should I find out if I have a chance to ask her?”

“Yes, please do!” He Yuanjiang nodded eagerly. “Make sure to take this seriously. Thank you in advance!”

He Zhiqiu noticed her father’s excitement and felt a mix of emotions.

He Zhiqiu gathered her courage to talk to her dad, He Yuanjiang. Feeling embarrassed, she said, “Dad, there’s something I’ve been struggling to tell you…”

He Yuanjiang looked surprised and asked quickly, “What is it?” Then, with a hint of worry, he added, “Is it something serious? Zhiqiu, even though I’m not very old, my heart can’t handle too much shock. Can you tell me first what it is?”

Zhiqiu looked down, too shy to meet her dad’s eyes. She took a deep breath and said, “Actually… I don’t really like girls…”