growing up

Chapter 1 Coming out of the closet

After five years away, and less than two months after returning to China, from today, 25-year-old Ling Chao officially joined the company's board of directors and became the chairman of Ling Group.Dad said that he is already fifty and wants to live a two-person world with his mother. In the future, he will only be a consultant and not make decisions about the company.Furthermore, Ling Chao has devoted himself to study and work like crazy in the past few years. As a parent, how can he not see that his son is paralyzing himself with work. They persuaded him, but Ling Chao said that no matter how strong he wants to become point, stronger point.

The Ling Group was started from scratch by Ling Chao's parents. After 30 years of hard work, it has also become a well-known group in H City, and is also well-known throughout the country.Starting from a department store, it has now involved in real estate, shopping malls, e-commerce and software development and other fields.

Today, when the new chairman took office, many media rushed to report, and many people attended the live broadcast of the press conference.

Two months ago, people only knew that the Ling family had a prince. They heard that he went out to study alone at the age of 17. They did not expect that he would directly inherit the position of chairman after only two months after returning to China. 25 years old is really too young.Even if you have heard some stories about him in the mall recently, you can't help but make people guess again and again.Is it true that he is capable of leading the Ling family, or is the son inheriting his father's career and reluctantly joining the battle.

There were 5 minutes before the opening of the press conference, and Ling Chao came to the scene led by a group of directors and the head of the publicity department.When people saw the young man sitting on the main seat, they couldn't help but sigh.The dark blue handmade suit is well tailored, the dark red striped tie is meticulous, and the white shirt is well tailored.Exquisite facial features, sharp outlines, and a height of 186, standing among a group of bald and pot-bellied directors in their 50s and [-]s, they look even more tall and handsome.

He is Ling Chao, a once sunny and happy young man, now mature and stable, even decisive in killing.Two months after returning to China, he has already made a name for himself in the market.

The press conference was held as usual, and Ling Chao was able to handle many tricky questions raised by the media with ease.Some people who had doubts before gradually developed admiration for the young chairman.It was almost time for the free interview, and there was still the last right to ask a question. A female reporter grabbed the opportunity.

"Hello, Director Xiao Ling! We talked a lot about work earlier, so I won't ask about work for the last question. I want to ask for the majority of single female compatriots, do you have a girlfriend?" The female reporter stood up and faced said the microphone.

After finishing speaking, everyone silenced. You know, this is a live broadcast of the press conference. Although this Chairman Ling is very young and handsome, but such a formal occasion, such a gossip Is the question really good?

Ling Chao frowned obviously, and the security next to him had the urge to step up and take the female reporter away, and considering that it was a live broadcast, they whispered to each other not knowing what to do.

In just two seconds, Ling Chao came to his senses.Hands clasped on the table, the thumb and middle finger of the right hand caressed the ring on the ring finger of the left hand.Slightly leaned forward and said to the microphone: "As for this lady's question, I want to say that I have a lover, but he is not with me now. There are too many things to deal with in the early stage when I return to China this time, but now I have to deal with it. It's stable, it's time to find him." Ling Chao said.

Everyone thought that Ling Chao would not answer this question, but they didn't expect to hear such an answer, and everyone became curious.

Seeing Ling Chao's answer, the female reporter asked again: "The person who can make Director Xiao Ling miss you so much must be a very good beauty. Then where is she now? Did you break up?"

"No, we didn't break up." Ling Chao paused for a moment, as if he was thinking about how to express himself, his fingers turned a little faster, and he said with downcast eyes: "He is indeed excellent, but he is Boy." After speaking, Ling Chao raised his eyes and showed his first smile tonight.

The audience was in an uproar, what rhythm is this?Coming out publicly?Although the society accepts homosexuality to a great extent, there are still not many people who come out in such a high-profile live broadcast. Of course, more people do not have such opportunities.

After the press conference, Ling Chao returned home and opened the door. As soon as he smelled the delicious food, he knew it was made by his mother. Sure enough, there were many dishes on the table, and his mother came out of the kitchen with soup. When I arrived at Ling Chao, there was a moment of stupefaction, which was fleeting, and the mouth was calm: "My son is back, he can wash his hands and eat. It's just that you go upstairs to change clothes, go to the study and call your father."

Ling Chao looked at the delicious food in front of him. These years, his mother rarely cooks, and when he left home at the age of 17, he seldom eats the food cooked by his mother.She and her father are too busy with work, and she always heard her say that she will retire early in the future, and that she can travel with her father, and when she is not traveling, she will wash their hands and make soup for them at home.Now it's finally possible.

Mom will definitely watch today's press conference, and Ling Chao can't see what she's thinking in such a relaxed state.Since he finally decided to go abroad in his freshman year, his parents tacitly did not mention that person in front of him.Although his parents already knew and fully understood his sexual orientation when he was in junior high school, Ling Chao knew their tolerance and love better than anyone else.Today, when I come out in front of a national audience and mention the past, their hearts will definitely be a little turbulent.It's not that I feel ashamed or something, but I must be worried about him.

Ling Chao waited for his mother to put away the soup cup, and hugged her from behind. There were already a few gray hairs on the top of her head.Before I knew it, my mother was also getting old.

Ling Chao lowered his body and buried his face on his mother's shoulder. The unique fragrance of his mother made him feel at ease.Tears had the urge to rush out of their eyes at this moment, and they finally held back, and they were still a little choked up: "Mom, thank you!"

Bai Lan understands what his son's gratitude is. As parents, they have not asked too much of Ling Chao all this time, they only hope that he can be healthy and happy.It doesn't matter whether the person he likes is male or female, but homosexuality is still not accepted by the public.Today, he publicly came out in front of a national audience. There will definitely be all kinds of gossip on the road ahead.He's too young to be subject to these criticisms.But since Ling Chao decided to speak out, there must be his reasons, all he can do is to support him unconditionally.

Bai Lan raised her hand and touched her head lying on her shoulder, and said to him: "Good son, no matter what decision you make, your parents will support you and be your most loyal backing. In recent years, your bitter mother You can see it in your eyes, and it hurts in your heart. You are all very, very good children, I believe, you will find him, you will."

As he spoke, he patted Ling Chao's hand and smiled: "Okay, you're such an adult, are you still acting like a baby with your mother? Hurry up and change your clothes and come down to eat, it won't taste good when it's cold."

Ling Chao kissed his mother on the cheek, let go, and replied as he walked upstairs: "It's been a long time since I tasted my mother's cooking. Just smelling it makes my index finger move. I'll be here soon."

After quickly changing his clothes, Ling Chao went to the study to call his father.The study door was ajar, Ling Chao knocked on the door, opened it and saw Dad sitting on the sofa by the window, flipping through a photo album.

Hearing the knock on the door, Dad looked up and saw Ling Chao: "I'm back, today's press conference, my son is very handsome!"

As he spoke, he closed the photo album and put it on the coffee table next to him.

Ling Chao smiled, and saw the cover of the photo album, which turned out to be the one from his high school, most of which were photos of himself and that person.After going abroad in freshman year, this photo album has been kept at home.

Dad looked normal, as if he was casually flipping through the photos of his son when he was a child.

When Ling Chao approached, Dad also stood up. In fact, Dad is not too tall. Compared with Ling Chao's height of 186, Dad's height of 177 is obviously half a head lower than his own.

Ling Chao bent down to pick up the photo album, without opening it, and rubbed his hands on the cover.

There are too many good memories in this photo album. In the past few years, Ling Chao has always used super-intensive study and work to force himself to remember as little as possible. He is afraid that he will not be able to bear it and will come back early. .If you promise, you must do it, even if the process is so painful that you are about to suffocate.

Dad patted Ling Chao on the shoulder with his hand and said to him: "Son, you are very brave today. I just missed him, so I took it out and looked it up. You said you were going to find him, and Dad supports you. If you need it, I can ask Uncle Shi for help."

The attitude of parents is always to stand on their own side and think for themselves. Ling Chao was not prepared for what happened at the press conference today. He can imagine that tomorrow's newspapers and the Internet will definitely There will be noises, but his parents, the dearest and most loved ones, such selfless love, regardless of care, really gave him the greatest courage and energy, and in front of them, he can present himself most truly.

Ling Chao held the photo album and never opened it. He raised his head, looked at Ling Zhifeng, and said in a hoarse voice: "Dad, I really, really miss him. I'm going to find him and take him Come back and tell him I want to be with him forever."

"Well, bring him back." Dad stepped forward and put his arm around Ling Chao's shoulder and patted him.

"Let's go, let's go down quickly, my mother has cooked a lot of delicious food." Ling Chao put down the photo album, his face has returned to calm.

The father and son talked about some things about the company and went downstairs. . .

The author has something to say:

After thinking about it for a long time, I decided to post it today.I thought about posting it after writing it.

It's the first time I write an article, and I don't know if anyone will read it, so let's take it as an account to myself for more than a month.In storage, three chapters will be released first, depending on the situation.