Chapter 2721: 2695: Dodging the Question
Gao Yang had met Eileen’s mother, but he was somewhat distracted.
Returning to normal days was making him a bit uncomfortable. Things he used to find wonderful, like catching a movie or sleeping soundly without worrying about being attacked, now just seemed dull.
These things that Gao Yang once found great and rare, he hasn’t even done them yet upon his return, but they’ve already lost their allure.
“Born with a wretched life, can’t enjoy blessings.”
While Gao Yang was sarcastically mocking himself, he suddenly heard a gentle voice saying, “Hello.”
Gao Yang quickly pulled himself together, refocused his eyes, only to find Eileen’s mother standing in front of him, pulling a small suitcase.
“Ah, hello, Auntie.”
Gao Yang hurriedly took the suitcase handle and said apologetically, “Eileen went to a training class. Time is really tight, the fashion show is soon to open, she really couldn’t squeeze in the time, so she let me come to pick you up. Please, this way.”
Eileen’s mother thanked him, and as they walked outside together, she hesitated a lot but finally couldn’t help but say, “Did Eileen really go to a training class?”
“Really? Of course really. It’s not just any class, it’s private training with the master Karl Lagerfeld. Do you know Karl Lagerfeld? The famous fashion master.”
“I know him, Eileen has mentioned him. I just find it hard to believe Eileen really wants to be a model. It’s not that I don’t trust my daughter, it’s just…”
Shaking her head, Eileen’s mother smiled and said, “Never mind, it’s nothing.”
Gao Yang didn’t know how to chat with Eileen’s mother, so he could only smile and pull the suitcase, chatting about the weather until they reached the car.
Joseph was already waiting by the car, opening the door for Eileen’s mother to get in, then putting the suitcase in the trunk. He was a bodyguard, and he was quite good at playing the role of driver too.
Once Gao Yang also got in the car, Eileen’s mother cautiously asked, “I heard you are all retired, is that true?”
Gao Yang laughed dryly twice and said, “Did Eileen tell you? Yes, we are all retired.”
“Really?”
Seeing Eileen’s mother looking at him with somewhat disbelief in her eyes, Gao Yang nodded seriously and said, “Really, otherwise how could Eileen have the time to be a model? This is definitely true.”
Eileen’s mother let out a long sigh, then she made a cross on her chest and whispered a few prayers.
When she raised her head again, Eileen’s mother’s eyes seemed to faintly glisten with tears.
“Sometimes I hate her father. If it weren’t for him, how would Eileen become a mercenary? I hate that he ruined Eileen’s life. Every day, every day I would pray, pray for Eileen to safely return to my side, pray for her safety. Oh, I’m sorry, I’m not intentionally belittling your profession; I’m just concerned for Eileen’s safety. Please understand a mother’s heart.”
Gao Yang repeatedly said, “I understand, I understand. I fully understand. There won’t be any danger in the future. She’s doing well, and she’ll be even better.”
After letting out a long breath, Eileen’s mother suddenly lowered her voice and said, “Eileen went back once a few days ago; you know that, right? I wasn’t sure about her retirement when she said so. There are some things she’s not too willing to tell me, but you’re always with her, and my husband is also military. I understand the bonds between soldiers, so I guess she couldn’t possibly have any secrets from you all, right?”
Gao Yang hesitated for a bit, then nodded and said, “That’s right; we definitely know each other very well.”
“So, does she have a boyfriend? Who is it?”
Gao Yang almost choked on his own saliva, and then he looked at Eileen’s mother in disbelief.
“When she came home this time, I tried to persuade Eileen to stay at home, at least for a longer period. But she said she has a lover to return to, and then I heard she wants to be a model. I want to know, is this true? I mean, does she really have a boyfriend? If she does, can you tell me who it is?”
Gao Yang swallowed hard, and then he opened his mouth.
“Uh, uh, uh, this, hmm, how to put it, well, uh…”
“Is it inconvenient to say?”
Gao Yang coughed lightly twice and then smiled, saying, “This concerns personal privacy, so I’m not really in a position to say. Also, honestly, I’m not quite sure. Truly, such matters of private feelings, I’m not comfortable asking about them either, so I really don’t know what Eileen thinks, haha. The weather’s nice today, huh.”
Looking at the cloudy sky outside, Gao Yang retracted his gaze and smiled, saying, “You’ve come a long way; you must try New York’s specialty dishes today. As for what’s available, you’ll know this evening.”
Eileen’s mother suddenly said, “You really don’t know who Eileen’s boyfriend is, right?”
Gao Yang said a bit embarrassedly, “Well, I’m not able to say, so you’d better ask her yourself, alright?”
Eileen’s mother sighed and said, “But she doesn’t tell me. However, I don’t think she lied to me this time.”
“Why?”
“I can certainly tell whether my daughter really has a lover. Although I couldn’t tell whether her retirement was real, I could immediately see that her claim of having a lover is true.”
“Oh, well, you’ll see her soon anyway.”
“Even when I see her, she won’t say anything; she’s very stubborn. But, there’s a tattoo on her chest…”
“What!”
Gao Yang was dumbfounded and Eileen’s mother nodded, saying, “Yes, she has a tattoo on her chest. I guess that could be her boyfriend because she spends a long time looking at it in the mirror in the bathroom. Last time I accidentally pushed the door open, her reaction was very strong. Uh, sorry, it might not be appropriate to discuss this, but if you know who it is and tell me, I would be extremely grateful. I didn’t see clearly last time since she quickly covered it. She was very shy and angry. I’m sorry, this is just a mother’s worry and wish. I just want to know who it is and have a look; I promise I won’t say a word!”
Gao Yang said in a low voice, “None of us have seen it. As for this, you’d better ask her or perhaps can see it at the fashion show. Ah, we’re here!”
Eileen’s mother said with surprise, “So soon?”
Gao Yang pointed outside the window and said, “Look, take a left on the next street and you’ll be headed to Manhattan Island, and the Statue of Liberty is also in that area. How about we take a tour there first?”
Eileen’s mother waved her hand and smiled, saying, “No, I’m a bit tired, we should go to Eileen’s home. Can I meet all of you today? Maybe I’ll be able to tell something.”
Gao Yang swallowed and laughed dryly, “Not going to Manhattan, alright. I didn’t consider this carefully, my apologies. You really must be tired, so let’s go home and rest first. You nap for a while, Eileen should be back soon. Very soon, very soon.”