Before I begin to tell the story, I will explain a little the difference between taste and preference. The difference is that "tastes" are general, but "preferences" are more specific, of all the things you like, there is one that you like more than the others, therefore you prefer it.
STORY
The Wang family have lived all their lives in China and they are one of the few families who work hard to support their entire family and always give them their best and the most important thing is that they have a good education.
They own a noodle restaurant, several shopping centers, and some schools, colleges, and universities. Thanks to the fact that they started working, which was at the age of fifteen, they have managed to amass a good amount of money and have been able to give the best to their children, nephews, and grandchildren.
At the same time, they have donated a good part of their money to churches, hospitals, Foster Homes, research centers to find a cure for all the diseases that exist in China and to the centers in charge of the mistreatment of women.
On the other hand, they have taught their children and nephews about the importance of the family and that they should always count on each other and at all times.
For every important event that occurs in the family, they celebrate it in a big way, preparing the best dishes or the food dishes that are their favorites.
At the time that Xiu Can be going to marry his longtime girlfriend, who is named Ling Ling, they threw the house out the window, making one of the best events, all over China.
Each member of the family has celebrated each one of their triumphs and they have always done it together, as a family.
One fine day, Zhuyi had a long conversation with his parents, about studying in Singapore, that he would go with his friends and that they would share the expenses.
"Son, are you sure about this decision? We don't want you to regret it," asked his mother, insecure and somewhat concerned about her son's decision.
"Daddies, I am sure of the decision I have made and I would like you to respect my decision," Zhuyi told them, trying to get his parents to respect his decisions and begin to see him as an adult, making adult decisions.
"I agree with our son, that we must respect his decision and also, I agree with him, to study outside of China, so that he is far from us and is even more responsible with his things and that he has more strength when making decisions, "said his father, supporting his son in all his decisions.
"Thank you, daddy, for your unconditional support, and don't worry, I won't let you down. Mommy, all you need to do is tell me that you support me in my decision to go study abroad ", replied Zhuyi.
"From what I see, I have no choice but to support you, my son, in all your decisions and pray that everything turns out the way you dreamed it. Always remember that we, your parents and your whole family, will always support you in everything, "said his mother, as she approached her son to hug him.
"Thank you dads for your unconditional support," Zhuyi replied.
And the three of them hugged each other tightly and stayed like that, for about twenty minutes. During the week, Zhuyi's parents were doing the impossible, to reunite their entire family, to communicate the decision of their son Zhuyi, to go to study in Singapore.
Everyone was happy with his decision and to see that he has matured quite a bit in such a short time. On the day of Zhuyi's celebration, they prepared all of his favorite dishes for him and invited his family and friends.
The celebration was very simple, but emotional because there were all the people who really appreciated Zhuyi, to wish him the best in his new life.
The days passed quickly and Zhuyi's relatives were sad to think that, in such a short time, they would not see him every day and would have to settle for video calls.
The time had come when Zhuyi had to travel to Singapore and all his family, friends, acquaintances, and close associates were at the airport, to say goodbye to him and wish him the best in his new life.
Zhuyi left, with the blessing of all the people who really appreciate him with all their hearts and said goodbye to him with tears in their eyes, because they knew they would see him again, after a few years.
On the other hand, in South Korea, the Zhang family was happy with the news that their son, Sam, had made the decision to go to study in Singapore.
For the Zhang family, Sam is the first and only one in the family, who had made the decision to study outside of his country, but above all, far from his family.
The entire Zhang family, as well as some close associates and friends, gathered to organize the farewell party for Sam, who is leaving in a few days.
Everyone was throwing Sam's party with enthusiasm because they knew they would see him in a few years until he finished his degree.
The day of the party, they celebrated it in a big way and the party lasted exactly two days; in which, all were immensely happy and some were crying in a full party.
The following week, it was Sam's turn to travel to Singapore and all his family, friends, acquaintances and associates were at the airport to see him off.
The farewell was emotional and sad because they did not want him to leave and at the same time, they were happy to see how he has grown, in such a short time.
Before Sam, entered to board the plane, bound for Singapore, each of those present gave him their blessing.
The first to arrive in Singapore is Zhuyi and he went directly to the house he had reserved, which was two blocks from the university.
The house that Zhuyi had reserved is cozy, with three bedrooms, a terrace, and a very large patio, which included a grill.
As soon as Zhuyi finished unpacking, he decided to take a tour of the university and at the same time, collect his class schedule and everything he needed to start university.
After that, Zhuyi decided to take a tour, so it is close to the house and the university and at the time he was doing the tour he saw Sam.
The moment they both saw each other for the first time, they felt strongly attracted, but they decided to ignore that attraction that was beginning to be born in them.
The two of them stared at each other for a few minutes, due to the strong attraction they felt and after that, each continued on their way.
Both Sam and Zhuyi had a week off before starting university and the two of them, but each on their own decision to take a tour of Singapore as much as they could.
They both found Singapore very beautiful and they took advantage and began to take photos of all the places they visited and if they decided to enter any restaurant, they also took the opportunity to take photos.
Thus, they were that time; until college started. By the time, the two of them started college, they started getting along with everyone.
Within two weeks, they already had quite a few friends and were interacting every time and at the same time, they were doing in college, with the careers they had chosen.
During that time, Zhuyi and Sam have seen each other almost every day and that attraction grew more and more and became stronger, that they no longer knew how to hide that attraction.
After a month, they already had the first party and it was a big party, with everyone from the university, so that they get to know each other better. Everyone was having fun at the party, chatting animatedly; until, they decided to play bottle.
The bottle game consisted of the participants having to make a circle and in the middle of them, put an empty bottle and any of the participants had to rotate the bottle.
If the bottle was in the middle of two people, the one who touched the small beak had to give the other person a kiss on the mouth and for five minutes and so on, until they no longer want to play it.
They were all playing animatedly, with a bit of embarrassment, because they had to kiss, but for five minutes and the rest, they laughed to see how embarrassed each of them was.
The game was going perfectly; until it was the turn of Zhuyi and Sam and Sam, it was Zhuyi's turn to kiss. At first, they were both nervous, because it was their first kiss and their partner was a man.
The only thing they could do to break the ice is close their eyes and think about nothing, and they did. The kiss lasted exactly half an hour and in that time, the two had already lost the fear and shame they had before.
Zhuyi and Sam, kissed passionately, letting themselves be carried away by that passion and attraction that they felt from the first moment they saw each other for the first time.
As they were passionately kissing, they both felt like the other's tongue was invading their mouth, feeling the heat of attraction and love.
For half an hour, they both got lost in that kiss, which they had wanted so much to give each other, the moment they saw each other. A kiss of desire, of lust, of many feelings, a kiss that said what could not be said in words, a kiss too hot, to be real.
While Zhuyi and Sam were kissing, the participants, who were their friends and the other guests, froze with that kiss, and some of them were taking photos and making a video of that kiss.
It was about an hour after the kiss started, that their respective friends told them to stop with the kiss. When they managed to separate, they noticed that they wanted to kiss for longer, and at the same time, they noticed the looks of their friends.
They were all in shock, with that fiery kiss, which they never thought they would see, and immediately, the two moved away and throughout the night, they avoided seeing and talking to each other.
While they were talking to other people, they did the impossible, not to see each other and to hide that they had not felt anything with that kiss. On the other hand, they were all feeling heat, after that kiss, they gave each other and they did not stop staring at them intensely.
The following month, the two avoided meeting and bumping into the hallways of the university or at a party, and in that time, they realized that they were feeling something else, that they did not know how to explain it.
Both Zhuyi and Sam were looking for each other and not saying a single word to the other because they did not want anyone to misinterpret anything; so they plucked up their courage until they saw when they were alone to talk.
"We have to talk, but not here, with our friends watching. Follow me, we're going to a private place, "Sam said, showing a bit of anxiety and nervousness.
"I agree with you and follow you," Zhuyi told him, being curt but direct.
And Sam led Zhuyi to his own home. As soon as they arrived at the house, they quickly entered it, so that no one would see them together.
Once inside, without speaking to each other and by mutual agreement, they decided that their own bodies should speak for them and that they tell them what they were feeling.
The first thing they did was, explore the body of the other, feel what it is, for a man, to touch the body of another man, well-toned and exercised.
While he was waiting for his drink to be brought to him, he decided to make a video call, with his entire family, to find out how they were and how they were doing in their respective jobs.
His entire family, who knew Zhuyi perfectly, knew that something was happening to him.
"Son, what is it? Why are you sad? "Asked his dad, really worried, seeing his son sad.
"MMM. For now, I don't want to talk about that, or about myself. I just want to talk to you and your lives, that's all, "Zhuyi replied, even sadder.
"Little brother, this is not you. Please tell us what's going on, "said Xiu Can, uneasy to see his little brother that way.
"Thank you, for your concern and I'm fine," Zhuyi said again.
"Okay, we won't insist. Remember that we will always be with you and whatever happens, you can count on us, you know it right? "Ling Ling told him.
"I know sister-in-law and thank you. Well, I'll close the call, because it must be late there and I don't want them to have dark circles or they missed sleep, "said Zhuyi.
"It's fine and sees you tomorrow, family, and sleep well," Zhuyi said, as he began to drink.
"See you tomorrow, family, sleep well and Zhuyi, don't take more than you should," his father told him, worried to see his son that way.
"Thanks, daddy, and see you all tomorrow, and don't worry, I'll be fine," Zhuyi said again.
"See you tomorrow, son, and take care of yourself and because we love you, we don't want you to continue drinking," his mother told him.
"Okay, one more drink, and I stop drinking, so you guys don't worry," Zhuyi finished saying.
After a few more minutes, they cut off communication and as promised, Zhuyi no longer continued drinking. He paid the bill and went home.
On the other hand, Sam was going through something similar to Zhuyi. While he was drinking non-stop, he kept thinking about what had happened up to that point between the two of them.
Sam was thinking, not overlooking any detail no matter how small, how the relationship of the two, had reached this critical point.
As if the two of them had reached an agreement, they began to avoid each other even more, all the following month.
Over the course of that month, Xiu Can, Qin, Lan, and Qing went to visit their respective siblings, because they were genuinely worried about them.
In the time that their brothers were with them, both Zhuyi and Sam told their brothers about what was really happening to them.
What if I am gay? Did they still love me or would they move away from me, because of my tastes that would be completely different from yours? ", The two asked their brothers, in their respective homes.
"We loved you and we would respect you in the same way that we have been doing up to now and our love of family would not change at all," their brothers replied, trying to calm them down.
"Thank you for what you told me and I will keep it in mind and thank you for having come to visit me, because I really wanted you to come to visit me, to spend more time with you," they replied at the same time.
The following week, both Zhuyi's brothers, as well as Sam's brothers, Zhuyi and Sam, saw each other for the first time and had the best of impressions.
The six went to the first restaurant they found in the past and decided to enter because they were starving and took advantage of that moment, to get to know each other better and to know if what the two were feeling is love or simply an illusion of being away from home.
It took a few minutes to realize that, indeed, the two were madly in love with each other and were happy for both of them and told them that they would support them unconditionally in all their decisions.
Both Zhuyi and Sam were happy to hear that their siblings supported them and that they would not take them away from them, due to their preferences.
The six had a memorable and hard-to-forget day for a long time and thanks to that conversation, brought them together even more than before.
"Since they have our approval, are they going to start an already formal relationship, are they going to find out first if what they feel is love, for fear of being wrong or will they do everything to forget what they feel and will they continue to pretend that nothing That has happened between you? What do you decide to do? "Qing asked, desperate to know what decision the two of them are going to make.
"We have not decided yet, but the first thing we should do is, talk to our parents and the rest of our family, friends, and acquaintances and tell them about our preferences, to avoid gossip," said Sam, wanting to do things right, to avoid misunderstandings.
"It seems perfect to us; so, they avoid the gossip and they will see that, whatever happens, they will always count on us, because the love that we have for them is gigantic and it will not change at all; far from it, the fact that you are gay. On the contrary, ours will be eternal and will get stronger and stronger, "said Qi, supporting his sister Qing and Sam.
After that, they decided to continue touring Singapore, together and as a family. One of the tours they did and the most important of all is, visit the gardens that remain in the Bay in Singapore.
Everyone was happy to see what Singapore is like at night. Sam, who couldn't take it anymore, grabs Zhuyi and takes him to a place away from his family.
"What's up Sam? Is something wrong? "asks Zhuyi.
"What happens is that it is, I can no longer hide what I feel for you. I love you so much that, it is hard for me not to see you by my side.
Also, it is difficult for me to have you by my side and have to contain myself so that you do not run away from me and I no longer want to continue in this unbearable situation.
I love you. From the first moment I saw you, I couldn't stop staring at you and seeing how beautiful you are. The month that we were avoiding each other, I gave you your space, so you could think about things and also, time for me, to think clearly, everything that was happening to me.
I always thought I liked women, not even in my worst nightmares, I thought I was gay, but I am and I no longer want to keep hiding that part of me.
I saw your fear and I realized that you weren't feeling the same as I was feeling and that hurt me.
I started going out with other men, to rip you out of my heart and I couldn't because you are deep in my heart and every time I try to get you out of it, I feel like my heart bleeds out of me and I stop ripping you out of me.
After that, the party came. That happy party, that we had our first kiss, I felt butterflies all over my body and, although we were kissing, I was praying that you would continue kissing me and that you would not stop,
When you continued kissing me, I felt that I was in heat, that I was dreaming, and that you are my sweet angel who came to rescue me.
After that, we moved away again and I couldn't take it anymore and I started getting drunk every day and trying to kill myself because I couldn't conceive it without you.
I love you with all my strength, that I am capable of doing everything for you and if you do not want me by my side, I will understand it, and with the pain of my soul, I will move away from you and forever.
But if you accept me as your boyfriend, I will be faithful to you, for your whole life, I will love you for all eternity and once you are dead, I will look for you for a thousand years, until we meet again and I will do the impossible so that our love is eternal and long-lasting, "Sam finished with tears in his eyes.
Zhuyi did not expect this romantic confession of love and the only thing he could do is, cry with happiness because he felt that he could not fit so much love in his heart; Immediately afterward, he advanced towards Sam and kissed him without caring who was watching them.
Their respective relatives, seeing them kissing in that way, cried out with happiness to see how happy they are and that, at last, they declared their love for each other.
The kiss that Zhuyi and Sam were giving each other is a passionate kiss with a tongue and in that kiss, you can see and feel all the love that they have and that they will never stop loving each other.
Goodbye suffering and tears, because Zhuyi and Sam, managed to overcome a good part of their fears and fears. Now, they only have to tell the truth to their parents.
At the time, no one was thinking about that part; but, in the happiness that everyone was feeling and that happiness could be felt by all the people who passed through that place.
After they finished kissing, their brothers went, to where they were, to congratulate them on being a couple and for the romantic declaration of love.
"Thank you all for your good wishes, for understanding each other and for being our brothers, because the fact that we are together, we owe it entirely to you and to your words of encouragement. Simply, thank you for everything", ended Sam, who was still in tears.
"Remember that we have told you that you can count on us for everything; especially, in times like this, that you need us by your side," said Qin, happy to see his brother, Sam, in love with Zhuyi and let him be reciprocated.
"Thank you brother for everything and for your sincere words," said Sam, who continued crying with happiness.
"Thank you for getting my brother to say openly that he is gay and that he is madly in love with you. Thank you for being the center of your universe, "said Lan.
Now, they only have to talk to our respective parents and tell them the whole truth. Remember that you can count on us for everything and that we will be there for you, "said Qing.
Sam's and Zhuyi's brothers stayed for two more weeks and after that, they each returned home.
Sam's and Zhuyi's brothers stayed for two more weeks and after that, they each returned home.
For the next two months, Sam and Zhuyi were enjoying their love to the fullest, as a couple, enjoying every second they spend together and creating memories together.
The happier they were, the more afraid they were to tell their parents the truth, that they are gay.
That fear has been haunting them for the past four months and they really don't know how to control the fear they feel.
Zhuyi, agreed with his brothers, to face their parents together, to tell them the truth about Zhuyi's preferences.
On the other hand, Sam was doing exactly the same, because, by video call, they were organizing everything to confront their parents and tell them the truth.
Just thinking that the two of them have to confront their parents about their sexual preferences scares him, but they knew they had to.
By the time they had everything ready, they felt they couldn't handle the nerves that the day would come and they decided to drown their fears in the drink.
They started drinking what was left of the day and all night until the next day because they wanted to let off steam in alcohol and every second, they called each other to find out how they were and what they were doing.
After four days that they had a good hangover and were better, they decided to meet in a restaurant, to eat and to agree whether or not to tell their parents that they are already a couple.
"We will tell them the truth when you are ready. If you're not ready, I can wait, I don't want to pressure you, "Sam told him, seeing that Zhuyi wasn't ready to publicly tell the truth.
"If we are going to tell our parents the truth, we will tell it completely; including that we are a couple, "Zhuyi told him, sure of the decision he made.
"It's okay. We will tell the truth to our parents and let it happen, whatever has to happen ", Sam replied, as he took Zhuyi's hand and gave him a tender kiss on the mouth.
"With you I feel that I can do everything, because I feel your strength, running through my body and that is why I love you," Zhuyi said, returning the tender kiss on the mouth.
"Then it is decided. First, we will tell the whole truth to our parents and then to the rest of our family and let them decide whether or not to accept us in their lives, "Sam told him, showing Zhuyi with facts about how much he loves him.
After that, they went to Gardens by the Bay Long Exposure Night Photography and since it was night, they could see how everything was lit up in different colors and each space is just wonderful.
But they were amazed and surprised to see how, in the skyscrapers, there was a kind of flower, which had its own colors.
Both heaven and earth, you could see this scene that is wonderful. Zhuyi and Sam took the opportunity to tell each other how much they love each other and that they could no longer live apart from each other.
To end that wonderful evening, Sam took Zhuyi home, where they had a good time and Sam prepared a delicious dinner.
As Sam was a retailer, he had prepared a romantic setting, to celebrate that they are a couple and what he had done is put white, red, and pink flower petals on the floor, on the wall of the entrance of the house, a heart with all the lights that he had, he had bought a good wine and snacks and inside the house, there were many candles lit, to create that romantic atmosphere.
"Zhuyi, do you love what I prepared for you?", He asked nervously when he saw that some tears were coming out of Zhuyi's eyes and that he was speechless.
"I am fascinated and thank you love for this romantic detail that you have prepared for both of us," Zhuyi told him, kissing him on the cheek and hugging him tightly.
They were happy, celebrating their first day of love, and to end that day, some songs were dedicated. They both wanted that day to never end.
"Remember love that, this weekend, we have to go to our hometowns, to talk with our parents and our entire family about our preferences," Sam said while kissing him.
"I know because we have advanced our visit to our respective families, but I am very afraid of the reaction of each of them," said Zhuyi, while hugging Sam tightly.
They enjoyed the few days they had left together, visiting all the places they could visit and eating in almost all the restaurants, always taking photos, to create more memories, but this time, it would be to create a couple of memories.
The day they had to go to their respective hometowns, they both went to the airport, dressed in a couple of clothes, holding hands and doing things together for the last time.
When it was time to board their respective planes, they said goodbye with a tender kiss on the mouth and wishing each other the best and the best of luck, but they did not promise to write to each other, because they did not know what the atmosphere would be like at home.
Zhuyi returned to China to talk to his family about his preferences and found China changed and more renewed. On the way home, Zhuyi was nervous, because of the reaction of his parents and his entire family, that he decided to stop at his old school.
When he arrived at his old school, he noticed that it was more modern and that it was not the old school that had a long way to go. After contemplating the school and thinking carefully about his life, he continued on his way.
On the way home, Zhuyi stopped for drinks and bought an extra one for himself, to give him the courage to tell his family the truth about his sexual preferences.
He stayed for a long time in that store, to steel himself and not back down. He feared the rejection of his family, that they despise him, for not loving women.
She was so scared that she couldn't take it anymore and began to cry uncontrollably as she started to drink.
At times, he wanted to go back to Singapore, to avoid talking to his parents and the rest of his relatives. He felt like he was gasping for air and, finally, he felt the world coming down on him.
He was crying for half an hour, half an hour in which, he did not know what to do and at that moment, he met his brother, Xiu Can, who was passing just at that moment and was walking.
"Little brother? What happened? Why are you crying? "asked his brother, concerned when he saw his little brother, crying non-stop.
"Hello, brother. I am sad because I am afraid of the reaction of our family when they find out about my sexual preferences, "said Zhuyi, who would not stop crying.
"Little brother, don't be sad. You will see that our parents will support you unconditionally and at all times because, for them, we are important. Do not worry that everything will be fine. Just have faith, that everything will work out and with faith, you will move mountains.
Now, I will buy you coffee and something to eat and when you are calm, we will go home, to talk with our whole family, okay? "said Xiu Can, trying to calm his little brother.
Little by little, Zhuyi began to calm down and when he managed to calm down, he thanked his brother, for being with him, in those moments that he did not want to be alone.
After that, the two of them went to their parents' house, driving Xiu Can, because Zhuyi couldn't because he was extremely nervous.
Before entering the house, he decided to wait a few minutes, because he felt that the blood was on the floor and he felt that his whole body was frozen.
Xiu Can, seeing his brother like that, simply hugged him tightly and they stayed in each other's arms for half an hour or until Zhuyi calmed down.
When Xiu Can, noticed that Zhuyi was calmer and calm, without wasting any more time, they entered the house.
"Good afternoon, our children. How are they? We hope well. Children, if you need something, tell us, please, and thank you. What is the honor of this meeting due to? "Asked their father, starting the dreaded conversation.
Zhuyi became more nervous when he saw that his entire family was there and that all their eyes were focused on him.
Zhuyi, out of nerves, hugged his brother tightly. While she was hugging him, she asked him not to let go and to make him feel safe and secure.
"Good afternoon family. We are fine and thank you all for coming. Family, I am going to take advantage of the fact that we are together, to tell you something, that I have been keeping it silent for years and that I can no longer hide it and that is, I am gay. ", Said Zhuyi, breaking the ice of the conversation and hugging his brother tighter, to not let go.
This news took a good part of his family by surprise, who did not expect this type of conversation.
The other part of the family, who were not surprised, said that "Being gay is not a disease and that we are not the ones to be pointing fingers at anyone.
On the contrary, we must always support our children and show them how much we love them "
While they were hearing that said, they all knew they were correct and decided to put the prejudices aside and accept Zhuyi, in full.
On the other hand, Sam also the total acceptance of his family, and that made Sam cry even more and the same happened to Zhuyi because both did not expect immediate acceptance, about their sexual preferences.
They also told their respective families that they are a couple and that they are madly in love with each other. Their respective families, who were happy, told them to organize a meeting so that everyone can meet and give the go-ahead for them to start dating publicly as a couple.
Zhuyi and Sam, with the help of their respective brothers and brothers-in-law, went out of their way to organize the reunion of the two families within two weeks.
The meeting became a reality, thanks to the efforts of each of them, and immediately, they got along wonderfully and both families saw how in love Zhuyi and Sam are, who gave them the go-ahead, to go public as a couple.
Zhuyi and Sam were immensely supported by their entire family, who hugged them strongly and from that moment, the two families did not stop visiting each other.
At the age of two, they celebrated the marriage of Zhuyi and Sam, in style, and in it, the immense love that the two profess for each other was noticed and they lived happily ever after.