182 I think he’s gay.

"Haha..." Chuckling at her remark, Vivian Xi supported her jaw by the back of her hand. "Miss Zhou, this Mr. Xi... do you like him? And when I say like, I mean romantically." Smiling, Vivian Xi inquired which made Zoey choke on her saliva and cough repeatedly. 

'Wait — isn't this a bit personal?!' Zoey retorted internally. 

However, this question came from Vivian Xi. Therefore, Zoey needed to give her an answer — even if it's not the direct answer, she should still sound polite. 

"Well," Raising her brows, Zoey let out a short awkward laugh as she pondered on which words to say. "He's my, uh..." Alas, nothing came to her mind which made her unconsciously bite her thumb. 

'Damn it, Zoey! Just admit it!' 

"By the looks of it, Mr. Xi likes you!" Amused at Zoey's obvious dilemma, an idea struck Vivian Xi's mind and she decided to extend a helping hand to her son.