Chapter 104: Catching An Affair In The Movie Theater
Qin Hengzhi suddenly felt as if the room was blooming with spring flowers. His voice was light and cheerful, but his expression was exceptionally serious: “Thank you.”
Although it was only two words, they rang out with weight, like making a solemn Promise.
A wisp of evening breeze filtered through the gauze window, vaguely carrying an unknown Fragrance of flowers, but it was scattered by the aroma of the Meal on the table.
Though the romance was gone, it was replaced by a reassuring everyday warmth.
The two exchanged a smile, as if reaching a Tacit Understanding in that moment, quietly breaking the ambiguous distance of their past interactions.
In this pleasant Atmosphere, the two quickly finished their meal.
“It’s time to go to the Cinema.” Qin Hengzhi glanced at his Watch.
Lu Qiaoge then remembered: “What Movie?”
Qin Hengzhi: “Have you seen The Story of Willow Fort?”
Lu Qiaoge’s mind instantly echoed with that line from ninety-nine that sunny day…
They had to say, the Factory Director and the Secretary knew how to choose. No wonder it was scheduled for today.
It turned out that although today was Monday, the earliest love movie《The Story of Willow Fort》was being shown.
The movie was black and white, but the tune was cheerful and melodious, the overall melody positive and uplifting. In short, it had no negative Energy.
Especially that popular interlude, cheerful and melodious, every note jumping with positive vitality.
The male lead had sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, the female lead almond eyes and peach cheeks, even the Political Instructor in Military Uniform was full of heroic spirit, every gesture brimming with the purity and enthusiasm unique to that era.
When the second sister on the screen shyly lowered her head, Qin Hengzhi’s Gaze unconsciously drifted to Lu Qiaoge beside him.
In the dimness, he saw her long eyelashes casting faint Shadows on her cheeks, a barely-there smile at the corner of her lips.
Qin Hengzhi quietly shifted his Gaze back to the screen, as if that Glance had been an accidental lapse.
Though it was a workday evening, the Cinema was packed.
It was an old Movie, but nowadays Cinema just loved replaying old films over and over.
The two sat side by side, with just the right distance between them.
No whispering, no improper little gestures—focused on eating during the meal, serious about watching the Movie. Everything conformed to the most proper Way of interacting in that era.
But precisely because the person beside them was each other, even the black-and-white light and Shadow on the screen seemed especially vivid, and the Cinema’s sporadic snacking on Sunflower Seeds became the most pleasing accompaniment.
This tacit understanding quietly gilded this ordinary Monday evening with a unique luster.
But this Atmosphere was broken by a shrill Shout.
It wasn’t from a character on the screen; two women stood in the Cinema aisle. One held a Flashlight, shining it randomly into the crowd, while the other continued Shouted: “…that shameless old Thing, bringing a vixen to the Cinema, really thinking I’m blind and can’t see? I’m giving you face, now you quietly Come Out for Mother, don’t disturb others. I’ll count one two three, get out from that side, or I won’t let you off!”
At this moment, the female lead on the screen was saying: “…I’ll go with you, even to the ends of the earth…”
The beautiful Young Woman on the screen spoke with sincere, pure Emotion, like mountain spring water without a trace of impurity, but the roaring middle-aged woman in Reality was the complete opposite, and her voice was loud, no weaker than the Movie’s sound.
The other woman arrogantly shone the Flashlight into the crowd again. Qin Hengzhi frowned slightly, and when the Flashlight beam came toward them, he instinctively shielded Lu Qiaoge.
The two were very close, close enough to almost hear each other’s breathing.
But unexpectedly, the Flashlight beam paused, then swung toward Lu Qiaoge’s direction.
At the same time, she Shouted: “There’s a man over there, deliberately blocking the woman next to him. Sis, my eyesight isn’t great, take a close look—is that Brother-in-law?”
In the dim light, Lu Qiaoge felt the person beside her emitting a very low, sullen aura.
Lu Qiaoge wasn’t too happy either.
Of course, no one here could be happy.
But as the saying goes, the gun hits the bird that sticks out its head. With so many people, no one wanted to step forward, because there were hundreds in the Cinema, not just herself.
Moreover, that woman was here to catch an adulterer—who would foolishly get involved?
So, besides the Movie continuing, there were now more people watching the spectacle, and the two women in the aisle were rushing toward Lu Qiaoge’s side.
Qin Hengzhi straightened his back, frowning unpleasantly, but somewhat helpless.
He didn’t want to Reason with such people.
Lu Qiaoge had similar Ideas to Qin Hengzhi, especially after her time at the Neighborhood Committee—these Things weren’t commonplace, but not fresh either.
Staying silent was actually avoiding unnecessary Trouble.
And sure enough, the two women rushed over but didn’t dare shine the Flashlight directly. They swept it once, saw Lu Qiaoge, and the roaring woman’s face clearly changed. Lu Qiaoge didn’t even glance at her, just leisurely staring at the screen.
The next second, the woman saw Qin Hengzhi beside her, his face as dark as water.
They didn’t recognize Qin Hengzhi, but they recognized the Military Uniform.
They wisely hunched over and walked to the other side.
But they didn’t shut up, waving the Flashlight around while walking.
At this point, someone couldn’t hold back and Shouted: “Where’s the Cinema Manager? What are you doing? We paid money—why can’t we watch the Movie properly?”
The woman immediately shouted back loudly: “What are you yelling about? I’m not stopping you from watching the Movie. I’m looking for my Husband—once I find him, I’ll leave.”
That person thought about it, probably felt there was no need to draw more attention, and angrily shut up.
The middle-aged woman was clearly hot-tempered, unafraid of being scolded and with no awareness of not making noise in public.
The Movie continued, of course; the one Export Movie upstairs might be asleep or just too lazy to care.
But luckily, the voice was loud enough—as long as that woman didn’t shriek, ignoring the randomly waving Flashlight was barely tolerable.
Since the Cinema had two Exports, slipping out quietly wouldn’t be seen by the woman.
And actually, it wasn’t Tear face yet.
The woman was giving face to the cheating man, not shouting his name.
Everyone cursed inwardly, but no one wanted to step forward to teach the woman a lesson.
Everyone thought it was over, and that the man had run away.
But unexpectedly, a man suddenly stood up from the edge of the front row.
The Flashlight swept right across his face, and he charged toward the woman.
Lu Qiaoge could see clearly from her side: the man wore Glasses, someone she didn’t recognize, about over forty, but clearly the woman’s Husband.
He grabbed the woman and dragged her out.
Who would have thought the other woman would jump out, shining the Flashlight on someone’s face, Shouting: “Sis, quick look—isn’t that Qi Shuang, that Divorced woman? So it was her seducing Brother-in-law. I’m going to beat her!”
Lu Qiaoge abruptly stood up.
Gratitude to the Treasures for your support. Today I also watched The Story of Willow Fort, once again feeling the second sister’s shy lowered gaze, and seeing the light in the deputy squad leader’s eyes—Feeling pretty good!
