Can following the rules be called rebirth?

Chapter 74, Section 72: A person with no manners peeking at a phone.

"Sure, what kind of movie do you want to watch?"

Zhou Mingyuan immediately took out his phone; this time, the boy should pay the bill.

"Yeah, it's all right."

Gu Caiwei's beautiful eyes sparkled, and then she turned to the side and leaned closer to the screen, adding a couple of sentences with a smile.

"How about a comedy?"

"Because I'm super happy today."

Optics Valley Giant Screen Cinema.

Crowded self-service ticket machines, couples holding hands everywhere, young people holding popcorn—movie theaters are always the first place most people think of for a date.

It's an old-fashioned but practical place.

The hottest movie tickets right now, and the bustling evening movie season.

Based on Zhou Mingyuan's understanding from his two lifetimes, the theoretically optimal solution would be to head straight to the private cinema after dinner.

But Gu Caiwei's remarks at Liangliang Steamed Shrimp made him subconsciously extinguish his desire to test her.

It doesn't seem necessary.

"Tickets issued?"

Here, this is for you~

Zhou Mingyuan turned around from in front of the self-service machine and met Gu Caiwei's smiling eyes.

The two had just finished dinner, and instead of choosing the popcorn combo, she went to the Starbucks next door and ordered two coffees.

He kept the caramel macchiato for himself and handed the Frappuccino to Zhou Mingyuan.

Soon, the movie was about to start, and after queuing to have their tickets checked, the crowd began to get congested.

The two entered the No. 3 IMAX theater one after the other.

"Oh, I'm so sorry."

The two were seated in the back row. Gu Caiwei was holding a coffee cup in one hand when she was suddenly jostled and stumbled, the inertia making it difficult for her to stand up.

The girl instinctively reached out her left hand, trying to grab the railing of the steps to steady herself, but it was too far away and she couldn't reach it at all.

Help! I'm going to fall!

In the blink of an eye, before she could react, she simply gave up struggling and closed her eyes.

The next second, Gu Caiwei didn't feel the cold ground. Instead, she was pulled into a warm embrace.

Looking back, Zhou Mingyuan was smiling at him, his small white teeth were neat and the curve was just right, so perfect that it was impeccable.

So she didn't struggle at all, letting the man half-embrace and half-push her as they staggered forward through the crowd.

This is actually the significance of movie theaters.

Why is going to the movies such a consistent choice among dating activities for couples?

Some might argue that there's no difference in content whether you're watching content on your phone at home, projecting it onto your computer screen, or lying on the sofa casting it to your screen.

Yes, but not entirely.

There was once a long post on Zhihu that offered a heartfelt answer to the question, "Why should we spend money to go to the cinema to watch movies?"

Dolby sound, high-definition surround sound, an enormous screen, and audience empathy.
It's well-written and professional, but it's meaningless to couples.

The core of the cinema atmosphere is the semi-open, private space and the subtle theatrical effect.

In the dim light where you can't see each other clearly, in a corner of the screening room, a wonderful feeling naturally arises.

It was as if some subtle emotion was growing and taking root in my heart.

It is said that a gentleman does not deceive himself in the dark.

When you're with the girl you like, who cares about being a gentleman?

Despite the unexpected surprise, Zhou Mingyuan did not let go.

The two huddled together and moved to the back row, looking just like a real couple, like they were on a sweet date.

They didn't return to their seats and maintain social distancing until the screen started rolling and the movie began.

The movie is called "Breakup Buddies," a popular comedy released during the 2014 National Day holiday.

It's no wonder that Gu Caiwei chose this film at first glance; it brings together several actors who are currently very popular.

Ning Hao, Xu Zheng, and Huang Bo are naturally not mentioned; they are the three giants of classic comedy films.

There's also the aloof beauty Yuan Quan, the relatively new Zhou Dongyu, and the sexy and charming Ma Su.
The lineup is extremely powerful!

For the rest of the time, the two of them didn't say much.

Enjoy the movie quietly.

The plot of this film is not complicated; in short, it's a lighthearted and funny adventure filled with romantic encounters.

Starting with a cuckold's horns, the buddies embark on a spontaneous trip, encountering a constant stream of jokes and romantic moments, including appearances by an Avatar-wearing auntie and a hoodlum.

Just when the audience was eagerly anticipating the happy ending for the male and female leads, they discovered a time misalignment, instantly creating dramatic tension.

For Zhou Mingyuan, who has lived two lives, this is actually a movie with little suspense.

He knew the ending from the beginning, both in terms of the plot and the characters.

Yet he was still moved by the story, and it touched his heart once again.

That's pretty much what life is like.

Only when you let go of the past and are brave enough to risk everything will those shadows and obstacles grow into the carefree joy you imagine.

With a sigh, Zhou Mingyuan took a big gulp of his coffee and noticed the brown-haired girl next to him out of the corner of his eye.

She tilted her head to the side, her right hand holding her phone and typing away, not paying any attention to the movie.

His curiosity was piqued, and he quietly moved closer.

The screen displayed a white message with a hint of green at the bottom.

The description says she's an incredibly sweet and adorable girl named Little Lychee.

[Image] [Image]

Going out with family is so boring; I don't even know what's so interesting about the scenery.

[It'll be perfect timing to go back when the seasons change. How about we go to the International Plaza to buy some clothes?]

What are you doing? You haven't replied to my messages all night.

【Vivi~~~】

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【Gu Caiwei!】

As expected, the most infuriating thing is the silent treatment; even Li Zhi, who never liked using emojis, has started using them.

Only when the viewer's gaze is drawn to this position does the green begin to respond.

【What's wrong, baby? I was just watching a movie, I'm coming!】

Completely lacking any basic sense of vigilance towards those around her, Gu Caiwei held her phone, a long straw sticking out of her mouth, and kept tapping away.

Li Zhi immediately switched to typing mode:
【See a movie?】

What are you looking at?

Gu Caiwei: [My heart is bursting with joy.]

Li Zhi: [Isn't that a new movie coming out for the National Day holiday? You didn't even ask me to watch it with you, Gu Caiwei, you've changed.]

Gu Caiwei: [Love you.jpg]

[It's because you're not around~ Otherwise, you'd always be my number one priority!]

Li Zhi: [Who did you go to the movie with?]

【.zh】

The message popped up again. Gu Caiwei thought for a few seconds and typed out a string of pinyin with her slender fingertips.

After thinking for a moment, she pressed the delete key all the way down in one go, and the cursor stopped in its original position again.

So confused.

How should I reply?

Gu Caiwei rubbed her temples and subconsciously glanced to the side, only to be met with the man's peeping gaze.

I go!

As if she had been caught by the tail, she immediately sat up straight and covered the screen with a "whoosh".

"Zhou! Ming! Yuan!"

"Have you no shame? Peeking at someone's phone!"

Loud noises are not allowed in the movie theater, so the exasperated girl could only pull on the other person's ear.

He spoke each word with clenched teeth.

On the way back, neither of them spoke first, with the moon overhead.

As they walked out of the bustling Optics Valley World City, the sidewalk where they sat side by side seemed to conceal a few unspoken emotions.

"I didn't actually see anything."

"You clearly saw it!"

Half a minute later, the girl spoke again, her bright, watery eyes sparkling in the moonlight.

"Ok."

Zhou Mingyuan spread his hands.

"Between good sisters, there's no need to be concerned with every little detail."

As he walked towards the waiting area, he suddenly said something like that.

"Stop, stop, stop! You're not allowed to say any more!"

The aftereffects of the pink elephant seemed to surge up all at once, Gu Caiwei's cheeks burned, and she waved her hands to cover her ears, not wanting to hear it.

Her original cleverness has long since disappeared.

"Look at you, you clearly have a car but you don't drive it, you still have to wait for the bus to go back."

Seeing the girl's embarrassed and angry expression, Zhou Mingyuan smiled and changed the subject.

"How are you going to drive! My car can only seat two people. After drinking, it'll be just the designated driver and me. Are you going to walk back?"

Gu Caiwei rolled her eyes at him, annoyed.

"I didn't expect Mr. Gu to be so detail-oriented! Okay, just for saying that, when I open my shop and make money, I'll get you a new one."

"You'll die if you don't brag, won't you?"

Gu Caiwei didn't take the man's words seriously.

But girls are often like this; even though they know the other person is just making empty promises, they can't help but feel happy when they hear it.

My heart felt as if it had been filled with hot water, rising and falling with the man's few words.

A short queue formed at the bus stop in front of me, and as I turned the corner, a taxi suddenly appeared in the traffic.

A green sign is placed on the skylight.

"Go! Go! Start running! Get ahead of them!"

He grabbed her hand, pulled her away, and ran towards the empty car.

The sun blazed down in the morning, and the sky was cloudless. Even in the evening, the air was still scorching hot. Having just escaped from the crowded movie theater, beads of sweat appeared on my forehead.

Running in this temperature is hardly a pleasant experience.

But the girl still smiled brightly, taking small steps behind him, her skirt fluttering, her soft, sweet voice carried on the wind.

"Hey, wait for me!"

"Taking the bus is fine too!"

(End of this chapter)