Shocking! The school heartthrob who was adopted by a wealthy family is actually a heiress!

Chapter 68 You Peeked at Me Eighteen Times
The English competition is about to begin.

Qin Zhao has been busy writing, revising, and memorizing his drafts these past few days.

While I was taking a break after going through the first draft, my phone vibrated twice.

Shen Yanci: "When are you going to take me to the movies?"

"..."

If Shen Yanci hadn't brought it up, Qin Zhao would have almost forgotten about it.

Zhao Zhao: "When do you have time?"

Shen Yanci: "Tomorrow."

"..."

Shen Yanci: "You're busy?"

I do have free time, but this is all so sudden.

Zhao Zhao: "Okay, see you tomorrow afternoon."

The weather was nice that day, neither too hot nor too cold, with gentle sunshine and a light breeze, just the right amount of coolness.

From a distance, Qin Zhao saw a tall figure standing under a camphor tree, leaning lazily against it.

The black British-style trench coat accentuated his broad shoulders and physique; all black, with his tousled black hair hanging loosely down.

It appears simple, yet it is full of ingenious design.

Upon catching sight of Qin Zhao, Shen Yanci turned his head slightly, revealing his clean and sharp jawline.

"..."

Qin Zhao looked down at his outfit: a gray hoodie and a black bomber jacket.

I thought my outfit was pretty good, but it looks a bit off now.

Shen Yanci took a long stride and stopped in front of Qin Zhao, glancing at him and asking in a low, magnetic voice, "What are you daydreaming about?"

Qin Zhao hesitated for a moment: "Can I go back and change my clothes?"

Shen Yanci raised an eyebrow: "It's just watching a movie, why are you so concerned?"

"..."

Who really cares...?

The two walked side by side, and Qin Zhao's gaze would occasionally fall on the tall and handsome Shen Yanci beside him. Luckily, he had worn height-increasing insoles today.

As she was thinking, Shen Yanci stopped at some point and suddenly leaned closer: "You've peeked at me eighteen times."

"..."

With his superior features magnified before his eyes, Qin Zhao could clearly see his own reflection in his eyelashes and pupils.

Her eyelashes fluttered, and she asked in a relaxed tone, "I was wondering who's more handsome between the two of us?"

You do look a bit better than me today.

Shen Yanci's lips curled up, his eyebrows relaxed completely, and his face was full of restrained smugness: "If you like it, you can watch it openly."

"..."

The movie theater is located inside a shopping mall.

Qin Zhao picked up his ticket and went to the counter to buy popcorn.

Receptionist: "Popcorn is 69 yuan a serving, medium Coke is 49 yuan, and large Coke is 69 yuan."

Qin Zhao blinked, somewhat doubting his hearing, and glanced at the menu. It really was that price!

No, whose Coke costs 49 yuan a cup?

The young lady continued, "Our single-person set meal is 98 yuan, including a medium Coke and popcorn, while the couple's set meal for two medium Cokes and popcorn is 139 yuan. Which one would you like?"

Qin Zhao actually wanted to say that none of that was necessary.

You know, I bought it outside and then came in, but the movie was about to start.

At the time when Qin Zhao was in a state of internal conflict with the heavens.

Shen Yanci's deep, magnetic voice came from above: "Isn't the couple's set meal more cost-effective?"

Never mind, I promised to treat you.

Qin Zhao: "A token of affection... a meal for two."

The young woman smiled and said okay, then couldn't help but glance at them a couple more times: "You and your friend are both so good-looking."

Qin Zhao stood up straight, her eyes bright with the satisfaction of being praised, and smiled, "Thank you, you're beautiful too."

She was focused on chatting with the girl and didn't notice when the expression on her so-called "friend's" face behind her darkened.

"Here is your set meal for two. Please take it. Enjoy the movie!"

Qin Zhao had just managed a smile when his wrist was grabbed.

Shen Yanci's voice was indifferent: "The movie is about to start." She turned to thank the young lady, took a few steps after Shen Yanci, and said, "Brother Yanci, you're walking too fast."

Shen Yanci glanced at her, his tone ambiguous: "Did I interrupt your chat?"

"What?" Qin Zhao held up the popcorn in his arms and said seriously, "It'll spill."

This one costs sixty-nine yuan!

She thought it would be a large portion, but it was just a regular small portion. Where she had been before, 5 yuan could buy more than this.

This movie theater is such a rip-off.

Shen Yanci: "..."

The cinema was quite large, with many screening rooms. They had to turn left and right to get to their own screening room.

Looking inside from the doorway, it was pitch black, without a single ray of light.

The next second, a beam of light shone on my left foot, and a warm sensation touched my back.

Shen Yanci, head bowed, held up his phone's flashlight and put his arm around her shoulder in a protective gesture: "Are you feeling better?"

She remembered telling him last time they watched a movie that she was afraid of the dark.

Qin Zhao's eyelashes fluttered slightly, and he nodded with a soft "hmm".

At this time, the screening room wasn't too crowded, but it wasn't too empty either.

The circular screen shimmered with white light, and the surrounding rustling sounds and hushed conversations made one feel quite at ease.

The two found their spot, and soon the familiar opening theme music started playing.

Shen Yanci's gaze was too obvious. Qin Zhao thought he was worried about her, so she leaned closer and said in a low voice, "Brother Yanci, I'm fine, don't worry."

The breath that seeped through my fingers brushed against my skin and made me feel a little itchy.

Shen Yanci half-closed his eyelids, his gaze sweeping over her eyes, nose, and lips, and his Adam's apple bobbed as he looked at the screen.

Popcorn may be expensive, but it's really delicious.

The sweetness of caramel is complemented by the aroma of corn, and the crispy exterior is followed by a smooth and creamy interior.

Qin Zhao ate very happily.

The movie is a comedy starring famous theatrical actors. The content is unconventional and quite funny.

Qin Zhao ate and watched, thoroughly enjoying himself. Before long, half a bucket of popcorn was gone.

She was engrossed in the movie, her hand lingering in the popcorn bucket for two seconds. Just as she was about to take it out, her index and middle fingers were grasped by another slender, warm hand.

She paused, her fingers curling slightly.

He slowly withdrew his hand and casually took a sip of cola, pretending nothing had happened.

The coolness of the ice and the stimulation of the bubbles make your mind feel refreshed and intoxicated.

She didn't touch the popcorn for a long time.

The movie ends with a tragic ending.

The seemingly unreliable male protagonist ultimately resolves the irreconcilable dilemma by choosing to walk towards his own death.

The cinematography is very restrained, with no flowery language and only beautiful scenes from the past interspersed throughout. As viewers, we can only watch helplessly as they head towards their inevitable death.

The movie theater was eerily quiet. Qin Zhao hung her head, holding back her tears, and breathing very softly.

A pack of tissues suddenly appeared in front of me.

She froze for a moment, then took it, not daring to look Shen Yanci in the eye.

After the film ended, many people got up and left.

Qin Zhao did not move.

Shen Yanci didn't urge him.

The two of them just sat there.

Finally, a starry sky appeared on the screen, with a line of text written on it—

The world is so big, we will meet again eventually.

……

The lights came on, and Shen Yanci turned to look at her: "Are you done crying?"

"..."

Qin Zhao pursed his lips, his eyes and the tip of his nose turning red from holding his breath: "I have a bit of an allergy."

"Okay, next time you have an allergic reaction, remember to make some noise, in case you go into shock."

"..."

(End of this chapter)