Chapter Twenty-Five: The Burning Film
Yinglong sent Shiwei back to the dormitory, feeling that she was still unsatisfied, so she asked Shiwei to watch a movie together on the weekend, and Shiwei readily agreed.
Every weekend, Ben Thanh University shows a movie at the open-air cinema whenever the weather is nice.
There were many new films that were released at that time, and the person in charge of the school was able to get the film in time.
Because in those days, the projection of movies was not like the digital disc used now, but the old-fashioned film films.
So sitting in the last few rows of the room, you can see the projectionist carrying a large plate of metal boxes filled with film to the screening room to play the film.
This screening is "East Evil and West Poison", a popular Hong Kong and Taiwan film.
Yinglong asked Shiwei to watch a movie together.
It was a clear autumn day, with a few clouds floating in the night sky, and the almost round moon sometimes hid behind the clouds, sometimes jumping out of the clouds to reveal a full silver disk.
Countless bright stars dot the black velvety night sky, sparkling like a few brilliant gems.
Yinglong sat there, the evening breeze blowing slowly, bringing a hint of coolness, blowing half of the heat off his body.
At this time, the audience was full of voices, and the temperature suddenly rose by a few degrees, and it seemed that everyone's enthusiasm was very full.
The open-air cinema was filled with young students, huddled together on concrete benches.
They hold drinks and snacks and wait for the movie to start.
Many people know at a glance that they are a sweet little couple, sitting side by side and chatting with each other.
But in front of the public, he maintained a reserved posture to prevent excessive affection.
Yinglong had already come to the ticket window to buy two tickets and took Shiwei into the venue.
They carefully chose the back rows and sat down in a corner.
Yinglong and Shiwei were afraid of being discovered by their classmates, so they sat in a position that was not easy to be seen.
When Yinglong came in, he bought Coke and Sprite, as well as some snacks.
He handed the snacks and Sprite to Shiwei, drank a bottle of Coke himself, and helped Shiwei unscrew the cap.
Shiwei sat next to Yinglong and drank Sprite in small sips, eating small snacks in her hand, and asked Yinglong if he wanted some peanuts or something.
Yinglong was looking at the big screen in the distance, and the advertising and trailers of the encore were being shown on the screen.
He guessed whether the feature film was good or not, but what made him happiest was to have Shiwei with him during this prime time.
To be honest, he didn't know what to say, so he looked at Shiwei and then at the screen.
Shiwei was honestly sitting there eating, very delicate.
The peeled peanut shells were put into a small plastic bag and securely packed.
"Shiwei, do you guess this movie is good?"
Yinglong began to have nothing to say.
"I don't know, I haven't seen this movie either. ”
Shiwei shook her head.
"However, I love to watch movies, and I loved it when I was a kid, and my dad always took me to the movies at that time. ”
Shiwei glanced at Yinglong and whispered.
"Really, we've been here a lot since then, and there are movie screenings every week, and movie tickets aren't expensive. ”
When Yinglong heard Shiwei say this, he happily suggested.
"Okay, would you like a treat?"
Shiwei smiled happily.
"OK! No problem, it's on me!"
Yinglong glanced at Shiwei, who was staring ahead.
Yinglong thought that it would cost to watch a movie, and it would be good to have you with me, I couldn't ask for it.
The lights dimmed, and the students let out a burst of cheers.
After a while, the title of "East Evil and West Poison" was played on the big screen, and the young audience suddenly became silent.
Yinglong and Shiwei held their breath and nervously watched the beating images on the screen.
When she saw the fierce fight scene on the screen, Shiwei nervously grabbed Yinglong's arm.
Yinglong found that Shiwei was so nervous, and the light and shadow refracted on the screen flashed in her big eyes, as if the picture was displayed in Shiwei's eyes.
So Yinglong quietly stretched out a wide, warm palm and gently held the fingers that Shiwei had placed on his arm.
He secretly snickered: "Girls are girls, and watching movies is so nervous." ”
But he also enjoyed the happy mood when he held Shiwei's fingers, hoping that the movie would go on like this, without a break.
About halfway through the film, suddenly there was no picture on the screen, and the sound instantly went silent.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, but they didn't react, and there was an uproar in the venue.
Yinglong was a little surprised, and when he looked back, he saw a cluster of flames coming out of the small window of the screening room.
Someone shouted, "It's on fire!"
The audience in the stadium panicked.
Shiwei was so nervous that she suddenly hugged Yinglong's arm and hugged him tightly, very scared: "What's wrong! Is it on fire?"
Yinglong immediately comforted Shiwei: "Don't be afraid, it's no big deal, I'm here!
He put his arm around Shiwei's shoulder, and Shiwei's silky hair brushed the back of Yinglong's hand, scratching his skin and causing a tickling sensation.
Yinglong inadvertently stroked Shiwei's long hair with his hand, which was slippery, very clean and refreshing, and instantly a warm fragrance wafted through his nose.
He frowned, feeling that the smell felt fresh.
But within a few minutes, the projectionist picked up a fire extinguisher and sprayed out the small flames that had been ignited, and it turned out that the temperature was too high and the film was on fire.
After a while, the projectionist probably picked up the fragment, and the screen appeared again, and the music soon started.
But everyone regrets that the film skipped a paragraph.
But if you can continue to watch, it's not in vain.
Although it was a bit regrettable that the plot was incomplete, everyone just complained a few words, and continued to immerse themselves in the plot of the film, and the venue quickly returned to calm.
In the dark, Shiwei sat up straight, and Yinglong had to reluctantly put down his arms, sit on the cement stool, drink Coke, and continue to watch the film.
He even wished that the film would be ignited by the heat one more time, so that it would be enjoyable.
The simplicity and frankness of the characters in the film contradict their infatuation, which made Yinglong and Shiwei sigh.
The protagonist's inner monologue makes everyone feel the complex of longing for truth and fear of being hurt.
is like the line in the film: "There are clouds in the Buddhist scriptures, but they have not moved, and the wind has not blown, it is the human heart that is moving." ”
This doesn't just mean that if you are in love with the red dust, how can you stop your heart like water.
Shiwei was sad that Murong Yan was so eager for love, but she had always maintained an isolated posture.
But they think that people in this world are not longing for true love but are not satisfied, so they are helpless.
After the end, Yinglong and Shiwei walked out of the door silently, holding hands and walking slowly on the path.
After being silent for a long time, Yinglong's mind seemed to have an empty feeling, probably not jumping out of the plot of the film just now, still thinking about something.
Shiwei suddenly asked him, "Are you afraid of getting hurt?"
Yinglong didn't come back to his senses for a while, and felt a little strange.
Why did Shiwei ask this, was she also afraid that she would be hurt? But I wouldn't hurt her, so why did Shiwei ask like this.
Yinglong gently comforted her and said, "Don't worry, I won't be sorry for you." ”
Shiwei was silent for a few minutes, and said slowly: "I'm not talking about myself, I'm asking you." ”
After speaking, he grabbed Yinglong's arm.
"Then I don't know, Shiwei, will you hurt me?"
Yinglong became more and more strange, could it be that Shiwei would change her mind, otherwise why did she say that?
Shiwei actually didn't say anything, she originally wanted to ask Yinglong if she would hurt her, but changed the subject of the question.
Yinglong looked into Shi Wei's eyes, guessing that he must be worried that he would hurt himself, so he asked this on purpose.
So Yinglong comforted Shiwei in a good voice: "Anyway, I won't let you get hurt, you can rest assured!"
Shiwei raised her head and glanced at Yinglong, and asked softly, "What if you didn't mean to?"
Yinglong was stunned for a moment: "How could it not be intentional? I am attentive to you, I promise that I will never hurt you, not even a little!"
Shi Wei was silent for a moment and smiled: "If you deliberately hurt me, write the name upside down!"
Yinglong was happy all of a sudden: "That's the case, that's okay! But maybe there won't be that day, because I really like you, and I won't hurt you at all!"
Shi Wei curled the corners of her mouth: "Go! go! Go! Meaty, you can say this kind of thing." ”
Yinglong was a little excited at this time, and held Shiwei's hand tightly, he wanted to loudly announce the feeling of happiness at the moment.
In fact, Yinglong was also quite afraid of getting hurt, but he just looked at Shiwei beside him with pity, worried that he would hurt her inadvertently, and Yinglong didn't want to hurt Shiwei intentionally.
And Shiwei is like a lovely rose, the elf is quirky and delicate.
There is no doubt that Yinglong loves her, after all, Yinglong has never confessed like this before.
Shiwei was the first girl to walk hand in hand with him.
But Yinglong didn't know what would happen in the future, whether they would be able to go through the journey of life together. He too
Unwilling to lose Shiwei, but whether Shiwei thinks so or not, Yinglong can only guess her thoughts.
But he thinks that this fate should be cherished, and at least a few years together should be spent well.
Shiwei also secretly agreed at this time, after all, Yinglong was the first boy to hold hands with her. she
Full of curiosity about Yinglong, very curious that being with a boy is so new.
She is full of curiosity about everything about Yinglong, and she wants to know everything about Yinglong, including all his thoughts.
But she is also afraid of getting hurt, worried that Yinglong will change her mind in the future and even hurt her.
But she knows that there is still a long way to go, and it is unknown whether we can spend it together in the future.
They want a few years of campus life to be extended indefinitely, so that they can be together forever.
Shiwei knows that Yinglong is a kind boy, and Yinglong is soft-hearted and will not lose his temper with her easily, which comforts her, because she doesn't have to worry about Yinglong yelling at her, lest she be in a bad mood.
She wants to feel the gentle and drizzly care of Yinglong, which will make her feel comfortable and have someone to comfort her even if she is troubled.
But they are different majors, and there is no communication tool available at the moment, so every time they agree to take a walk together, they must make an appointment with the time and place of the next meeting when they break up.
Moreover, it is not convenient for each other to go to each other's dormitories, at least boys are not allowed to go to girls' dormitories, because the school does not allow them, and under normal circumstances, boys have no chance to go in at all.
So sometimes they are really worried that they won't be able to see each other, so they often go to the old place that belongs to the two of them for a walk, which is the tree-lined path.
It was their world, a path that brought them closer to each other, and where they came together for a short but unforgettable time.
Although there are still a few years left in college life, the time they spend together is actually very short.
After all, I am still busy with my studies, and college life seems to be long, but the time I can get together is short.
Because time flies too fast, the two always cherish the days together.
They try to keep the distance between each other as short as possible and pour out their inner thoughts together.
But that feeling of youth makes them feel that they can't fully express their hearts, and they always have a feeling that they want to talk and stop, but they want to pour out their hearts.
Yinglong felt the ripples of emotion stir in his heart and gradually spread. It is like an ivy growing in the heart, growing dense branches and leaves over time. But whether it can bloom gorgeously, they are not sure for the time being.
Yinglong can only let the vines grow slowly, bringing them different feelings, and savoring the feeling of walking with their sweethearts together.
They all understand the value of truth, but they are afraid of being hurt.
So they chose to cherish, even if it was for a short period of time, and they didn't want to miss each other.