Chapter Twenty-Nine: The First Date
Lu Qinghuan went to buy movie tickets and popcorn. Take advantage of the time he went to the queue. Ran Xixi retreated to the corner. I took out my phone and looked at it.
She clicked on WeChat with some weakness. Really. Zhan Xingchuan sent several more messages. It's all about urging her. When the hell is coming. Is it a lie. to the future. Between the lines, there is already a smell of anger and corruption.
Ran Xixi didn't know how to reply to him. I had to continue to be an ostrich. Slip your phone into your pocket.
She just put her phone away. Lu Qinghuan was already holding a bucket of popcorn in one hand. In the other hand, he held two movie tickets. Walked over.
"You'll be in right away. The timing was just right. There aren't many people who watch movies in the afternoon. ”
He seemed to see that she was a little absent-minded. subconsciously thought that Ran Xixi was worried about Luo Zhengliang's incident. So he coaxed again: "Haven't you already decided to move to me?" We go to the company together during the day. Cook at home after work. Watch a movie. Don't be afraid. My level of fight is still so-so. ”
She was amused by Lu Qinghuan's words. Grab the popcorn. Pinched two and stuffed them into his mouth.
I was stunned for two seconds. He opened his mouth quite naturally. I just ate it.
This kind of scenario. For Lu Qinghuan. I hadn't even thought about it before. Not to mention doing it yourself. He couldn't have imagined. One day I will stand in front of the cinema. Have a woman shove popcorn into her mouth. And he swallowed it in his stomach.
Ticket inspection begins. Two people walked into the theater. Really. There are not many viewers. Sparse and sparse. More than a dozen people.
We chose a movie with action and comedy elements. Original English pronunciation. Chinese subtitles. There are veteran movie stars joining. There is also a small fresh meat to help. The screen is full of handsome men and beautiful women. The plot is a bit old-fashioned though. However, the reviews on the Internet are not bad. More than 100 minutes long. There are basically no urine spots.
Because of the relationship between work and identity. He often attends the premieres of films. But it's been a long time since I've sat down to watch a full-length movie.
Good location for two people. Backwards. Middle. The angle of view is very positive.
The movie was fast-paced from the start. Jump right into the plot. The fight scenes are full of passion. I adjusted my mood a little. Ran Xixi also tried to forget about other things. Concentrate on watching the video.
Unfortunately. I've just watched it for less than fifteen minutes. She noticed it. The phone in the handbag shook.
Not a phone. It should be WeChat.
She pretended not to notice. Continue watching the movie.
Two minutes later. Another jolt.
Basically. Every three to five minutes. It's a bang.
Even if no one else was aware of the tremors. Ran Xixi himself was also a little unable to sit still. Her eyes were still fixed on the screen. But the left hand was already in the bag. Slowly pulled out the phone.
Feel free to use your phone in the theater. It's really too lacking in public morality. She hesitated. Hold your phone. Lu Qinghuan beside him whispered, "I'll go out and answer a call." ”
He nodded. Eyes like torches. watched her run out of the theater in small steps.
Push open the door to the auditorium. Ran Xixi walked to the corner of the corridor. Press to turn on the screen. She guessed right. Those WeChat messages were indeed sent by Zhan Xingchuan. He should also know that he is being blacklisted. So no more calling. They are all left directly on WeChat.
The screen is full of "what time is it", "why haven't you come yet", "what time is it", "where the hell are you", "what are you doing" and so on. Each message is just a few minutes apart. It can be seen that he is restless. I'm running out of patience when I wait.
The movie was just a third of the way through. It will take as little as an hour to finish. In that case. It's a little late. Ran Xixi calculated the time. Reply to him directly. I didn't empty today. Not going. Another day.
She could imagine it. Zhan Xingchuan must be angry. But. He shouldn't have really burned those things with a single fire. He's a man, too. You can't be so stingy. Let alone. Why did he ask her to do what he said? He is not his slave.
Ran Xixi was just about to walk back to the theater. The phone rang again.
This time. It's a short video from Zhanxingchuan.。。 He threw a stack of papers into a basin. He also had a lighter in his hand.
After reading it. Ran Xi was stunned. Hands tremble. Just type two words. Don't you dare..
Waited three minutes. He still didn't reply.
She couldn't stand it. Bite the bullet. Walk back to the auditorium.
Lu Qinghuan waited for a long time. I was almost going to come out to find her. See her come back. He sat back down. Whispered, "What's wrong?" ”
Ran Xixi hesitated for a second. Still not fully honest: "The company asked me to pass on a document." But I seem to have fallen into the hotel. I'll have to go back and get ...... right away."
As soon as I heard this. Lu Qinghuan immediately got up: "Okay." Then let's go first. ”
Seeing that he was going to leave here with him. Ran Xixi hurriedly pressed his shoulder. Lower your voice. Said hurriedly: "At this time." It's very congested outside. I took the subway. Pick up my luggage by the way. We meet directly at your apartment. What do you think. ”
Lu Qinghuan didn't expect her to think about it so quickly. I was a little apprehensive for a while. When he finally reacted. Ran Xixi is gone.
He seemed to understand something. But I don't want to doubt her just after the relationship is confirmed. So he forced himself to turn his face around. Continue facing the big screen. Watch patiently.
It's just that. The plot that was originally interesting has become boring. By the last twenty minutes. It's already a big **. Lu Qinghuan stood up directly. Accidentally knocked over the popcorn at hand. He ignored it. walked straight out of the theater.
His mood was a little complicated. On the one hand, I was curious about what Ran Xixi was doing. On the other hand, I am looking forward to the next days of living with her.
Think about it this way. Lu Qinghuan seemed to be less entangled. He drove to a large supermarket. Started to buy various daily necessities.
If it's a temporary stay for one night. So many things can be improvised. But once a long stay. Bottles and cans need to be bought new. Slippers, toiletries, hangers, etc. Even the dishes and chopsticks had to be bought new.
Lu Qinghuan wants to buy everything. Wandered around the supermarket for half a circle. So he stuffed the cart to the brim.
And something. He didn't know what Ran Xixi liked to look like. So he didn't make his own claims. I'm going to come back in a few days to buy it with her. Let her pick and choose.
Put several full bags in the car. Lu Qinghuan got into the car. Glancing at the time.
He pulled out his phone. No calls. There is no information either.
hesitated for a few minutes. He still called the front desk of the hotel. Because Ran Xixi has not stayed in a hotel in the past few days. So he was going to ask. Details about the check-out. After all. The price of the presidential suite is not cheap. And this money is taken from Jiahuang Entertainment's accounts. As a boss. Lu Qinghuan is naturally more attentive.
But. These are the excuses he makes for himself. Lu Qinghuan really didn't want to admit it. He actually suspected that Ran Xixi hadn't returned to the hotel at all.
She went somewhere. And reluctant to let him know.
The answer is almost self-evident. But he couldn't help but want to test his guess.
"Excuse me. Miss Ran of the French NG Group. Did you go back to the hotel? ”
Once the call is connected. Lu Qinghuan reported to his home. Then ask the 24-hour butler in her suite.
Hear the other person's answer. He was silent for a second. Wait until the heart beats back to beat normally. That's when I thanked him. Hung up.
He thought he was mentally prepared. Unexpectedly. When I hear the word "nothing". I still can't help but be hit by an unprecedented sense of loss all over my body.
That. He couldn't comfort himself with the clumsy and lame reason that she might not have had time to make it to the hotel.
She didn't go back to the hotel. Instead, they went somewhere else.
Even. I met someone else.
Through the mirror. Lu Qinghuan saw a lot of things he had just bought. Also lying quietly in the back seat. Stuffed to the brim.
They seem to express a silent mockery.
It took him a few minutes to regain his composure. Then drive home.
*****
When Ran Xixi arrived at the Zhan family. It was already dark.
No way. How congested the traffic is in the evening rush hour of Zhonghai. It's unimaginable.
She paid the fare. Get out of the car in a hurry. Then trotted up the steps to the door. Reach for the doorbell and ring it.
It was Sister Li who came to open the door. It seems that he already knew that the person who came was Ran Xixi. I've already helped her get a pair of slippers.
"He kept coughing. Also asked me for a thermometer. It looks very uncomfortable. And he has been throwing tantrums. Lectured Rui Rui twice. ”
Sister Li lowered her voice. took the initiative to report the "enemy situation" to Ran Xixi. Let her know what to expect.
Ran Xixi, who was bending down to change his slippers, froze. blurted out: "Nonsense." He just smuggled out of the hospital. He was drenched in the rain last night. It burned out early in the morning. That's a big man. I don't know how to cherish myself. Instead, they are angry with the child. It's shameless. ”
As soon as I heard this. Sister Li was also stunned.
Ran Xixi rushed upstairs directly. Go straight to the study. Voices are heard. Zhan Ruijue trotted all the way from the living room. But. He slowed down. I didn't even have time to grab a piece of her clothes.
I didn't even knock on the door. Ran Xixi slammed it away. Rushing in with a ferocity. He screamed, "If you really burn those documents." I'll burn you. ”
Zhan Xingchuan, who was sitting on a chair and closing his eyes, didn't even open his eyes. Lazily replied, "If you don't come again." I literally burned it. You see. I have a charcoal brazier and a lighter ready. ”
After speaking. He raised his hand not afraid of death. He pointed to the ground next to him.
Sure enough, there was a basin there. There is also a lighter next to it.
Ran Xixi looked at his hand. Immediately furious. She hurried forward. Both hands grabbed Zhan Xingchuan's collar. Almost pulled the upper half of his body out of his chair.
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