Rebirth begins with rejecting Qingmei

Chapter 1454 Watching a Movie

Xu Xiuwen neither admitted nor denied it, but just gave a dry laugh.

Chen Shumi was surprised.

She didn't understand why Xu Xiuwen wouldn't just admit it directly.

Is he worried that his mother will think he's unreliable because she thinks he's an actor?
Jessica Jung gave him a deep look and said, "That makes sense..."

Seeing that Jessica Jung didn't say anything more, Hsu Hsiu-wen was unsure whether she had recognized him or not.

At this time.

Chen Shumi asked, "Mom, what are you going to do later?"

Jessica Jung had already finished eating.

She stopped and wiped her mouth with a tissue.

Upon hearing Chen Shumi's question, she thought for a moment and asked, "Where are you going next?"

Chen Shumi shook her head: "I haven't decided yet."

Jessica Jung was about to say, "Then I'll leave you guys alone and go back first."

Chen Shumi suddenly turned to Xu Xiuwen and asked, "Brother Wen, let's go see a movie."

Xu Xiuwen: "..."

Chen Shumi's idea was so sudden that it caught him off guard.

Logically speaking, he should leave as soon as possible.

But when he met his girlfriend's pleading gaze, he found it hard to refuse directly.

Xu Xiuwen's mind works very quickly.

He suddenly asked, "Is Auntie going? If Auntie is going, then I'll go."

In his opinion, Jessica Jung probably wouldn't enjoy watching movies like a little girl.

Even if she likes watching movies, she most likely won't watch them with them.

As a 30-year-old adult, I should have this much insight.

If Jessica Jung refuses, he can also refuse in return.

However, the script did not develop as he had expected.

Jessica Jung thought for less than three seconds before nodding and saying, "Sure, it's been a while since I've seen a movie, so going to see one is fine."

Xu Xiuwen: "..."

If he hadn't managed his facial expressions so well, he probably would have been speechless.

Such an expression would undoubtedly cause dissatisfaction among the girl and even Jessica Jung.

Chen Shumi was puzzled when Xu Xiuwen gave the choice to Zheng Xiuyan.

But when she heard Jessica Jung agree, the girl was overjoyed.

She looked into Xu Xiuwen's eyes and said with a smile, "Brother Wen, Mom has agreed. Let's go see a movie together."

Xu Xiuwen could no longer refuse.

He said with difficulty, "Okay... then."

Seeing that Xu Xiuwen had agreed, Chen Shumi smiled even more happily.

Jessica Jung asked, "Are there any good movies lately? I haven't watched movies in a long time, so I'm not sure about them."

Chen Shumi smiled and said, "You'll find out when we get to the movie theater."

Jessica Jung nodded, "That's true."

The four then went to a nearby movie theater.

en route.

Chen Shumi instinctively walked to Xu Xiuwen's side.

She was more restrained than usual and did not reach out to take Xu Xiuwen's arm.

Chen Shuwan then walked to the other side of her sister.

In this way, Chen Shumi became the person standing in the middle.

The three of them usually stood in this position, so no one found it strange.

But when Jessica Jung saw it, she immediately sensed that something was wrong.

She quietly pulled Chen Shumi aside and asked, "Why are you always walking between the two of them?"

Chen Shumi was stunned after hearing this.

Jessica Jung noticed her expression and suddenly asked, "Is there something you're hiding from me?"

Chen Shumi almost blurted out that it was she, not her sister, who was dating.

Fortunately, she managed to stop herself in time.

Chen Shumi explained, "I didn't notice... How could I possibly be hiding something from you?"

Jessica Jung seems to have believed it.

She kindly reminded him, "It's okay once or twice, but if you keep being a third wheel, he might start to have a problem with you."

Chen Shumi immediately shook her head and said, "Brother Wen wouldn't do that, he's not that kind of person."

Jessica Jung glanced at him, "Whether he is or not, you can't keep being a third wheel..."

Chen Shumi really wanted to ask: Mom, are you no longer against my sister dating? Why are you more concerned about this than I am about it?

She couldn't help but wonder if her mother would still approve of her dating Xu Xiuwen if she knew it was her.
Chen Shumi has always been a girl who doesn't hide her feelings.

She wears her heart on her sleeve.

After noticing this, Jessica Jung asked directly, "What are you trying to say?"

Chen Shumi asked, "Mom, if I were the one dating, would you still agree?"

Chen Shumi was looking forward to a positive answer.

However, the result was the opposite.

Jessica Jung shook her head and said, "Probably not!"

"Ah! Why?" Chen Shumi felt confused and bittersweet.

Jessica Jung glanced at her youngest daughter and immediately guessed what she was thinking.

She lowered her voice and patiently explained, "You should know your sister better than I do. She's more mature than you and has higher standards for herself. She won't make friends with just anyone. Unless that person is exceptional!"

Although Chen Shumi agreed with what she heard, she couldn't feel good about it.

Chen Shumi asked, "So, do you think Brother Wen is outstanding?"

Jessica Jung said, "I don't know him well enough yet, so I can't comment, but my first impression of him was quite good..."

Hearing this, Chen Shumi felt relieved.

It seems that Mom doesn't dislike Xu Xiuwen.

That way, if she goes public with her relationship one day, her mother might not object too much.

Jessica Jung looked into Chen Shumi's eyes and said, "You two sisters are growing up, and it's only a matter of time before you start dating. But I hope you can keep your eyes open; some men are not worth entrusting your lives to..."

Chen Shumi subconsciously said, "Like a man like Qian Dahui?"

Jessica Jung was taken aback, and then her expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

She nodded and said, "That's exactly the kind of person!"

Chen Shumi casually replied, "I would never be interested in a man like that!"

There was a pause.

Chen Shumi said to Zheng Xiuyan, "Mom, you also need to keep your eyes open and not marry that kind of man."

Jessica Jung nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'm perfectly sober!"

Chen Shumi didn't quite agree with that statement.

Chen Shumi always felt that she was very clear-headed.

When she realized she liked Xu Xiuwen, she never hesitated from beginning to end.

Although he had a girlfriend at the time and was not very willing to accept her, it seemed that her chances were slim.

But she still firmly chose Xu Xiuwen.

In the end, Chen Shumi succeeded.

She became Xu Xiuwen's girlfriend.

In contrast, Jessica Jung...

If she were truly sober, she should have found an excuse to leave before Xu Xiuwen appeared, instead of forcing herself to have dinner with him.

Jessica Jung is too concerned about interpersonal relationships, to the point that she is inevitably caught up in them.

Perhaps because she was young, Chen Shumi never cared about these things.

All she knew was that she should bravely pursue the person she liked and do her best to treat her boyfriend well.

Back to the topic.

After Chen Shumi was called aside, there was no longer an obstacle between Xu Xiuwen and Chen Shuwan.

As the two walked forward, the distance between them grew closer and closer.

In the end, there was almost no space left between the two.

At one moment, the girl's delicate, fair skin gently brushed against Xu Xiuwen's skin.

The smooth and delicate touch made Xu Xiuwen reluctant to leave.

As for Chen Shuwan...

She felt a jolt of electricity run through her body.

She instinctively held her breath.

This was only an accidental skin contact.

She dared not imagine how overwhelming it would be to lean against Xu Xiuwen's arm and feel his body temperature.

Chen Shuwan whispered, "Brother Wen, I heard from a classmate that a new movie recently came out, I think it's called something like 'The Great Turnaround,' and it sounds pretty good..."

Xu Xiuwen was taken aback.

He turned to the girl beside him and asked, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

Chen Shuwan said apologetically, "I forgot just now, I only remembered now."

"Okay. We can watch the movie you mentioned later." "Mhm."

Chen Shuwan hesitated for a few seconds, then whispered, "I'm sorry."

Xu Xiuwen asked in surprise, "Why are you apologizing for no reason?"

Chen Shuwan explained, "I shouldn't have told my mom that I was in a relationship..."

Xu Xiuwen remained silent.

Seeing this, Chen Shuwan mistakenly thought he was angry, and felt even more guilty.

"Brother Wen, I didn't mean it, and I didn't have any ulterior motives. I was just worried that my sister would get scolded, so I said it was me..."

Xu Xiuwen interrupted him directly, "Don't say anything more."

Chen Shuwan was confused.

She looked at Xu Xiuwen with unease.

Xu Xiuwen said, "You don't need to explain. I know why you did that, and I'm not angry with you."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shuwan immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

However, her expression still showed some annoyance and self-blame.

Seeing this, Xu Xiuwen said, "Since it has already happened, we can only accept it. You must be careful not to let Auntie find out."

Chen Shuwan nodded vigorously and said, "Brother Wen, I will try my best."

Hearing the girl say she wanted to work hard, Xu Xiuwen was amused.

Chen Shuwan was a little confused when she heard the laughter.

She asked in confusion, "Brother Wen, what are you laughing at?"

Xu Xiuwen shook his head: "It's nothing."

Seeing that he wouldn't speak, Chen Shuwan, though very curious, could only keep quiet.

After that, Chen Shumi stayed by Jessica Jung's side.

The four of them continued until they arrived at a nearby movie theater.

Upon arriving at the cinema entrance, Xu Xiuwen immediately noticed the movie posters displayed at the entrance.

One of the movies, called 200 Pounds Beauty, caught his attention.

It seems this is the movie Chen Shuwan was just talking about.

Xu Xiuwen guessed the general plot of the movie just by glancing at the poster.

However, he still decided to watch the movie.

Compared to this film, other films released around the same time were quite mediocre.

Although this movie, 200 Pounds Beauty, isn't very famous, it still achieved a decent number of viewers in South Korea.

The movie quality won't be too bad.

that's enough.

Most importantly, however, this film is the shortest in terms of runtime among films released around the same time.

Watch the movie as soon as possible, and then leave as soon as possible.

This is safer.

Xu Xiuwen would not tell the three his true thoughts.

After looking around, she walked up to the three of them and said, "200 Pounds Beauty seems pretty good, let's watch this movie."

The two sisters naturally wouldn't object.

Although Jessica Jung didn't know much about the movie that Hsu Hsiu-wen was talking about, she agreed because both of her daughters agreed.

Xu Xiuwen went to buy tickets.

Coincidentally, there was a match just 10 minutes later.

However, Xu Xiuwen hesitated when buying the ticket.

The reason is actually very simple.

That means this screening of the movie wasn't in a regular theater, but in a VIP theater.

The VIP room can also be called the couples' room.

Each pair of seats is placed next to each other and separated from the other seats.

If it were Xu Xiuwen and Chen Shumi coming to see the movie alone, then it wouldn't matter.

But now there are four of them.

It's inappropriate for Xu Xiuwen to sit with anyone.

He sat next to Chen Shuwan, and Chen Shumi would get jealous.

If he sits with Chen Shumi, Zheng Xiuyan will become suspicious.

He was sitting with Jessica Jung, and Hsu Hsiu-wen was worried!

Xu Xiuwen immediately felt a headache coming on.

Aside from this screening, the next one is two hours later.

Xu Xiuwen naturally couldn't stay on the platform for that long.

He even considered switching to a different movie theater.

However, in 2007, the number of cinemas in Nanjing was not as many as when he was reborn.

The nearest movie theater is at least a 20-minute walk away.

Xu Xiuwen did not make a direct decision on whether to watch the movie here or go to another cinema.

He gave the choice to the three of them.

Xu Xiuwen walked back to the three men and explained the situation.

Jessica Jung said directly, "Sure, you can sit with Wan'er, and I'll sit with Mi'er."

Chen Shumi's words were stuck in her throat.

The thought of my sister sitting with Xu Xiuwen watching a movie made me very happy.

She was a little envious.

But that's about it.

She hasn't reached the point where she can't accept it yet.

As for Chen Shuwan...

Although she appears calm on the surface, her heart is actually turbulent.

The thought of sitting with Xu Xiuwen while watching a movie made her lips curl into a smile.

She tried her best to control herself and managed not to show any unusual reaction.

She glanced at it unintentionally and her eyes met those of her sister.

Chen Shuwan felt a pang of panic.

She thought her sister would hate her.

However, there was not a trace of hatred in her younger sister's eyes, only a faint sense of envy.

Chen Shuwan was stunned for a moment.

Xu Xiuwen asked, "Are you really going to buy tickets for this game?"

Jessica Jung nodded.

Xu Xiuwen looked at the two sisters.

Chen Shumi nodded first, and then Chen Shuwan.

Seeing that all three had agreed, Xu Xiuwen had nothing more to say.

He turned around and went to buy tickets again.

After buying the tickets, he also bought two snacks and four drinks.

When Jessica Jung was stunned to see Xu Xiuwen walking towards her with four drinks in his hands.

She hadn't had a beverage in a long time.

Unexpectedly, one day she was drinking a beverage while watching a movie, and she was with a man she had just met.

Because the movie was about to start, the four of them rushed to the ticket gate to enter the theater.

Upon entering the theater, Xu Xiuwen quickly glanced around.

The structure of this screening room is very unique.

There is an aisle between each pair of seats, wide enough for two people to walk side by side.

This also means that even when the four are sitting in a row, it is difficult for them to see each other.

In addition, the theater will darken when the movie starts.

Then it will be even harder to see what the people in other seats are doing.

Honestly, this kind of place is perfect for couples to be lovey-dovey or do something even more intimate.

It's worth mentioning that the seats in this theater are different from ordinary seats. These seats have leg rests and the backrests can recline up to 120 degrees.

With the backrest reclined and the leg rest extended, the seat here is almost indistinguishable from a simple single bed.

Customers can watch movies while lying down.

This makes things easier for some people with ulterior motives.

However, this was not good news for Hsu Hsiu-wen.

Because the girl next to him was not Chen Shumi, but Chen Shuwan.

After seeing the situation in the theater, Xu Xiuwen stood still.

Seeing this, Jessica Jung kindly reminded them, "Please sit down, there are other people behind you."

After saying that, she took the lead and walked to her seat.

This screening room has only 7 rows, with four seats in each row, numbered A, B, C, and D from the aisle closest to the back.

Jessica Jung went straight to the second row, the seat closest to the aisle.

Chen Shumi sat down next to her.

Seeing this, Xu Xiuwen walked to the innermost part and sat down.