Born in the 1980s, she was remarried and became a stepmother; a cold, rough man doted on her, pinchi

Chapter 85 Breaking out of the ground
Lin Yanqing stood in front of a public telephone booth on the street, holding the receiver tightly in her hand, her heart pounding like a deer in her chest.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and then skillfully dialed the number he knew by heart. The phone rang, each ring seeming to strike his heart, filling him with both anticipation and nervousness.

At that moment, Lin Yao was nestled on the old sofa at home, holding a copy of "Jane Eyre" that she had just borrowed from the library, immersed in the dramatic love story in the book.

Suddenly, a crisp telephone ring broke the silence. She paused for a moment, then put down her book and got up to walk towards the phone.

"Hey?"

Lin Yao's gentle voice came through the receiver, like a clear mountain spring, instantly easing Lin Yanqing's tense nerves.

"Lin Yao, I am Lin Yanqing."

Lin Yanqing tried her best to make her voice sound natural, but she still couldn't hide a hint of nervousness.

"Yan Qing, what made you think of calling me?"

Lin Yao's voice carried a hint of amusement, as if one could imagine the slight upturn of her lips at that moment.

Lin Yanqing licked his lips and mustered his courage to say, "Lin Yao, I... I'd like to ask you out to a movie. Do you have time?"

After he finished speaking, he gripped the receiver tightly, waiting for Lin Yao's reply, even holding his breath unconsciously.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone. Lin Yao was somewhat surprised, but a sense of joy also welled up in her heart.

In this day and age, going to the movies is a rather romantic thing. How could she not be tempted by an invitation from someone she admires?
However, she still hesitated a bit, after all, a girl should always be a little reserved.

"Isn't this... a bit too sudden?"

Lin Yao said softly, her voice tinged with hesitation. Upon hearing this, Lin Yanqing felt a surge of anxiety and quickly said, "It is a bit sudden, but I really want to watch this movie with you. There's a new film that's been released in theaters recently, and the reviews are great. I thought you might like it."

Lin Yanqing's tone was full of anticipation, but her eyes revealed a hint of nervousness and unease.

Hearing Lin Yanqing's slightly anxious words, Lin Yao's hesitation gradually dissipated. She blushed slightly and said softly, "Then... okay. When?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yanqing was overjoyed and quickly said, "How about we meet at the movie theater entrance tonight at seven o'clock?"

"OK, all right."

Lin Yao responded softly, yet it sounded to Lin Yanqing as if he were hearing the most beautiful sound in the world.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Yanqing was so excited he almost jumped for joy. He gripped the receiver tightly, his mouth agape in a wide grin, his eyes brimming with delight. He turned and walked out of the phone booth, his steps light as if he were about to fly.

As he walked, he mentally planned out their meeting that evening, imagining Lin Yao in a beautiful dress, his heart filled with anticipation.

Meanwhile, after hanging up the phone, Lin Yao's cheeks flushed, and her heart raced involuntarily. She walked to the mirror, carefully examining herself, wondering what to wear to her date that evening.

She opened the wardrobe, found her favorite floral dress, gently unfolded it, and carefully smoothed out the wrinkles.

This dress was a gift from her mother for her birthday last year. It has a light blue background with pink floral patterns and a light, flowing skirt. Wearing it, she feels as if she can blend into the summer.

Lin Yao carefully put on the dress, stood in front of the mirror and twirled around. The skirt fluttered, and she couldn't help but laugh.

Then, she found a pair of white sandals and paired them with lace-trimmed socks, making her look fresh and sweet.

She sat in front of the dressing table, carefully combing her hair in front of the mirror, braiding her long, black hair into a neat braid that hung down in front of her chest. Looking at herself in the mirror, Lin Yao blushed slightly, feeling both expectant and a little nervous.

Finally, night fell and the city lights came on. The streets of the small town gradually filled with pedestrians. Lin Yanqing arrived at the movie theater early in the morning, wearing a clean white shirt and dark blue trousers, his hair neatly combed.

He clutched the two movie tickets tightly in his hand, glancing around every now and then with anticipation in his eyes.

A few minutes before seven, Lin Yao walked briskly towards the movie theater. Her figure looked particularly beautiful under the streetlights.

Lin Yanqing spotted her at a glance, and a look of amazement flashed in his eyes.

He hurried forward to greet her, smiling as he said, "Lin Yao, you're here! You look beautiful today."

Lin Yao blushed slightly and said softly, "Thank you, you look very energetic too."

The two looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh, instantly dispelling the tense atmosphere.

Lin Yanqing led Lin Yao into the movie theater and found seats.

The movie started soon, and the flickering lights on the screen reflected on their faces, but their minds weren't entirely on the film.

Lin Yanqing would steal glances at Lin Yao from time to time, his heart filled with joy as he looked at her focused profile.

Lin Yao could also feel Lin Yanqing's gaze, her cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart pounded like a deer.

After the movie ended, the two walked out of the cinema.

The night breeze gently swept by, carrying a hint of coolness and dispelling the summer heat.

They strolled along the street, the streetlights casting long shadows that sometimes overlapped and sometimes separated.

"The movie was really good today, thank you for the invitation."

Lin Yao broke the silence and said with a smile.

"I think it looks good too, as long as you like it."

Lin Yanqing looked at Lin Yao with tenderness in his eyes.

The two talked for a long time, from the plot of the movie to their own lives and ideals.

They discovered that they shared many common interests and ideas, as if their hearts were slowly drawing closer.

Before I knew it, I had arrived at the building where Lin Yao lived.

Lin Yao stopped and looked at Lin Yanqing, her eyes sparkling with tenderness. "I had a very happy day. It's getting late, I should go back now."

Lin Yanqing was a little reluctant, but still smiled and said, "Okay, then you go upstairs, be careful. I'm really happy to have watched a movie with you today."

Lin Yao nodded slightly and turned to walk upstairs. When she reached the top of the stairs, she couldn't help but look back and found Lin Yanqing still standing there, smiling at her.

A warmth filled her heart. She waved to Lin Yanqing, then turned and disappeared into the stairwell.

Lin Yanqing watched the direction Lin Yao had left in, a slight smile playing on his lips. Tonight's date was a wonderful start for him.

He knew that his feelings for Lin Yao, on this summer night, were like a seedling sprouting from the soil, growing strong and healthy. And Lin Yao, on this same night, felt her feelings for Lin Yanqing deepen even further.