The cinema in the bustling commercial center was packed with people.

Today happens to be a rest day for the concentrated release of new films.

The lobby was almost entirely filled with young couples who came to watch the movie.

Jiang Li arrived at the agreed location at the time confirmed on her phone.

She quickly spotted two familiar figures as she navigated through the long lines of people waiting to buy popcorn.

Gu Ze and Bai Yuan were already waiting by the long sofa outside the ticket gate.

The two stood in front of a machine used to print movie tickets.

The physical distance between them was extremely exaggerated; their shoulders were practically touching.

Under the bright lights of the cinema, Bai Yuan's attire stood out.

A carefully chosen floral print mini skirt perfectly accentuates the waistline.

Her makeup was very elaborate, giving her a pure and innocent look that seemed fragile and helpless.

Bai Yuan was holding a cup of expensive, trendy milk tea.

When she turned her head to look at Gu Ze, the smile on her face was shy and sweet.

Standing to the side, Gu Ze showed absolutely no awareness of being someone's boyfriend.

He was also holding a drink with the same flavor and packaging.

The hand that usually wouldn't even help Jiang Li carry a reusable bag was now steadily holding Bai Yuan's fluffy pink shoulder bag.

I wonder what happy topic Bai Yuan was talking about.

Gu Ze's eyes were full of tender indulgence. He thoughtfully took half a step forward and used his body to shield the girl from the crowded flow of people.

To anyone unaware of the situation, this scene would definitely make them look like a loving young couple.

Standing at a safe distance of more than ten meters, Jiang Li quietly watched the entire monkey show.

She only fully relaxed her back muscles after she had watched enough of the disgusting performance.

His shoulders slumped down.

Her eyes quickly welled up with a pitiful red ring.

With a forlorn and aggrieved expression, Jiang Li slowly approached the two of them.

As they got closer, Gu Ze was the first to notice someone approaching.

Upon recognizing Jiang Li, the doting smile on his face vanished instantly.

Undisguised indifference returned to his face.

"Why are you so late? The movie is about to start."

Jiang Li lowered her eyes and spoke very softly.

"There's a bit of traffic."

The black and white cat perched on her shoulder, its tail tip swaying.

[Baby, his tone was so harsh.]

Jiang Li's face paled even more, but she remained perfectly calm.

It's alright, the monkey is eager to start its performance, that's understandable.

The system remained silent for a moment.

Your insults are getting more and more sophisticated.

Bai Yuan seemed to only then notice Jiang Li's expression and shrank back behind Gu Ze.

He then held the three movie ticket stubs with QR codes printed on them in his hands and took two steps forward with an apologetic look on his face.

"Senior, you've finally arrived."

I'm so sorry, I only realized I made a mistake when I was at the ticket machine.

Bai Yuan gently bit her lower lip with her teeth, her voice soft and delicate.

Jiang Li felt nauseous listening to this set of tea-talk-like opening remarks.

Look in the direction of the other person's outstretched palm.

The seating arrangement of those three movie tickets was incredibly calculated.

Two of them were prime viewing seats in the very center of the fifth row, with their numbers closely linked.

The remaining ticket was assigned to a seat in the very last row of the theater, in the most obscure corner.

They couldn't even reach the corridor.

Seeing that Jiang Li remained silent, Bai Yuan performed even more energetically.

I didn't check the ticket carefully when I bought it.

Senior, I've been afraid of the dark since I was little. If I were to sit alone in a closed, dark corner, I would be so scared that I wouldn't be able to breathe.

Just now, Brother Gu Ze suggested...

There was absolutely no need for Bai Yuan to finish her hypocritical explanation.

Gu Ze naturally shielded Bai Yuan behind him and made the final decision decisively.

"Since Bai Yuan is afraid of the dark, I'll accompany her to sit in the two seats in the middle."

"Jiang Li, are you alright on your own?"

There was absolutely no room for negotiation in those words.

It even carried a hint of warning.

"Don't be jealous. Bai Yuan is timid and can't stand being frightened. As her senior, you should be more tolerant of her."

Hearing such illogical and scumbag-like remarks from the man, Jiang Li secretly clenched her fingers at her sides.

Her frail body swayed precariously in the cold air.

Her clear eyes were brimming with tears that threatened to fall, and she bit her lip tightly.

It seemed that even breathing was painful.

Seeing his heartbroken expression, Gu Ze merely frowned impatiently.

Just as he was about to reprimand Jiang Li for being ungrateful.

Jiang Li decisively extended two fingers and snatched the movie ticket for the edge seat from Bai Yuan's hand.

She didn't even spare Gu Ze a second glance.

He turned and dragged his heavy steps toward the ticket gate.

Looking at her from behind, the girl's silhouette exuded endless sorrow and loneliness.

But in the unseen front, the sadness on Jiang Li's face vanished instantly.

The corners of his mouth almost couldn't help but turn upwards.

[Great, if I actually sat next to them and smelled that cheap perfume, I'd feel like throwing up.]

The system cat rolled around happily in the sea of ​​consciousness.

[Baby, your acting skills are truly superb.]

You have Gu Ze, that brain-stem-deficient idiot, completely under your control.

Jiang Li snorted coldly.

A man like this, who only deserves to stay in the trash can, is too superfluous to even glance at.

I'll bear with it for now, and while I'm at it, I'll use that million-dollar hush money to enjoy life.

Gu Ze stared at her retreating figure, and the slight displeasure in his heart subsided a little.

No matter how much she throws a tantrum, she can't live without him.

As for not replying to messages last night, it's probably because she was jealous and pretending to be pitiful. She'll be fine after he coaxes her a few times.

Bai Yuan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

"My senior is so kind."

The lobby loudspeaker announced that the film was about to start.

Jiang Li lined up and passed through the ticket gates, stepping onto the thick soundproof carpet to enter Theater 5.

The moment the door was slammed shut, the noise outside was completely shut out.

The only thing in the entire space was the colorful light spots projected from the giant screen.

Such enclosed environments can always create a sense of visual oppression.

Using the dim light, Jiang Li climbed the stairs step by step.

The further in you go, the fewer people there are.

Walk all the way to the last row at the top of the theater.

The field of vision here is extremely narrow.

Even the safety indicator lights for the emergency exits were mostly blocked by the walls and pillars.

Jiang Li took out the ticket stub and carefully compared it with the metal number plate on the back of the seat.

Just as she was about to step over the second-to-last seat and walk towards the innermost empty seat.

His steps abruptly stopped in his tracks.

These seats are not empty.

A pair of long legs domineeringly occupied the already cramped passageway space.

The man wore bespoke trousers of the finest quality, the cut of which perfectly outlined the contours of his leg muscles.

Even in such a dark and obscure corner, one could still feel the extremely aggressive and oppressive aura emanating from the other party.

Because of the darkness, the man's face was not clearly visible.

Jiang Li could only speak politely in a low voice.

Excuse me, could you please let me pass?

Before she could finish speaking, she turned to the side, trying to squeeze through the gap between those legs.

Just as she leaned forward.

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