Chapter 62: Chapter 62: It Looks Like They Are Kissing

It took the group just about fifteen minutes to reach grandma's and Lin Yu's place.

Lin Yu was unusually uncomfortable, pursing his lips as he glanced at the two girls who were visiting for the first time, "It's a bit messy inside."

After all, it was an old house, full of traces of life.

It was bound to be messy.

Liu Ou waved her hand, "Hurry and open the door, we're here to familiarize ourselves with it."

The old lady, assisted by Xie Xiao and Luo Yanran, got out of the car, "Let me do it, I'll go in and turn on a light for you. Xiao Yu and Xiao Xiao, help me push the car inside."

The old lady pushed the door open, and soon, the dim yellow light was turned on.

The small courtyard became clearly visible, cluttered with many things, but not dirty, though the mess was unavoidable.

Liu Ou, taking the lead and pulling Luo Yanran, followed behind the grandmother and chuckled, "I bet barbecuing here would be really cool."

"Then come over when you're free, just that there are a lot of mosquitoes at night..."

Xie Xiao clicked his tongue and slapped Lin Yu, who was lost in thought while staring at someone's back, "Snap out of it, why are you so sensitive these days?"

Lin Yu retorted gruffly, "I don't know what you're talking about."

Xie Xiao snorted with a laugh, "Oh, never mind then."

Unable to hold back, Lin Yu lowered his voice and said, "Don't think I didn't see you holding hands with our senior sister!"

Contrary to Lin Yu's expectation that Xie Xiao would be embarrassed, the man before him showed a surprised expression, "You saw?"

Why do you look so excited?

Lin Yu furrowed his brow, only to hear him say, "That's really great, otherwise I wouldn't know how to brag to you that I just held hands with Ranran! The feel of her hand..."

Lin Yu: ...

"Shut up, Xie Xiao, you sound like a creep!" he couldn't help but roll his eyes and turned to push the car inside.

Xie Xiao laughed, "Not nervous anymore, huh?"

Lin Yu curled his lips, still claiming, "I was never nervous."

The group didn't stay long, otherwise the grandmother, caught up in the moment, would have prepared a sugary soup snack for them.

Having been busy all day, they couldn't bear to keep the old lady busy any longer.

So, soon the four of them said goodbye to the grandmother and left the house.

Once outside, Lin Yu asked a question, "Where to?"

Yeah, now a bit past nine, where to?

Going to a night market was something none of them wanted to do, frankly speaking, it's quite uncomfortable to smell that when full.

The group exchanged glances, none could decide where to go.

Finally, Liu Ou took out her phone and tapped a few times, "Come on, let's go to the movies. It starts in fifteen minutes, I've already bought the tickets."

She really was decisive.

Lin Yu was stunned for a moment, "Fifteen minutes?"

"Yes, in one minute the cab I called will arrive, let's go, let's go." She took Luo Yanran by the arm and moved forward, "It'll probably be around eleven by the time we finish, just in time for everyone to head home. We're off today, a late night won't hurt."

"Then I'll send you the money," Lin Yu said. "It's my treat."

Xie Xiao clicked his tongue, "Why are you trying to compete with me?"

But Liu Ou lowered her head and swiftly set up a group chat, "AA please, thank you. Don't worry about the cab fare, I have a coupon. I'd feel embarrassed collecting 50 cents from each of you for two bucks."

Luo Yanran laughed out loud at this.

She glanced at her friend and was the first to transfer 25 yuan for the movie ticket.

The two guys exchanged looks and, seeing the resignation in each other's eyes, obediently transferred 25 yuan each.

Lin Yu transferred 27 yuan.

Liu Ou turned to look at him with a somewhat amused expression, "Junior, got a bit of machismo, huh?"

Lin Yu opened his mouth, wanting to say no, but Liu Ou had already turned away.

He felt somewhat deflated, as if he hadn't handled it well.

Xie Xiao had a clear vantage point and knew Lin Yu all too well.

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But Xie Xiao didn't say much.

The four of them arrived at the cinema just in time to pick up and check their tickets.

It was a suspense horror film, recently released and well-reviewed.

Since the tickets were bought last minute, all the good seats were taken.

Their seats were towards the back corner.

While sitting down, both guys clearly had their own schemes in mind.

Sitting arrangement turned into a problem.

Before Xie Xiao could figure out a legitimate reason to sit next to Luo Yanran, Liu Ou directed the two guys.

"You two sit in the middle, and I'll sit on one side with Luo Luo," she instructed.

The two guys looked baffled at her.

Liu Ou's face showed an expression of speechlessness, while Luo Yanran couldn't help but laugh.

"Luoluo likes to secretly deduce things in her mind during this kind of movie and spoilers during discussions with you! And she's always right! Do you get it?" Liu Ou said with resignation, "I can't handle it. I don't want to sit next to her, Xie Xiao, you take the spot beside her, and Lin Yu, you watch the movie quietly, okay?"

Lin Yu responded unflinchingly, "I'll be quiet. My IQ isn't high enough to deduce anything."

Liu Ou satisfied pulled him to sit down.

Xie Xiao glanced at Luo Yanran, who stood by looking a bit aggrieved, smiled, and said, "Teacher Luo, I don't mind spoilers."

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Just before the lights went out, Luo Yanran protested weakly, "But isn't the whole point of watching a suspense horror movie to deduce what happens?"

Xie Xiao thought to himself, not necessarily, when you look around the cinema full of couples, they aren't all here just for the movie.

Horror movies were a good choice for fostering closeness between girlfriends and boyfriends,

assuming the girl gets scared.

Xie Xiao had initially entertained some wild thoughts in the dim, expecting that holding hands or something might go unnoticed in the dark.

He even imagined her leaning against him if she got scared enough to jump into his embrace.

But his fantasies were quickly dashed,

as Luo Yanran was genuinely engrossed in the film and seemed not to be scared at all.

While other girls screamed, she just frowned slightly.

He noticed she turned a few times, clearly wanting to discuss something with him, but she likely restrained herself because of what Liu Ou had earlier.

The flickering movie screen light reflected in her eyes, making them look watery and innocent.

Xie Xiao sighed, looking ahead at a couple already embracing each other.

Ultimately, he couldn't resist and leaned toward Luo Yanran. He lifted the armrest between them and whispered with a hint of grievance, "Teacher Luo, is the movie good?"

Luo Yanran wasn't actually paying much attention to the film,

It was her first movie date with Xie Xiao, how could she possibly concentrate entirely on the film?

Her mind was as cluttered with thoughts as Xie Xiao's.

She wasn't even aware of the movie's plot, thus she couldn't turn and discuss it with Xie Xiao like before.

So when Xie Xiao leaned over, she was aware of it, and her heart raced.

At the sound of his voice, she felt goosebumps rising.

Then she abruptly turned to look at him,

Only to find that he was very close; her sudden turn almost brought their noses together.

From behind, one might even think they were kissing.

Their breaths brushed each other's faces.