“No, just checking the time.” Zoey hurriedly put her phone away, “Let’s go, the movie’s about to start.”
…
The two of them arrived at the movie theater, laughing and joking along the way. Sea Gu compared the counter on one side and pulled Zoey over, “Popcorn on the house.”
“I don’t want to eat it. I just had dinner, and if I eat this, I’ll turn into a big fat pig.” Zoey shook her head.
Looking at her like that, Sea Gu only felt funny. “You’re so skinny, you should eat like a pig to look good.”
“You cursed me?” She stared at him with her jaw dropped.
He laughed, his long fingers pointing at her, “Nuh-uh, that’s more like a little piggy.”
She made a move to hit him, and he easily clasped her hand in place, laughing merrily, “Okay, okay, I’ll leave you alone. I’ll buy you a drink as an apology, okay?”
“That’s more like it.” Zoey gives him a sidelong glance and withdraws her hand.
The two were laughing and joking, completely unaware that not far away, a line of sight swept icily towards them.
…
Ah Feng accompanied Jerry Xiao to the movie theater, and at a glance, he saw two familiar figures at the counter. In the noisy crowd, they were very conspicuous. The man was handsome and crazy, and the woman had a quiet smile, but he had to admit that they were really a good match.
That joking and laughing looked familiar and intimate to outsiders.
“Mr. Xiao, that seems to be Secretary Baker.” Feng looked at his boss.
Jerry Xiao noticed it early on, so his face was ugly as hell. So, Sea Gu was the friend she had arranged to meet? She just rejected herself again and again because of him! No wonder, having a meal until eleven o’clock, it turned out to be a date to watch a movie.
He didn’t say a word, only pursed his lips, pulled out his cell phone and dialed the familiar string of numbers.
…
Over there, Zoey held the popcorn for Sea Gu, the cell phone in her bag rang, she hurriedly bent over to get the phone. When she saw the familiar number, her heart couldn’t help but jump, and she subconsciously looked at Sea Gu, “You buy the drinks first, I’ll take a call.”
“Well, don’t go too far, the movie will start soon.” Sea Gu agrees as he buys a drink. Zoey takes only two steps away before picking up the phone.
It was his voice, still, that came first. “Who are you with?”
His side was also incredibly noisy, but his voice could be heard clearly between the noise. Seemingly, very upset.
It was about because there was no dinner for him tonight.
“Have you had dinner yet?” Zoey ignored his question outright; she was more concerned about his livelihood, relatively speaking.
“I asked you who you’re with now.” Without answering her, he asked again, impatience evident in his tone.
Zoey was stunned for a moment and subconsciously looked towards Sea Gu. At this moment, Sea Gu was also looking at her, and mischievously made a ghost face at her, she couldn’t hold back her ‘pfft’ laugh.
Completely unnoticed, the breathing of someone on the other end of the phone became heavier and heavier. She pursed her lips before answering, “An old friend.”
She was so weak that she intentionally hid it from Sea Gu. She didn’t want him to be angry, and she didn’t want him to misunderstand her again.
An old friend?
That’s good!
This old friend of hers would come to the movies with her, would play around with her, and would make her laugh! Truly a very dedicated ‘best friend’!
Jerry Xiao cut the call off without saying a word.
Zoey, completely at a loss for words, looked at the phone inexplicably. Had he, himself, seemingly pissed him off again? But why?
His mood has always been cloudy and uncertain, so Zoey stopped thinking about it, put away her cell phone, and walked over to Sea Gu.
“Feed me one.” Sea Gu, his hands full of drinks and craving popcorn, opened his mouth and begged Zoey .
“Would you be too good at eating?!” Zoey gaped at his arms full of snacks. But grabbed one and threw it into his mouth anyway.
“Zoey ?!!” Came the familiar voice, Zoey looked at Julie and Hammer in front of her with some surprise. The two looked at her with delight as well, “It’s really you, what a coincidence?”
“I came to see a movie with a friend. Why are you guys there?”
“The company is doing an event, and we’re chartering a movie today.” Julie replied, her eyes turned ambiguously on Ingram who was too dazzling on one side, “Boyfriend, no introduction either?”
Upon hearing this, Sea Gu hurriedly leaned his shoulder intimately toward Zoey and introduced himself with a grin, “Sea Gu.”
“I’m Julie, she’s Hammer.” Julie smiled at the introduction and whispered in Zoey’s ear again, “Nice eye, the legendary Ingram.”
“Stop it, it’s really not what you think.” Zoey explains.
Hammer laughed, “It’s quite a match, so don’t explain.”
Sea Gu nods cheekily and responds, “Yes, yes, yes, yes, explanation equals cover-up.”
Zoey, head full of black lines, pushed him away, “Please, just don’t add to the problem.”
“By the way, did you just see the president? I heard that he’s coming over to watch a movie with us tonight.” Hammer said casually.
Zoey was shocked, “You mean Mr. Xiao? He is also in this movie theater?”
“Hmm. Maybe it’s not here yet.” Julie nodded.
Zoey face changed, subconsciously thought of the phone call just now. Sea Gu looked at her flustered look, the smile on her face, not as bright as just now.
Subconsciously, she looked around, and suddenly saw the figure in the midst of the noise. Crowd swaying, he stood there, not far away, Zoey instantly recognized him. Just … that body emanates a stiff cold aura, as if to be present to freeze everyone in that.
Apparently, he saw her too.
His eyes pierced through the layers of people and landed on her. But, just for a second, they looked away. With an expressionless face, he turned away and headed for the theater.
Zoey felt a little guilty. Obviously, she and Ingram were friends, but with that look in his eyes, she somehow felt as if she had done something terribly wrong. Obviously, he had just made that call after he had already seen her, but he had been vague about it. Plus, with that snarky comment from Julie and Hammer just now, he must have already misunderstood himself.
With that in mind, Zoey tries to go after him, but he’s already disappeared into the theater.
Looking at her like this, Sea Gu was a bit intolerant, “To explain it to him?”
Zoey forced a smile, “Go in first.”
Sea Gu nodded, holding the snacks and checking the ticket to go in. Sea Gu looking for the theater, Zoey while dialing the familiar number, but dialed, not waiting to pick up, the other side has already hung up the phone directly.
Looking at her frustrated look, Sea Gu bristled, “Don’t look like the sky is falling, why don’t I accompany you to look for him one by one in the movie theaters?”
“Forget it, no need. Finding him won’t do anything.” Zoey shook her head, he must be sitting with the whole company, wouldn’t she be making a fool out of him by finding him like this?” Don’t delay your movie. Let’s go in first!”
“Are you sure you don’t want to go to him?” Sea Gu raised an eyebrow.
“Not going, there’s really nothing to explain.” Zoey breathed softly, put away her cell phone and looked at Sea Gu, but it was hard to hide the despondency in her eyes, “It’s not like he and I are a couple, so maybe he doesn’t care about any of this.”
…
The two went into the movie hall together. The room was full, and they sat with their snacks. The movie flashed by, but Zoey was completely distracted.
Along with that, Sea Gu can’t get excited at all. In the end …
He pretended to be sleepy and yawned lazily. Moving over to his face, he whispered to her, “Why don’t we go?”
Zoey now looks back at him, “Is it over?”
He was in a cold sweat. In fact, the episode had only just begun a short while ago. “Well, it’s almost over. I’m a bit sleepy, I can’t watch anymore. How about, we go first?”
“Can we go first?” Zoey looks around.
“Sure.” Sea Gu was the first to rise, waving back at her. It was only then that she cautiously catcalled after him and walked out of the theater.
Walking out of the theater, the time is still early, just after nine o’clock. At this moment, Jerry Xiao must still be watching the movie.
“I’ll give you a ride back? Or …,” Sea Gu paused and spread his hands, “you want to wait here for him?”
In fact, he won’t be out for a while. Zoey pursed her lips, “Go on back, I’ll be by myself for a while.”
All of her distractions were in his eyes, so Sea Gu didn’t force the issue. Only nodded, “Then you should be careful yourself. Stand inside, it’s windy standing here, don’t freeze.”
Zoey smiles a little apologetically, “Sorry to spoil your day.”
Sea Gu stretched lazily, “I’m sleepy myself, what does it have to do with you? Okay, okay, don’t think about it, go inside and sit in the hall for a while, now I’m really leaving.”
“Uh-huh. You take care of yourself on the road.” Zoey waved goodbye to him. His figure gradually disappeared into the dark night, the streetlights cast his figure down, stretching it out for a long, long time, looking inexplicably forlorn and depressed.
Zoey Her eyes deepened slightly, and she didn’t draw her eyes back until he had completely disappeared. Glancing down at the time on her wrist, it was now a surprisingly long hour or so before the movie ended. After thinking about it, she gave up on waiting for him here.
When the movie broke up, her colleagues came out, and when they saw her still here, she couldn’t explain. After thinking about it for a while, she walked out of the theater alone, stopped a cab and went back to the Xiao Family Villa.
…. Back home, Zoey didn’t stay idle, tying on her apron and wandering around the kitchen. When the skin-egg thin pork porridge was almost done, she kept it warm on the stove and went upstairs to take a shower herself.
Changing into a fresh pair of pajamas and coming down, she looked up at the clock and was surprised that it was just after ten.
For the first time, it felt like time was passing so slowly. I wish it was possible for him to get out early as well, but he wasn’t one for half measures.
Zoey decadently grabbed a magazine, nestled in the sofa and casually looked. Time, little by little, I do not know how long, only feel the eyelids are getting heavier and heavier, everything in front of me, all become blurred …
…
Jerry Xiao pushed the door in, and when he saw the figure on the sofa, a trace of obvious surprise crossed the bottom of those dark and heavy eyes. She, actually came back?
In the kitchen, there was a silky, tantalizing aroma coming from the kitchen, obviously from her hands.
She, when did she come back? Surprisingly, even the midnight snack was already ready. Was this a deliberate attempt to curry favor with her?
Gaze, once again to the sofa balked over, cold hard eyes, but actually much softer, even their own did not notice. The action of putting down the car keys, also subconsciously lighten, seems to be afraid of waking up someone sleeping on the sofa at this moment.
Sinking his steps, he approached slowly toward her. He wore no slippers, his bare feet, stepping on the floor without making the slightest sound in the stillness of the night.
…