023: Private Cinema, A Tug-Of-War Between Two People

"Dongxi, you used to say that the mystery of mathematics encompasses the entire universe, but I'm just a girl who likes literature and art. We have different interests and hobbies. Do you think we'll have anything in common when we get married in the future?"

In the taxi, a hint of light pink appeared on Xiao Tian's pretty face, and she pulled back her beautiful hand.

Xiao Tian hadn't noticed earlier, but now she realized that she and Qi Lin had been holding hands.

After all, they hadn't seen each other for several years. How could she adapt to this so suddenly?

"Who said we have different interests and hobbies? I also like literature and art."

With the 'Literary Master' in mind, Qi Lin's answer was particularly relaxed.

Xiao Tian looked at Qi Lin's boasting and curled her lips: "Really? You didn't use to enjoy watching these literary films or reading books."

"Then let me ask you, who saved the protagonist in The Count of Monte Cristo, and where did the protagonist find the treasure?"

Qi Lin pinched Xiao Tian's nose and smiled: "You think you can trip me up with that? Edmond Dantès's cellmate, Father Faria, saved him. The treasure was buried on a deserted island called Monte Cristo."

After hearing Qi Lin's answer, a hint of surprise gradually appeared in Xiao Tian's eyes.

She was a literary girl who enjoyed reading books and attending operas.

If someone could engage in conversation with her about these topics, Xiao Tian would feel as if she'd found a confidant, and her heart would flutter.

"How was that? Are you impressed by me?"

Qi Lin started teasing Xiao Tian again, pinching her fair and beautiful chin with his hand.

"That's just basic knowledge. Where did you pick it up?"

"Have you read Lolita, the work of Russian writer Vladimir Nabokov? Who does Annabel end up with in the end? And what's the fate of the protagonist, Humbert?"

The corners of Xiao Tian's lips curled slightly, setting a trap for Qi Lin.

She had already mentioned Humbert as the protagonist, so Qi Lin might assume Annabel stayed with him.

In fact, Annabel eventually ran off with the literary man Creed, and the story concluded tragically for both her and Humbert.

Qi Lin smiled and said, "To escape from her stepfather Humbert's control, Annabel eloped with a local literary man named Creed. However, to survive, Creed forced Annabel to make explicit films with other men."

"Humbert asked Annabel to leave with him, but she refused."

"In the end, Humbert found Creed and shot him dead. Annabel also died on the street due to childbirth complications, and Humbert later died of a cerebral hemorrhage in prison."

"No one can truly possess Lolita; they can only admire her from a distance."

After saying this, Qi Lin looked at Xiao Tian's face.

Xiao Tian was a bit stunned. She hadn't expected Qi Lin to answer so easily and correctly.

(Fu*k, I want a system too, why study... right? 😖)

"This novel is quite interesting. Did you picture yourself as the fourteen-year-old heroine?"

Qi Lin teased Xiao Tian with a smile.

"Pfft~ I didn't put myself in anyone's shoes~"

Xiao Tian playfully pushed Qi Lin away.

Even though she denied it, the effect was clear.

Xiao Tian's gaze toward him grew softer and more tender, as if she were already imagining their sweet life together in the future.

In the taxi, Xiao Tian suddenly became very talkative.

The two discussed everything, from Western to Eastern literature, and from Eastern literature to ancient Greek mythology.

This girl in her twenties was shocked to discover that Qi Lin's knowledge of literature had reached an almost unreachable level.

Even she, a literary girl who had immersed herself in literature for over twenty years, didn't know as much as he did.

The weak naturally admire the strong.

Especially a girl like Xiao Tian, with her deep literary background.

In a private cinema, Lolita was playing on the comfortable screen.

Xiao Tian looked at Qi Lin with gentle eyes: "Dongxi, I know now that I haven't been waiting in vain for these three years. As long as you divorce Wang Yunzhi, I'll take you to meet my parents immediately."

The more beautiful a woman is, the more enchanting her allure.

This was a realization Qi Lin had come to after meeting Wang Yunzhi, Tang Yubao, Tang Yinxuan, and now Xiao Tian.

"Tiantian, we've been chatting for so long, and I'm a little thirsty."

Qi Lin suddenly hugged Xiao Tian around her waist.

The gauzy texture of her clothing was incredibly smooth.

Xiao Tian's cheeks flushed: "You're thirsty? I'll get you some water."

In the private box, there were of course drinks and snacks prepared for the guests.

Qi Lin shook his head and hugged Xiao Tian tighter: "I want to drink this."

Before Xiao Tian could understand what Qi Lin meant, his face was already close to hers.

"Mmm~"

Xiao Tian's eyes widened in surprise.

Never mind holding hands for the first time, today was also the first time she kissed a man.

A soft pink hue appeared on her fair and translucent face.

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"Dongxi, you… you haven't done what you promised me yet!"

Suddenly, Xiao Tian pushed Qi Lin away.

She crossed her arms, her beautiful eyes filled with shyness and panic.

A private cinema was essentially like a hotel room.

Just a moment ago, Qi Lin had wanted to go further and take things to the next level with Xiao Tian.

Unfortunately, even though Xiao Tian was slightly entranced, she still knew her boundaries.

Seeing Xiao Tian's wary expression, Qi Lin couldn't help but think it was a missed opportunity.