Chapter 93
◎ Bei Bitang wore a pure blue dress, with her hair down and curled into a few big waves with a curling iron...◎
Bei Bitang wore a pure blue dress, let her hair down, and used a curling iron to curl the ends of her hair into a few big waves. She picked up a black calfskin shoulder bag and drove to the Grandview Cinema on Nanjing West Road five minutes early.
The night before she parted with Feng Guangmei last time, she received a call from Xie Weiran. The young man shyly invited her to go to the movies on the phone.
Bei Bitang just thought about when she would be free, without any other concerns, and agreed to a date with Xie Weiran, a few days earlier than her date with Kong Baoer.
The promotional photo of Red Sorghum showed Gong Li's youthful face with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and Bei Bitang couldn't help but look over and saw Xie Weiran standing not far from the poster.
He was wearing a black leather jacket, blue-white jeans, and a pair of classic Converse sneakers.
Obviously he also saw Bei Bitang, and he smiled at Bei Bitang with a dimple, then looked straight at Bei Bitang and ran over.
Bei Bitang was worried that he would bump into someone.
Walking up to Bei Bitang, Xie Weiran lowered his head slightly, touched his hair awkwardly, and said with a blushing face, "Hello, I'm Xie Weiran."
Bei Bitang extended her hand and said with a smile, "Bei Bitang."
Xie Weiran quickly stretched out his hand and shook hands with Bei Bitang.
He glanced at the crowd at the entrance of the cinema and suggested, "Then let's go in."
Bei Bitang said softly, "Okay."
Xie Weiran started talking as they walked. His eyes fell on Bei Bitang and he said, "Have you seen Red Sorghum before? If so, let's watch another movie."
Bei Bitang shook her head slightly and said, "I haven't seen Red Sorghum yet."
Bei Bitang deliberately spoke in a casual and relaxed tone. She could see that Xie Weiran was too nervous, perhaps because he had never had an intimate relationship with a girl.
Xie Weiran said excitedly, "Then I made the right choice! I'm also the first person to watch this movie with you."
At the same time, Xie Weiran was thinking in his heart that a movie starring Gong Li and produced by Zhang Yimou can never be bad, and it will definitely leave a strong mark in the history of domestic cinema. Years later, if Bei Bitang thinks of this movie, she will definitely think of him.
Xie Weiran led Bei Bitang to a less crowded place and then ran to the ticket window to buy tickets.
Bei Bitang looked at the people in the cinema calmly. A moment later, Xie Weiran came back with two bottles of Coke and a small bucket of popcorn.
Bei Bitang looked at his busy hands and said, "Give me some."
Xie Weiran asked, "Would you like some Coke? I forgot to ask first."
Bei Bitang smiled and said, "Watching a movie and drinking soda is not bad."
Xie Weiran handed a bottle of Coke to Bei Bitang and said happily, "Then take this."
Xie Weiran walked in front of Bei Bitang, making an easy path for her. Bei Bitang followed closely behind him, entered the screening room, found a seat and sat down.
Xie Weiran held the popcorn bucket in front of Bei Bitang again, raised an eyebrow and said, "Want some?"
Bei Bitang looked at his flattering appearance and couldn't help but smile with her eyes curved. She actually pinched a popcorn with her hand and put it into her mouth.
In the flickering light and shadow, Xie Weiran's gaze was deeply attracted by Bei Bitang, whose face was as white as jade, hands as white as green wheat, and her breath was filled with the fragrance of orchids.
The movie started to enter the main film. Although "Red Sorghum" had been released for some time, Xie Weiran was busy with business and had never gone to the cinema to watch it.
At this moment, Xie Weiran's mind was not entirely on the movie. He glanced at Bei Bitang sitting next to him intentionally or unintentionally.
Bei Bitang was so focused on watching the movie that she didn't know if she noticed her.
After the movie ended, the two of them followed the crowd out. Bei Bitang, with a hint of teasing in her heart, asked Xie Weiran seriously, "What did you think of the movie? Was it good?"
Xie Weiran had obviously done his homework beforehand, and he responded with the same attitude as if he were asking a teacher, "It's beautiful. Gong Li is beautiful, the scenery is beautifully shot, and the concept is very high-minded."
Bei Bitang smiled and said, "There's a dance hall and a coffee shop here... Let's go shopping."
Xie Weiran was more than happy to spend more time with the beauty of his heart. He immediately nodded heavily and said, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
The two of them slowly walked up the stairs to the central lounge, where they gazed at the illuminated fountain for a while. Then they walked to the cafe inside. Bei Bitang pointed inside and said softly, "Let's go in and sit down and chat."
Xie Weiran felt a surge of nervousness, like before a 100-meter race. He breathed a sigh of relief and nodded, "Okay."
The cafe wasn't crowded, so the two of them walked into a booth at the back. Bei Bitang asked for a cup of black coffee and asked Xie Weiran, "What would you like to drink?"
Xie Weiran followed the pole and said, "I don't know anything about coffee, can you order one for me?"
Bei Bitang stroked her temples and smiled, then said to the waiter, "Another mocha, with an extra portion of sugar."
While waiting for coffee, Xie Weiran first asked Bei Bitang whether she was adapting well after returning to China, and then asked what Bei Bitang liked to do in her daily life.
They were all safe and routine topics, and Bei Bitang answered them truthfully, and asked questions back in return.
After the coffee was served, Bei Bitang picked up the cup, blew on it, and took a sip. She glanced at Xie Weiran, who was staring at her, put down the coffee, and said seriously, "Mr. Xie, do you understand my situation?"
Xie Weiran smiled, nodded, and said, "I understand. Sister Guangmei told me everything."
Bei Bitang pursed her lips and said, "Guangmei is my good friend. When she talks to you, she must be standing on my side and is biased."
Xie Weiran said in a daze: "I am on your side too."
Bei Bitang's beautiful eyes curved, and she covered her mouth with her hands as she smiled. Then, with a faint smile, she said, "I have a biological child, and you've never even had a date. Have you thought it through?"
Xie Weiran said without hesitation: "I've thought it through very clearly. As long as you like someone, and they're single and willing to give it a try, then everything will be fine."
Bei Bitang smiled faintly, then said calmly, "But in the eyes of others, women who have given birth are devalued. Do you want a woman who has given birth to a child to be your first love?"
Xie Weiran said angrily, "If anyone says that to you, I'll scold him so harshly that he won't even be able to lift his head."
Bei Bitang was stunned for a moment, then said seriously, "I don't know what Guangmei told you about Anna, but I don't want to lie to you or be vague about it. Anna's existence is aboveboard, and she is my little angel."
Xie Weiran quickly stated, "Of course, she will also be my little angel, and I will try my best to make her feel good about me. You are not wrong, and Anna is not wrong either. It's all in the past. Even if you are a saint, someone with a bad mouth can find fault with you."
Bei Bitang lowered her head slightly and said, "Thank you for your comfort."
Xie Weiran continued to tell Bei Bitang to relax and not reject him, as he didn't mind her having a child at all.
Not to mention one, he wouldn't mind even if there were two or three more. He likes children. He just feels sorry for Bei Bitang raising her daughter alone in a foreign country all these years.
Bei Bitang raised her head and said slowly, "I want you to talk about Anna's biological father. I don't think Guangmei has told you. If you back down after hearing it, don't blame her. This matter is really difficult for most people to talk about."
After a pause, Bei Bitang looked out the window and said softly, "Anna's biological father and I have never had a formal relationship. We are just lovers. He is attracted by my beauty, and I am attracted by his financial resources. I can only tell you with certainty that even if our story is too vulgar, I have never destroyed other people's relationships or families."
Bei Bitang turned around, looked at Xie Weiran intently, and said, "Think about it again, and consider me again."
Xie Weiran picked up the coffee, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp, raised his eyebrows and smiled, "So what? I like you, and that won't change no matter what. I also love money and your beauty. I also hope that you like my money and my face."
His two rows of teeth were stained black by chocolate sauce, but his eyes were indescribably focused and moving.
Bei Bitang's face flushed slightly. She looked at her watch and said, "It's getting late. I have to go back."
Xie Weiran pressed the issue, "Do you want to bring some cake back for Anna? By the way, what does she like to eat? I'll take her out to eat next time."
Bei Bitang said: "I don't let her eat too much sweet food. She likes wontons."
Xie Weiran clapped his hands, his voice a little louder, and said, "I know a place that sells wontons cooked over firewood. The owner is an old lady who doesn't set up shop until nine o'clock in the evening. It's not far from here. I'll take you there and pack some raw wontons to take back for Anna's breakfast tomorrow morning."
Bei Bitang was moved after hearing this. She had a pleasant time with Xie Weiran tonight and was quite satisfied with him in every aspect. She nodded and said, "Okay, then please take me there."
Xie Weiran suppressed the upward curve of his lips, trying not to get too carried away. He said, "You drive, I'll take your car over there, and then I'll take a taxi home. I'll leave my car here and pick it up tomorrow."
Gu Wangxi ignored Huo Shixun's attempts to keep him, came out of the dance hall, stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, took out a lighter and smoked a cigarette.
He stared at the smoke with a gloomy look, but then felt it was boring, so he put out the cigarette and turned his head to find a trash can to throw it away.
Turning his head inadvertently, he saw a tall and elegant lady walking side by side with a man with an equally outstanding back view under the brightly lit street.
Gu Wangxi frowned inexplicably, but watched intently. After the man and the woman walked a short distance, the man plucked up the courage and took the young woman's hand.
Gu Wangxi's eyes narrowed slightly, sharp as arrows. The young woman did not refuse, so the two of them walked hand in hand towards a black car.
The young woman walked to the driver's seat, raised her face slightly and looked at the roof of the car when she opened the door.
Gu Wangxi's heart was instantly broken. He turned to Huo Shixun, who came out to look for him, and said, "I have something urgent to do! I'm leaving first!"
Huo Shixun didn't even have time to shout, "What's the urgent matter? How come I don't know?"
All I saw was Gu Wangxi running down the stairs, as if he was in a movie about a life-or-death chase.
When he ran to the street, the people and cars had long disappeared. Gu Wangxi covered his head and squatted down in disappointment. The dim yellow street lights shone on him dejectedly.
Unlike other wontons, these were round and plump, as big as ping-pong balls. They were as light and thin as feather wings, with a meat filling the size of a longan. On the stove, a pot of soup and a cauldron of boiling water filled the air, and the aroma wafted from miles away.
Bei Bitang said, "It smells so good."
Xie Weiran suggested sitting down, having a midnight snack, and then going back.
Bei Bitang agreed without hesitation. Before she even opened her mouth, Xie Weiran asked the boss to add some more seaweed and dried shrimps to each bowl.
Bei Bitang wiped her hands on the small table, paused, and then smiled. Feng Guangmei was really something. She even told Xie Weiran about her preference for wontons.
After eating wontons, the two said goodbye and went home. Bei Bitang promised Xie Weiran that she would call him more often.
Bei Bitang quietly turned on the light in the living room, changed her shoes, took out the packaged wontons and put them in the refrigerator.
He went to the bathroom again, washed his hands, wiped his face, and tiptoed into the children's room.
A clear white light shone on the bedside. Bei Bitang was half-kneeling at the head of the bed, looking at her daughter's sleeping face with gentle eyes.
She looked up at the moon outside the window, then reached out and gently stroked her daughter's forehead to see if she was sweating.
Bei Bitang looked at her daughter's quiet and sweet face, and was suddenly filled with emotion. She remembered that one day her daughter came home from school, looking depressed, and no matter how she asked, she would not say anything.
During dinner, my daughter suddenly asked solemnly, "Mom, John said that in the far east, there are children with black eyes and black hair like me, but they don't have clothes to wear or food to eat, and they are hungry all day long. Is that true?"
It was at that moment that Bei Bitang made up her mind to return home.
Fortunately, after returning home, my daughter quickly adapted to the new environment and made many new friends after going to kindergarten.
The decision to return to China was the right one, so the decision to date Xie Weiran should not be wrong either.
My daughter never objected to single men around her. If she was busy with work and not socializing for a while, she would trot barefoot into the study with her doll in her arms, grab her hand, shake it, and coquettishly say, "Mom, let's go to Uncle Lucas's house for a barbecue this weekend."
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