Chapter 16
After finishing their meal, the two of them walked back slowly, and it was almost two o'clock when they got home.
Lan Shuqing had just had a nap and was not sleepy, and Jiang Bai didn't want to sleep either.
"Jiang Bai, let's go to the movies."
There are still many hours before going to bed at night, and there is a lot to do.
"What movie?"
Lan Shuqing quickly replied, "Horror movie!"
Jiang Bai: (⊙_☉)
Jiang Bai looked at her, doubtful, "Can you?"
Lan Shuqing nodded without hesitation, "Of course!"
Jiang Bai didn't care. She was a horror movie fan and had watched horror movies from every country. So she thoughtfully found her horror movie collection and asked, "Which one do you want to watch? Chinese, American, Thai, or Japanese?"
Lan Shuqing was shocked when she saw the name of Jiang Bai's favorites, which were the top 100 horror movies on a certain website. She slowly looked at Jiang Bai. This woman was so scary!
In the end, Jiang Bai chose her favorite, which was not that scary, and then said to Lan Shuqing, "This is called summoning the spirit. Don't worry, the demons will be defeated in the end. Don't be afraid."
The explanation was thoughtful, but Lan Shuqing was quite surprised. The two of them sat on the sofa, Lan Shuqing leaning against Jiang Bai, "Jiang Bai, do you love horror movies so much?"
Jiang Bai thought for a moment and said, "Well, it's quite interesting."
What's so fun about this thing? Xie Rong gets scared to death every time he sees it, and then says he'll never watch it again, but then he'll want to watch it again next time. This is the only fun part, nothing else is fun.
Lan Shuqing herself could accept it, but she didn't know why Jiang Bai was so keen on horror movies. She looked at Jiang Bai's favorites and felt speechless. She was shooting herself in the foot.
Essentials for watching a movie: happy water and potato chips, but Jiang Bai didn't have either at home. He only had spicy strips, jelly, and fruit. Jiang Bai washed some fruit, and laid out the spicy strips and jelly, then he and Lan Shuqing nestled on the sofa.
The opening music started playing, and Lan Shuqing leaned against Jiang Bai. Jiang Bai poked her shoulder and said, "Lan Shuqing, sit down."
The implication was that he shouldn't lean on her, as both of them had high body temperatures and Jiang Bai's heartbeat was a little fast.
Lan Shuqing looked at her and said righteously, "I'm scared."
Jiang Bai choked again. She looked at Lan Shuqing's delicate profile, the fluffy hair at her ears, her long eyelashes, and the beautiful corners of her eyes. She slowly turned her head and stopped talking.
Lan Shuqing hugged Jiang Bai's arm tightly, staring at the TV, not knowing whether she was really scared or pretending to be scared.
The movie "The Conjuring" is about a family of seven and a witch. The protagonists are a couple who perform exorcisms. Jiang Bai has seen it many times and remembers the plot very clearly. She was worried that Lan Shuqing was really scared, so she let Lan Shuqing lean on her without moving.
Because the plot was very familiar, or perhaps because he was too tired in the past few days and cleaned the house this morning, Jiang Bai's eyelids began to twitch after watching for a while.
Especially since he had to maintain his posture so that Lan Shu could lean on him lightly, Jiang Bai was very sleepy but didn't dare to sleep. However, he gradually couldn't resist his body's instinct, and he slowly leaned back on the pillow, closed his eyes and fell asleep.
When Lan Shuqing discovered him, Jiang Bai had already slept for quite a while.
She turned her head and saw Jiang Bai sleeping with his head resting on the backrest. Lan Shuqing raised the corner of her mouth slightly to smile. She moved closer to Jiang Bai and felt his breath gently on her face, so she gently poked Jiang Bai's forehead with her hand.
Jiang Bai seemed to realize something and frowned.
But he didn't let go.
The smile on Lan Shuqing's lips slowly faded. She stared at Jiang Bai's face and slowly leaned on her shoulder.
There was a scream from the TV, but Lan Shuqing seemed unaware. She hugged Jiang Bai's arm, her eyes falling on Jiang Bai's slender fingers. She was slightly distracted and silently said in her heart: Jiang Bai...
"Basisheba!!!"
As soon as Jiang Bai woke up, she heard a fierce roar from the TV. She came to her senses and turned over and sat up.
Lan Shu held a pillow lightly, clenched his hands, rested his chin on them, and stared at the TV. The male and female protagonists were exorcising a demon, and the last step was about to succeed.
At this time, Jiang Bai woke up.
Lan Shu turned his head and looked at him, his eyes shining, "Jiang Bai, are you awake?"
Jiang Bai half-supported herself and realized that she had fallen asleep without knowing when. She glanced at the TV, then looked at Lan Shuqing, still a little confused.
"Hmm?" Jiang Bai sat up and rubbed his head. "Did I fall asleep?"
Lan Shuqing nodded. "Yeah, I'm almost done watching the movie." She turned back and the movie continued. The hero and heroine successfully exorcised the demon and saved their family, and the ending was a happy one. Although the middle part was a bit scary, the ending was good. Lan Shuqing thought it was quite good.
The movie was about to end. Jiang Bai sat up and leaned against the pillow. She reached out to take the rubber band on her head, and her black hair fell down. She grabbed it back twice and didn't plan to tie it up. Her hair was already messy when she slept, and it would be even messier if she didn't look in the mirror.
Lan Shuqing sat on the other side, tilting his head to watch Jiang Bai's movements. Jiang Bai's hair wasn't long, just a little longer than shoulder-length. "Jiang Bai, you look better like this than tied up."
Jiang Bai uttered an "Ah," turned to look at Lan Shuqing, and smiled. "I'm used to tying it up now," she asked, "Is the movie good?"
Lan Shu nodded slightly. She put down the pillow and moved to Jiang Bai's side. "Jiang Bai, now that you're awake, can we proceed to the next step?"
Hearing Lan Shuqing's words, Jiang Bai felt as if she had missed something. She stammered, "What's the next step?"
Lan Shuqing spread out his fingers and counted them one by one. "Look, we've eaten and watched a movie. Isn't it time to go out and play now?"
It’s not a date, Jiang Bai really wanted to say this, but she looked at Lan Shuqing and didn’t want to refuse, since it was vacation anyway.
"Where do you want to go?"
"Let's go shopping!"
Jiang Bai smiled and asked, "Where are we going?"
Lan Shu thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to Hengji Plaza. There's a snack street over there."
Jiang Bai nodded, "Okay."
Lan Shu pounced over and hugged Jiang Bai's waist, "Jiang Bai, you are so kind."
The girl's delicate face was right in front of him, her eyes reflecting Jiang Bai's bewildered look. Their soft bodies pressed against each other, carrying the girl's unique fragrance. Jiang Bai thought, this is an elf.
Jiang Bai clenched her hands on the sofa, then she reached out and pushed Lan Shuqing away, teasing, "Is it bad if I don't agree to your request?"
Lan Shu chuckled, "You're definitely reluctant to part with it."
Jiang Bai turned around to look at her, his eyes slightly surprised. Lan Shu looked at her lightly as if asking how did you know and chuckled. She raised her head as if saying, "I just know it."
Jiang Bai also smiled and shook her head, "You are really a little kid."
Lan Shu glared at her, "I'm not young anymore, I'm already 18, almost 19!"
Jiang Bai sat up straight, "So you're not actually 19 yet?"
Lan Shu blinked slightly, "It's not important."
It really wasn't very important. Jiang Bai looked at her. Most of the time when he was with Lan Shuqing, Jiang Bai would forget that the girl was only eighteen years old. Maybe Jiang Bai was not mature enough, or maybe Lan Shuqing was mature enough. The two of them got along like friends who had known each other for a long time.
Jiang Bai thought that this was all thanks to Lan Shuqing's liveliness and enthusiasm, otherwise she herself would just be a stagnant pool of water, without any fluctuations.
I just don't know what kind of person a girl like this would like.
The girl in front of him was only eighteen years old. Jiang Bai's gaze fell on Lan Shuqing's youthful face, his eyes dimmed slightly. Jiang Bai, what are you thinking about?
Hengji Plaza is a famous comprehensive tourist street in City A, with food, entertainment, shopping malls and everything else.
Jiang Bai rode a small electric scooter carrying Lan Shuqing to the entrance of the shopping mall. It was a little dark, but the place was bustling with people. Many people came here to play during the National Day holiday. At a glance, whether it was the snack street on the right or the shopping mall in front, it was full of bustling crowds.
After Jiang Bai parked his electric scooter, Lan Shuqing took Jiang Bai's arm and went to the snack street first.
Hengji Plaza has snacks from all over the country, including sweet, spicy, sweet and spicy, Thai, or from other provinces and cities, such as Qingbuliang.
Jiang Bai remembered that Lan Shuqing liked to eat sweet food, so he looked at what Lan Shuqing wanted to eat while walking, and then bought it for her.
So Lan Shu gently held the coconut milk pudding and ate it in small bites. Jiang Bai walked beside her with two cups of fruit tea, like a bodyguard. Jiang Bai didn't like sweet food and didn't often drink milk tea, only fruit tea.
They had lunch late and Lan Shuqing wasn't very hungry, he just wanted to try something new. The two of them walked from the beginning to the end of the snack street, and suddenly a small amusement park appeared in front of them.
Jiang Bai had never been here before and was a little surprised. Lan Shuqing had been here twice. She finished the last bite of pudding, threw the box into the trash can, and put her arm around Jiang Bai again.
"Jiang Bai, let's go play too."
Jiang Bai hurriedly shook his head, "No." Then he handed the fruit tea to her. Lan Shuqing took it, still holding Jiang Bai's right hand. She shook her arm and said, "Come play with me~"
There are not many facilities in the small amusement park, and they are not very big. There are bumper cars, a carousel, a trampoline, and a small roller coaster. There is also a children's play area further in, and a Ferris wheel at the farthest end.
There was actually a Ferris wheel in such a busy city. Jiang Bai looked at the huge wheel in surprise, not knowing what he was thinking.
"Jiang Bai, please play with me for a while," Lan Shu gently held Jiang Bai's arm and insisted, "I came here twice before and no one wanted to play with me."
Acting like a spoiled child again, Jiang Bai looked at Lan Shuqing. Even though it was getting late, the expectation in the other's eyes was still clearly conveyed to Jiang Bai's heart, and he couldn't help but compromise, "Which one do you want to play?"
"roller coaster!"
It's called a roller coaster, but it can't be compared with the ones in large amusement parks. Most of the people there are parents bringing their children to play, and there are not many adults. Jiang Bai and Lan Shuqing are particularly conspicuous in the queue.
The children around were making a lot of noise, so Jiang Bai pulled Lan Shuqing back a little to avoid being disturbed by the children.
The kids are always making noise.
Jiang Bai looked serious, while Lan Shuqing was observing Jiang Bai's reaction and found it amusing. When it was their turn, the two of them got in the car, fastened their seat belts, and set off quickly.
Because it was small, it was not very exciting. However, when the car made a sharp turn, the speed suddenly increased. Jiang Bai held the railing in front of him tightly and turned his head to look at Lan Shuqing.
Lan Shuqing happened to look at her and smiled sweetly.
The next second, the roller coaster rushed up the bend and then went down at high speed. Lan Shuqing let go of his hands and raised them high with a bright smile, "Ah~~~~"
Although it was not very exciting, Jiang Bai's heart beat a little faster. She rarely had such experience and didn't know what was fun about it. She just thought that other people must have a reason for liking it. As for what the reason was, Jiang Bai had never thought about it.
Rushing down the curve, they soon reached the finish line. The whole journey took no more than five minutes. Jiang Bai got off the roller coaster, his legs a little weak and his heart still pounding. After the brief thrill, Jiang Bai breathed a deep sigh of relief and relaxed.
Lan Shuqing followed her out of the car and heard Jiang Bai's deep breathing. She took two steps forward, put her left arm around Jiang Bai's waist, and leaned in front of him, "Jiang Bai, are you okay?"
Jiang Bai shook his head and forced a smile, "It's okay, I just feel a little weak in the knees."
Lan Shuqing saw that her face was a little pale, and he tightened his arms around Jiang Bai, "Haven't you ever played before?"
"I only went there with my roommates when I was in college." Jiang Bai held the fruit tea in her right hand and hammered her thigh with her left. She straightened up, pushed Lan Shuqing, and smiled again, "I'm fine, let's go."
Lan Shu glanced at Jiang Bai lightly and took his hand off Jiang Bai's waist, "Okay."
Turning around the amusement park is the back door of the shopping mall, and the other side is right next to the East River of City A.
After taking two steps, Jiang Bai had completely recovered and her complexion had returned to normal. Lan Shu took a sip of fruit tea and looked at her, "Jiang Bai, are you really 24 years old?"
Jiang Bai tilted his head, a little confused, "Why do you say that?"
Lan Shu blinked slightly. "I'm just a little curious. I've barely been to an amusement park in my 24 years. What do you usually do?"
Jiang Bai met Lan Shuqing's curious gaze and was a little stunned. She remembered that there was a Ferris wheel in her hometown that could be seen everywhere in the city. She had always wanted to go and play on it, but never had the chance.
Putting his thoughts aside, Jiang Bai smiled and said, "I just don't like playing these games."
Seemingly not satisfied with the answer, Lan Shu snorted softly, "You won't tell me the truth!"
Jiang Bai smiled, "That's how it is."
She really doesn't like to play.
"Book light?"
Lan Shuqing wanted to say something, but she heard someone calling her. Lan Shuqing turned her head and saw a girl walking towards her quickly, followed by a boy.
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