"Well... those who know how to watch it will watch it... it's a classic..." Cheng Ran said, and then asked, "Who are you watching it with?"
After all, this movie has some scenes that are not suitable for children, and basically by the end, Celine Dion's high-pitched singing of Irish bagpipe music is like a wave of tear gas, which is really a benefit for male compatriots. Basically, when girls burst into tears, the people around them who lend them their shoulders or scarves will always be particularly impressed.
But Cheng Ran actually knew that even if Jiang Hongshao was very touched, she probably wouldn't do such a thing. Even so, he still cared about who she would watch the show with.
Then, Jiang Hongshao's soft voice "Uh..." came from the microphone. !
What does this mean? Don't want to say it? Cheng Ran felt a shadow in his heart.
Just at this moment, a head suddenly popped out from the door. It was Yao Beibei.
On New Year's Eve, the doors of houses in the corridors are usually not closed. After all, there are so many people at home, and the adults insist on keeping the doors open for bright and ventilated feeling. Occasionally, neighbors come to borrow stools, some daily necessities, and they visit each other to have fun while staying up all night.
Yao Beibei came out with some girls from the compound. Yang Xia and Liu Ying were behind her. Usually after dinner, everyone would hang out, set off firecrackers, and watch fireworks. Yao Beibei poked her head into Cheng Ran's house and saw Cheng Ran making a phone call in the living room. She locked eyes with him and was startled at first. Then, she came in as if she had received a warrant. "Cheng Ran! Titanic is coming out soon. You know this movie, it was made by James Cameron... Yang Xia's mother has connections at the cinema, so she can buy tickets by making a phone call. She's inviting us to see it tomorrow afternoon..."
After passing Yao Beibei, I saw Yang Xia and Liu Ying behind me. Today, all the girls were wearing new clothes. Liu Ying was wearing a sweater, a cotton skirt, socks, and small leather shoes. Yang Xia's hair was tied into a strand with two cartoon balls of elastic rope, and it was curled softly like a kitten on the hat on the back of her sweatshirt. She was wearing black casual pants and a pair of white sneakers, looking fresh and compelling. When Cheng Ran looked over, she bumped into him, and her eyes turned slightly to the upper left corner, as if she was looking at the spider web in the corridor, and then moved away.
Cheng Ran pointed at the microphone to indicate that he was going to make a call. Cheng Ran's mother came out and greeted the girls in the compound cordially.
Jiang Hongshao's voice came from the other end of the microphone, "You are quite popular... You are the political commissar of the Red Detachment of Women..." Needless to say, she had heard everything Yao Beibei said.
Cheng Ran was speechless, but there was something special in this voice. Was it... a bit sour
Then Lao Jiang's tone became teasing, "How far have you and Yang Xia progressed? Have you confessed your love to her..."
Cheng Ran was surprised and said, "What era is this? Why are you still talking about this?" Jiang Hongshao and Liu Ying used to be friends. When they came to the compound to visit, she was basically a listener, so many people were eager to talk to her. Needless to say, these things in the compound were no longer a secret to her.
"You are the only male among the guests invited, so your status is very special..."
I have to admit that Lao Jiang's voice is nice to listen to, but it always contains a hint of sarcasm, just like the cool breeze before the storm. If you just covet the coolness, you might be hit by hailstones. I always feel that this girl's words are full of oppression. Cheng Ran is a reborn person after all, how can he be so constrained, so he plans to fight back, "Are you jealous?"
"Huh!?" Lao Jiang paused in surprise, and then a light laughter as sweet as pearls falling on a jade plate came from the phone.
"When you talk nonsense again, stupidly..."
Cheng Ran was speechless. He had to admit that some people are born different. Jiang Hongshao was only seventeen years old, but her sharp wisdom and maturity had completely surpassed her peers. It could be said that even in Cheng Ran's two lifetimes, he was just a match for her.
Lao Jiang's voice on the phone suddenly became gentle and calm, "Cheng Ran, there are actually many things you don't need to resist. At this age, it's best to let things happen naturally, even if it's a performance that makes you forget your worries, an exam that you have done your best, or a heart-pounding love. Hunger is the best seasoning, and the same is true for life. Only after suffering can you understand that happiness is hard-won. Only after crying and feeling pain can things be more unforgettable. Only after being stupid... can you grow up. Some things must be experienced at the best age, and life will be much more meaningful."
Cheng Ran said, "Are you trying to prepare me for a premature love relationship? Well, I'm not like what you think... What, are you attracted to someone in Chengdu?"
Not sure if it was an illusion, Jiang Hongshao's voice was much lighter, "Not yet... That's just what I meant."
"You mean if you're attracted to something, you won't resist it?"
"Yeah... maybe he'll take the initiative!"
Cheng Ran thought for a moment and said, "Let's get back to the topic. Who did you go to the movies with?"
"Ah... Let me think about it, Zhang Dongwei, Liu Ping, Wang Ruofu..."
Cheng Ran, who was getting more and more annoyed, interrupted, "... these seem to be all men's names... Before, you said I was the political commissar of the Red Women's Army, so you are... the manager of the team?"
Jiang Hongshao chuckled, "Cheng Ran, you have a strong desire for revenge. I don't understand this..."
"After 'Three Thousand Weak Waters' comes 'Only Take a Drink from a Ladle'," Cheng Ran pondered, "Among these... is your ladle?"
"Your horizons are just not broad enough!" Old Jiang said righteously on the other end, "There are three thousand rivers and a vast ocean, you should drink from many scoops... How can one scoop be enough? How about I give you a truckload of water?"
Cheng Ran: "Haha... guess whether I will beat you to death or not."
Jiang Hongshao said in a gentle voice, "If you are willing, just do it..."
"Okay, okay, silly, I won't tease you anymore." Jiang Hongshao immediately smiled, "We are going to watch a movie organized by the school, so there are a lot of people, stupid."
Cheng Ran suddenly realized that Titanic was a national hit at that time, and it seemed reasonable for a super high school like Chengdu No. 10 Middle School to organize a movie watching event.
After thinking for a while, Cheng Ran smacked his lips and said, "Why do I always feel like you've tricked me?"
Jiang Hongshao was left laughing on the other end of the phone. "Because I am very talented. Yeah, I used the word 'routine' very well and it's very interesting."
"Okay, my mom called me. Let's talk some other time."
"Cheng Ran, the vast ocean maintains the tide of a river... Happy New Year."
Cheng Ran was stunned for a moment and responded, "Happy New Year."
"I wish you a happy and satisfying movie watching with so many girls... Bye! Bye!"
"Hello… !"
…
Hang up the phone.
The sky above Chengdu was filled with fireworks.
The house was also full of guests. Her mother invited them to come and say hello to an elder who had come to visit her specially, and she went over with ease.
Winter goes and spring comes and the year ends, with wind, flowers, snow and moon in the air and laughter.
Jiang Hongshao looked back at the phone and smiled.
The New Year replaces the old year, and it seems that no matter how quickly time passes, there is always a place that makes people feel calm and warm.