Chapter 164 - 161: Holding Hands

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Chapter 164: Chapter 161: Holding Hands On the big screen, the first to appear was a young man and woman, tenderly entwined in bed. Although there was visual editing and objects blocking the view, this not-suitable-for-children scene still made Ling Chen and Nanrong Wanqing very uncomfortable. There was no helping it, they had chosen the movie themselves and had to watch it to the end even with tears in their eyes. Besides, everyone was an adult, and watching such scenes wouldn’t hurt anyone. Plus, he hadn’t purposely chosen it; it was recommended by the ticket seller as a couple’s movie. He had originally thought it would be a pure romance movie, but now he understood that so-called couple’s movies were actually about creating opportunities for couples. As for what kind of opportunities, every man understood. After finally getting through the first few minutes of the passionate opening scenes, the movie at last entered the regular plot. Ling Chen quietly breathed a sigh of relief and occasionally stole glances at Nanrong Wanqing beside him with the corner of his eye. Nanrong Wanqing watched intently, her fair and smooth cheeks still flushed with a touch of red. Under the dim light, she looked even more charming and alluring. Thinking back on the passionate scenes they had just watched, and with a beautiful woman by his side, Ling Chen felt an unnamed flame rising in his belly that he couldn’t control. At that moment, he crossed his legs, trying to conceal his awkwardness, and cursed in his heart that this couple’s movie was really quite harmful. Halfway through the movie, the scenes on the big screen suddenly changed, once again shifting to passionate bedroom scenes that were even hotter than before, with every line dripping with seduction. Ling Chen swallowed hard and crossed his legs even tighter, continuously reaching for the popcorn bucket. It wasn’t just him; Nanrong Wanqing also unconsciously sped up her popcorn eating, as if that was the only way to cover up the awkwardness between them. At that time, Ling Chen suddenly froze, his hand in the popcorn bucket stiff and at a loss. Just as he reached in, Nanrong Wanqing’s little hand happened to be in the popcorn bucket too. Both of their eyes were focused on the movie screen, paying no attention to the popcorn bucket. So, coincidentally, Ling Chen’s big hand intended to grab popcorn but instead grasped Nanrong Wanqing’s small hand. Although this wasn’t the first time they had physical contact, the smoothness of Nanrong Wanqing’s little hand still made his heart flutter. Seconds later, Ling Chen realized that Nanrong Wanqing hadn’t withdrawn her hand but allowed him to hold it. Not pulling away, what did that mean? As an old virgin who had never been in a relationship before, a complete novice, even if Ling Chen was slow to catch on, as a man, how could he not understand the implications? This meant that Nanrong Wanqing did not reject him. Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but feel a bit excited. Nanrong Wanqing didn’t withdraw her hand, so naturally, he couldn’t let go either; otherwise, what kind of man would he be? At this moment, Nanrong Wanqing’s body was tense, completely unaware of what the movie was about, the only thought in her head being that Ling Chen had taken the initiative to hold her hand. Did he... did he do it on purpose? God knows, if Ling Chen realized what was on her mind, he would feel wronged; he just wanted to eat popcorn and had accidentally grabbed her hand. But Nanrong Wanqing didn’t think so; in her heart, she felt it was Ling Chen’s initiative. They had held hands, so what would the next step be? He wouldn’t want to... Kiss? At that thought, her cheeks turned crimson, as if aflame, and she bit her thin lips lightly, feeling extremely nervous inside. But, one minute... two minutes... three minutes passed, and Ling Chen still held onto her small hand without any further action. Seeing this, she suddenly felt an indescribable mix of complex emotions. Was it disappointment? Or relief? For the past twenty-three years, everything she cherished had been taken by the man before her. Whether it was her first kiss or her pure and innocent body, although he hadn’t breached the final line of defense, in her eyes, this man had taken everything from her. Perhaps it was because of the Nanrong family’s traditions, deep down she had always been a traditional woman. To a traditional woman, the most important thing is her first time. In her opinion, a woman’s purity should only be given to one man. For this reason, every time Ling Chen made an intimate gesture, she tried not to resist. In other words, she was trying to accept it. If it were any other man who brought her to see this kind of movie, she probably wouldn’t stay for even a second longer. Only Ling Chen enjoyed this special treatment. Time ticked by, second by second. Neither Ling Chen nor Nanrong Wanqing knew what the movie was about; their minds were completely elsewhere. Ling Chen continued to hold Nanrong Wanqing’s small hand, which was placed inside the popcorn bucket, and never drew it out. The two had maintained this position for a long time. Watching Nanrong Wanqing, who was looking straight ahead without moving her eyes, Ling Chen’s heart was extremely conflicted; he was unsure of what to do next. Kiss her? What if he was rejected? How embarrassing that would be. For a moment, he was torn. After a while, he gritted his teeth. Damn it, as a man, what is there to be afraid of? If I chicken out at such a crucial moment, am I still a man? With this thought, he steeled his resolve, turned his head, preparing for the next step. But at this moment, with her face blushing red and looking down, Wanqing whispered softly, "I... I want to eat some popcorn." Uh... With an awkward smile, Ling Chen reluctantly let go of her hand. What a pity! Now even the chance was gone. One and a half hours passed, and the two of them finally finished watching the movie amidst their ’painful’ endurance. Upon exiting the hall, the young girl who was in charge of ticket sales looked at them with a smiling face and politely said, "We welcome both of you to come again." "Definitely, definitely," Ling Chen mumbled perfunctorily, quickly pushing Nanrong Wanqing into the elevator. All the way back to the car, Nanrong Wanqing remained silent, just fiddling with the hem of her clothing. "Are you hungry?" Ling Chen broke the silence between them, asking. Nanrong Wanqing nodded lightly, "A little." "Let’s go, I’ll take you to eat something." Saying that, he started the car and slowly drove onto the road. Before long, they drove to the most bustling area of the city center. This was Snack Street, full of street stalls featuring delicacies from all over the country. As soon as night falls, visitors swarm the area, creating a lively atmosphere. Pushing the wheelchair, Ling Chen pointed to a stall selling mung bean cakes, "Want to try? The taste here is very authentic." "Okay." Nanrong Wanqing looked eager to try. To a commoner, a five-star dinner might be a luxury, but to the truly wealthy, isn’t street food a kind of luxury as well? Both watching a movie and trying street food were things she wanted to experience, and Ling Chen had brought her to see them tonight. She was curious about how Ling Chen knew of these interests of hers, could it be... a telepathic connection?

Chapter 164 - 161: Holding Hands

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