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Chapter 152: A Classic Love Story
Chapter 152: A Classic Love Story
In the semi-enclosed space of Bangjie Village, the Deng Clan Ancestral Hall stood at the front, a massive longan tree on the left, and houses on the right. The front was occupied by a branch of the Supply and Marketing Cooperative, while the rest was enclosed by walls, creating a vast area that could accommodate over a thousand people.
Every time a movie was shown, it would take place in this semi-enclosed space.
At the entrance to this area, a man was selling tickets, and people were rushing in with their stools, eager to secure good spots.
When Deng Yunzhen and her siblings arrived with their stools, many people had already bought tickets and entered.
Seeing this, Deng Yunhua urged, "Elder Sister, let's hurry inside. If we don't, we won't get front-row seats."
Deng Yunzhen handed her stool to her sister and said, "The movie won't start for a while. Zhu, you and the others take the stools inside to save spots. I'll go buy some sunflower seeds. We can munch on them while we wait, so it won't be boring."
Deng Yunzhu took the stool and nodded eagerly, "Sure, Sister. Buy plenty of sunflower seeds. We can munch on them while waiting and during the movie."
Deng Yunzhen replied, "Got it. You all go buy tickets and get inside. I'll join you in a bit."
Deng Yunzhu agreed and took two stools, leading her three younger siblings to buy tickets and secure their spots.
Most people who brought stools arrived very early. Those who came later found it pointless to bring stools because even standing at the back could mean being blocked by the people in front, let alone sitting down.
Of course, some brought stools not to sit but to stand higher, which was a different story.
Soon, Deng Yunzhu and her siblings secured their spots, which were in the second row—still an ideal position.
Not long after, Deng Yunzhen returned with ten packs of sunflower seeds. At two cents per pack, ten packs cost only twenty cents, which was easily affordable for her with her pocket money.
Each of the five siblings got two packs, and they started munching on the seeds while waiting for the movie to start.
Seeing this, those who had arrived early and still had money ran out to buy sunflower seeds as well. Those who were short on cash could only watch enviously.
They were still fortunate, though, as they had paid to come in and watch the movie. Some young people whose parents were reluctant to spend money or who didn't have enough to buy tickets could only linger outside, waiting.
The ticket prices were flexible. Initially, everyone had to pay the full price to enter, but as the movie progressed, the price dropped to half or even less. In the last half-hour, tickets were usually free.
Thus, these young people waited, those with insufficient funds entering when the prices dropped, and those with no money at all listening from outside and sneaking in during the last half-hour to catch the end of the movie.
Soon, the sky grew dark, and the movie was about to start.
The vast area, capable of holding over a thousand people, was now packed with people from nearby villages. Some were familiar with each other, while others were strangers. Some discussed the upcoming movie, while others talked about the films they had seen before.
As the movie began, the entire area fell silent.
Everyone, both adults and children, was completely engrossed in the screen, their attention unwavering.
Tonight, two films from last year were being shown.
One was "Tough Love," starring Gong Xue and Guo Kaimin.
In this film, the two lead actors delivered outstanding performances, and the movie claimed the third spot in the national box office last year. Gong Xue, in particular, became a household name, receiving numerous letters from adoring fans.
The other film was "Love in Lushan," starring Zhang Yu and Guo Kaimin.
This movie was a love letter to an entire generation, a timeless legend in Chinese cinema. It showcased the breathtaking beauty of Lushan while capturing the pure and restrained emotions of young people at the time. It is often hailed as one of the "pure beauty" films of the new China.
On August 18, 2018, it was even named one of the top ten romantic films of the 40 years of reform and opening up.
Such a landmark romantic film had an undeniable impact on the people of that era, especially the unmarried young men and women whose hearts were stirred, wishing they could be the protagonists and experience a romantic love story of their own.
Of course, compared to the middle-aged and older adults and the excited young couples, these romantic films were not as friendly to children.
For example, Deng Yunhua and Deng Yunheng were very disappointed.
At their young age, they had no interest in love stories; they wanted to see action films or war movies.
Unfortunately, the entire duration of the films was filled with romantic scenes, leaving the two brothers grumbling on their way back home.
Deng Yunhua muttered, "If I had known it was going to be a love story, I wouldn't have come. No fights, no action. It was boring."
Deng Yunheng, holding a small stool, chimed in, "Exactly. I thought it would be about fighting or war. If I had known, I wouldn't have come either."
Deng Yunzhu, who was at the age where she was starting to understand romance and, being a girl, naturally enjoyed such films, immediately countered, "What do you two know? Those violent movies are no fun. The two films tonight were really good."
Deng Yunhua replied, "Boys like action movies. Films like 'Tunnel Warfare' are so much better!"
Deng Yunzhu pouted, "That's because you're still young. In a few years, you'll understand how good tonight's films were."
Deng Yunhua said, "No way. Even when I grow up, I'll still prefer action and war movies. What do you think, Xiao Heng?"
Deng Yunheng nodded vigorously, "Agreed. Action and war movies are the best."
Deng Yunzhu scoffed, "You two don't know anything. If you don't believe me, ask the older sister or the other adults if they liked the movies tonight."
"Whether they liked it or not, we didn't. We just don't like it!"
"You don't understand anything. I'm not arguing with you."
Deng Yunzhen ignored her bickering siblings. Her mind was still wrapped up in the film's plot, imagining what it would be like to meet and fall in love with someone like the male protagonist in the movie. How wonderful it would be!
Too bad her sister-in-law didn't come to see the movie tonight. Otherwise, they could have discussed the plot together!
(End of Chapter)
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