Adam, the indulgent ruler, didn't change his mind.
He not only canceled the evening assembly but also was already driving the green jeep across the bridge.
Right now, the evening lights were on. The city had been lit by neon lights, and there were bright and prosperous scenes everywhere.
Anthea took a look at the building in front of them and asked, "Are we going to watch a movie?"
"Yes." Adam nodded.
Anthea's eyes suddenly lit up, but she didn't want to show it too obviously. She tried hard to suppress the smile on her face.
The last time they had a date, they just had a luxurious and romantic dinner, and then took a walk along the river. They hadn't watched a movie together, and for young lovers, going to the movie theater was a standard dating thing.
She couldn't wait!
The jeep was parked in the underground garage. He held Anthea's hand and led her to the elevator.
The cinema was on the fourth floor, where a lot of young men and women sat there and waited. Some even had kids with them. There was a lot of noise and lots of movie posters were placed around.
On the way here, she said that she was thirsty. As soon as they came out of the elevator, Adam asked her to find the movie she wanted to see first while he lined up to get her something to drink.
Two minutes later, Adam came back with a huge cup of cola in his hand.
It was the most popular kind at moment and was specially prepared for couples. The staff was very considerate and put two straws in the cup.
Before Adam handed it to her, he took out one of the straws and threw it into the trash can.
Anthea took two big sips and saw him raise the cup to his lips. He bit the straw that she had just put in her mouth and took two sips.
Her little face was red.
Adam raised his eyebrows and asked, "Anthea, are you in a better mood now?"
Anthea smiled and had two small dimples on her cheeks, She nodded honestly. "I feel much better!"
The corners of Adam's lips curled up slightly. He held her hand and led her to the ticket office.
They decided to have a date at the last minute, so they didn't choose the ticket online in advance.
Instead, they came to the cinema and lined up to buy tickets. The queue wasn't long. Anthea looked up at the electronic screen overhead, wondering what to watch.
Romance, comedy, action movies...
There was also a couple behind Anthea. They looked like college students who couldn't get enough of each other. They wrapped their arms around each other even when they were queuing. The boy pointed to a post in a different style.
"Baby, let's watch this movie!"
"A horror movie? No, it must be scary. What should I do if I'm afraid?"
"It's alright. I'm here. If you're afraid, you can hide in my arms, and I'll hold you all the way!"
Hearing this, Anthea almost could see the picture.
The horror movie was running. The girl was held tightly in the arms of her reliable boyfriend, and the two of them snuggled up. Whenever the girl trembled, the boy would hold her shoulder and comforted her softly.
Awww!
Just thinking about it felt so wonderful.
Anthea raised her head and looked at the movie posters eagerly.
Adam, who was already the first in line, turned around and asked her, "Anthea, what do you want to watch?"
Without thinking, Anthea raised her finger and said enviously, "I also want to watch this!"
Adam followed her gaze and saw it. Then, he asked, "Are you sure?"
"Yes, I'm sure!" Anthea nodded repeatedly.
"Alright," Adam said.
She looked at Adam, who was next to her, and mumbled, "Yes, with girls from my department..."
Master Hsu didn't ask any more questions. "Well, you young people can have fun. I won't bother you anymore. After the military training, come to see grandpa. I'll have the cook make you something nice!"
"Okay! See you, grandpa!"
Hanging up the phone, she slowly let out a sigh of relief.
Putting the phone back in her pocket, Anthea said hesitantly, "Uncle-in-law..."
"Yes." Adam said calmly.
Anthea lowered her head and saw his big slender hand hanging on the side of his leg.
Just now, when Master Hsu asked her on the phone about the movie, the first thought that came across her head was that she had been spotted, so she shook off his big hand in a panic without thinking. From the corner of her eyes, she saw that he froze for a split second.
"Adam Chin!" She called him by his name.
Adam's dark eyes were deeply set, and he looked at her silently.
Anthea bit the corner of her lip, knowing that he might be uncomfortable.
She stepped forward and took his big hand again. She tucked her little hand into his palm and said in a soft voice, "I said those things... not because I want to hide you from him! I was just afraid that he might try to break us up..."
In fact, she knew that it wasn't a matter of "he might".
From the very beginning, their status had been a barrier between them, but both of them had chosen to cross that line.
If Master Hsu knew about this, he would definitely try to stop them, and he might even fly into a rage.
In fact, she reacted that way just now because she wanted to protect him...
Adam wrapped his palm around her soft little hand. There was some emotion in his eyes, and he asked in a low voice, "Anthea, what if your grandfather forbids it?"
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