As soon as Ling Chuxia’s voice sounded, Shi Che slightly lifted his eyelids, and his dark pupils looked towards her. Ling Chuxia’s voice hesitated briefly, but she mustered her courage to continue, "Are you free tomorrow evening?"
This question made Shi Che slightly raise his eyebrows. He paused with the pen in his hand, his voice indifferent, "What is it?"
Ling Chuxia glanced at Shi Che, then lowered her eyelids, swallowed, and continued, "Xinxin’s movie is releasing tomorrow, and she gave me two movie tickets. If... if you’re free, could we go see it together?"
Because she was still a bit nervous, Ling Chuxia spoke very slowly; however, after she finished, a hint of hope secretly surged in her heart, hoping... that Shi Che would not reject her.
As soon as Ling Chuxia finished speaking, Shi Che froze completely, his black pupils rapidly contracting, a flash of extreme surprise crossing the depths of his eyes.
He thought Ling Chuxia might have another favor to ask of him, but to his surprise, she was inviting him to a movie?
Had he heard her wrong?
Shi Che’s dark eyes intently locked onto Ling Chuxia’s face. Overwhelmed by shock and surprise, he felt an unreal sensation, and he softly asked, his voice unintentionally quivering with uncertainty, "What did you say?"
Shi Che’s voice was a bit heavy, heavy enough to make Ling Chuxia’s heart inadvertently tremble, but she bit her lip and earnestly repeated what she had said.
As long as Shi Che did not refuse, she had to persist, she couldn’t just back down easily.
After she finished, she looked up and added to Shi Che, "Is that okay?"
She did not say, as she usually would, "If you’re busy, then forget it." Instead, she simply asked, "Is it okay?"
Even though still cautious, her tone carried a hint of anticipation, hopeful eyes looking on.
Shi Che’s dark pupils stared blankly into Ling Chuxia’s eyes. Her eyes were beautiful, dark like the brightest stars in the night sky, glinting enchantingly when she smiled slightly.
For a moment, Shi Che seemed to see the Ling Chuxia of the past—a time when she was much more assertive than now. Whenever she wanted to watch a movie, she didn’t care whether he was busy or had other tasks, but would directly buy the movie tickets, rush to his desk, slam them down, and say, "Come on, come watch a movie with me. No excuses!"
Back then, he was genuinely very busy, dizzy from his daily obligations; yet, every time she came to him, he found himself unable to say no. Thus, whenever a new movie was released, he would make sure to finish his work ahead of time and wait for her to come get him.
Even after they got married, he still maintained this habit, instructing his assistant to keep an eye on new movie releases and inform him in advance, so he could clear his schedule and make time to accompany her.
But... she never asked him out again.
Now, hearing Ling Chuxia speak, the light in the depths of his eyes slowly shifted, his gaze unfocused, almost unable to distinguish if this was a dream or reality.
Shi Che stared silently at her, causing Ling Chuxia’s heart to flutter with uncertainty. Was Shi Che too busy? Or was he no longer willing to go to the movies with her?
If he refused, what should she do?
Ling Chuxia thought about how she used to just leave the movie tickets. So now, should she do the same?