Chapter 246: Chapter 238: Reference Films
Tian Sisi was lost in thought and didn’t respond in time, so to others, it seemed like she didn’t want to go watch the movie. Lei Gang, however, was very patient, quietly explaining the marvels of the movies to her, hoping to convince Tian Sisi to go. It looked to others as if Tian Sisi was putting on airs and the young master Lei Gang was humoring her.
"Wow, someone’s really putting on airs, do you even know what an ’internal reference film’ is? Probably never even heard of it, right? A word of advice, better rein it in, don’t let pride get to your head!"
Sharp and harsh words spilled out from the mouth of Ma Jiajia, who had an appearance of righteousness. Her speech was pure Beijing dialect, and even though her voice was clear, the words felt uncomfortable to hear.
Everyone’s expression changed, but Tian Sisi was not displeased, just slightly frowned. Why is it that wherever she goes she encounters brainless girls like Tian Lili? Could it be that she was born to attract negativity?
Tian Xinhua couldn’t bear to see Tian Sisi get insulted, immediately he coldly cut in before Luo Jun and Lei Gang could speak, directing his cold words towards Ma Jiajia:
"It’s just some foreign movies, treated like rare treasures, clearly comes from a small household, no wonder though since with Ma Gousheng who keeps even his farts, no grand daughters of worth could be raised from that, understandable."
Having spent three years in Beijing, Tian Xinhua spoke in authentic official Mandarin, which made everyone burst into laughter upon hearing this. Ma Jiajia’s father, Ma Daming, famously stingy, was the logistics chief. His characteristic was precisely why he was appointed that role; it was just too good of a fit, although it made everyone else in the headquarters groan.
Lei Gang eyed Tian Xinhua with a hint of scrutiny; it seemed this man had a deep understanding of their military region. It couldn’t be Junzi who told him, as Junzi wasn’t one to gossip. So he must have known before coming here. Just what is Tian Xinhua’s background? And his car license plate isn’t something an ordinary person could obtain.
Ma Jiajia’s face turned shades of red and white; she too knew of her father’s stingy nature. Though she would often resent him privately, being publicly called out like this in front of so many people left her unable to save face, tears swirling in her eyes.
"Junzi, are you just going to let your relatives talk about Jiajia like this?"
Lu Yunfei really didn’t want to speak up, but as Ma Jiajia was a close acquaintance, if she didn’t speak out, she feared others might deem her heartless and that Jiajia might distance herself from her. She needed Jiajia, so reluctantly she spoke, hoping not to offend Luo Jun.
Ma Jiajia gratefully looked at Lu Yunfei, knowing she had a kind heart. Others avoided her because of her father, but Yunfei never did.
Luo Jun lazily replied: "What’s wrong with saying that? Xinhua didn’t say anything wrong. Besides, it was Ma Jiajia who spoke ill of my dear sister Sisi first. I haven’t even retorted yet, and she’s already crying! Truly a servant’s frame with a lady’s temperament."
His last phrase was quite vivid; Tian Sisi couldn’t help but laugh again. Luo Jun, feeling happy, didn’t bother to look at Lu Yunfei and Ma Jiajia’s displeased faces, and cheerfully said, "Sisi, you’re not mad? If you’re not, let’s go watch the movie together. It’s really good."
"Brother Hua?" Although Tian Sisi was indifferent about watching the movie, she knew Tian Xinhua wanted to mingle with Lei Gang and his group, so she pretended to be interested in watching the movie and looked at Tian Xinhua.
Tian Xinhua said discontentedly, "We have so many tapes at home, have you ever thought about watching those? Yet, here you want to watch."
"Do we have a lot of tapes at home? I didn’t know that," Tian Sisi exclaimed in surprise.
Tian Xinhua glared at her and said irritably, "Mr. Yun specifically had Grandpa Luo set up a projection room with many tapes, all of which are foreign movies. He thought you would like them, but after it was set up, you never went to watch even once. Mr. Yun even complained that the movies Grandpa Luo chose were not interesting, which is why you didn’t go, but who would have thought you didn’t even know about it?"
"No one told me about it, how could I possibly not go if I knew?" Although she didn’t enjoy watching current movies, it was a gesture from Grandpa Yun, how could she possibly not go?
Actually, it was quite a coincidence. Mr. Yun had Luo Datou set up the projection room, thinking Luo Datou would tell Tian Sisi. However, Luo Datou thought Mr. Yun would speak. Plus, because Tian Sisi didn’t like watching movies back when she was in Shanghai, Tian Xinhua thought she genuinely disliked movies, so everyone in Yun Mansion thought Miss Tian didn’t like watching movies.
Tian Xinhua couldn’t help but hold his forehead, sighing, these old and young ones are really worrying him to death!
Nearby, Lei Gang was secretly surprised after hearing this. It seemed Junzi’s two relatives were not simple. He quietly nudged Luo Jun’s arm and asked in a low voice, "Junzi, what’s the real story behind these two relatives of yours?"
Luo Jun secretly chuckled, since his parents hadn’t forbidden revealing Tian Xinhua’s identity, but still vaguely said, "They’re from my grandpa’s side; just don’t tell anyone else."
Lei Gang was struck with awe, realizing they came from that background, no wonder they knew the military region like the back of their hands. Unconsciously his attitude shifted slightly. Although he was originally enthusiastic, he carried a sense of superiority, but now he became somewhat cautious, fearing he might offend the two from Tian Xinhua’s family.
Of course, they eventually went to watch those two movies, "Red Lotus" and "Pigeon". One depicted a girl’s dream of dance, and the other a boy’s adventure. For today’s young men and women, such movies were indeed very attractive. Even for Tian Sisi, who had a modern soul, the movies were very successfully made, especially the lengthy stage performance in "Red Lotus", which was truly spectacular!
After watching the two movies, everyone felt a bit shy because both films involved love, and inevitably some affectionate actions made these pure-hearted youths blush. To Tian Sisi, these were just very common gestures like hugging and kissing, but in an era where even holding hands between a man and a woman was considered racy, such movies were indeed bold, no wonder they were banned in public view.
"It was really good! Peggy’s dance shoes were so pretty!" Lu Yunfei spoke adoringly, her face slightly flushed.
"Peggy’s clothes were also very pretty!" another girl mentioned.
"Girls always like such flashy but impractical things. What I’m most envious of is Robin; how wonderful it would be if I could sail around the world all by myself!" The boys always long for such adventurous lives.
Tian Sisi smiled without commenting. Actually, she had seen "Pigeon" in her previous life, initially because of a famous first lady’s comment. In the last scene of the movie, the male and female leads couldn’t help but jump from the ship and the shore, respectively, to embrace each other in the sea. That first lady had commented, "If I were that woman, I would jump too."
This anecdote was precisely why Tian Sisi had specifically downloaded and watched the film, but indeed, the movie was very good, not losing its luster even in the 21st century.