Chapter 717 Youthful Thoughts
Anson did not hide his worries. He asked one question after another, trying to find clues in Jack's expression and answer his doubts.
This time, Jack was slightly stunned, not understanding Anson's worries. He hesitated for a moment before reacting, waving his hands repeatedly and showing a big smile, "No, no, no, it's okay, I'm fine."
"It didn't happen completely. During Christmas, my mother's old habit relapsed. She was soft-hearted and said that she was most afraid of loneliness during the holidays. She couldn't hold it back and called that man, God!"
< br>"But the man was so drunk that he was unconscious and didn't answer the phone at all, otherwise we don't know what would have happened. Fortunately, my mother was worried that I would find out and secretly ran to the public phone to make a call. If I hadn't noticed her shoes It’s all covered in snow, and I don’t even know she ran away, but this way, at least the man won’t fight back.”
Halfway through his words, Jack took a deep breath.
Although the words are simple, one can still feel the grandeur behind it. Obviously things are not that simple. Even though they have escaped from New York, the shadow of violence still lingers, and it may become a bomb that subverts their lives at any moment. .
Jack's young and thin shoulders were almost unbearable,
but.
Before Anson could speak, Jack smiled again and waved his hand, "Don't worry, everything is fine, don't worry."
Then the topic changed.
“I came to San Francisco because of a class vacation trip. We all came to San Francisco for three days and two nights. I have always wanted to go out and see the outside, so I worked a part-time job to earn money and signed up.”
“This is my first time to participate in a class trip.”
As he spoke, joy began to surge between his eyebrows, and at this time, Jack’s youth and immaturity could be seen , this is what middle school students should look like.
However, one can still detect the strength and bravery of the young leader in his words.
Anson raised his chin slightly, with a hint of doubt in his eyes, "So, why are you here here in the middle of the night?"
"Watching a movie." Jack blurted out the words without hesitation.
After a pause, Jack showed an embarrassed expression, "Originally, we were going to watch the midnight show, because we heard that there is a midnight show here..."
After mumbling for a while, he still couldn't say anything. exit.
Midnight screenings can be said to be another world. In order to attract audiences, some cinemas will even create creative playgrounds for niche movie fans. Different movie themes such as horror, science fiction, plasma, etc., can be seen under the cover of night. There is light blooming.
However, what is really widely circulated is the most original and direct meaning:
restriction.
That is, movies that underage viewers are not allowed to watch.
Once upon a time, in the 1980s, such midnight shows were very popular, and it became an adventure for underage audiences to take advantage of the ticket seller's nap to sneak into the movie theater to peek into the adult world.
Unfortunately, after entering the new millennium, theater chains have become more and more powerful, so that the living space of independent theaters has been compressed, and the cost of operating midnight theaters has become higher and higher. Coupled with the prosperity of the video rental market and the Internet With the popularity of downloading, the tradition of midnight shows has slowly been lost in the long river of time.
In small cities like Portland, unless there are summer movie premieres, there are very few midnight shows. After ten o'clock in the evening, the city is shrouded in night and falls asleep, and the only nightlife exists in bars. Movie theaters are no longer an option for young people.
However, in big cities like San Francisco with rich nightlife, some movie theaters still maintain traditions.
At this time, looking at Jack's slightly shy expression, I could understand it without words.
Anson raised his chin slightly, "An adventure?"
Jack grabbed the life-saving straw and nodded repeatedly, "Adventure, yes, adventure."
"Haha." Anson couldn't hold it back and laughed cheerfully, "So, you guys watched one show first, and now you're still waiting for the midnight show? What will be played tonight?"
Jack muttered under his breath. Sentence, unable to make a sound.
It is really rare for Jack to look like this. Only now can we be sure that he is indeed still a child.
A smile crept up the corner of his mouth, but Anson controlled it and did not continue to embarrass Jack more. He asked sincerely, "Do you need my help to buy tickets?"
Midnight show, big ticket Some movies have strict ratings, making it difficult for minors to buy tickets——
So, this is the adventure. First, let’s test how to enter the market.
Secondly, even if you are seated inside, there will be people patrolling during the movie, taking minors by their collars and throwing them out. You cannot relax your vigilance,
naturally For those who can watch the midnight show and stay until the end, their status among friends suddenly changes.
Jack raised his head suddenly, almost nodding, but stopped suddenly before speaking, "No, it's better not to."
As if he thought of something, a blush appeared on his cheeks, and his ears suddenly turned red.
With that look, it is obvious that there is no three hundred taels of silver in this place.
Anson tried his best to control the corners of his mouth and try his best to avoid revealing the little secrets of teenagers——
Although he still looks like a college student on the outside, the soul inside his skin is mature enough. Know that leaving some space for teenagers is the right thing to do.
So.
Anson spread his hands and said, "No matter what, I wish you good luck in your adventure."
At this moment.
There was movement behind him. Anson looked back, then left his chair and stood up to confirm:
Lucas was back, holding a bunch of things in his hands.
Anson did not look back and said to Jack, "Oh, my brother is here, wait a moment, I will introduce you to him."
"Hey Luca, need some help?"
Popcorn. Cola. There are also two packets of potato chips.
You can tell at a glance that Lucas has not forgotten Anson’s favorite, and used potato chips to coax Anson like a child.
However, this trick worked, and the smile on Anson's lips rose again, "Luca, I promise not to tell mom."
Lucas glanced at Anson speechlessly. , refused to respond.
Anson picked up a bag of potato chips and was about to open it immediately. Lucas looked at the stuff in his hand. It was obvious that the young master in front of him was not ready to help, and he closed his mouth in resignation.
Anson has not forgotten Jack, "Luca, this is Jack, a friend I met when I was filming "Cat and Mouse Game" in New York——"
Things were connected in one go.
At that time, Anson met Jack while filming "Cat and Mouse" in New York. Now Jack comes to the cinema to watch "Cat and Mouse", and everything forms a circle.
Lucas looked at Anson with confusion on his face, "Where is your friend?"
Anson:?
After smiling, Anson turned to look behind him. There was no one there, and there was no sign of Jack anywhere.
Anson looked over from the other side of the bench, and saw that it was empty without any human beings.
What's going on?
Anson himself was confused, "Did his friends ask him to leave together? Or..."
It may also be due to fear of strangers. Don't want to make new friends.
Same as last time on the "Elephant" crew, Jack didn't want to get to know the crew members.
After the words came to his lips, he swallowed them and searched again. After confirming that Jack was not around, there were no other students around, so he looked at Lucas again.
"Sorry, you were so scary, my friends were scared away."
Lucas: ... Just be happy.
(End of this chapter)