Chapter 110: Science Fiction Blockbuster

At two in the afternoon, the doors to the theater opened.

Those who came to watch this animated film were undoubtedly parents accompanying their children. As for young people, who would bother to watch something like this for fun?

Finding their seats, Lin Yiyang looked around and saw the children growing more excited by the moment, none sitting still. Each held a bucket of popcorn, and though the movie had yet to start, half was already gone.

Lin Chuan was no different, sitting in the middle with a face full of anticipation, eyes fixed ahead. It was his first time watching an animation in such a place, accompanied by his father and Sister Xiaoyue. For a child, this was already a great satisfaction.

Before long, the lights dimmed completely, eliciting a chorus of shrieks from the children. But the shrieks didn’t last long; as the screen finally lit up with images, all fell silent simultaneously.

The animation began. Lin Chuan watched intently as the bear father and his mischievous bear cub appeared.

To be honest, the animation was dull and childish, failing to capture Lin Chuan’s attention. Yet Lin Yiyang and the other children occasionally erupted into giggles.

Some even stood up excitedly, waving their arms and shouting loudly.

With a sigh, Lin Chuan glanced sideways at Wang Yue, who sat calmly, showing no sign of boredom but rather watching with deep engagement.

Could it be that she also enjoyed this kind of animation?

Just as Lin Chuan pondered this, Wang Yue seemed to sense something and turned her head.

Their eyes met suddenly, and in that instant, both felt a sharp flutter in their hearts.

For the first time, Lin Chuan felt a guilty awareness, his smile turning unnatural.

Wang Yue felt the same; when their gazes locked, a subtle, unfamiliar sensation stirred within her—strange and yet...

An awkward tension spread between them, and just as they struggled to break the silence, a burst of children’s laughter erupted around them.

Lin Yiyang, clutching his popcorn, laughed and said, “Dad, did you see? Bear Dad was amazing! One punch and that bad wolf flew away, hee hee…”

Unaware of the inner turmoil, Lin Chuan smiled warmly at his son’s joy, pulling him close.

In this way, the awkwardness dissolved amid laughter. Yet, for both Wang Yue and Lin Chuan, a small sigh of relief mingled with a subtle sense of loss. Had the laughter come a moment later, they might have shared a little more time together.

The hour-and-a-half animation ended. Lin Chuan stood, stretching. The time had been a trial for him; he hadn’t absorbed a single plot point.

Partly because of boredom, partly because his thoughts were already consumed by someone else.

“Dad, are we going home now?” Lin Yiyang asked as they exited the theater, still eager.

“Want to watch another movie?” Lin Chuan smiled.

“Yes!” His son immediately brightened, spinning around in delight.

Lin Chuan glanced at Wang Yue and softly asked, “You tired?”

“No, didn’t you already buy the tickets? When does it start?” she replied with a smile.

Lin Chuan took out the tickets and checked the time. There were fifteen minutes before “Super Cop vs. Aliens” began—just the right amount of time.

So, the three of them headed toward another screening room.

The crowd watching this sci-fi movie was vastly different—mostly young people, predominantly male.

From Lin Chuan’s years of experience, only a few were couples; the rest were either friends or close male companions... Strange, for such a blockbuster sci-fi film, few had brought their girlfriends. What a waste.

If others heard this, they’d surely mock it.

Young couples usually watched romance or comedy films; who would casually choose sci-fi? Even horror films were more popular...

Soon, it was time to enter. After ticket checks, the trio found their seats.

Foreign films truly excelled in filming techniques and special effects, far surpassing domestic productions.

Right from the start, a breathtaking scene unfolded.

Towering skyscrapers were sliced in half by alien ships. Countless survivors fled their homes and offices, desperately running through the streets.

Cars collided in crashes as monstrous creatures descended from the sky, harvesting human lives like slicing vegetables.

A colossal catastrophe unfolded—the greatest disaster in human history.

In the blink of an eye, a bustling metropolis was razed by these alien invaders. Bodies lay scattered in alleys and streets, blood flowing like rivers.

Seeing this, Lin Chuan finally found his interest piqued. This kind of sci-fi epic was far superior to that silly bear cartoon, at least in his eyes.

But Lin Yiyang was terrified by the scenes, covering his face with trembling hands, eyes tightly shut. Yet curiosity compelled him to peek open a slit, only to shut them again in panic.

As for Wang Yue, thankfully the theater’s darkness concealed her pale face.

The movie lasted two hours, delivering relentless, stunning imagery and intense battles. It also explored human nature in the face of disaster—brotherhood confronting death, love blossoming after survival.

In short, it was an excellent film. Lin Chuan didn’t dare blink, completely absorbed, barely aware of the two beside him.

When they left the theater, Lin Chuan felt elated—it was the best movie he had seen since his rebirth into this world.

Looking at Lin Yiyang and Wang Yue, he noticed their faces were pale. Lin Yiyang was more resilient; as a boy, he could handle violent scenes better.

But Wang Yue was different. The sight of severed limbs and rivers of blood churned her stomach.

At that moment, Lin Chuan scooped his son into his arms and said, “Son, want anything to eat? Dad’s treating.”