Chapter 100: Sneaky Moves

(We’re temporarily in the top 40 of the overall rankings, thanks everyone, but we still need a few more brothers to cast a monthly pass for the urban category to move forward from 11th place. Your vote is much appreciated! If we get into the top ten, Mixed will have more opportunities to make an appearance. Thank you so much.)

Hai Fu is known for her very strict persona at the company, and she doesn’t seem particularly close to Li Yan either. As for Li Jie, it’s already been noticed by everyone that she talks very little and rarely reacts with a smile when others are joking. This outward impression is why Wen Qianyi and Huang Ying don’t think there’s anything wrong with them sitting close to Li Yan.

Only Li Yan is aware that the two closest to him are actually the ones he has had deep interactions with. However, since this is a public setting and under many watchful eyes, although the theater lights dim and the movie starts, with its shifting brightness depending on the big screen’s images, they really can’t engage in any intimate actions. Even their legs have to remain properly in place, avoiding any side-to-side contact.

Light-hearted urban comedy films are always favorites among girls. Especially movies by Feng Xiaogang, which feature many celebrity guest appearances. Given his significant market influence, even a cameo in his films can be beneficial, enhancing one’s fame. Additionally, arranging such roles is a major part of Huayi Brothers’ business. In other words, whether it’s a small part or a nicely termed cameo, many roles only go to actors signed with their company. Although these cameo appearances are not by big names, many are actors from TV shows that Huayi wants to promote. They all have some degree of recognition, allowing audiences to identify them or have some impression, sparking a quiet discussion.

As the movie began, everyone was munching on snacks, and as the film played, the girls gradually immersed themselves in its world. Li Yan, although surrounded by four closely related beauties, had to sit upright and proper, unable to hold hands, let alone embrace or kiss. So he didn’t think much of it, with arms crossed over his chest, he seriously watched the movie, combining work with entertainment and observing it from a research and exploration perspective. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

In the past, Feng Xiaogang’s films were heavily influenced by Northern cultural humor, which didn’t resonate well in the South, where ticket sales were typically stronger in the North. But after a decade of honing his craft, he mastered the topic, and issues like language were already solved. Furthermore, S City being an immigrant city with people from everywhere, Feng-style comedies, now popular nationwide, or films like the two-person comedy "Three Guns" were widely accepted.

Their show today was packed full. Watching this, Li Yan became a bit curious, imagining if Heavenly Film’s "Springtime Leaked" could have such attendance, its performance would certainly not disappoint...

Just then, he noticed someone touched his left hand fingers, and he was a bit surprised, glancing slightly downward, it was Hai Fu on the right!

Since his arms were crossed over his chest, and men typically have wider shoulders, he was close to Hai Fu, so she discreetly reached out, touching the fingers clasped around his arm.

Hai Fu subtly pinched his fingers, signaling him to keep quiet and avoid drawing attention from Wen Qianyi on the right. Li Yan understood immediately, no longer grasping his arm but shifting his fingers beneath it, where they were hidden. This slight adjustment allowed Hai Fu not only to cautiously touch his fingers from below, but also to intertwine fingers with his under the cover of his arms, though a bit awkward, it could still be considered holding hands.

Of course, that was all there was to it. With the fingers intertwined, even a slight stretch beyond the arm’s coverage would seem awkward.

But holding hands is one of the most common intimate gestures among couples. Li Yan and Hai Fu started with intimacy, others end with climbing into bed, while they had already experienced this, and due to keeping it secret, meeting discreetly was inconvenient, leaving no chance for such gestures. Hence, just holding hands brought a kind of stimulation different from physical desire. Especially with Wen Qianyi, Li Jie, and Huang Ying nearby, there was a sense of a heartbeat that might be discovered at any moment.

After successfully making a "secret connection," Li Yan and Hai Fu found the movie much more interesting. Occasionally pinching fingers with each other silently communicated feelings they couldn’t express through words or expressions.

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The movie continued, and after some time, Li Yan noticed Li Jie leaning forward slightly in her seat. Initially, he thought she was tired of sitting, but soon realized another hand touched his right hand fingers!

This startled Li Yan, did she notice Hai Fu’s actions and mimic them?

However, Li Jie didn’t look over here, and her movements weren’t noticeable, it didn’t seem like she was aware.

After a while, he vaguely felt Li Jie didn’t want to miss the chance to hold hands intimately. Seeing his fingers tucked under his arm, after hesitating for a long time, she finally made a decision. Unlike Hai Fu, her frame was slender, standing her hand up to touch Li Yan’s fingers might be visible to Huang Ying on the left, or even further left to Lv Lijun. So she leaned forward slightly, using her body to block potential glances from the left, with Li Yan’s arm shielding her on the right.