Chapter 81: I’m Going to Draw *Fist of Flame*!

### Chapter 81: I'm Going to Draw *Fist of Flame*!

The cinema was bustling with people as Lin Qingshan looked up at the various movie posters displayed above.

"It's great, isn't it?" he said.

The theater was crowded, given it was a Saturday. Some groups of five or six, presumably classmates or colleagues, were gathered together. Many others were like Lin Qingshan and Gu Qianli, paired up as couples, holding hands or cuddling.

Unlike these couples, Lin Qingshan and Gu Qianli maintained a small distance, clearly not a couple.

"Yeah, coming to the cinema occasionally has a nice atmosphere," Gu Qianli agreed with a smile.

"Indeed, I like this place. Because, when people die, they come to the cinema," Lin Qingshan said.

Gu Qianli looked puzzled for a moment. "Um, when people die, they go to the cinema?"

She struggled to understand. Different cultures have various beliefs about the afterlife: some believe in heaven or hell, others in judgment by deities or reincarnation. None, however, mention a cinema as a destination for the departed.

"When people die, they find themselves standing in the middle of a cinema with popcorn and a drink, looking for their seat. Once seated, the room darkens, trailers play, and movies keep running forever. Isn't that wonderful?" Lin Qingshan laughed heartily.

Passersby glanced at him with surprise at his laughter.

"Qingshan, are you... feeling okay? Is there something wrong?" Gu Qianli asked nervously, wondering if Lin Qingshan's condition had worsened to the point of suicidal thoughts.

"Isn't that amazing?" Lin Qingshan tilted his head, "It's much more interesting than any myth about the afterlife, isn't it?"

"I've decided to draw *Fist of Flame* next!" Lin Qingshan suddenly declared.

"*Fist of Flame*?" Gu Qianli was puzzled. "Are you talking about your next manga?"

"Yes, I want to draw this manga to show everyone how wonderful the cinema is!" Lin Qingshan said with a thumbs up. "It'll be a gift for everyone in this world!"

"A gift?" Gu Qianli thought of a way to encourage him. "In that case, you can't give up before this gift is given out."

"I won't give up easily," Lin Qingshan smiled brightly. "Before that, I need to watch a lot of movies and read many comics!"

"Okay, it's almost time," Gu Qianli said, glancing at the clock. "Let's go inside."

"Wait, I'm going to get popcorn and drinks!" Lin Qingshan said. "Even though we've eaten, popcorn and drinks are essential for watching a movie!"

Gu Qianli nodded. "Alright, I'll wait for you here."

Lin Qingshan dashed to the concession stand, bought two popcorns, a soda, and orange juice, then returned to Gu Qianli. Together, they entered the theater.

Once they found their seats, the movie began. *Daredevil: Rise of the Dark Knight* turned out to be exactly the same as *The Dark Knight Rises* Lin Qingshan had seen in his previous life. In this parallel world, Batman was known as Daredevil, and the actor was the same.

Even though he had seen it before, Lin Qingshan didn't find it boring. He watched the film intently, enjoying every moment.

[Translator: sauron]

Gu Qianli, however, couldn't fully immerse herself in the movie. Instead, she frequently stole glances at Lin Qingshan, whose face was illuminated by the shifting lights from the screen. His features were calm and serene, his eyes filled with longing and tranquility.

A smile gradually appeared on Gu Qianli's face.

When the movie ended, Lin Qingshan stood up, noticing Gu Qianli's smiling face.

"This movie was pretty good, wasn't it, Qianli?"

"Yes, it was really good," Gu Qianli replied.

"Although it wasn't as great as the previous *Dark Knight*, it was still quite good overall," Lin Qingshan continued, enthusiastically discussing the film.

Gu Qianli, on the other hand, struggled to keep up, as she had been distracted and hadn't watched the movie closely.

"Well, let's talk outside," Gu Qianli suddenly said, grabbing Lin Qingshan's wrist.

"Eh?" Lin Qingshan was caught off guard.

He felt his ears warm up, realizing this was the first time a girl had held his hand. Even though it was just his wrist, the cool, soft touch was unfamiliar.

"Alright," Lin Qingshan said, pretending to be nonchalant as he looked at Gu Qianli, who seemed to be determined.

They exited the theater quickly, Gu Qianli pulling him along with a determined smile.

"Eh, eh, eh?" Lin Qingshan was surprised, as Gu Qianli had never acted so enthusiastically before.

Gu Qianli, holding Lin Qingshan's wrist, was resolute in her decision to bring him warmth and not let him give up on himself.

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(End of Chapter)