More than half an hour into the movie, Li Yan said he needed to go to the bathroom, suggesting Xiao Di continue watching alone. Although Xiao Di was reluctant to be apart, she didn't insist on accompanying him to the bathroom.
...
There were only a few people in the entire row, so Li Yan quickly slipped out. But he didn't actually go to the bathroom; instead, he maneuvered to the back row and sat next to someone who had come alone. The entire row behind them was mostly empty.
Li Yan sat beside him, from this position, he could clearly observe Xiao Di's seat in front and also get a good view of the entire theater.
"Are you ready?"
"All set." The person beside him continued to stare at the screen while quietly handing a package to Li Yan.
Li Yan took it over, his eyes still focused forward while his hands moved swiftly. It was a gun and bullets. These familiar objects, even with eyes closed, he could handle with clarity—he knew them better than the anatomy of a woman's body.
