Chapter 972 1: My Heart Will Go On

Yunbian City,

Huaron Commercial Square, Mou Da Cinema.

The second auditorium is replaying a classic old movie, "Titanic".

As the movie reaches its climax, where the protagonists part ways, forever separated by the vast ocean, sobs resound throughout the theater. The emotionally rich and tender-hearted audience are deeply immersed in the lingering melancholic atmosphere of the movie, shedding tears.

When the screening ends, the lights in the theater illuminate, and the audience gradually exits.

"Boo hoo... Jack is so pitiful..." Luo Qingyao's nose turns red, tears welled up in her eyes, and her mouth forms a pout like an arch.

"Alright, don't cry." Gu Lan held her shoulder, wiping away her tears and comforting her, "Separation doesn't necessarily mean tragedy. The love between Jack and Rose, transcending life and death, is also an interpretation of freedom."

"Freedom..." Upon hearing this word, Luo Qingyao becomes even more upset, "That's why Senior Brother entered the Chaos for everyone!"

Gu Lan pats her forehead, thinking that she shouldn't have mentioned the word "freedom".

Fu Manman suddenly speaks, her voice somewhat entranced, "It's amazing..."

Luo Qingyao finds a kindred spirit and immediately scoots closer, eagerly asking, "Right, Man'Er, you also think the love between Jack and Rose is amazing, don't you?"

Fu Manman is taken aback, "Uh... I think the Industrial Revolution is amazing!"

"Huh?" Luo Qingyao pauses.

Fu Manman excitedly says, "Think about it, Earthlings started the second Industrial Revolution in the 1870s, entering the electrical age, and then just three or four decades later, the Titanic, a miracle of industrial craftsmanship, was born! Steam engines, generators, metallurgy, shipbuilding industry... Every aspect is incredible! And the film industry has played such a huge role in shaping and spreading culture! If the Cultivation Realm's Yunxian Songs and Flower Picking Play could spread to every household like this..."

Sparkles of imagination twinkle in Fu Manman's eyes.

Luo Qingyao stares at her blankly, "Man'Er, is this what you focus on when watching movies?"

Fu Manman blinks, "Isn't Titanic supposed to show the social aspects of the early last century?"

"What about the love story between Jack and Rose?" Luo Qingyao looks at Fu Manman in disbelief.

Fu Manman thinks for a moment, tentatively asking, "Is that really important?"

All of Luo Qingyao's emotions vanish with that question.

She holds her forehead, sighing, "Man'Er, oh Man'Er."

"What's wrong with me?" Fu Manman doesn't understand what's going on. She looks at Gu Lan, who gives her an inscrutable smile.

Xianchan suddenly grabs her hand, looking at her with longing.

Fu Manman asks, "What's wrong, Chan'Er?"

Xianchan points to the popcorn vending machine not far away.

Fu Manman raises an eyebrow and says, "Didn't you already eat a whole tub during the movie? Still want more?"

Xianchan rubs her little belly, showing a sweet smile, indicating she can still eat.

Fu Manman helplessly says, "You're really a glutton. If Brother Wubing knew, he'd surely scold you again."

Xianchan shrinks her neck and raises a finger to shush, begging Fu Manman to keep her secret.

Fu Manman laughs, "Alright, since he hasn't come back yet, just indulge this once. Later, he'll surely watch over you strictly, and sneaking snacks won't be possible."

Xianchan nods eagerly like a little chicken pecking at rice.

Fu Manman then leads Xianchan to buy popcorn, "Qingyao, wait here."

Luo Qingyao looks at Fu Manman's back, helplessly saying,

"Man'Er's brain might be different from ours."

Gu Lan chuckles, "It's not that exaggerated, I think Man'Er made a valid point, Titanic does reflect the social aspects of that era. Aside from the love element, there are plenty of highlights."

"That's true, but Titanic mainly celebrates love and freedom." Luo Qingyao wears a worried expression, "Man'Er doesn't pay any attention to that at all, I'm really worried about her relationship progress with Senior Brother."

"Isn't that a bit overthinking it? Man'Er isn't a dull person."

"Yeah, Man'Er isn't dull, and neither is Senior Brother. But why do they always seem to barely make progress when they're together?" Luo Qingyao clicks her tongue, shaking her head, "Speaking of which, Man'Er and Senior Brother in this life are childhood friends. In Earthly terms, she's the childhood sweetheart, holding a great advantage! Yet it's still not as promising as you, Senior Sister Gu Lan."

Gu Lan gives an awkward smile, "Maybe back then I took advantage of the situation."

Luo Qingyao quickly says, "I'm not belittling you, Senior Sister." She takes a deep breath, "I admire your courage to express your feelings... Thinking back, if you hadn't expressed your feelings before Senior Brother left Eternal Immortal Sect, would there have been any chance for both of you afterward?"

Gu Lan twirls a strand of hair hanging over her chest, reminiscing those past events, then says,

"Actually, I'm not the brave person you described. That courage to confess my feelings was actually given to me by Wubing... If I hadn't done anything that night, I probably would have just watched him leave, and wouldn't have thought about going to He Yue Village for further study. I might have stayed at the Eternal Immortal Sect all my life, only occasionally catching a glimpse of him from afar."

Luo Qingyao says, "So, Senior Sister Gu Lan is a brave person."

Gu Lan smiles slightly, "Perhaps."

"What about Man'Er?" Luo Qingyao is truly concerned about her good friend's romantic troubles, "She has countless opportunities to be with Senior Brother, yet until now..." she whispers in Gu Lan's ear, "I noticed during one of Senior Brother's destiny cycles, every time they were about to come together, it was Man'Er who put a stop to it!"