Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 247 Berlin Premiere
The lights in the theater gradually dimmed, and the hall fell silent, with only the sound of the film echoing in the room.

Max sat up straight instinctively, his gaze drawn to the screen as the English version of the movie "Sissi's Dog" began.

As the opening credits disappear and the plot unfolds, the audience gradually becomes immersed in the world of the film.

The cold-toned divorce registration office, bathed in stark white light, cast an eerily cold and desolate atmosphere.

The close-up shot slowly zooms in, focusing on Sisi's parents' slightly trembling hands.

As the pen slowly glides across the divorce agreement, the subtle rustling of the paper intertwines with the deep cello music in the background, creating a somber and desolate atmosphere.

Considering that their daughter, Xixi, will be taking the college entrance examination next year, the divorced couple exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and tacit understanding. They decided to keep their divorce a secret for the time being.

An Xiaoqian's eyes were fixed on the big screen, sometimes frowning, sometimes tense, and her facial expressions changed with the plot of the film.

Hu Xiaobei would occasionally turn to look at An Xiaoqian, and seeing how engrossed she was, he felt a pang of worry.

Taking advantage of the dim lighting in the screening room, he slowly reached out and gently grasped An Xiaoqian's hand, his thumb stroking the back of her hand back and forth, as if giving her invisible support.

An Xiaoqian glanced back at Hu Xiaobei, the two smiled at each other, and then turned their attention back to the movie plot.

Although she was the lead actress in this film, it was the first time she had ever seen the complete film.

As the scene shifts in the movie, the time becomes a sweltering summer afternoon.

Sunlight streamed through the dappled gauze curtains, like golden threads, into Sisi's parents' room.

Sisi was rummaging through her things when, unexpectedly, the divorce certificate hidden deep in the drawer caught her eye. The red seal was particularly glaring in the sunlight.

In an instant, a series of flashbacks flooded back: the parents' deliberate distance, their hushed arguments late at night, the awkward silence at the dinner table...

At this moment, these scenes, like beads strung together, have a clear answer.

The high strings of the violin were plucked heavily, and a sharp and sorrowful melody spread throughout the background music, perfectly highlighting Sisi's inner confusion and helplessness.

For a moment, Sisi felt as if she were in a dark abyss, and the whole world seemed to collapse instantly.

The adult world is too complicated; she doesn't understand why her parents, who clearly had a good relationship, would divorce.

She felt very sad whenever she saw her parents pretending to be harmonious and respectful in front of her, but in reality they were already divorced.

The soft yet oppressive background music played at just the right moment, further highlighting Sisi's inner repression and helplessness.

To escape this suffocating atmosphere, Sisi decided to take advantage of the summer vacation to stay with her retired grandparents for a while.

Although she didn't tell her grandparents about her parents' divorce, she didn't show it outwardly.

But they still managed to notice Sisi's unhappiness.

The two exchanged a glance, a hint of worry flashing across their faces.

In the afternoon, cicadas chirped incessantly, and the courtyard of my grandparents' house was filled with a faint fragrance of flowers, like a tranquil pastoral painting.

Sisi sat at her desk, the sunlight falling evenly on her open textbook.

Suddenly, a fluffy country dog ​​puppy stumbled into the frame.

Light and lively background music quietly began to play, injecting a touch of life into the dull atmosphere.

The puppy's wet nose twitched, and its round eyes curiously examined Sisi, making it look incredibly adorable.

Sisi was very surprised, but her depression made her lose interest in playing with the puppy.

Kind-hearted by nature, she was worried that the puppy's mother must be frantic, so she wanted to help it find its mother.

The camera followed Sisi's footsteps closely as she wandered through the streets and alleys, but people shook their heads, unable to find her. Left with no other option, Sisi could only take the puppy back to her grandparents' house.

Grandma was sitting in her rocking chair basking in the sun when she saw Xixi come back. A gentle smile appeared on her face: "If we can't find it, that's fine. Maybe it's a puppy born to a stray dog. If you like it, we can keep it."

Looking at the puppy, Sisi thought of her broken family and was deeply moved, so she decided to adopt it.

At first, Sisi was in a low mood, and the background music always had a sad tone.

But the little mongrel was like a tireless little sun, always approaching Qianqian unexpectedly, carefully getting close to her, licking her hands with its wet tongue, or snuggling up at her feet.

As a gradually upbeat melody played, Sisi's mood slowly improved, and laughter and cheerfulness increased.

The little mongrel's fur was yellow, so Xixi named it Ah Huang.

Because the puppy Ah Huang couldn't understand human speech and wouldn't reveal secrets, Qianqian started telling the puppy what was on her mind.

Gradually, she developed the habit of confiding in her dog Ah Huang, and she slowly became more cheerful.

The puppy Ah Huang became an indispensable part of her life. Her originally depressed and sad mood was gradually influenced and healed by the lively and lovely puppy.

In the subsequent scenes, there are often flashes of Sisi and Ah Huang laughing and playing in the courtyard, which are warm and beautiful.

Grandpa and Grandma looked at the happy Xixi, and both of them had a relieved smile on their faces.

At this moment, the scene shifts to footage of the grandparents buying the puppy.

It turns out that the puppy was bought by Xixi's grandparents to cheer her up because they were worried about her, but Xixi was unaware of this.

And so, throughout the summer vacation, Sisi spent her time happily with her dog Ah Huang. Her mood gradually improved, and she stopped feeling sorry for herself because of her parents.

Summer vacation is over, and the scene changes rapidly.

Books and test papers piled up on Sisi's desk like a tide, and the rhythm of the background music became more urgent.

The pressure of her senior year of high school left Xixi with no time to care for her little mongrel, Ah Huang, and her parents wouldn't allow her to be distracted by raising a dog at this time.

Left with no other choice, Sisi had to leave Ah Huang at her maternal grandparents' house, only having time to visit him on weekends.

Because of the puppy, Xixi was not depressed, and with her hard work, she achieved excellent results in the college entrance examination.

After the college entrance examination, Xixi's parents confessed about their divorce.

Soothing music played, perfectly suggesting that after a year, Sisi had come to accept everything.

After taking the college entrance examination, Sisi chose a prestigious local university. Although she couldn't keep a dog at school, she could often visit her grandparents to see her family and play with the dog.

Therefore, the bond between Sisi and her dog Ah Huang grew stronger and stronger.

As time goes by, the camera follows Sisi from campus to workplace.

After graduating from university, Xixi went to work in another city and only had time to return to her hometown during the Spring Festival.

Although Sisi was very reluctant to part with her family and her little dog Ah Huang, she had to face the realities of life and work.

Two or three years later, Xixi's job gradually stabilized, and she returned to her hometown. She couldn't wait to bring her dog Ah Huang to the city where she worked.

In Ah Huang's eyes, the piercing sound of car horns and the cramped living space are completely out of place.

Due to issues with living environment and the habits of mixed-breed dogs, Ah Huang, a mixed-breed dog living in a big city, brought many problems to Xixi.

However, Sisi didn't dislike it, but because of work, she couldn't take good care of Ah Huang.

(End of this chapter)