In an era with relatively few cultural activities, open-air movies were the main form of entertainment in the countryside and were immensely popular.
Whenever news of a movie screening spread, people would gather in groups, bringing their children along, and travel several kilometers—sometimes even more than ten—to watch. Each open-air movie was a grand occasion for the village.
"Mommy, let's go to the movie too," Little Tang Mo said, beside himself with excitement.
"Okay," Su Li agreed readily.
Little Tang Mo's face broke into a smile, and he called out in delight to the person ahead of them, "Brother Gousheng."
"Momo, hurry home and grab a stool to save a seat!"
Gousheng, who was a little older than Little Tang Mo, shouted once and then vanished in a flash.
When it came to open-air movies, bringing a small stool to save a spot was of the utmost importance.
Little Tang Mo grew anxious when he heard that. "Mommy, let's hurry home and get our stools to save seats!"
