The next afternoon, a movie was shown at the Thermos Factory, and Xu Damao really did manage to claim several good seats.
Compared with the steel mill, the Thermos Factory was a small unit and lacked the conditions to show movies.
So whenever they showed a film, they invited the Propaganda Section from a larger factory.
Whenever Xu Damao went to show films at fellow work units, he received excellent hospitality. At minimum, he was treated to a meal.
This time, he specifically arranged Liu Liping's seat beside the projector.
As he fiddled with the projector, he began chatting with Liu Liping.
He introduced both the film and himself.
Out of politeness, Liu Liping exchanged a few words with him.
To her surprise, she found that Xu Damao spoke very politely, and his views on movies and social matters aligned well with hers.
Gradually, she let down her guard, and the two began chatting together.
Xu Damao might not have had many skills, but he was exceptionally good at flirting with young women. He always knew how to cater to their tastes.
When dealing with Qin Jingru, who had never seen much of the world and valued material things, he simply showered her with money.
When dealing with Liu Liping, who was progressive in thought and proud in character, he acted like a refined gentleman and discussed ideas with her.
By the end of the movie, Liu Liping had not remembered what it was about, but she had learned a great deal about Xu Damao.
According to Xu Damao, his parents had moved back to the countryside.
He had a high salary, promising career prospects, and good relationships with everyone in the courtyard. Everyone praised him.
His only flaw was that his wife, whom he had married just three months