On the streets, the long queue seemed endless, as if it could stretch all the way to Long Beach. Men and women in line chatted excitedly or eagerly, often craning their necks to look at the entrance of the cinema, hoping to purchase movie tickets. However, when it was finally a girl's turn, the cinema staff put out a sold-out sign.
The smile immediately disappeared from the girl's face, and she started to protest loudly with her boyfriend, causing a stir among those queued behind them. Despite their agitation and impatience, the cinema staff still explained patiently, appearing to have handled many such situations before.
