When I was in Reply 1988

Chapter 601 Destiny
The other side of the city.

A bachelor apartment.

The apartment is not very big, with one bedroom, a living room and a bathroom.

There are several pots of flowers and plants in the room, the most eye-catching one is the pot of pansy on the table by the wall.

Zheng Nanzhu once gave Li Renyong a pot of baby's breath, but Li Renyong did not give her flowers.

Until one day when I went to Paula's house, I found the pot of pansies on the table.

They bought this together at the flower market.

Li Renyong gave it to Paula.

Since then, Zheng Nanzhu bought pansies from the flower market and took good care of them.

In the small apartment, with no lights on, everything seemed exceptionally desolate.

The window was half-closed and the cold wind blew up the curtains.

Zheng Nanzhu sat quietly at the table, her figure elongated by the street lights outside the window and blending into the surrounding darkness.

Her face looked a little pale under the light, and her eyes revealed indescribable complex emotions.

There is sadness and helplessness.

On the table, there were cups placed next to a half-empty bottle of soju.

Zheng Nanzhu picked up the wine glass and took a sip.

The bitter and spicy wine slid down my throat, flowed into my stomach, and also into my heart.

Not far from the liquor, a hospital record lay alone.

"Diseases of the reproductive system dysfunction."

Simply put, it is infertility.

These words stood out even more in the dim light, like a huge rock weighing heavily on Zheng Nanzhu's heart.

This diagnosis is not only a verdict on her physical condition, but also deprives a woman of her rights as a mother.

For a woman, nothing could be more terrifying than this.

The air smelled of alcohol and bitterness.

Everything around me is silently telling of loneliness, and it seems that even time has slowed down at this moment.

Zheng Nanzhu has never thought about getting married.

But today's notice still made her sad.

During the day, she hid this sadness deep in her heart.

Because when facing Li Renyong, she wanted him to always see the sunny side.

As for the sad side, Zheng Nanzhu wants to face it alone.

Everyone has a magnetic field.

When you laugh happily, people around you will also feel happy unconsciously.

Why should I share my sadness and grief with others?

She didn't want to make Li Renyong sad.

God always seems to make things difficult for this woman with a rough fate.

Zheng Nanzhu is a perfect woman, whether in terms of appearance, temperament, or even personality.

In terms of appearance, he has an unforgettable face.

The facial features are delicate, like the most carefully crafted works of art by nature.

In terms of temperament, she is even more extraordinary.

Every frown and smile gives people a feeling of nobility and elegance.

As for personality, he is gentle and kind yet tough, and is full of enthusiasm and optimism towards life.

This is the kind of woman who has had an extremely rough life from childhood to adulthood.

She lost her father and her mother, and her adoptive father coveted her beauty.

But God played such a big joke again.

Women in this era are inherently disadvantaged.

A woman who cannot bear children will be criticized by others.

No man would marry such a woman.

Zheng Nanzhu put down the wine glass and felt the cool touch of her fingertips and the wine glass.

Came to the bed and looked at the night view.

A sigh floated across the room.

……

Eleven o'clock at night.

The alley was completely silent, without a sound. Yu Hui was lying on the ground, soundly sleeping.

Li Yihua sat in front of the dressing table, head down, silent.

She was quite happy at night.

Paula is becoming more and more sensible, whether it is washing dishes or doing laundry.

But my own body...

The more I think about it, the more upset I feel.

If I die, what will happen to such a lovely and sensible child?
The end result is a direct result of insomnia.

The mirror reflected Li Yihua's lifeless eyes and a hint of sadness.

outside the house.

Cheng Dongri put his hands in his pockets and walked around in the yard, wondering what he was thinking.

Just then, Paula came out of the bathroom.

Sung Dong-il took his hand out and said, "Um... Paula, talk to dad."

Paula nodded but said nothing.

With her intelligence, she could certainly guess that something had happened at home.

And it’s about my mother.

The two of them went outside and sat on the steps at the end of the alley.

Sung Dong-il was silent for a moment, then said, "I went to the hospital today, and a tumor appeared in Yihua's body."

Hearing this, Paula shuddered.

However, she, who was always calm in important matters, did not show any expression.

No wonder Ayong asked me to accompany my mother, cook, and try my best to help.

It turned out to be the case.

Paula's doubts were instantly cleared up.

"It's not serious, is it?"

Cheng Dongri turned his head and looked at her, comforting her: "Of course, it's not serious. I just want to be safe, so I went for a pathological examination. I... I believe that nothing will happen, so you don't have to worry. In any case, you are the eldest daughter, and you need to know this, so Dad will tell you. Your younger brothers and sisters must keep it a secret for now, just know it yourself."

Although Paula didn't say it explicitly, he could feel her concern for Lee Il-hwa.

How can it be possible that children would not worry when their parents are sick?

As the eldest daughter in the family, Cheng Dongri thought it necessary to talk to her.

Paula said calmly, "I know."

Cheng Dongri rubbed his hands gently on his trouser legs and said, "Also, is there anything that bothers you recently?"

He wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with Paula.

In the past, Paula would just turn around and leave at such times.

But now, Paula smiled and said, "There is nothing difficult. God seems to be blessing me."

From childhood to adulthood, everything has been smooth sailing for her.

She has been an excellent student since childhood, and when she grew up she had a boyfriend who loved her.

In college, I even had a big professor as my teacher.

If you encounter difficulties, seniors will help you solve them.

There is no happier life than this.

Sung Dong-il was very happy.

When had she ever seen Paula open up to him?
"You and Ayong have been dating for more than two years, almost three years. Do you have any plans for the future?"

Paula said nothing.

Cheng Dongri continued, "What Ayong said today reminded me. You will graduate from university this year, and the matter of marriage..."

Before she finished her words, Paula stood up and walked straight home.

Looking at Paula's back, Sung Dong-il felt a sense of loneliness.

The child has grown up and there are some things I don’t want to share with him.

He whispered, "Well, go to bed early."

Paula walked further and further away, seemingly not hearing these words.

Just then, Paula turned around and said lightly: "You should go to bed early too."

"Ah."

Cheng Dongri sat for a while, then stood up and walked to the street food stall.

(End of this chapter)