When I was in Reply 1988

Chapter 650 This Time is Different

My goodness, isn’t this making things difficult for me, Fat Tiger?
You know, Yuhui's grades are about the same as Deshan's.

Her ranking is several places lower than Deok-sun, and she is already behind the thousandth place.

If you want to be in the top 100, you have to improve by at least 900 places.

Yu Hui had an expression of disbelief on her face: "How many in the whole school? Okay, if you don't want to buy it, forget it. This is too outrageous."

He scooped a mouthful of rice and ate it viciously.

Deshan said the slogan teasingly: "Yuhui, don't be sad, because I have Tiger brand."

After he finished speaking, the laughter grew louder.

Listening to the laughter, Yu Hui pouted and ate his meal in a resentful manner.

Deok-sun put the new shoes aside and looked at the time on the wall.

"Mom, why hasn't Dad come yet? He hasn't even eaten dinner."

Li Yihua didn't say anything, but there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

He said he was going to meet a friend, but he hasn't come back yet when it's time for dinner.

Soon, the dinner was finished.

The happiest person was Deshan.

After dinner, I took my shoes and went into the house.

Li Yihua cleaned up the dishes and told the children that she was going out for a while.

The children didn't ask where they were going, and she didn't say either.

Li Renyong and Yu Hui sat in front of the TV and watched TV programs.

Paula held out her little hand and said, "Where are the gloves?"

Li Renyong wondered, "What gloves?"

"Didn't you take my gloves away when you came back?"

When Paula just came back, Li Renyong took off one of his gloves and put it in his pocket in order to hold her hand.

"I'll give it to you tomorrow morning when I take you back to school. Do you want to sleep at my place tonight?"

Paula blushed slightly and glanced back at Sunset.

Yu Hui immediately turned her head and covered her ears.

Paula then shook her head and said, "No."

Li Renyong looked at his watch. It was only a little after eight o'clock and it was still early to go to bed.

"Would you like to go out for a drink? Relax."

Paula thought for a while and said, "Okay, wait for me and change clothes."

Soon, he walked out of the bedroom wearing a casual sweatshirt on the upper body and a pair of straight pants on the lower body.

"Is not It Cold?"

Paula said, "Drink some wine and you'll warm up. Let's go."

When I went out, a cold wind blew.

Paula's long hair was gently lifted by the wind, and a few strands of hair stuck to her cheeks.

She shuddered unconsciously.

Although it is spring, the weather is still very cold.

Especially at night.

Li Renyong took off his coat without any hesitation and helped Paula put it on.

The movements are natural and gentle.

Paula is not petite, and she looks good in Li Renyong's coat.

It’s just that the winter coat is very thick and a little loose.

Paula's face looks small and delicate, revealing an indescribable cuteness and innocence.

"Oh, our Paula is so cute, let me give her a kiss."

Paula was very happy to hear Li Renyong's praise without any subtlety.

"Go away, give me your clothes, aren't you cold?"

Li Renyong smiled and said, "I'm wearing a lot of clothes, unlike you who just came out wearing a sweatshirt with nothing underneath."

The two chatted and laughed as they walked towards the roadside stall outside the alley.

It’s still that roadside stall.

The dim light from the street lamps shines on the stalls, giving this slightly messy yet life-filled scene a soft filter.

Today is the weekend, and tomorrow I have to go to work or school, so there are not many people here. But it is quiet and comfortable.

"Hey? Isn't that Uncle Cheng? No wonder he didn't go home at night, it turns out he had dinner out with his friends."

Li Renyong pointed to a roadside stall in front and said.

Sitting next to Sung Dong-il was a middle-aged man who was about the same age as him.

Just judging from the way he was dressed, he wasn’t living a good life.

The eyes reveal an imperceptible fragility and sadness.

The two of them didn't say anything and drank one glass of wine after another.

Next to Sung Dong-il, there was something wrapped in newspaper.

Paula took his arm, looked forward, and her eyes shrank instantly.

That is……

That was Lee Hong-sik, and he was the root cause of their family's poverty.

If Cheng Yuanzhong had not guaranteed him back then, his family wouldn't have lived in such poverty.

Paula was not young anymore at that time, so of course she knew him.

I'm going to go drink somewhere else right now.

Li Renyong didn't know him and wanted to go over and say hello.

His love affair with Paula was open and aboveboard, and they were not afraid of being seen by others.

When you meet Sung Dong-il, you can’t help but say hello.

"Let's go over there."

Li Renyong wondered, "What's wrong?"

After Paula explained the situation, she took him to another roadside stall.

This roadside stall is not far from Chengdongil. Several folding tables are placed randomly and plastic chairs are scattered around.

"Boss, a bottle of soju and a plate of crescent bones. Paula, what else do you want?"

Paula rubbed her stomach and said, "I just finished eating, I can't eat too much, that's all."

Soon, the wine and food arrived.

If it were summer now, it would probably be more pleasant and comfortable.

Bring your girlfriend out to have a drink, chat, and enjoy the breeze, then go home to sleep after drinking.

A little happiness every day.

Li Renyong poured a glass of wine for Bao La and said, "I think good days are coming for your family. That person can come to see Uncle Cheng, so I guess the debt has been paid off."

Paula didn't want to talk about this topic: "Why do you want to go out for a drink with me today? What do you want to say?"

"Nothing, just came out to have a drink and chat."

Paula looked unconvinced: "Forget it if you don't want to tell me."

"It's nothing, really. I just noticed that you've never come with me to receive the award."

Since Li Renyong won the award for his first film, Paula has never gone with him.

This idea came to me when Lee Chang-dong's wife came to visit the set in the afternoon.

"No, I have a lot of things to do. Not only do I have to study with the teacher, but I also have to study for elective subjects in school. I also have to work recently. How can I have time to accompany you?"

Paula has always disliked standing under the spotlight of the entertainment industry, and even if she does, she would always stand in the center position.

"This time is different."

"Why is it different?"

"This film is very important to me. I will be participating in international competitions. If I win, there will definitely be a dance party. Everyone else has a dance partner, but I don't."

"Abroad? When?"

"It should be in June."

"Isn't it still early? We'll talk about it later. Let's have a drink."

Paula was already tempted, especially when it came to a dance partner.

I've never danced with Ayong before. Do you want to practice first?
On the other side, Sung Dong-il had finished drinking and was ready to go home.

The steps were different from usual, they seemed lighter and not as heavy as usual.

As soon as I walked into the alley, I saw Li Yihua standing in front of the stairs of Li Renyong's house with her hands in her pockets.

This is waiting for me.

Cheng Dongri shouted, "Hey, honey. It's so cold, why did you come out? Are you waiting for me?"

(End of this chapter)