When I was in Reply 1988

Chapter 658 Sea Lion Doll

"Go back, I'm leaving too."

It's just past five o'clock now. By the time we get to Mashan, it will probably be ten o'clock.

We have to set off early.

Paula stood still.

"You go on your way. By the way, why do you have such a big sea lion doll in your car?"

"It's for Najing. She loved it when she was a kid."

Li Renyong entered the driver's seat and pressed the switch.

The sound of the engine immediately rang out in the alley.

The car slowly drove out of the alley until it disappeared.

Just then, Huili suddenly appeared at the door.

"Paula, do you want to have breakfast with me?"

"Okay."

When Li Renyong drove onto the highway, the night had not yet completely faded, and only a faint blue-gray color appeared on the horizon.

The scenery outside the car window passed by like movie scenes, but Li Renyong's mind had already flown to Mashan in the distance.

A place that holds countless memories and emotions.

At around nine o'clock, the vehicle gradually approached its destination.

Because time was tight, Li Renyong sped up.

After rushing and hurrying, we finally arrived at this time.

After all, there is no afternoon time to go to the cemetery, only morning time for worship.

The outline of Mashan gradually became clear in the morning light, and Li Renyong drove directly to the cemetery.

At this time, Na Jing's family was probably in the cemetery.

When we arrived at the cemetery, the sun shone through the sparse clouds and sprinkled on this sleeping place.

In the cemetery, rows of neatly arranged tombstones appear solemn and dignified.

Every tombstone carries a past and a story.

In the distance, the mountains are undulating.

The cemeteries on the peninsula are similar to those in China. They both practice cremation, and bury the dead in jars.

Those who are rich will buy a piece of land for burial, while those who are poor can also have a special mourning hall and just pay a management fee every year.

In the peninsula, cemeteries are really expensive.

After all, the land area is too small.

When Najing's brother died, he chose a cemetery.

Li Renyong walked slowly into the cemetery holding mugwort rice cake in his left hand and a bouquet of flowers in his right hand.

These are things that have been prepared long ago.

There is a stone road under your feet and neatly trimmed lawns on both sides.

Soon, I met Na Jing's family.

They stood in front of a tombstone, the atmosphere was solemn and sad.

Li Renyong quickly walked forward and said, "Hello, Uncle Cheng."

Li Yihua said with red eyes: "Ayong? Why are you here? Isn't today Friday?"

Li Renyong placed the things in front of the tombstone.

"I asked for leave to come here. My mom asked me to bring a cart of stuff. Paula's family also brought some stuff with them."

"Paula?"

Na Jung explained quietly, “There’s someone in Seoul who looks exactly like you.”

Li Yihua then remembered that they had met before.

Cheng Dongyi held a willow branch and said, "Ayong, you should come and pay your respects as well."

"it is good."

Li Renyong took the branch, waved it at the clean tombstone a few times, and pulled out some non-existent grass.

Cheng Dongyi whispered, "Ayong, say a few words, we will be going back soon."

"Ok."

The tombstone clearly records his death on April 1980, 4.

Cheng Taixun.

There is also a porcelain photo, which looks no different from what it was back then.

There were two bouquets of flowers and various cakes on the table, all brought by Na Jing's family. Li Renyong glanced at the sea lion doll on the table and was silent for a while, then whispered: "Axun, I will take good care of them."

Li Yihua's eyes became redder and tears flowed in them.

Na Jing cried softly, "Brother."

Li Renyong turned around, hugged Na Jing and rubbed her head.

"You are such a grown-up girl, and you are crying. I will help you wipe your tears."

To be honest, at the beginning, Na Jing was a little unfamiliar with Li Renyong.

This estrangement is not emotional, but the relationship changes slowly over time or due to distance.

If the two stay together long enough, they will return to their original state.

Now, Na Jing felt that the unfamiliarity she felt before was gone all of a sudden.

Li Renyong was still very nice to her.

Cheng Dongyi glanced at the two of them and said, "Let's go back."

The mess in front of the tombstone will naturally be cleaned up by management personnel.

"Isn't Jun here?"

Na Jing's eyes were as red as a rabbit's: "Ajun is the same as you, both are in the third year of high school. His teacher doesn't allow leave. How did you ask for leave?"

Li Renyong immediately straightened his chest and said, "Who am I? I'm a famous screenwriter. In school, I can do whatever I want."

Na Jing glanced at him and said, "Speak human language."

"I spent twenty-five test papers to get today's leave."

Cheng Dongyi shook his head. This kid's personality hasn't changed.

The atmosphere between the few people slowly changed from sadness to relaxation.

After leaving the cemetery, Cheng Dongyi pointed at the car on the side of the road and said, "Ayong, is that your car?"

"Yes, but you may not be able to sit there. There are too many things on the seat. But if you squeeze in, there is still room for one person."

"Najing, you go ahead. Let's take a taxi back. Ayong, do you know the way?"

"Look at what you said. It's only been a few years. How could I forget it?"

After saying that, he pulled Na Jing into the car.

Na Jing sat in the co-pilot seat, and what caught her eye was a sea lion doll.

She said blankly: "What is this?"

Li Renyong fastened his seat belt and said with a smile, "I picked it out specially for you."

When he was a child, Cheng Taixun was inseparable from his sea lion doll every day.

After his death, Na Jing held it every day.

It can be said that the sea lion doll can replace Sung Tae-hoon.

Na Jing's eyes became even redder.

"Thank you."

"Why thank you? I'm your brother. Come on, I'll take you home."

Cheng Dongyi looked at the disappearing vehicle and said, "Ayong has been in Seoul for two years and seems to have changed."

Li Yihua said: "Changed? No, my relationship with Najing is still as good as before."

"When we were in Masan, didn't you call my dad and your mom every day? Now you call me uncle and aunt."

"The customs in the city and the countryside are different. Ayong is still very nice to us."

……

Li Renyong drove the car into the street where he lived in his childhood.

The streets in his memory have changed slightly with the passage of time, but some familiar scenes still make him feel warm.

The small shops on the street were still as busy as usual, with pedestrians hurrying by.

After parking the car, Na Jing got out holding the doll.

An old lady called out, "Na Jing, you're back."

When he saw another person getting off the bus, he suddenly became very enthusiastic: "Ayong is back, where is your mother?"

The familiar words made Li Renyong feel even more at ease.

"My mother isn't here, Aunt Chun, I haven't seen you for a long time, is your leg okay?"

Aunt Chun said happily: "Old problem, still the same, come to my house for lunch at noon."

"Next time for sure. I'm going to have dinner at Najing's house today. Najing, quickly take the things out of the car."

"understood."

(End of this chapter)