When I was in Reply 1988

Chapter 764: Understanding

Paula held the Best Screenplay Award, Li Renyong held the Palme d'Or, and had a medal pinned on his chest.

The camera is quite heavy and I can't hold it with one hand because I have to hold the shutter button with one finger.

Without special force techniques, it is impossible to take pictures.

Paula glanced at him, still so useless in these matters.

"Let me do it. How come a grown man has so little strength?"

Li Renyong said: "Anyway, I can't compare with you."

Paula pointed the camera in the direction of the two of them and took several photos in a row, but she was not satisfied with any of them.

Li Renyong pointed at his face and said, "Another one, this time you kiss my face."

Paula's face turned red instantly, luckily there was no outsider here.

After hesitating for a moment, she glared at him and nodded in agreement.

She stood on tiptoe and pecked Li Renyong lightly on the cheek.

"Yes, keep this pose and take the photo."

The moment the flash came on, Paula saw Li Renyong's silly grin and her own blushing cheeks, all frozen in the camera.

The Palme d'Or trophy reflected golden light under the lights, rendering this moment like an oil painting.

"Perfect."

The smile on Li Renyong's lips deepened.

The two were packing up to go out for dinner when there was a knock on the door.

When I opened the door, I found Lee Chang-dong standing outside. He was wearing a suit but looked a little tired.

Following behind him were Zheng Nanzhu and Ma Richeng, and Zheng Nanzhu was holding an exquisite paper bag in her hand.

It was probably a gift given to her by someone else.

Everyone gained a lot from this trip to Cannes.

In terms of material things, it must be Zheng Nanzhu.

With her exquisite and beautiful appearance, she has negotiated endorsements for many brands.

That’s not all, people always give her gifts.

On the peninsula, her beauty is often slandered and reviled because of the evil in people's hearts.

But when he came to Cannes, he was welcomed by everyone.

Li Renyong was surprised and asked, "Uncle Cangdong, why are you here? Didn't you go to the dinner party?"

Lee Chang-dong walked straight into the room and immediately took the Palme d'Or trophy in his hands.

"I was too preoccupied with it to attend the party."

Ma Richeng smiled and said: "He didn't even take a few sips of champagne before he rushed back. I can see that this Palme d'Or is his treasure."

Zheng Nanzhu put the paper bag on the coffee table, which contained several boxes of macarons.

"Paula didn't have dinner tonight, I brought this."

The voice is still so gentle and considerate.

Li Changdong noticed that the two were dressed neatly, raised his eyebrows and asked, "Are you going out?"

Li Renyong smiled and said, "I didn't eat dinner, I'm hungry."

Almost everyone who attended the award ceremony didn't eat much.

It starts at 7pm, so there is no time for dinner.

Zheng Nanzhu smiled and said, "We have already eaten, you guys go and eat."

Ma Richeng raised his eyebrows, glanced at her and said, "I know a few good restaurants. The lobster in Petite Nice is good, and the foie gras in Alpe d'Huez is also okay."

Hearing this, Zheng Nanzhu took out a stack of coupons from her bag: "I have vouchers here, so you don't have to spend money."

Li Renyong took the voucher and said, "Sister Nanzhu, how come you have everything?"

Zheng Nanzhu smiled gently and said, "The restaurant gave it to me when I went to eat."

Sure enough, some people are born to be the protagonist.

Li Renyong smiled and said, "Then we'll leave. Do you need me to bring you anything?"

Zheng Nanzhu shook her head.

After the two left, Ma Richeng asked, "We didn't eat either, why didn't you eat with Ayong?" Zheng Nanzhu said with a hint of disappointment in her eyes, "Paula has never had dinner with Ayong in a restaurant since she came to France. It's not good to disturb other people's romance."

Then she said, "Okay, let's go eat too. Director, you won the award this time, you have to treat us."

Ma Richeng fanned the flames and said, "Cangdong will definitely treat us, right?"

With the trophy in hand, Lee Chang-dong laughed and said, "Let's go, call those artists and have a meal together. I'll treat you."

Late at night in Cannes, street lights cast mottled shadows on the cobblestone roads.

Li Renyong held Paula's hand and walked through the narrow alleys.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty scent, ruffled Paula's hair.

She tightened her coat around her, looked up and asked, "Are you sure this is the way?"

Li Renyong smiled and said, "The driver just said it's on this road."

After turning the third corner, we finally arrived.

A two-story wooden building with warm yellow light shining through the windows looks particularly cozy in the night.

The wooden shed in front of the door is covered with vines, as if they were planted intentionally by someone for this desired effect.

Pushing the door open, the two walked in.

The interior of the restaurant is even more refined than expected, with vintage chandeliers hanging from wooden beams and movie posters on the walls.

There is a piano in the corner, but there is no pianist playing it, probably because he is off work.

There were only a few scattered customers in the entire restaurant.

Restaurants here close quite early.

"good evening."

The waiter was a middle-aged man with a moustache.

He walked over quickly, his eyes lingering on the two people's holding hands for a moment: "You two?"

Li Renyong nodded, and the waiter led them to a seat by the window.

Deep red velvet chairs and a small round table covered with a white tablecloth.

"Are you a couple?"

The waiter asked with a smile as he handed over the menu.

Li Renyong held Paula's hand tightly and said, "Yes."

The waiter's smile widened, and he pointed to a line on the menu and said, "Our specials."

However, when they opened the menu, they were both stunned.

The French words all over the place are like incomprehensible books, and I can't understand them at all.

Paula secretly poked Li Renyong's waist: "Didn't you say you could speak a little French before?"

Li Renyong coughed awkwardly: "I can only say thank you and hello."

Just as the two were looking at each other, the waiter kindly handed them an English menu.

Paula breathed a sigh of relief and began to study it seriously.

Li Renyong pointed at the menu and said, "Foie gras should be delicious with toast. Uncle Ma recommended it."

Paula pointed to another row and said, "I want to try this, beef stew in red wine."

The two ordered steak and pudding.

The waiter also wanted to recommend snails, but Paula shook her head wildly and refused.

Li Renyong thought she might be afraid of snails, so he would find a time to scare her later.

After the waiter wrote down the dishes, he recommended a Bordeaux red wine.

Li Renyong looked at Paula, who nodded slightly.

"Two cups then."

After the waiter left, Li Renyong said, "Everyone should be asleep at this time at home."

Paula nodded and said, "Of course."

Li Renyong said: "You have taken so many days off. Will it delay the judicial examination next month?"

Paula shook her head: "I'm not too worried about the judicial examination, but there was a serial murder case recently, in..."

(End of this chapter)