When I was in Reply 1988

Chapter 830 The Eve of the Game
Huili has one too; she'll get it after we get married.

what is this?
This is like a royal decree in the household, keeping all other women out of sight.

Paula said, "I believe you."

Li Renyong leaned closer to her cheek, wanting to kiss her.

Paula pressed against his chest and said, "The light's still on."

As soon as he finished speaking, the lights in the hall dimmed, and the movie title appeared on the screen.

The premiere of "Joint Security Area" has officially begun.

Li Renyong raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is it okay now?"

Paula shook her head and refused: "No, there are people watching."

Li Renyong turned his head and found that the guy next to him was looking at him.

His and Paula's seats were in the middle to the back.

Although it's the best time to watch a movie, there are people all around you.

Li Renyong coughed, sat up straight, and looked at the screen with a serious expression.

The film employs flashbacks and cross-narratives, constructing multiple perspectives, and inherently possesses an artistic flair.

The investigation segments were edited and adjusted quickly, with an average shot length of only two seconds, while the flashback segments were extended to eight seconds.

This creates an emotional buffer.

The audience both laughed and cried.

At the end of the movie, a black and white photograph appears.

The four main characters appeared on screen, strangers to each other at the time. Yet, in the same photograph, they were separated by ideology, the chasm created by the Cold War making it impossible for them to cross.

The audience fell silent; all their emotions were stirred.

"Joint Security Area" is a war film, but it does not depict any war scenes.

But it did capture the essence of war and offered the most profound reflection on it.

Li Renyong looked around and even saw some people taking notes in small notebooks.

This person is clearly a professional film critic.

Most people who attend premieres are from magazines, newspapers, or television media.

The discussion revolved around celebrity interactions, while the film itself was at a disadvantage.

These people's articles are more focused on the lead actor himself.

Professional film critics, however, are different.

They focus on the film, and sometimes even watch it multiple times for in-depth analysis.

As the movie ended, the audience slowly walked out of the theater.

Many people are discussing this movie. Most people don't know how to put it, but they just think it's good.

It's like the feeling of "I'm so uncultured, all I can do is say 'fuck' and that's it."

Let's buy tickets and watch it again!

"I wonder when the videotape will be released. I want to buy it and watch it at home."

"The filming was really good; I cried when they died."

Listening to the discussions around him, Li Renyong glanced at his watch; it was already three o'clock.

"I should go find Aunt Luo. I wonder if they're worried."

Paula took his arm and said, "As a screenwriter, you must be quite happy to hear these discussions."

Li Renyong said, "Of course I'm happy."

Paula said, "I'm happy too. Let's listen a little longer and be happy together."

Li Renyong patted her head and said, "Paula, the important thing to do now is to go see Aunt Luo."

I promised to go this morning, but I haven't arrived yet. I'm afraid I'm lost or not going at all.

Paula nodded with a hint of regret and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

I took a taxi to the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. There weren't many people at the entrance, probably because it was afternoon.

"What floor did Aunt Luo say it was on?"

Paul pointed and said, "Look, the billboard for the National Singing Competition is over there, on the first floor."

Li Renyong strode forward.

The lobby on the first floor was a bit crowded, but it was full of strangely shaped musicians.

Some people dressed up in non-mainstream styles, while others were holding guitars and yelling loudly; it was a chaotic scene.

Two staff members were sitting on one side of the hall, presumably in charge of registration and explanation. Behind them stood a huge billboard.

"It should be here, but I haven't seen anyone. Maybe they went back after the competition."

"There are still so many people, it shouldn't be the case. Look carefully."

Just then, Li Renyong saw a woman having an epileptic seizure.

"Aunt Luo."

Li Renyong pulled Paula along and quickly walked forward: "Finally found you, haven't you started yet?"

Today, Ms. Luo was wearing a purple suit, both the top and the trousers were purple.

Very cool.

A number tag was pinned to his chest.

Ms. Luo stopped her epileptic-like dancing: "You're here? I thought you weren't coming."

Kim Sun-young, holding the radio, said, "We've been waiting for so long, and you guys just happened to arrive right on time. Ah-yong, do you know we won't get a turn this morning?"

Li Renyong said with a smile, "I'm not a god, how could I know that Aunt Luo would look especially handsome today?"

Ms. Luo said, "Really? You look even cooler when you jump. Shall I show you a little dance?"

As he spoke, he lowered his head, raised his hands, and struck a pose.

Li Renyong quickly stopped her, afraid that she would laugh and damage Ms. Luo's confidence.

"Let's rest for a bit. Where's Donglong? Didn't he say he'd arrived a while ago? Where is he?"

After Ms. Luo sat down, she kept shaking her legs and rubbing her hands, looking very nervous.

"He's watching the show over there."

Kim Sun-young immediately waved: "Here, giant salamander, come here."

Li Renyong said softly, "He didn't finish the competition either."

Kim Sun-young said, "He was number one before us. We didn't recognize him when we arrived. He was completely different from usual."

Today, Liu Donglong was wearing a blue suit. He bowed and said, "Hello, Auntie."

Then, he patted Li Renyong on the shoulder and said, "Did you come here specifically to cheer me on? That's really kind of you."

While speaking, he was also making strange movements.

When he saw Paula next to Li Renyong, his expression immediately turned serious.

Hello, Paula.

Paula nodded coolly and said, "Just compete properly, stop joking around."

Liu Donglong nodded and said, "Yes."

Li Renyong tugged at her sleeve, indicating that she shouldn't be so cold, as her aunt was still there and she shouldn't frighten them.

"I'm here today to cheer you three on, since I don't have anything else to do anyway."

Paula said, "You missed out big time by not going to see today's movie."

Liu Donglong said with a smile, "Going on Sunday is fine too."

I don't know if I can get tickets, since many people want to see more after watching the first episode.

Li Renyong didn't say anything, but simply asked, "How's your singing practice going?"

Liu Donglong smiled confidently and then began to sing.

The so-called "opening up the voice" does not mean singing, but rather shouting out the melody with your voice.

This can also be considered as practice.

Li Renyong regretted it; he shouldn't have asked that question.

It's so addictive.

He quickly stopped him, saying, "Keep it for the judges. Where did you get the sunglasses?"

Li Renyong casually took off Liu Donglong's sunglasses and put them on.

The brown-tinted glasses were very small, only covering a small area around the eyes.

"How about it?"

Paula glanced at it and said, "It doesn't suit you; it doesn't have a youthful feel."

Li Renyong returned the sunglasses.

Liu Donglong's eyes revealed resentment. What are you two doing?

(End of this chapter)