When I was in Reply 1988

Chapter 834 Love That Is Easily Overlooked
Sitting in the passenger seat, Li Renyong said, "Uncle Cheng didn't come. Are you feeling bad about it?"

Paula didn't speak, pursed her lips, and looked at the rearview mirror.

Deok-sun and the others waved goodbye from behind the car.

Li Renyong hunched over as he rummaged through the luggage in the carriage, the metal buckle of his seatbelt making a crisp sound as it struck the seat.

Paula grabbed him by the back of his collar and pressed him into the seat: "Fasten your seatbelt now."

Li Renyong opened the package and said, "Why can't I find the usual essential medicines? Let's find a pharmacy and buy a home medical kit."

Paula didn't answer directly, but glanced at him and said, "You brought a camera?"

Li Renyong raised the camera on his chest and said, "Take pictures of your living environment so that Aunt Yihua and the others won't worry."

Paula nodded without saying anything.

The afterglow of the setting sun cast long shadows of the car.

Li Yihua stood at the door, her fingers unconsciously twisting together, tears welling in her eyes, her face full of reluctance.

Deok-sun put her arm around Deok-sun and said, "Mom, really... it's not like my sister is going to a very far place, don't be like this."

Some say that separation is for the sake of a future reunion.

But for some people, especially mothers, the most unbearable thing is the scene of parting.

Seeing that Lee Il-hwa didn't speak, Deok-sun asked again, "Where's Dad? Is he coming home late again today, it's Saturday?"

Li Yihua wiped away her tears and choked back a sob.

"You seem very busy. It would be better if you came back earlier on days like this."

Huili took her hand and said, "Big sister has started cooking, let's go help."

Being sentimental here is pointless; it's better to find something to do to change your mood.

When the group arrived at Jung-hwan's house, they found President Kim lying on the sofa, whispering sweet nothings.

It seemed like he was trying to make his wife happy, but Ms. Luo didn't respond.

Everything was fine until Ms. Luo returned home, and then, of all people, President Kim asked her how the competition went.
Furthermore, it was emphasized that the tapes were switched, and that's how it ended up like this.

In the car.

Li Renyong fastened his seatbelt and noticed that Paula wasn't in a good mood.

She kept pursing her lips, as if she was holding back something.

"Should I drive?"

Paula glanced at him, as if to say, "Don't you know how fast you're driving?"

As soon as the car drove out of the alley and turned a corner, Cheng Dongri was seen standing next to a telephone pole, seemingly waiting for someone.

Li Renyong pointed out and said, "Look, Uncle Cheng is over there."

As the car approached the utility pole, Cheng Dongri raised his hand to stop it.

Paula stopped the car and rolled down the window.

Suddenly I noticed that he was carrying a black plastic bag and that his body was somewhat hunched over.

Li Renyong called out, "Uncle Cheng, good afternoon."

Paula opened the car door and tried to get out: "What are you doing here?"

Sung Dong-il had a big smile on his face as he carried the bag.

"No need, no need to get down, this is for you."

Paula opened the bag and discovered it was full of commonly used medications.

Each box was marked with a thick black pen.

When you have a headache, when you catch a chill, when you have a severe cold...

There are many kinds of medicine.

Basically, all the necessary medicines have been prepared.

Perhaps the girl is more sensual inside; despite Paula's strong exterior, tears still welled up in her eyes when she felt her father's deep love.

However, no tears ever came out.

Li Renyong remained silent, not wanting to disturb the warm moment between the father and daughter.

"The Examination Yuan also sells medicine."

Cheng Dongri did not argue, but instead stammered as he pulled out a roll of money from his pocket, which was about 300,000 won.

"Here... take this."

The money was brand new; it was clearly just withdrawn from the bank.

Cheng Dongri had some money, but it was all small change.

Every month, as soon as he received his salary, he gave it all to Li Yihua.

Sometimes when I want to have a drink, I have to ask her for one.

Where does the money come from?
It's either borrowed from friends or received an advance on his salary; it's unlikely to be his secret stash. For a man to save money secretly, he first needs to have the money.

The family is so poor, where would we find any savings?

If the medicine just now only touched Paula's heart.

So, this roll of money can be said to have struck a chord with her.

Paula took it and held it in her hand.

"If you want to eat meat, don't just buy 500 yuan worth of stuff in the cafeteria, buy some meat instead."

Paula began to sob, but the tears still didn't fall.

Seeing her like this, Cheng Dongri quickly said, "Let's go, there's a car coming from behind."

Paula lowered her head and said, "Dad, you go first."

Cheng Dongri pretended to be impatient: "You brat, I told you to go first."

Paula placed the medicine on Li Renyong and fastened her seatbelt to her side.

"move."

Neither the father nor the daughter are the type of people who are good at expressing their feelings.

As a man and a father, Sung Dong-il wanted to be alone.

Paula was almost in tears; she didn't want her dad to see her.

Both urged the other to leave quickly.

Li Renyong suddenly noticed that when Paula lowered her head, a tear fell.

He took out a handkerchief, intending to wipe away Cheng Dongri's tears when he couldn't see her anymore.

Then, the engine started up and the vehicle began to move.

"Call home if anything happens."

The last note split in two, like an old newspaper torn to shreds by the wind.

Paula's knuckles turned white as she gripped the steering wheel, and in the rearview mirror, her father's figure grew smaller and smaller.

When tears slid down my cheeks, I tasted saltiness.

She then realized that she was biting her lip.

It was exactly the same as that rainy night back then.

Li Yihua's feet were bleeding and her socks were covered in blood after she was arrested during that protest.

The taste of tears, the action of biting one's lip—it all seemed to be the same gesture.

The car came to a sudden stop after Cheng Dongri's figure disappeared from the rearview mirror.

The tires screeched briefly on the road, indicating that the brakes were applied with considerable force.

Li Renyong picked up a handkerchief and said, "Wipe it off..."

Before he could finish speaking, Paula raised her tear-streaked face and stared straight at him.

"Ah Yong~"

A lump formed in her throat, like a shattered porcelain bowl, and she collapsed into his arms.

Tears welled up and streamed down my face.

Paula is strong, but also vulnerable.

However, her weakness is simply not easily noticed.

Li Renyong put his arm around her and gently patted her head with his right hand.

"Nobody sees, go ahead and cry."

Upon hearing this, Paula shook her shoulders even more.

The two remained in this position for several tens of seconds.

The honking of vehicles behind us could be heard.

The road was already very narrow, and with cars blocking the way in front, cars behind couldn't get through at all.

Paula seemed not to hear, and continued to weep silently.

Soon, a young man, who looked to be in his twenties, got out of the car behind.

Wearing a floral shirt and with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, he looked like a petty thug.

He drives a Kia Bongo, which is inexpensive but spacious, and is often used to haul goods.

He went to Li Renyong's car window and peeked inside.

"Damn it, you guys..."

(End of this chapter)