When I was in Reply 1988

Chapter 836 Pansies and One Million
Students who can get into this exam center generally come from families that are not very well-off.

If you can help, please help.

Li Renyong took the cup and handed it to Paula, then downed his coffee in one gulp.

Crush the paper cup into a ball and throw it on the ground.

"Thanks for the coffee, sir. It makes me feel more energized."

The security guard chuckled and said, "Young man, would you like me to help you carry this?"

Paula quickly said, "No need, Uncle, let him do it."

The security guard returned to the guard booth and said, "You can call me anytime if you need anything."

The remaining bags were all very light.

Li Renyong held one in each hand, muttering, "There's a lot of human warmth here."

Paula laughed and said, "The coffee is pretty good too."

After several trips back and forth, I carried my luggage into the bedroom.

Then they started doing chores like cleaning and making beds.

Li Renyong really wanted to help, but Paula kept refusing and showed great disdain.

In her words, are you here to help or to cause trouble? Stand aside.

After the room was cleaned up, it was finally habitable and looked quite cozy.

The bedding on the bed was new, and it looked soft and very comfortable.

The books on the desk were stacked very neatly, and there was even a pot of pansies.

Li Renyong sat at the table and touched the leaf with his fingers.

"Still alive?"

Paula said softly, "The one you gave me died a long time ago. This is the new one I bought. Isn't it pretty?"

Generally speaking, pansies only live for one year, while some medicinal ones can live for two or three years.

Li Renyong looked at the pansies and pondered for a moment.

When I first arrived in Seoul, I went to the flower and bird market to buy a pansy in order to see Bora.

When I gave it to her, I turned around and ran away.

Just thinking about Paula's bewildered expression makes me want to laugh.

So much time has passed.

The old pansies are dead, and the new pansies have arrived.

Paula doesn't really like green plants. Her home is small, and cats, dogs, and flowers all take up a lot of space.

However, pansies hold great significance for her, and therefore she has a particular fondness for them.

You'll find these potted plants wherever you live.

Li Renyong stood up, lay down on the bed, and spun around a couple of times, exuding a fresh scent.

Without Paula being able to see, he quickly pulled an envelope from his pocket and placed it under his pillow.

"Ah, so comfortable, so soft."

Paula laughed and slapped him on the back, saying, "Don't mess it up, we'll have to reorganize it later. Are you hungry? What do you want to eat? It's on me."

Li Renyong sat up and said, "Noodles with soybean paste, no water here, and another drink."

"I'm going out to call and order takeout."

"Let's go together, I also need to go out and buy something."

"Don't waste money."

"Don't worry, it will definitely come in handy."

He was going out to see if he could buy interlocking soft flooring, which is often seen in kindergartens or gyms.

No glue required, snap-fit ​​design, and can be easily stored away when not in use.

I don't know if they still exist these days. If not, then you can only buy floor stickers.

Paula's living room uses floor stickers.

After asking the security guard, Li Renyong went straight to a home furnishing store.

They sell almost everything here, from small items like toothbrushes and washbasins to large items like bedding and washing machines.

There are even many different kinds of books; it's a real hodgepodge.

Judging from the looks of it, the customers are mostly students who come here to prepare for exams.

Li Renyong bought 10 square meters of floor stickers, 1.2mm thick.

It's the cheapest option, 20 yuan per square meter.

It's inexpensive, easy to install, and has adhesive on the back—just stick it on.

The only downside is its short lifespan.

Back in the bedroom, Paula glanced at it and asked, "What did you buy?" *Splash!*

Li Renyong unfolded the sticker and said, "Floor stickers, your favorite color, not bad, right?"

Paula rolled her eyes. She did like purple, but whose floor is purple?

"Next time you buy these things, you must take me with you."

Paula tore off the adhesive backing and pressed a corner onto the corner of the floor like a stamp.

He moved forward on his knees until he completely covered the bedroom.

The two took off their shoes and walked on the floor, suddenly feeling that their range of movement had increased.

Whether you take off your shoes or not, it's a completely different feeling.

Li Renyong lay flat on the floor and said, "I feel so tired."

Moving luggage, cleaning rooms, laying flooring.

Paula took out a few clothes from the closet and said, "Then you rest, I'm going to take a shower. Don't get on the bed, understand?"

Li Renyong grunted and turned his back.

Twenty minutes later, Paula returned with a spray bottle, her hair still wet.

How's the bathroom?

"The bathroom has individual stalls, so it's quite private. Stop talking and hand me the hair tie."

"Everything is prepared for you. Your coat is on the bed. Put it on quickly so you don't catch a cold. Where's the hairdryer? I can't find it."

Paula picked up the hair tie and secured her hair.

"I forgot my hairdryer, so the noodles with soybean paste have been delivered?"

Li Renyong said, "I'll bring it to you tomorrow. Have some food first."

Paula put on her coat, then casually sat cross-legged on the floor and used chopsticks to poke at the plastic film on the fried sauce noodles.

She wasn't wearing trousers, but shorts, revealing her fair thighs.

It gleamed under the light.

"Let's eat later, let's take a group photo first."

Paula picked up the plate, smiled, and said, "Okay."

The two sat together, very close to each other.

Li Renyong picked up his camera, pointed it in his direction, and quickly pressed the shutter.

After that, I took a few more photos of the room and the hallway.

These are all meant to be shown to Li Yihua and the others.

After finishing his meal, Li Renyong left the trash at the door, saying someone would come to collect it the next morning.

The two lay on the floor, neither of them speaking.

However, Paula's arm was always placed on Li Renyong's chest.

After a few rounds, I let her have her way.

A few minutes later, Li Renyong stood up and said, "I should go."

Paula checked the time and realized it was already past seven.

Drive safely on the road.

Emotionally, she hoped that Li Renyong could spend the night with her.

After all, it's a new place, so it's more desirable to have familiar people around.

Rationally speaking, she knew she was here to learn.

Li Renyong nodded and said, "Don't worry, you don't need to see me off. Just check if there's anything I'm missing and let me know."

"it is good."

After Li Renyong left, the door lock clicked shut.

Paula leaned against the door, staring at the two pairs of slippers by the wall.

This was prepared specially by her and Li Renyong, but unfortunately we didn't get to use it today.

Paula walked barefoot across the cold floor and collapsed into the blankets on the bed.

The pillow is digging into my shoulder.

She frowned and reached out to touch it, her fingertips brushing against the corner of a kraft paper envelope, its rough texture a stark contrast to the soft pillowcase.

"What is this..."

Paula muttered as she pulled it out; the envelope wasn't sealed, and a wad of banknotes slid out and scattered on the sheets.

She was stunned, and subconsciously counted them; there were exactly one hundred 10,000-yuan banknotes.

(End of this chapter)