The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

The passage details a conversation between Li He, Shoushan, and Zhao Zu Nian about Zhao's past struggles and potential employment in a restaurant. Shoushan shares philosophical views on cooking, emphasizing that culinary skills are personal and cannot be simply learned from recipes. Later, Li He buys cassette tapes as a birthday gift for He Fang, showcasing a tender moment between them. The narrative explores themes of personal resilience, professional aspirations, and interpersonal relationships during a period of social transformation in China.

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