The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

Li He wandered the city after dinner, experiencing a lively night market filled with vendors and families. He encountered familiar sights at Tiananmen Square, where locals gathered and street vendors thrived in a "no man's land." The narrative reflects on the economic divide between urban and rural life in China, illustrating stark contrasts in education and financial conditions. Li He meets Teacher Zhang Shu Sheng, who is pursued by a director, but he intervenes to walk her home. Their conversation reveals a playful rapport, and they share a meal, discussing ambitions and gratitude. The evening ends with Li He feeling melancholic while observing the moon.

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