The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

The passage explores a conversation between Li He and Chang Jing, focusing on deeper themes of perception and personal character. Chang Jing advises Li He against judging people solely by appearance, emphasizing the importance of understanding a person's inner virtues. Their dialogue reveals insights about life, marriage, and social expectations. The narrative later shifts to Li He's interactions with Yu De Hua about land development and a phone booth conversation with an old man seeking help for his son's college entrance exam, highlighting social dynamics and personal ambitions in a changing societal context.

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