The Year 1979 in My Life

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Summary of the passage: Li Zhao Kun returns home after a long absence to find significant changes, including a new tiled house and unfamiliar surroundings. Initially suspicious and angry, he discovers his sons have built a successful eel business and his eldest son got into university. Despite his initial aggressive behavior, he gradually calms down, enjoying the family's newfound prosperity while remaining characteristically self-centered. The story highlights family dynamics, economic changes, and the father's complex personality in a rural Chinese setting.

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