The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

Li He's family gains respect due to two college admissions, altering their reputation in the village. Wang Yu Lan's confidence grows, while fortune-teller Zhang the Blind Man capitalizes on the family's success, claiming a prosperous burial site choice. Li Zhao Kun, eager for profit, partners with Zhang, despite Li Fu Cheng's skepticism. Li He grapples with rural superstitions, recalling his mother's insistence on rituals for exams. He learns of his cousin Yan Zi's failed high school entrance exam, as she expresses a desire to continue her studies despite parental pressure for marriage. The family's dynamics reveal complexities within rural beliefs and aspirations.

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