The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

The passage depicts a day in the life of Li He, a college student, and his interactions with his hometown friend Wang Yu. She brings him a pearl cream for his acne and invites him to the bookstore, where they browse foreign language books. Despite initial hesitation and awkwardness, Li He accompanies her, rides her bicycle, and eventually shares a dumpling meal. Wang Yu appears confident, playful, and somewhat forward, while Li He seems reserved and slightly confused by her behavior. The narrative provides a glimpse into 1980s Chinese university life, social dynamics, and book-buying culture.

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