The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

Guo Dong Yun and others were amused by Li He's confident assertion that China would surpass the U.S. in manufacturing. During a meal, Li He shocked everyone by requesting to take uneaten food home, a concept foreign to his affluent companions. Despite their mockery, he insisted on not wasting food, highlighting his past struggles with poverty. This led to an awkward but revealing moment as the group complied with his request, ultimately leaving them reflective about societal perceptions of frugality versus wastefulness. Li He’s perspective challenged the group’s notions of embarrassment and the importance of saving face.

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