The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

The story revolves around Li He attempting to collect rent from A Hua, a widow with a child. Initially, A Hua uses emotional manipulation, crying and garnering sympathy from neighbors to avoid paying. Li He remains persistent, revealing her financial situation and refusing to be swayed by her tactics. He ultimately stays for dinner, eating her food and engaging with her child, demonstrating a complex interaction that blends confrontation with unexpected familiarity. The narrative explores social dynamics, manipulation, and the challenges of rent collection in a close-knit community.

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