The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

The passage details Li He's journey to return home for New Year, filled with challenges and frustrations. He struggles with distributing leather boots among family members, experiences a cold night with frozen water, and rushes to catch a late train. At the train station, he gets into a confrontation after someone throws out his luggage, leading to a brief fight where he retaliates against a burly man. Despite buying a standing ticket and dealing with crowded conditions, Li He maintains a sense of humor and satisfaction, even helping a young girl who ironically accuses him of being a rogue.

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