The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

The passage describes a rural Chinese family, the He Lao Xi household, marked by a strong desire for a son. His wife, Zhao Chun Fang, was desperate to have a male child, even threatening suicide after giving birth to three daughters. Despite her persistence, she eventually had a son near her fifties. Interestingly, the three daughters became successful businesswomen, owning multiple cargo ships, trucks, and factories along the Huai River. The eldest daughter, He Zhao Di, remained unmarried and was introduced as Li He's former classmate. The narrative captures the complex family dynamics, gender preferences, and socio-economic challenges in rural China.

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