The Year 1979 in My Life

Summary

The story depicts a New Year's Eve gathering in a mountain village, focusing on Li He's family dynamics. During a power outage, the family prepares for the holiday meal, with Wang Yu Lan serving traditional dishes and Li He mediating family tensions. He gives New Year's money to children and presents his mother with an old gold ring and 2000 yuan. Despite his reserved nature, Li He shows deep care for his family. As the evening progresses, relatives and friends arrive, and they eventually move to play cards at the village committee, creating a warm, festive atmosphere.

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