[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-1987-my-era":3,"chapter-1987-my-era-1987-my-era-chapter-576":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","1987: My Era",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2259736,4409,"Chapter 576: Marry! The Ruthlessness of Song Yu and Zhou Shihe","1987-my-era-chapter-576",576,"\u003Cp>A bit surprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the restaurant, Li Heng immediately spotted the dumpling shop across the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t that Qian Yuejin’s wife from the former Zhen Shi Men Station dumpling shop?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t expect her to end up here. She’s got a big belly—looks like she’s really pregnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three women saw him staring intently through the glass at the opposite street; Sun Manning couldn’t resist teasing: “A pregnant woman still full of charm—what are you staring at, Li Heng? Don’t tell me you’ve got a crush on her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said: “I know her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning asked: “Who is she?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng replied: “She’s from our town. We used to love going to her shop for dumplings—her food was amazing. Never thought I’d run into her today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning snorted: “Are you sure it’s the dumplings you liked? Or is it because she’s got big tits and a round ass?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, this girl’s not playing nice—right in front of Song Yu and Mai Sui, she’s throwing shade at me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You’ll regret this later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng had no choice but to say: “She’s the stupid stepmother—wait, no, she’s not even a stepmother. She’s Zhang Zhiyong’s mistress from outside the family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Song Yu and Mai Sui both followed his gaze toward the shop owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning stared at the woman for a long while, then elbowed him enthusiastically: “Tell me, tell me—I love hearing about affairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing all three women were curious, Li Heng recounted the whole story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening, Sun Manning rolled up her sleeves and furiously cursed on behalf of the stupid girl: “I fucking! I fucking! Motherfucker—if I were the stupid girl, I’d grab a cleaver and chop those two lovers to pieces. Zhang Zhiyong’s such a loser—he can’t even handle this, yet he always brags he can take on three guys at once. Pfft! Coward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu listened without expression, glancing sideways at the man beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Li Heng caught Song Yu’s meaningful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no! Instantly embarrassed—fucking hell, Sun Manning, you dumbass, can’t you just drop this topic?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are we even going to keep living like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are we even going to finish this meal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng subtly kicked Sun Manning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dumbass reacted violently, jumping up to snap at him: “Why’d you kick me? I’m cursing that idiot over there—what’s it got to do with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng blinked at her, then blinked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning said: “Stop blinking—I saw you. I didn’t call you a player; I’m cursing someone else. Why are you so controlling?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fucking hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He got it—this idiot was doing it on purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier she’d been on his side—he’d been moved to tears—and now this fool turns around and hits him from afar with sarcasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it all, enough is enough—Li Heng’s short temper flared, and he nearly crushed her with a single finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng told Song Yu and Mai Sui: “Help me control her—she’s gone completely wild.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu smiled but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui was even more direct—pretended not to hear, her gaze fixed outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no other option, Li Heng turned and threatened Sun Manning: “If you keep acting like this, you’re paying for this meal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft! I don’t have money—even if you kill me, I won’t have any.” Hearing she had to pay, Sun Manning instantly deflated, clinging to Song Yu’s arm with her left hand and Mai Sui’s with her right, grinning slyly as she begged for favors—her whole attitude screamed free ride, no cash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all the chatter and banter, the meal lasted over an hour before they finally left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng tried to pay, but Song Yu wouldn’t let him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did he realize—the meal wasn’t really for him; it was Song Yu treating Mai Sui, and he and Sun Manning were just tag-alongs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real reasons behind it? Only Song Yu and Mai Sui knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the restaurant, Li Heng asked Mai Sui: “Where are you going tonight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Mai Sui could answer, Song Yu cut in: “Mai Sui, I’m leaving tomorrow morning—come stay at my place tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Mai Sui agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng stopped walking and asked Song Yu: “So soon? Leaving tomorrow morning?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu explained: “My grandparents are turning seventy—I need to go back with my parents.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventieth birthday?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu’s grandparents weren’t even that old yet—so it wasn’t them. He dropped the subject immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a detour to Shi Zhuan, the three arrived at Song Yu’s house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu paused for a moment, then asked Li Heng: “Would you like to come inside?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng hesitated: “I came in a rush—I didn’t bring a gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu smiled beautifully, took his wrist, and pulled him toward the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng was stunned, then overwhelmed with happiness—he hurried to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning stared, dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui was no better—equally stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the man and woman slowly ascending the stone steps, Sun Manning swore: “Fuck! Li Heng’s got insane luck—I’ve never seen Song Yu be this forward.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui stayed silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning asked: “Are you feeling jealous?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui said: “No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning frowned: “Why is she acting like this? Showing off for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui remained silent, but a phrase echoed in her mind: Song Yu said, I’m trying to convince myself to accept him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That “accept him” meant she wanted to marry him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning asked: “What did you and Song Yu talk about today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui said: “Nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning sneered: “Of course! Of course the three of you are the real family—I’m just an outsider, abandoned after crossing the river. That’s the tragedy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui smiled and slipped her arm through Sun Manning’s. “Enough complaining—Song Yu’s waiting for us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu was indeed waiting. After leading Li Heng up to the courtyard, she released his wrist and turned to look down at the two women on the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steps were long and steep—over eighty stone steps in total.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While waiting for Mai Sui and Sun Manning, Song Yu suddenly asked: “Did you go to Xiao’s house today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng was shaken—was he the one who slipped up?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where had he made a mistake?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had Song Yu figured it out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu seemed to read his thoughts, her demeanor calm and steady: “You knew I met Mai Sui today—that means she told you beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But you didn’t rush to stop us—you only showed up in the afternoon. I assume something more important came up, forcing you to let us meet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And right now, in Qianzhen, Zijin isn’t home—only Xiao Han could make you act this way. Add in that Xiao Han’s mother once visited Fudan University’s Lushan Village, and it’s not hard to guess. Am I right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She fell silent, watching his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng opened his mouth, then kept his promise to her—no lie: “Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes locked for a long time. Finally, Song Yu looked away, gazing at the darkening horizon and asked: “Then… can you still marry me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke as if describing something utterly unrelated—no joy, no sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she waited in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng didn’t hesitate—he answered firmly: “Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu acted as if she hadn’t heard. Long moments passed before she softly replied: “Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As clever as she was, she didn’t press for details about his visit to Xiao’s house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor did she need to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a man—a man with a fixed nature, extraordinary. She had no right to force him, no right to strip him of his freedom or breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, turning a blind eye was better than relentless pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu only needed one result: his resolve hadn’t wavered, his original intention hadn’t changed—he still wanted to marry her. That was enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked: “Aren’t you going to ask if I made things hard for Mai Sui today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng said: “You’re the kind Song Yu—you wouldn’t.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Song Yu smiled beautifully, then her gaze drifted: “You’re using my kindness, always taking advantage of me, always bringing other women into my life—don’t you ever fear I’ll get angry and leave you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng replied succinctly: “Wherever you go, I’ll spend my whole life chasing you back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu asked: “And what about the others?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll care for them—but you’re Song Yu,” Li Heng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu pulled her gaze back, studying him for a long moment, then said nothing else—only: “Tonight, you’ll sleep at my place—with Mai Sui and Manning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng asked worriedly: “Won’t there be too many people? Will there be room?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu said: “I already arranged a bed for you this morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng gasped, spinning around: “You—you knew I’d come?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu smiled, eyes locked on his, calmly uttering three words: “Hard to guess?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng shivered all over. At this moment, he felt like a transparent man, his entire body riddled with invisible holes, utterly exposed before her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slapped his forehead. “This is what it takes to get into Peking University? Being too smart isn’t good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu smiled, her laughter stretching like a long cinematic shot in the twilight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui and Sun Manning finally climbed up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as she steadied her feet, Sun Manning groaned in complaint: “Song Yu, these stone steps are brutal. Next time, make your husband find a way—spend money to pave a heavenly road.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu filtered out those words, speaking calmly: “We’re moving next year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui asked: “Where to?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu said: “To Chang City.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui asked: “Is your dad getting transferred?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, to Hunan University,” Song Yu told them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng wasn’t surprised at all about his future father-in-law’s transfer to Hunan University—he knew Xiao Shuyu had played a major role in arranging it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mused that he ought to buy a few properties near Hunan University—convenient for Song Yu’s family, and for himself too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four of them entered the courtyard, laughing and chatting, and immediately saw Song Shi and Jiang Yue peeling sugarcane at the front door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the noise, the couple turned their heads together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Jiang Yue spotted Li Heng among the group, she finally understood why her daughter had insisted on making her own bed that morning—it was for Li Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, Auntie,” Li Heng said sweetly, stepping forward to greet them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, you’re here,” Song Shi nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue put down the sugarcane, rushed inside, and poured tea for everyone. “Have you eaten dinner yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We ate on the way, Auntie, no need to worry,” Li Heng said, taking the tea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Li Heng spent the entire time chatting with the couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her daughter sitting right beside Li Heng, Jiang Yue asked far more questions than usual—about his family and his new book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like, how were his parents and grandmother doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like, what was the progress on his new book, as reported in the papers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what interested Jiang Yue most was his musical background. She asked Li Heng: “The papers say you were on the cover of Time Magazine, and that they’ll do an exclusive interview with you—is that true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng nodded. “Yes. I’ll be performing in the Netherlands at the end of February, and I’ll do the Time Magazine interview there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue was moved. She knew the prestige and global influence of Time Magazine—anyone featured on its cover or in its exclusive interviews was invariably a top-tier figure in their field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked curiously: “Besides the dizi, erhu, and ocarina, I heard you play piano quite well too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, passably,” Li Heng replied humbly. “But I’ve only practiced for a short time—I doubt I could ever reach a high artistic level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly humble—he felt his piano playing was decent, at least no worse than this mother-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe even a little better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, how could Chen Siya, who ran a piano training institute, have been stunned by his piano talent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure, his piano talent was cheating—he’d accumulated decades of skill in his past life—but his skill level was genuinely solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue glanced at her daughter, then suddenly said to Li Heng: “I love ‘Rain’s Mark,’ but I always feel I can’t capture the mood of the album version. Could you play it for me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng blushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn’t his composition—the piano in the pure music album was played by Zhou Shihe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Zhou’s level, he was nothing but a child playing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu stepped in to help: “Mom, ‘Rain’s Mark’ is primarily piano-driven, and it was Zhou Shihe who played it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know,” Jiang Yue said. “I just suddenly wanted to see Li Heng play live. I’ve spent my whole life with music. When I first heard that album, I treated it like a treasure. Now I’m almost obsessed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So today, she’d indulged a private wish—to watch Li Heng play for free.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, everyone turned to look at Li Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the request so plainly stated, how could he refuse? He stood up and asked: “Auntie, would playing now disturb the neighbors?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue said: “Most of the neighbors are teachers. After winter break, they’ve all gone back to their hometowns for the New Year. Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone went to the music room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng, utterly unfazed by the watching eyes, sat at the piano and slipped into his zone. Soon, beautiful music filled the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the man before the black and white keys, Song Yu’s eyes shone brighter than ever. She loved the piano herself, but her talent was limited—she could play, but never brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, hearing Li Heng play ‘Rain’s Mark,’ Song Yu felt an unusual calm. For the first time, she felt this quiet, peaceful serenity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui stared at Li Heng, and unconsciously thought of another friend with extraordinary piano talent—Zhou Shihe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there really something between him and Shihe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it true, as Xiao Han said, that he only loves beautiful women—that he’s already hopelessly in love with Shihe?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, Mai Sui refused to believe it. She trusted that Li Heng and Shihe were completely innocent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to piano playing better than her own, Jiang Yue was first delighted, then saddened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She regretted Li Heng’s humble origins—if only he’d been born into privilege, he might have gone even further on the piano path with such talent so quickly acquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then she remembered his achievements in literature and other instruments, and she let go. Life never gives you everything. Without Li Heng’s childhood hardships, perhaps there would be no brilliant Li Heng today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed fate had arranged it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the piece ended, Jiang Yue smiled and said: “You played beautifully. I got some inspiration. Come play piano here more often.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue’s words carried deep meaning—Li Heng’s eyebrows nearly lifted to the heavens with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly said, “Ah, ah!” and agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Jiang Yue hadn’t wanted to say that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she’d been quietly watching her daughter’s expression. Seeing how fond her daughter was of Li Heng, and recalling how her daughter had insisted on making her own bed that morning, she sighed inwardly—and finally, with happiness, gave her daughter her blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, Sun Manning complained it was boring and suggested playing cards to pass the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the TV wasn’t good anyway, everyone agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They drew cards. Li Heng had terrible luck—he drew the same side as Sun Manning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly both refused. They drew again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Li Heng was with Song Yu; Sun Manning was with Mai Sui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui didn’t understand. She asked Manning: “Li Heng usually has good luck. Why aren’t you on his side?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning sneered: “Good luck? Can he beat Shihe…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished speaking, a foot suddenly shot out from under the table and kicked her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning winced, ready to yell at Li Heng beside her—but then she caught sight of the culprit: it was Sui Sui. She froze, confused, and changed her words: “Besides, Sui Sui, are you stupid? Li Heng and Song Yu are a couple. Why would I interfere with them? Do I have nothing better to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phrases “Li Heng and Song Yu are a couple” and “they’re a married couple” made Song Shi and Jiang Yue exchange glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carefully observing their daughter, they noticed her expression remained calm, utterly unruffled—as if she’d long accepted such labels. Song Shi quietly tugged his wife’s sleeve. “I ate too much. Let’s take a walk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright,” Jiang Yue said, rising to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the elderly couple left, Sun Manning winked and made exaggerated gestures at Li Heng: “I did you a favor, didn’t I? Treat me to dinner later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng blinked once: “No problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu saw their silent exchange and smiled faintly, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, Song Shi lit a cigarette, took two puffs, and asked: “What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t need to think,” Jiang Yue replied, frowning. “Daughters grow up and make their own choices. She’s already decided.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Shi nodded. “It seems so. This time, Yu Bao seems more determined than ever. It’s like… it’s like…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t finish. His chest felt heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked silently for a hundred meters. Jiang Yue sighed in relief: “At least we prepared for the worst.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that, Song Shi turned back to look at the home they’d lived in for nearly twenty years. “Leaving… suddenly I don’t want to go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue said: “It’s hard to leave one’s homeland. Do it for our daughter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It truly was hard to leave one’s homeland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After graduation, they’d been assigned here. Twenty years had passed. They’d long considered this place their hometown—and now they were being forced to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they’d once dreamed of working in Chang City, but back then it was only a passing thought. Their social ties were here. With no big ambitions, they’d never truly wanted to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as their daughter’s relationship with Li Heng grew clearer, they’d reopened the old plan to move to Chang City during the summer break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half a year of effort and connections, they’d finally been transferred to Chang City—to work at Hunan University.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After 9 p.m., the couple returned home and began preparing late-night snacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After 10 p.m., they brought the snacks to the card table to watch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue adored Mai Sui. Seeing her husband sit beside their daughter, she moved to sit beside Mai Sui and watched her play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Sun Manning nearly laughed herself to death inside: “See? Every time you invite Sui Sui over, you fuss over her, but you ignore me. Hmph! Now look—you’ve raised your daughter a rival! Oh ha ha ha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Manning’s inner monologue was so vivid, it showed clearly on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng looked up and asked: “Manning, why are you so excited? Got a good hand?”\u003C\u002Fp>",3136,"2026-06-19T15:27:37.100Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","df21766957bde9fe5ca1e21696cff3fd5b7eb5559ff9e4ea02584770ae18c92d","1987-my-era-chapter-577","1987-my-era-chapter-575",713,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002F1987-my-era-cover.jpg"]