[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-1987-my-era":3,"chapter-1987-my-era-1987-my-era-chapter-630":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},2259790,4409,"Chapter 630","1987-my-era-chapter-630",630,"\u003Cp>Dinner was more elaborate, with four dishes and one soup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, there was even a pig’s blood cake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up his chopsticks, took a piece and put it in his mouth—the flavor was just right, evoking childhood memories; he grabbed another piece and tossed it in, asking, “Where did this come from?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi served him a bowl of rice and placed it before him, “Bought from a farmer’s household in Shaoshan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng asked, “You went all the way to Shaoshan for this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi remained silent, acknowledging it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng looked at her for a long while before speaking: “You’ve thought of everything. Any wine? With food this good, I need a drink.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flattered, Huang Zhaoyi rose with delight, brought over a bottle of red wine, and poured it for him herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, they drank glass after glass, discussing the progress of “Wei Haomei” Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the meal, Li Heng remembered Yang Ying’s request, pulled out 1500 yuan from his pocket, and placed it on the table: “Send someone to quietly deliver this money to Yang Ying’s mother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi understood at once, tucked the money away, “I’ll have my assistant handle it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng nodded and added, “My grandmother is staying with my aunt in Lengjiang. Her birthday is in three days—take a gift over for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his unwavering trust in her, Huang Zhaoyi wished she could do even more for him: “Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing their small talk, they resumed eating until half an hour later, when they finally put down their bowls and chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi brought a basin of warm water, wiped his hands and lips with a towel and tissues, then asked, “Any plans for tonight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng turned his gaze to the window, “It’s dark now—nowhere to go. Walk with me outside for a bit. I ate too much; need to digest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi said, “If you want to work out, I have a gym on the first floor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes swept over her, then Li Heng walked toward the door first: “No need. I’ll save my energy for tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his back, Huang Zhaoyi blushed—this was the first time he’d joked with her, yet her heart felt unusually light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did it mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant this man had truly accepted her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant she held some place in his heart—even after her mother crossed his line, she still had room for error, hadn’t been cast out entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Huang Zhaoyi took down the long trench coat hanging on the hallway rack, slipped it on, and followed him out the door with quiet joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they didn’t know where to go,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And feared running into people who knew them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They simply drove along the Xiangjiang River, neither speaking, the car filled with an unusual silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they left the bustling district and reached an empty wasteland, Huang Zhaoyi braked, checked her watch, and asked, “Almost nine. Should we head back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng ignored her question, staring at the rearview mirror: “That car trailing far behind—is it your bodyguard?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi glanced back and said yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng said, “Tell that car to fall farther behind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confused but obedient, Huang Zhaoyi turned on the headlights and flashed them three times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the car behind pulled away and stopped in a hidden spot, turning off its engine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing this, she looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng pointed to the back seat: “Let’s go to the back.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi glanced at the back seat—her heart leapt wildly, nearly jumping from her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she said nothing, stepped out, opened the rear door, sat inside, then closed the door, waiting in confusion for his next move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a long wait, he still made no move—she turned her head to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng patted his thigh: “Come here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those two simple words—“Come here”—shattered Huang Zhaoyi’s thirty years of composure, yet she didn’t refuse. She tied her hair back with a rubber band, baring her pale swan-like neck, then half rose and straddled his thighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As their skin met again, the two who had just made love at home moved with effortless familiarity, soon making the car sway like a dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About an hour passed; Huang Zhaoyi shuddered violently, collapsing limp into his arms, her eyes hazy: “My legs won’t recover for at least half a month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng chuckled, stroking her back, asking softly, “Do you know why I chose the car?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi fell silent for a moment, then wrapped her arms around his neck, breathing warm air against his ear: “I know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng looked down at her: “Our first time was an accident, but now you’re my woman. Some things…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trailed off mid-sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Huang Zhaoyi understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their first time had been in this car; tonight, they’d replayed that absurd moment. She understood: this man wanted to close the chapter, put an end to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also understood: he wanted her to forget the drugging incident, to stand before him with dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without warning, tears welled in Huang Zhaoyi’s eyes, her voice thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng reached out, gently rubbed around her eyes, sighed softly, and patted her shoulder—then said nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi cherished his intimate touch, feeling a quiet, unspoken bond between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than ten minutes later, Huang Zhaoyi stirred, leaned close to his ear, and whispered: “Let me serve you once more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng was startled: “Didn’t you say your legs need half a month to recover? You can still go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi’s gaze flickered; she whispered, “I want to repay you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng was surprised: “Repay me for what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi twisted in his arms, nuzzled his earlobe, and murmured: “For your kindness in recognizing me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kindness in recognizing me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng blinked, then spent a long while quietly enjoying her repayment of that kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mmm, not bad—gentle streams flowed, her exquisite Peking Opera voice rang freely through the night air—he experienced the ultimate pleasure of a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, neither knew when they returned home; they didn’t sleep, instead tussling in the bedroom until dawn, finally resting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway through sleep, Huang Zhaoyi suddenly opened her eyes, listened to his steady breathing, then, uneasy, quietly rose, unlocked the bedside drawer, took out the morning-after pill, and took another dose as prescribed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After swallowing the pill, she locked the drawer, stood and studied him for a moment. Seeing no sign of disturbance, she returned to bed, snuggling against him and falling into deep sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, Li Heng woke up, opened his eyes to see Huang Zhaoyi applying makeup at the mirror—he asked, “When did you get up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Zhaoyi turned to face him: “Just got up. Are you hungry?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng’s stomach growled loudly—he didn’t pretend: “A little.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll cook. You rest a bit longer,” she said.\u003C\u002Fp>",1136,"2026-06-19T15:27:37.732Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3f0ed824b2203fd2ab2e0db23f3ca080987b54c6261d4dec004c04235da6887b","1987-my-era-chapter-631","1987-my-era-chapter-629",713,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002F1987-my-era-cover.jpg"]