[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-1987-my-era":3,"chapter-1987-my-era-1987-my-era-chapter-693":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},2259853,4409,"Chapter 693: Romance by the Lake, Jiang Yue","1987-my-era-chapter-693",693,"\u003Cp>Li Heng was skilled at catching fish and shrimp in the small stream near his hometown, but fishing in the vast Dongting Lake was completely beyond him, and he found it truly frustrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After spending the morning helping out, he mostly chatted with Song Yu, even took off his shoes and dipped his feet in the water, sitting side by side with her, laughing and talking about everyday matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time this happened, Sun Man would automatically slip away, muttering under her breath, “You lovebirds.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandpa and Song Shi acted as if they hadn’t noticed them, busy sorting and counting the catch. In his spare moments, Song Shi would light a cigarette, stand at the bow, and gaze up at the blue sky and white clouds—his eyes never once glanced backward, lest he spoil the mood between Yu Bao and Li Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, the group returned home, fully loaded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After weighing the catch, hey—it totaled over 800 jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, the biggest fish weighed 47 jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One couldn’t help but marvel at how abundant the resources still were in this era; in the future, who would ever see such a scene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After lightly sorting the fish, Song Shi accompanied Grandpa to the county town to sell them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng picked up a kitchen knife and began scaling and gutting the fish, telling Song Yu, “I’ll make you a full fish feast today—spicy and sour fish slices, fried fish, braised fish, steamed fish, fish balls—all of it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him drenched in sweat, Song Yu wiped his face and neck with a damp towel and smiled, saying, “Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue and Song Yushu helped nearby; hearing Li Heng’s words, they both glanced at Song Yu involuntarily, and both elders simultaneously thought: If only Li Heng had no other romantic interests, and devoted himself solely to Yu Bao, how wonderful that would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, heaven did not grant their wish. Even with Yu Bao being so perfect, she still couldn’t have his heart all to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of having one’s heart entirely to oneself, Zhou Shihe returned to Yuhang. After practicing piano in the morning, she dozed off on the sofa at noon and had a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the dream, she saw Song Yu meeting Li Heng’s elders, and soon giving birth to a pair of twin boys and girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful pair of twins…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Zhou Shihe jolted awake, her clear, luminous eyes staring blankly at the ceiling as she lay limp on the sofa, wondering: Was this just dreams born of daytime thoughts—or was the dream revealing the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mai Sui also napped, but she disliked sofas and went straight to the bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her daughter unusually lost in thought, Zhou’s mother paused as she passed by, observed quietly, then sat down and asked gently, “Something on your mind?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe came back to herself. “I had a dream.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou’s mother asked curiously, “What did you dream?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe hesitated, then recounted the dream in full, then gazed silently at her mother, waiting for an answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After turning her daughter’s dream over in her mind twice, Zhou’s mother said, “Dreams are mysterious. Often they mean nothing, but sometimes they’re accurate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This seemed like saying nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhou Shihe had received the answer she wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe said, “Mom, I’m planning to enter the International Piano Competition in my junior year.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou’s mother asked, “Your fame is already huge internationally through your pure music albums—why enter?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe lowered her eyelids and whispered, “I want to walk my own path.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou’s mother understood, and lovingly patted her daughter’s shoulder. “Good. I support you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yushu rarely ate food cooked by Li Heng, and during lunch kept marveling and praising: “Li Heng, how come you can do everything so well? You’re a perfect man—Yu Bao is so lucky.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue didn’t speak, but her chopsticks were honest—constantly darting between the dishes, clearly conquered by Li Heng’s cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though elderly, Grandma had a strong palate and loved spicy and sour fish; she even gave Li Heng and Song Yu each a spoonful of fish balls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the fish balls, Li Heng couldn’t help whispering to Song Yu, “Is Grandma nudging us to get married and have kids?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu gave him a faint smile, but didn’t answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an unusually overcast day; after lunch, Li Heng and Song Yu walked by the lake, shoulders brushing, and without realizing it, he reached out and took her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu glanced down, thought for a moment, then didn’t pull away—she let him hold her hand as they walked forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they passed a muddy puddle, Li Heng picked her up in his arms and carried her across. A nearby tea farmer saw this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, an aunt called out: “Yu Bao, you brought your boyfriend home?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Song Yu would have smiled without answering or changed the subject—but today she answered directly: “Yes. He loves the scenery here, so I brought him to stay for a while. Aunt Si, have you had lunch?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Si laughed: “I’ve already eaten. Earlier, when I passed by your house, I saw your fiancé making braised fish in the yard—his cooking’s excellent, so fragrant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu smiled in return: “Come by for a visit sometime.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll come over tonight to chat with your mom,” Aunt Si said, as she was close friends with Jiang Yue and often dropped by.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two passed by, the surrounding tea farmers burst into chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One said: “See? I said last year she’s the Song family’s future daughter-in-law—now it’s confirmed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another agreed: “The second elder really had good eyesight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone else said: “A fortune-teller once passed through and said Song Yu would be rich and noble all her life—now it’s come true.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone sighed enviously: “If I had a daughter as beautiful as hers, my whole family could rise to nobility.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone immediately dampened the mood: “A daughter like Song Yu? This stretch of Dongting Lake won’t produce another in the next hundred years—Wang Sao, give up that dream.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, gossip buzzed on, and the two could faintly catch fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng held her fingers tightly and teased, “Did you hear that? We’re a match made in heaven.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu smiled beautifully and kept walking with him, finally stopping at a secluded, quiet spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood on a rock, silently gazing at the rippling lake surface, her plain white dress fluttering in the wind—exquisitely beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng stared dreamily at her profile, and finally couldn’t hold back—he reached around from behind and embraced her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, his right hand accidentally covered her chest, and the full curve settled entirely in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden sensation froze Song Yu’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds, she instinctively glanced down and saw him pretending to be dead, not letting go at all—she turned her head sharply, staring at him with a strange expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng met her gaze at close range, feeling a bit guilty, but then reminded himself: this woman in his arms was his wife—his composure slowly returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu noticed every subtle change on his face, then said, “You know, for the first time, I saw desire in your eyes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah?” Li Heng blurted, unsure how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu’s body gradually softened, pressing against him. “This is right. Otherwise, I’d start doubting my own charm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Heng hugged her tighter, cheek against hers. “I was being naughty, and you still give me an out—you’re such a good wife.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu smiled gently, gazing at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared into each other’s eyes, stared… then suddenly, Li Heng’s heart surged, blood rushing—he leaned in and kissed her lips without warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rich and entwining, Song Yu’s mind went blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft, sweet, slightly sticky—after half a minute, she slowly came back to herself and felt the taste of her first kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she raised her right hand—but halfway up, let it drop again, too soft-hearted to push him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu opened her eyes, watching quietly as he claimed her lips, kissing every corner of her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one moment, his tongue began to press at her lips—she hesitated, then finally opened herself to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly victorious, Li Heng felt a surge of triumph, his energy soaring—he clung tightly, soon lost in the sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, Song Yu’s body grew softer and hotter in his arms; finally, she slowly closed her eyes, fully savoring the wonder of her first kiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long, long moments passed—until the two, nearly breathless, slowly pulled apart.\u003C\u002Fp>",1428,"2026-06-19T15:27:37.732Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c749c03ad33b28bcbb32fe0e28652e94e980ce36739c82fca644200e94669aed","1987-my-era-chapter-694","1987-my-era-chapter-692",713,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002F1987-my-era-cover.jpg"]