[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-1987-my-era":3,"chapter-1987-my-era-1987-my-era-chapter-695":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},2259855,4409,"Chapter 695: The Two Families","1987-my-era-chapter-695",695,"\u003Cp>On the weekend, Aunt Zhou and her family came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The talkative cousin immediately found Li Heng: “Brother-in-law, when are you going to deliver on that chocolate you promised me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s upstairs in my room—I’ll go get it right away,” Li Heng said with a smile, heading upstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought to himself, thank goodness he hadn’t forgotten this, otherwise with his cousin’s nature, she’d still be dredging up this old debt ten years from now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning from his younger sister that Song Yu and Li Heng now shared a room and slept in the same bed, Aunt Zhou was first astonished, then delighted, and finally pulled Song Yu aside to a quiet corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Zhou circled her niece once, then again, only stopping on the third lap: “Yu Bao, are you really openly sleeping with Li Heng?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu’s face flushed slightly, but she didn’t deny it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her niece’s reaction, Aunt Zhou asked: “Have you taken any safety precautions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu’s red lips parted slightly: “We’re still students.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reserved girl didn’t answer directly, nor could she answer directly—she chose this ambiguous phrasing instead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Zhou asked again: “I heard Li Heng is taking you to meet his parents—will your dad and mom go too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu said yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of thought, Aunt Zhou spoke solemnly: “If both sets of parents really meet, Yu Bao, you must settle things early—don’t leave room for outsiders to take advantage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did “settle things” mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the other women in the Song family: don’t deliberately take safety measures—if you get pregnant, have the baby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Song Shuyu had told Aunt Zhou everything about Li Heng’s other romantic interests, prompting these words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu opened her mouth but held back—after all, she had promised Zijin; she couldn’t betray that trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aunt Zhou didn’t notice her hesitation, assuming this niece, more beautiful than a flower, was just shy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the days that followed, Li Heng accompanied his grandfather fishing on Dongting Lake each morning, spent afternoons with Song Yu—reading together or, when the weather was good, helping pick tea leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every evening without fail, the two appeared by the lakeside, holding hands as they strolled, chatting and laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, the people on Junshan Island were curious, often pretending to loiter along their usual path just to get a closer look at Song Yu’s boyfriend—what did this famous writer look like? How had he won Song Yu over?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as time passed, everyone on the island felt nothing but envy and resentment; many elders said they looked like a married couple, that being together brought each other good fortune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time slipped away unnoticed, and before anyone realized it, it was August 22nd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On that day, Li Heng, Song Yu, Song Shi, Sun Man, and Jiang Yue departed from the county at dawn, heading straight for Chang City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By noon, the group arrived at Huanghua Airport.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Man hugged Song Yu for a moment and said: “I won’t accompany you to Beijing—I’m starting school soon, so I’ll head straight to Shanghai.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu said: “Alright, take care of yourself there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu didn’t ask whether she’d be safe alone—she assumed Manning had already arranged things with Mai Sui and the others; she’d have company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, today Mai Sui and Zhou Shihe would return from Yuhang to Shanghai, and the three would reunite at school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just before parting, Sun Man whispered in Song Yu’s ear: “Song Yu, go for it! Wish you luck—go seize the Li family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they were about to part, Sun Manning whispered to Song Yu, “Song Yu, good luck! May your journey go smoothly—go ahead and secure the Li family once and for all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Man left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty minutes later, Li Heng and the three of them boarded the flight to Beijing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 2 p.m., the plane landed in Beijing. As the four walked with the crowd toward the exit, they were met by Li Lan, Li Jianguo, and Tian Rune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wow, the entire Li family in Beijing showed up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Tian Rune—determined not to be outshone by her future daughter-in-law, and wanting to feel more confident when dealing with her—she had dressed with exceptional care. Clearly, she took this seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But from afar, seeing Song Yu, Tian Rune muttered to her second daughter: “Lanlan, is that girl in white Song Yu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lan waved at Li Heng’s group and replied: “Yes, that’s her—Song Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Tian Rune and Li Jianguo exchanged glances, their eyes filled with awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two or three seconds, Tian Rune sighed: “I’m just too old—I dressed for nothing. No wonder Manzai can’t stop thinking about Song Yu—her looks and aura are truly flawless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two or three seconds later, Tian Rune sighed, “I’m getting old—I dressed up for nothing. No wonder Manzi can’t stop thinking about Song Yu; her appearance and demeanor are truly flawless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lan teased: “Mom, don’t lose heart—there are few women in this world who can match Song Yu. In all my travels, only Zhou Shihe comes close.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mentioning Zhou Shihe, Tian Rune instinctively felt uneasy—she’d already been rendered powerless by Yu Laoshi; now facing Song Yu, she had no confidence. She certainly didn’t want to meet the even more intimidating Zhou Shihe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elderly couple spotted Song Yu’s family. Song’s family also spotted Tian Rune, Li Jianguo, and Li Lan in the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since Tian Rune bore a slight resemblance to Li Heng, Jiang Yue, Song Yu, and Song Shi instantly guessed who they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Li Heng and Song Yu walked side by side ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue and her husband followed behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue glanced at the back of Li Heng’s head, stepped closer to her husband, and whispered so only he could hear: “Lao Song, see the Li family? Li Heng’s serious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Shi lowered his voice: “He must’ve discussed this with his family beforehand—look, he’s even brought flowers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Yue and Song Shi exchanged glances for two seconds, both feeling an unexpected relief—this sense of being valued by the groom made them quietly pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, their trip to Beijing carried real risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, the Li family was no longer what it once was, and Li Heng had soared far beyond his former self; even if Yu Bao was beautiful and outstanding, Li Heng still had powerful romantic interests like Zhou Shihe, Yu Shuheng, Chen Zijin, and Xiao Han surrounding him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Jiang Yue and Song Shi’s perspective, Yu Bao was not irreplaceable in Li Heng’s heart—at least Zhou Shihe gave them overwhelming pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So before coming, the couple had privately agreed: if the Li family and Li Heng truly valued Yu Bao, they would fully support this marriage; if the Li family, relying on Li Heng’s success and his many admirers, treated their daughter with disrespect, they would take her home immediately and end all ties between the families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, the couple had come prepared with both advance plans and an exit strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Song’s family stepped out of the exit, Tian Rune, holding a bouquet of flowers, stepped forward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lan and Li Jianguo followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his parents approach, Li Heng immediately took Song Yu’s hand and introduced them: “Dad, Mom, this is Song Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These are my parents—this is my second sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu smiled and greeted: “Uncle, Auntie, Second Sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Rune and Li Jianguo smiled in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Lan studied Song Yu up close, suddenly feeling a pang of envy—how had her brother managed to win such a perfect woman? She grumbled inwardly, yet warmly handed Song Yu the bouquet of roses: “Sister-in-law, you’re even more beautiful than I imagined—our Li family is truly blessed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng silently gave his second sister a thumbs-up, then introduced again: “Mom, Dad, this is Uncle Song, this is Aunt Jiang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Jiang Yue was about to speak, Tian Rune’s greeting left her stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Rune stepped forward, offering the flowers to Jiang Yue with a bright smile: “In-laws, you’ve traveled far—thank you for coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Rune stepped forward, offering the flowers in her hands to Jiang Yue with a beaming smile: “You’ve come such a long way, dear in-law—thank you for your efforts.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only Jiang Yue and Song Yu were stunned—even Li Heng was dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought: When did Mom get so sharp? When did she get so shameless?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had last time’s encounters with Xiao Han, Huang Zhaoyi, and Yu Laoshi changed her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she just going to seal the deal outright?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why not settle the empire with a single sip?\u003C\u002Fp>",1426,"2026-06-19T15:27:37.732Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8d1ab6ce4427c6554d333b199d7f059f522f5327dbad88e5804e0c6d6c3e061e","1987-my-era-chapter-696","1987-my-era-chapter-694",713,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002F1987-my-era-cover.jpg"]