[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-1987-my-era":3,"chapter-1987-my-era-1987-my-era-chapter-700":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},2259860,4409,"Chapter 700","1987-my-era-chapter-700",700,"\u003Cp>Yang Ying remained much the same, no real change, just darker than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the door and let Li Heng and Song Yu in, then teased: “It’s rare to be overcast today—why aren’t you two enjoying some alone time? What brings you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng glanced around the room: “I’m leaving the day after tomorrow, came to see you. Hey, where’s your mom?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying poured three cups of boiled water for them: “She’s off today, but she can’t sit still—went out to set up a stall again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng asked: “A stall? Selling what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying said: “Socks and sandals, stuff like that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng curiously asked: “Does it make money?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying replied: “Usually a few bucks. If you’re lucky, sometimes you make over ten.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Yang Ying sealed a red envelope on the spot and handed it to him: “I heard Chixinyan had a daughter—I never went to visit. Take this to him for me. It’s not much, just a little token.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng slipped the envelope into his pocket: “Alright. You still remember him—Lao Yong will be thrilled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying asked Song Yu: “Did you and Li Heng go to Xin Weilai yesterday?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu nodded lightly: “We stayed there half the day, but didn’t see you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying answered: “I went to Tianjin on business with Professor He Wen yesterday—only got back this morning. No wonder you didn’t see me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she pressed: “How was it? You’ve met both sets of parents—when are you two going to let me drink your wedding wine?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu exchanged a glance with Li Heng and smiled: “We’ll see how things go after graduation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yang Ying and Xiao Feng exchanged glances, both thinking of Xiao Han, unable to suppress a pang of regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But both were dear to them—they were friends with Xiao Han, and friends with Song Yu too—so they showed no outward sign, instead offering their blessings: “Congratulations! Don’t forget to let us know when the wedding’s set—we’re happy to chip in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu smiled faintly: “Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four sat chatting for a while, then Yang Ying stood up and said to Li Heng: “Come outside—I need to talk to you about the company.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng understood and followed her to the empty corridor, to a secluded corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu and Xiao Feng glanced at them, then resumed their previous conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying asked: “Are you really decided on marrying Song Yu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng said: “It’s my lifelong wish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yang Ying didn’t mention Xiao Han—she brought up Chen Zijin: “What about Zijin? She was the first to follow you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng hesitated, then said: “It’s hard to say right now—you’ll see how things unfold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying nodded and asked: “Have Song Yu and Zijin made peace?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng said yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying smiled: “That’s good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she asked: “Is Xin Weilai meant for Song Yu and her children?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng asked: “Why do you think that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying said: “You’ve got so many romantic interests—but you only brought Song Yu along. Isn’t that obvious?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng raised his thumb: “Since we’re both in Beijing, help look out for Song Yu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying sighed: “You’re going to marry her—I’ll give her my full attention, don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Lao Mubu’s original plan, she’d intended to stay neutral among Zijin, Song Yu, and Xiao Han—but now circumstances have changed, and her top priority is clearly to safeguard his interests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s no reason for this—it’s simply that they grew up together, a bond outsiders can’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At just after noon, the four went to a restaurant beside Renmin University and invited Liu Li, who was working nearby to earn money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five sat down—it was a small gathering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After ordering the dishes and once the server left, Liu Li grinned at Li Heng: “Big boss, is your company hiring? I’ll work for you after graduation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng rolled his eyes: “If you join my company, isn’t your college degree wasted? If I remember right, your original goal was to get into the system, wasn’t it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Li wiped sweat with a tissue and sighed: “Don’t mention it. After seeing Beijing’s glamour, going back to the countryside for a stable job? I don’t think I could adapt.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Feng agreed: “Exactly. I’m torn now—join the system? Apply for grad school and stay on campus? Or go out and earn money? Beijing looks glamorous, but without money, you can’t move an inch. Especially for people like us from the countryside—it’s unfriendly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu joined in: “Didn’t you want to study abroad?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Xiao Feng’s expression darkened: “I had a chance in sophomore year—but someone else snatched the spot. I got rejected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Li, sitting close, heard this for the first time: “She had connections.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Feng nodded. Before anyone could respond, she turned to Li Heng and smiled: “If I ever have nowhere to go, I’ll come beg you—don’t turn me away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng chuckled in reply: “A top Peking University grad? How could you have nowhere to go? But if you do come help me, I’d be delighted.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dishes arrived, beer was poured, and everyone raised their glasses for the first toast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Li shoved two pieces of meat into his mouth, chewing loudly: “Damn it, I broke up again, Lao Heng—why’s my love life so rocky? You’ve got experience—give me some advice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying shot him a sideways glance and scolded: “In front of Song Yu? Are you trying to get yourself killed? Purely asking for a beating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Li instantly shrank back, hurriedly poured himself more wine, and turned to Song Yu with a sheepish grin: “My bad, I didn’t mean it—forgive my ignorance, Song Yu—I’ll drink this one as punishment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu smiled, watching him drain the glass, then asked: “Weren’t you two getting along well? Why break up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Li tugged at his pocket and muttered: “My pockets are emptier than a dog’s lick. Some local senior treated her well and promised to marry her after graduation—immediate Beijing residency for an outsider? Too tempting. I just watched helplessly as my girl was taken. I got angry and tried to challenge him like Pushkin—lost in both words and fists. Sigh. I gave up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng nudged him with his elbow: “How about we drink more, then go find him and settle this after a few drinks?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Li waved his hands: “Nah, forget it. A girl who abandons you today will abandon someone else tomorrow—better to let go early. Not worth fighting over. Let’s just drink more instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng picked up two bottles of beer, placing one in front of each: “Alright, glad you see it clearly. Here—let’s finish this bottle in one go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, I’ve never chugged a whole bottle before.” Liu Li opened his mouth wide and began chugging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several rounds, Liu Li mentioned Zou Ai: “He came to Dongkou to visit me this summer—we went together to Chen Lijun’s hometown.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yu asked: “Your hometowns are close—does Lijun still keep in touch with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Li rubbed the back of his head: “I often pass by her house in summer, sometimes sit on her doorstep—but she’s vanished, no word for ages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying asked: “You’re dumb—why not ask her family indirectly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I did,” Liu Li said, hurt. “They just brushed me off. I didn’t want to press further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The meal was lively, full of chatter—five of them ate for over an hour before finally breaking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ying and Xiao Feng returned to their rented apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Li went back to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng and Song Yu returned to Peking University and took a walk around campus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the quiet, shaded path, Song Yu—uncharacteristically—took his hand and walked forward in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>",1297,"2026-06-19T15:27:37.732Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5c6c9033e81d4fbad5154e3418da9b56e918786c6092740f055a612f6cf0cdb3","1987-my-era-chapter-701","1987-my-era-chapter-699",713,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002F1987-my-era-cover.jpg"]