[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-1987-my-era":3,"chapter-1987-my-era-1987-my-era-chapter-710":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},2259870,4409,"Chapter 710: The Open Strategy","1987-my-era-chapter-710",710,"\u003Cp>After dropping Li Heng off at school, Yu Shuheng left directly without entering Lushan Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said she needed to return to Dongjing Hengyuan Investment, as the Nikkei stock market had recently shown signs of unusual volatility; she insisted on monitoring it herself to feel at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alright, leaving Shanghai was partly due to work demands, but also tied to emotional reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This little man had just tasted the wheat ears, and now he was hooked; given Maisui’s figure and demeanor, the two of them would likely be glued to bed for a long while ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Shuheng didn’t want to witness that scene under her own eyes, so she chose to turn a blind eye and avoid unnecessary irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to Lushan Village along the cobblestone path, Li Heng glanced around and found his No. 26 villa’s windows and doors tightly shut, empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at No. 27 villa, its windows and doors were also shut—but locked from inside, suggesting someone was home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at his own place, Li Heng was parched; he drank a large glass of water, then sat on the threshold, basking in the pleasant monsoon breeze with his eyes closed, resting. He had opened the gates seven times in Beijing the night before, and stayed up all night with Maisui last night—he now felt utterly content, devoid of desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended to go upstairs to check whether the landline phone had been installed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he looked up, he saw the phone line running from the balcony into the second-floor living room; he assumed it was done and didn’t bother going up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat motionless on the threshold for half an hour, then suddenly a slender figure surfaced in his mind—it was none other than Zhou Shihe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since arriving in Shanghai, he hadn’t properly talked with Miss Zhou; just moments ago in a lifeless daze, he now felt an inexplicable itch in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, was he really that self-sabotaging?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After weighing it, Li Heng went to the neighboring No. 27 villa. Facing the closed courtyard gate, he wasn’t fazed—he simply applied a little trick, and the gate swung open, followed by the front door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked in with his hands behind his back, striding confidently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed up to the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second floor was quiet. He stood at the hallway entrance, scanning around, and confirmed Miss Zhou was indeed home—reading on the sofa. She faced away from him, showing no intention to look up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng paused, then walked over and plopped down beside her, teasing: “Impressive self-control. Someone comes to your house, and you don’t even bother to look? What if it were a thief?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe didn’t raise her head; her eyes remained fixed on the book as she calmly replied, “A heart-stealing thief?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Li Heng asked, “In such a good mood today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe avoided the question: “What do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng asked, “Why are you alone? Where’s Maisui?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe said, “School starts tomorrow; she went with Sun Man and Ningning to the student union for a regular meeting to prepare for new students.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that’s why—he hadn’t even realized until now. He’d been so busy lately he’d almost forgotten he was still in college.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her full attention fixed on the book with no sign of engaging him, Li Heng made small talk: “Has my phone been installed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe replied, “Installed this morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that, both fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared at the woman, who slowly turned the pages, reading line by line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The living room was utterly still, silent enough to hear a pin drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Li Heng’s gaze drifted to the book in her hands and he couldn’t help teasing: “I understand reading classical or modern masterpieces; I even understand reading romance novels. But you—a woman—why are you so engrossed in historical texts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Miss Zhou was holding a copy of the Book of Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The passage she was reading concerned Emperor Jing of Han and his favorite concubine, Lady Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe smiled faintly and answered, “To learn from history.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng uttered a silent “uh”—this excuse was truly formidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no rebuttal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched and asked, “Are you planning to enter politics after graduation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once again, silence settled between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Li Heng broke the quiet with his usual boldness—he suddenly stood, walked over, and sat down beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe glanced at him from the corner of her eye, sat perfectly still, and continued reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng leaned closer, his eyes also falling on the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling his proximity, smelling his scent, Zhou Shihe remained composed, her expression calm as she pinched the corner of the page, preparing to turn it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng suddenly spoke, reading aloud from the book: “Princess Piao had a daughter, whom she wished to marry to the Crown Prince. Lady Li grew jealous, yet all of Emperor Jing’s concubines gained favor through Princess Piao. Lady Li grew increasingly resentful and refused Princess Piao’s advances.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princess Piao then offered her daughter to Lady Wang, who accepted. When Empress Bo was deposed, Princess Piao daily slandered Lady Li. Once, Emperor Jing entrusted his sons to his concubines, saying, ‘After I die, treat them well.’ Lady Li angrily refused, speaking disrespectfully. The Emperor harbored resentment but said nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After muttering the passage, Li Heng sighed, “Lady Li could have risen further—become Empress—but at the final step, she stopped short. Don’t you think it’s a pity?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe said, “Not a pity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng asked casually, “Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe replied, “The Empress is the mother of the realm. Lady Li lacked the grace and virtue to be a mother to all; if she ascended, she would only bring ruin to the state.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Heng turned his head, staring into her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes met for a long moment. Then, Zhou Shihe’s delicate lips slightly pouted. She released her grip on the page, lifted her head, and asked him, “Did you and Teacher Yu go to Anta Shoes this morning?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng nodded. “Yeah. Haven’t been there in half a year. This time, my little cousin gave me a big surprise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe said gently, “Today’s newspaper reported Anta’s revenue for the first eight months exceeded 400 million. Is that true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng answered, “Partly true, partly exaggerated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t read the news yet, but knew Li Wang had deliberately leaked it—though inflated, the goal was publicity, to further boost Anta’s reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe thought for a moment, then asked with a peculiar expression, “Ever since you came back from the shoe factory, you’ve seemed off. Did Teacher Yu force you to make her Empress?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh my, this girl was sharp—she grasped things instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng didn’t answer directly but asked, “What do you think of Teacher Yu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhou Shihe fell still, closed the Book of Han in her hands, then used her right hand to brush her hair back from her ear and said, “She’s a good person—gracious, virtuous, and capable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng shifted his gaze to the window and said, “My businesses are growing rapidly. On the way back, Teacher Yu suggested I form a think tank to serve me directly, handling communications with other companies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think of her as chief of this think tank?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having lived together for over two years, this was the first time this man had ever spoken to her about his enterprises. He wouldn’t speak without purpose, nor would he joke with her—Zhou Shihe instantly understood his intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she pretended to be uncertain: “Does this include Hengyuan Investment, book copyrights, and all music-related matters?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng shook his head. “No. Hengyuan Investment and everything else have always been managed by Teacher Yu; they’ll remain under her care, never separated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Zhou Shihe understood clearly: “Consider Song Yu for the think tank. Or Xiao Han, with Huang Zhao as assistant.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heng was startled, turning to stare at her again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected her to directly recommend Song Yu and Xiao Han—and even suggest Huang Zhao as support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at each other for a long, long time. Then Li Heng stood up. “I’m tired. I’m going back to take a shower and sleep. Don’t wait up. You cook dinner tonight—I’m hungry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and left, walking away effortlessly, without a single hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shihe watched him go in silence. As his figure vanished, she sank into a daze, her mind blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed second by second. She remained like this, unaware of how long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zhou Shihe finally came back to herself, wind had begun to blow and rain had started to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she seemed not to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened the book again, fixed her gaze on the passage Li Heng had just read, and fell into a trance.\u003C\u002Fp>",1490,"2026-06-19T15:27:37.732Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","84793712347b59174803de48ba509a46bb977c2f53df64776666519b48d6b542","1987-my-era-chapter-711","1987-my-era-chapter-709",713,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002F1987-my-era-cover.jpg"]