Chapter 408: Which of These Two Mops Is Unappreciated?

Wednesday, September 26, 1984, clear, high temperature 27 degrees.

"Li Ye, I've organized everything! This Sunday, both our classes are going together to climb Xiangshan."

"Mmm."

"Don't you dare be busy again! Everyone's counting on you as the trip photographer! Just bring your camera—that's all you need to bring."

"Mmm."

Inside the classroom, class monitor Zhen Rongrong was earnestly instructing Li Ye, but Li Ye was fiddling with a radio, constantly adjusting the tuning dial, responding to her reminders with absent-minded mumbles.

Zhen Rongrong's mood clearly shifted; her well-endowed chest rose and fell sharply several times before she suddenly raised her voice.

"I'm talking to you! Can't you take this seriously? Is a stupid radio really that fascinating?"

Li Ye was startled by Zhen Rongrong's outburst. He looked up at her, visibly agitated, and suddenly sensed something.

For over two years, Zhen Rongrong had always been kind to Li Ye, especially during his first half-year at school, when his "unconventional" behavior drew criticism from some classmates—she always stood up for him.

Now, the two were quite familiar, joking around like old friends.

But thinking back, Zhen Rongrong had always kept sufficient distance from other boys—her attitude toward Li Ye was clearly different.

Especially He Dazhuang, who had been showing off to her since enrollment, yet she never gave him so much as a glance.

But Zhen Rongrong always claimed she prioritized "studies," politely turning down all suitors, so Li Ye had never considered such a possibility.

Yet right now, for the first time, Li Ye carefully studied Zhen Rongrong's eyes—and saw a hidden flicker of something unusual.

Zhen Rongrong grew flustered; Li Ye had always been polite, never staring at her like some classmates did, let alone gazing into her eyes as he was now.

She quickly explained: "Next year we'll be seniors, everyone will be busier—this might be our last chance to climb Xiangshan together and see the red leaves. Can you please take this seriously?"

Li Ye nodded. "I will. I'll take plenty of photos. Anyone who wants a picture with a close friend can have a separate shot for keepsake—I still have lots of film at home."

"You don't need to provide the film. I'll have Chen Xiaoling use class funds to buy as much as we need—just capture memories for everyone."

Zhen Rongrong waved her hand, exercising her authority as class monitor, calming the faint ripple in her heart.

Li Ye had been taken since enrollment, so Zhen Rongrong had always known she was merely an observer of the flower—any fleeting fancy she easily suppressed.

At that moment, a voice came from the radio in Li Ye's hand.

"Now broadcasting a bulletin: Our delegation head Zhou Nan and British Ambassador Richard Evans have signed the Joint Declaration on the Hong Kong issue."

"Huh."

Li Ye exhaled softly.

History's course had not changed. After two years of difficult negotiations, Britain had finally bowed its noble head before the Eastern giant, signing the joint declaration today in preliminary form.

Li Ye relaxed, but Zhen Rongrong's eyes widened—and the rest of the classroom gathered around in astonishment.

"What did the broadcast just say? What agreement was signed? Is Hong Kong returning?"

Li Ye smiled and nodded. "Yes. Though it's only a preliminary signing now, the official announcement will surely involve a grand ceremony, so some preparation time is still needed."

In another timeline, the formal signing of this Joint Declaration was extremely grand, with over a hundred Hong Kong figures attending the ceremony.

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