[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-that-year-the-flowers-bloomed-in-1981":3,"chapter-that-year-the-flowers-bloomed-in-1981-that-year-the-flowers-bloomed-in-1981-chapter-63":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","That Year, the Flowers Bloomed in 1981",{"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},2294481,4489,"Chapter 63: Let Me See Your Qualification","that-year-the-flowers-bloomed-in-1981-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>After Li Ye stepped onto the stage, he merely bowed slightly to Principal Chang and the others, then walked to the microphone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly different from Lu Jingyao’s approach when she took the stage, smiling and chatting warmly with the teachers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help it—he was angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Li Ye had made a dazzling entrance in military posture, blinding the eyes of hundreds of high schoolers, being dragged up to speak without any preparation left him anything but comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only because Li Ye had spent his past life enduring the grind of society and knocking down countless people could he remain calm; any typical eighteen- or nineteen-year-old high schooler thrown on stage unprepared would’ve turned red, stammered, and couldn’t even let out a single fart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye cleared his throat lightly, tested the old PA system at County No. 2 High—it was slightly distorted, but overall fine, wouldn’t turn “5” into “7.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello everyone, I’m Li Ye. Since I didn’t know I’d be speaking today, I didn’t prepare any notes,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and if I say anything inappropriate later, please don’t take it to heart—just think of it as a dumb kid babbling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I wrote that novel........”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahahahaha~ Hahahahahaha~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Li Ye finished his first two sentences, the crowd fell silent; only when he reached halfway through the third did laughter suddenly erupt from below,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>like a slow-witted guy who just got the punchline of a comedian’s joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye was first stunned, then smiled, waiting until everyone had laughed themselves out before asking: “That funny? I don’t think I’m a dumb kid, but apparently a lot of people insist I am!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahahaha~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This round of laughter lasted slightly shorter, as Deputy Principal Tang Feiyu stood up and swept his sharp gaze across the crowd, forcibly silencing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the young teachers onstage couldn’t suppress their smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal Chang was first surprised, then smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent should be cultivated without rigid constraints—Li Ye was inherently exceptional, not to be judged by ordinary standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he whispered to Li Ye: “Li Ye, tell everyone about your writing experience!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Writing experience?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye glanced at Principal Chang, then turned back without immediately launching into writing advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doing so could’ve boosted his reputation significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for these students preparing for the college entrance exam, it might mislead them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s thought, Li Ye dropped his carefree smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke calmly: “Perhaps many people think my act of writing a novel and earning a few thousand yuan in royalties is inspiring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I want to say....... don’t you dare copy me—don’t waste your energy on unsuitable pursuits at the most critical moment of your life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Principal Chang was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent days, many teachers from No. 1 High had been inquiring about Li Ye at No. 2 High—though they spoke politely, their envy was unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the smug Principal Chang wanted Li Ye to recount his writing story, to sting those envious teachers from No. 1 High.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what was Li Ye doing now? Self-deprecation? Self-criticism?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you the type to be humble?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye ignored the others and continued: “Today, you’ve all gathered here despite this weather—I believe it’s because of the college entrance exam, because of university.......”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t need to reiterate the importance of the college entrance exam—I’ll just tell you its meaning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The college entrance exam is the most important opportunity our generation has had to change our fates,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and if you miss it, you’ll regret it for life—because once you leave school, you’ll realize there’s never again an opportunity as fair and straightforward as this one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye pointed casually, striking Zhang Xuefeng’s pose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For example, if you want to become a worker after school, sorry—you need a dad willing to let you take his job, and you have to coax your younger brother into giving it up to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or if you want to earn royalties like me, note that you must have the same talent—and the same luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Or if you want to........”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But only the college entrance exam is entirely in your hands—in front of scores, everyone is equal,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>whether you get into university has nothing to do with whether your grandpa is a bureau chief.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.........”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire crowd fell silent, stunned—even the schoolteachers behind Li Ye looked bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In 1981, even ordinary stand-up comedians hadn’t mastered this kind of stand-up speaking style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye gently tapped the microphone and said: “Now, shouldn’t there be applause?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahahahaha~ Hahaha~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clap clap clap~ Clap clap clap~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter and thunderous applause erupted across the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the crowd had laughed themselves out, Li Ye said seriously: “I’ve said all this to make you understand—from now on, stop doing anything unrelated to your studies,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye’s gaze swept over Xia Yue, Jin Shengli, and others, his tone growing sharper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop mocking others, stop scheming against them, stop wanting to see someone’s humiliation, stop fighting for power and influence....... just mind your own business!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The playground fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye’s repeated bursts of laughter had given everyone joy, but now he made them feel a cold, stinging push.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You’ve got a great grandpa—do you? Then why aren’t you working harder?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye released the microphone and turned to leave the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking off his big coat looked cool, but the north wind howled—he felt he was about to freeze solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, someone suddenly stood up in the crowd and shouted: “Li Ye, your novel isn’t even available in the provincial capital,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with such high writing ability, shouldn’t you share your experience so we can learn from it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye stared at the impulsive boy, then walked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I scored just over two hundred on last year’s college entrance exam—sure you want to learn from me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahahahaha~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you absolutely must understand my writing ability....... then, borrowing a Western saying: God closed one door for you, but opened a window—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if you believe that now, when you fail the college entrance exam, you can pull that line out again to comfort yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahahahaha~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another wave of good-natured laughter rose, and the boy’s face turned instantly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as Li Ye laughed at this “good-natured prank,” the boy threw out a sentence he never expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Li Ye, you won’t talk about your novel because you’re afraid we’ll discover your deceit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I asked several writers—they all said ‘Infiltration’ could never have been written by a young person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“‘Infiltration’ wasn’t written by you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confusion, shock, doubt, sudden realization—complex emotions swirled through everyone’s minds, weaving thick suspicion directly toward Li Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye’s expression turned grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t recognize the boy below—he wasn’t from No. 2 High; no student there would dare confront Li Ye head-on anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Li Ye remain silent and calm, the boy’s confidence surged: “Why won’t you speak? Why won’t you explain? Did I hit the nail on the head?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Explain? Do you even have the qualification to hear my explanation?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye tilted his head, looking down at the boy with contempt: “I’d like to know who these writers you mentioned are—but I doubt you’d dare name them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>because treacherous little snakes always hide in dark corners, avoiding the judgment of noonday sunlight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Ye pointed at the boy: “You can discuss my novel, you can question my ability—that’s your right,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if you want to challenge me face-to-face, first show me your own work—let me see your qualification, because I’m afraid that if I explain to you, you won’t understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Whoa~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of sharp inhales echoed across the playground, lingering long—even the howling wind couldn’t drown it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrogant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few sentences, Li Ye had stamped those two characters onto his own forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone recognized his arrogance—but no one stepped forward to teach him a lesson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the teachers were wondering whether this “dumb kid” would show them any respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You want to question me? Fine—show me your work, let me judge whether you have the qualification.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What qualification?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it the prestige of the publication that printed your work? Or the total royalties you’ve earned?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it’s the former, you might still bluster and argue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if it’s the latter?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry—no one in Qingshui County can match it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The royalties from Island Blue Sea Publishing were sent via post office; Li Ye had to cash them in person—how much he earned couldn’t be hidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was nearly three thousand yuan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Jingyao had once doubted Li Ye, had wanted to ask him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but now, remembering her own five yuan and fifty fen, she felt Li Ye was already up in the clouds, impossibly distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clap~~ Clap~~ Clap~~ Clap~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A solitary clap rang out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Leyu sat up straight, her small hands clapping steadily and continuously,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>usually her delicate face was cold and proud—but now, for the first time, it held admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Leyu’s applause lasted only a few lonely seconds,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then the other seven in the small group began clapping too,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and after a long while, the crowd was stirred by this persistent, resolute clapping, the sound rolling like thunder.\u003C\u002Fp>",1521,"2026-06-20T05:04:59.129Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d9b83ff62c3f9a52ce0de2c9830a159a6523c8c80e1f2294bde8b34199fe85b4","that-year-the-flowers-bloomed-in-1981-chapter-64","that-year-the-flowers-bloomed-in-1981-chapter-62",884,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthat-year-the-flowers-bloomed-in-1981-cover.jpg"]