1987 My Era

Chapter 583,

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, every household opens their doors wide, supposedly to welcome and send off ancestors and deities.

Old Li's family also went to the back mountain, where they each picked up a small bundle of dry branches and fallen leaves. This was called "bringing firewood," or colloquially, "bringing wealth."

They say the first day of the lunar month is for children, and the second day for boys.

On the morning of the second day of the Lunar New Year, Li Heng went to the Chen family again to go through the formalities and offer his New Year's greetings.

Around noon, he went to the Xiao family's house under the pretext of visiting Aunt Wei's house.

At this time, the Xiao family home was crowded with relatives and friends. He was just passing by as a classmate and went in to take a look.

Seizing the opportunity to be alone, Xiao Han pulled him to a secluded corner, cleared her throat, and asked, "Mr. Li, are you leaving tomorrow?"

Li Heng nodded: "I'm going to Singapore right away. I need to rush to Shanghai tomorrow to practice the piece."

Then he asked, "Do you want to come to Shanghai with me?"

Xiao Han was somewhat tempted, but still shook her head: "Forget it, I'll be so bored by myself if you go to Singapore. I'll come with my sister on the twelfth day of the first lunar month."

Li Heng knew that Xiao Qing was going to Shanghai for further exchange studies, so he immediately said, "That's fine. I'll be back in China by then, and I'll pick you up at the station."

During their conversation, Xiao Han kept subtly trying to find out more about Teacher Yu.

When Xiao Han learned that Yu Shuheng had left before the Lunar New Year, she didn't know whether to be happy or to cry.
All the hard work put into creating this spectacular show has gone down the drain.

She couldn't help but shout in her heart: Teacher Yu! How can you be so incompetent?

However, Xiao Han did not come away empty-handed this time. She accurately identified one of Yu Shuheng's characteristics: prioritizing the overall situation.

This is a huge advantage, but in certain specific situations it can be a fatal weakness.

Looking at her honey in front of her, Xiao Han suddenly felt a sense of desolation. The Yu family was such a large and wealthy family, and Teacher Yu himself was so outstanding, yet he still appeared so magnanimous, which made her feel helpless and powerless.

If it were possible to marry Mr. Li, which woman would want to be his mistress?

She felt that even Mai Sui might have had thoughts of being with him openly and honestly.

To avoid drawing too much attention, Li Heng didn't eat at the Xiao family's house; instead, he had dinner at his aunt's house. By the time he returned to Shangwan Village from Weijiaduan, it was already very late.

The Chen family across the street had many guests today. Chen Zijin was helping out at home, while Li Heng wandered around for a bit before heading into his study.

He had barely settled into his seat when Li Lan followed him in.

He looked up and asked, "Second Sister, is there something you need?"

Li Lan hesitated for a moment and then said, "I'll go to Shaoshi with you tomorrow."

Li Heng asked warily, "What are you going to Shao City with me for?"

Li Lan said, "Go find him."

Upon hearing this, Li Heng immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "You're still in contact?"

Li Lan said, "It has always been there."

Li Heng had intended to tease her, but upon receiving her malicious gaze, he instantly abandoned the idea.

Sure enough, the next second Li Lan asked, "Mom said that when she was doing divination before the New Year, there was a female teacher who couldn't get the results right. I guess that female teacher is Wang Runwen from No. 1 Middle School, right?"

Li Heng's eyelids twitched, and he said irritably, "You know you're just guessing. Can guesses be taken seriously? Are you trying to slander someone out of thin air based on guesses?"

Unfazed by his words, Li Lan continued, "Teacher Wang is quite sexy; I guess most men would love that type."

Li Heng retorted, "That doesn't include me. I'm surrounded by countless beautiful women, and every single one of them is more beautiful than her."

"But she's a teacher, it would be so exciting to be with her." Li Lan didn't quite believe his nonsense and stared at him intently.

Li Heng looked down at his nose and then at his heart: "Your mind is corrupted; you see everyone as dirty."

Teacher Yu and Teacher Wang are best friends. Do you think Teacher Yu would allow this situation to happen?

"Oh! You know they're best friends? Aren't Xiao Han and Chen Zijing best friends? Aren't Chen Zijing and Song Yu best friends? Aren't Song Yu and Mai Sui best friends? Aren't you the one who loves best friends the most? Originally, I was just a little suspicious and wanted to blackmail you, but after hearing what you said, I'm now 80% sure that teacher is Wang Runwen." Li Lan said confidently.

Li Heng was speechless, and really wanted to slap her to death!
It was just a coincidence!
It's just a coincidence, you know?

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Li Heng casually packed his backpack early in the morning. Anyway, Lushan Village had everything it needed, so there was no need to bring so many clothes.

Before leaving, he hugged Zijing for a long time and gave her some serious instructions. Then, he and his second sister rushed to Shao City. Liu's mother had originally planned to go to Shanghai with him, but at the crucial moment, her daughter-in-law became pregnant. After weighing the pros and cons, she told Li Heng, "We'll go to Shanghai after our grandson is born."

Li Heng nodded after listening, understanding the other person's thoughts and difficulties. His daughter-in-law was also pregnant, yet she had gone all the way to take care of her pregnant daughter; how were her son and daughter-in-law supposed to feel about that?
Of course, in those days, the preference for sons over daughters was quite strong in rural areas, so there must have been reasons for Liu's mother's temporary withdrawal.

Many people went out to visit relatives and friends today. He got up very early but still missed the direct bus to Shaoxing City. He had no choice but to take a bus to the county town and transfer.

On the bus, Li Heng was thinking about Teacher Yu. After what happened during the New Year, the image and impression of her in his mind had become even more profound and clear.

If I hadn't had those women in my past life, perhaps marrying Teacher Yu would have been a very good thing, a fortunate thing.

To be honest, his feelings for Teacher Yu were always passive and repressed.

Because she was his university professor, and because he couldn't afford to offend her family, he didn't dare to be too reckless with her.

Because he wanted to marry Song Yu, he dared not fully open his heart, fearing that he would be in a dilemma.

Caught between a rock and a hard place... Caught between a rock and a hard place, Li Heng muttered to himself... He understood that before the New Year, when he publicly expressed his desire to have both Teacher Yu and Zijing by his side, Teacher Yu was dissatisfied and had a grudge, but for the sake of the overall situation and to save face for the three elders of the Li family, Teacher Yu endured it and did not speak out about it.

"What are you thinking?"

Just as he was staring blankly out the car window, Li Lan suddenly spoke up and asked a question.

Li Heng glanced at her and said, "It's about going to Singapore."

Li Lan replied, "I thought you were thinking about wheat ears."

Li Heng asked in surprise, "Why did you mention wheat ears?"

Li Lan looked around and whispered in his ear, "What your parents are most worried about is Teacher Yu and Mai Sui. If you insist on marrying Song Yu, the Yu family will be in trouble."

But Mai Sui is too alluring and charming; at such a young age, she already possesses the makings of an absolute beauty. In a few years, she'll be incredible. Not only are Mom and Dad worried, but even I'm concerned—worried that you won't live past 30 in her womb.”

Li Heng was very unhappy with what he heard. He nudged her with his left elbow, his eyebrows raised high: "Can't you speak properly during the New Year? Are you cursing me to die?"

Li Lan, unusually, didn't joke around with him and asked, "Can we let go of the wheat?"

Li Heng rolled his eyes at him.

Seeing this, Li Lan said, "Then you should have two children soon, and I'll raise them for you."

Li Heng was furious and couldn't help but swear: "No? What the hell! What do you mean by this?"

Li Lan said with a serious expression, "It doesn't have much meaning, it's just the literal meaning."

Why did Zhu Yuanzhang pass the throne to the Jianwen Emperor? Because his crown prince died young, do you understand now?

Li Heng turned over, not wanting to pay her any more attention. If she weren't his own sister, he would have thrown her out of the car just because of what she said earlier.

After rushing all the way, it was already noon when we arrived in Shaoshi.

Li Lan got off the bus at Chengnan Park, where a decent-looking and seemingly honest young man was waiting for her in the cold wind.

Upon seeing Li Lan, the dutiful man immediately transformed into a sycophant, bowing and scraping, his face full of fawning smiles.

Li Heng did not get out of the car.

Seeing this scene from the car filled me with disdain. Pah! No wonder he was completely under his second sister's thumb in his past life; he's practically a lapdog.

However, it must be said that these two are quite well-matched; one has a strong personality, and the other is tolerant and loving towards his wife. They complement each other perfectly. They are likely to grow old together.

...

Shaoyang No.1 Middle School.

As soon as Li Heng entered the school gate, he ran into Sun Manning. This silly girl was holding a piece of red chili candy in her hand, and she would lick the candy with her tongue after taking a step. Her expressive face made it seem like she had never eaten candy in eight lifetimes.

The idiot stopped in his tracks: "Hey! Li Heng, what brings you here? Did you come especially to see me?"

You're so shameless, always having such wild and unrealistic dreams.

Li Heng answered irrelevantly, "Where are you going?"

Sun Manning said, "Are you stupid? Of course, you should go visit relatives and friends on the third day of the Lunar New Year."

Li Heng circled around him, raising an eyebrow and asking, "Alone? And without a New Year's gift?"

(End of this chapter)