1987 My Era

Chapter 692, Good Days
Back in her room, Song Yu took out her beloved camera from her bag, fiddled with it for a bit, and then pointed it at Li Heng, saying, "Stand by the window, I'm going to take a picture of you."

Upon hearing this, Li Heng happily stood by the window and asked, "Why are you in such a good mood today? Taking pictures so late."

Song Yu said calmly, "Today is a very important day for me."

Although she wasn't Cinderella, Song Yu sometimes felt worried as she watched her beloved man soar to great heights and as more and more outstanding women surrounded him.

Today, in front of both sets of parents, Li Heng declared with unwavering resolve that he wanted to marry her and welcome her into his family with a grand Chinese wedding. This was an indescribable temptation for any woman.

Even though she was a chosen one, she was no exception.

Under her careful guidance, a set of photos was quickly taken. Li Heng said happily, "Stand over there, I'll take a few pictures of you too."

Song Yu agreed.

As she stood by the window, Li Heng looked at her in the camera and couldn't help but exclaim, "My wife is like someone who stepped out of a painting, so beautiful. Seeing you every morning when I wake up will put me in a good mood every day."

After gazing quietly into his eyes for a while, Song Yu smiled faintly and said, "Do you know Bai Juyi's 'Palace Poems'? There are two lines in it that impressed me deeply: 'Her beauty has not faded, yet the emperor's favor has already ended; she leans against the incense burner, sitting until dawn.'"

Ancient emperors had harems of three thousand beauties, each a top-tier choice upon entering the palace. They all received the emperor's favor and affection on their first night with him, but how many could remain with him until the end?

Uh…

Is this using the past to satirize the present?

Or is it a premonition or a hidden worry about the future?

Or is she criticizing herself?

Li Heng looked directly into her eyes and said very seriously, "You are Song Yu, you can't be so insecure. I will never tire of you in this life, and I will still find you in the next life. I want to be your husband for three lifetimes."

Their eyes met, and Song Yu felt the deep affection in his eyes. Although she remained silent, her heart was filled with a rare sweetness.

After taking the photos, Song Yu sat down in front of the makeup mirror. "Let me tidy myself up. You can go to bed first."

Li Heng sat down next to her, saying, "Don't go to the bed, I'll help you."

With a faint smile in her eyes, Song Yu asked, "This is a woman's job, can you do it too?"

Li Heng didn't say anything, but picked up a comb and started grooming her.

Song Yu let her hair down and sat quietly in front of the vanity mirror. Li Heng stood behind her, holding a rosewood comb, and carefully combed her hair, stroke by stroke.

Looking at the focused man in the mirror, Song Yu suddenly recalled a line from Su Shi's poem "Linjiang Xian": "He combed his hair more than a hundred times, let it down and lay down, sleeping soundly until dawn."

She was secretly savoring the poetry, and at that moment, she was enjoying the feeling of being pampered by her man.

A minute later, Song Yu spoke softly: "Li Heng."

Li Heng was half-bent over, without raising his head, and casually hummed in response.

After a while of silence from her, Li Heng finally came to his senses, looked up at her reflection in the mirror, and asked, "Were you calling me just now?"

Song Yu playfully teased him: "No."

"Oh, maybe I misheard. Tinnitus. I thought my wife was calling my name affectionately." Li Heng muttered to himself, continuing to comb his hair.

Song Yu smiled gently, her right hand involuntarily reaching up to cover his right cheek, slowly stroking it as she said, "Li Lang, carry me to bed."

Li Heng heard him clearly this time, "Li Lang?"

Song Yu met his gaze in her clear black eyes for a few seconds, then leaned back against him, tilting her head slightly upward and slowly closing her eyes.

Li Heng was stunned, then his whole body was filled with a huge joy. He lowered his head and kissed her red lips.

He then used both hands to lift her up in a princess carry and carried her to the bed.

Being held in mid-air, Song Yu was not afraid at all. Instead, she grabbed his shirt with both hands and kissed him with her red lips.

At this moment, the two expressed their mutual affection to the fullest.

With red tendrils entwined around her, Song Yu was assaulted by waves of strange sensations, and her body grew increasingly weak.

The moment she was laid flat on the bed, the moment he rolled over on top of her, Song Yu finally couldn't help but sigh. Then her body became hot and her hands changed from grabbing his clothes to hugging his back. The two of them seamlessly connected and merged with each other.

A long time, a long time.

Passionately, Li Heng released her mouth, stared at her with reddened eyes, and said with deep affection, "Wife, I love you."

Song Yu gently placed her right index finger to his lips, gazed at him for a moment, and said with utmost tenderness, "Li Lang, I love you too."

At this moment, she was moved and finally expressed the feelings that had been buried deep in her heart for a long time.

Today was her big day. At the dinner table, in front of her elders, this man moved and won her over with his decisive and resolute attitude.

So tonight, she did something unprecedented and took the initiative to kiss him, to reciprocate his love.

As for calling him Li Lang, it's because he said he would marry her with the grandest wedding ceremony. In ancient times, wives often addressed their husbands as Langjun. Unconsciously, she liked this form of address.

Li Lang, her beloved, she was willing to be his woman for three lifetimes.

Upon hearing "Li Lang," Li Heng felt as if he had heard heavenly music, which instantly excited him. In an instant, his blood surged, and he felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. He lowered his head again and kissed her intimately like waves.

Song Yu's face was filled with tenderness and affection. She hesitated to speak, and finally, she mustered all her courage and kissed him with her cherry-red lips.

She didn't say a word during the kiss, but her actions revealed her heart palpitations.

This shows her deep feelings for him.

This is Xila Hutong, this is a courtyard house, this is the house he bought for himself, in her bedroom, where he and his lover had their happy moments, this was the scene she had always dreamed of.

She cares about him, is willing to give him all her love without reservation, and is willing to spend the rest of her life with him.

...

The next day, when Li Heng slowly opened his eyes, he found Song Yu quietly watching him.

Li Heng blinked. "Wife, what are you looking at?"

Song Yu said softly, "I hope you'll be with me every day from now on."

Li Heng was moved, reached out and hugged her tightly, whispering in her ear, "I'll always be here. I can't bear to leave you, and you can't get rid of me even if you try."

Song Yu smiled and hugged him for a while, saying, "Let's get up too. It seems like Dad, Mom, and my second sister are all up."

"it is good."

Hearing the noise in the courtyard outside, Li Heng responded, "I'll comb your hair."

Song Yu hummed in agreement.

After getting dressed and getting out of bed, Song Yu sat in front of the vanity mirror, looking at the man behind her as he meticulously combed his hair.

Seeing his practiced movements, she asked calmly, "Have you combed the wheat ears yet?"

Li Heng said, "No, when I was little, I used to help my mom comb her hair often so I could be lazy and please her."

He stated the facts.

But his rich experience came more from his past life. In his previous life, he loved to help Song Yu with her makeup and wedding attire. He didn't know why, but the feeling was just so good. He always felt that the two of them were experiencing a fusion of souls.

Upon hearing this, Song Yu did not ask any further questions.

Before leaving the bedroom, she suddenly became a little uneasy and hesitant.

Li Heng noticed something was wrong and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

Song Yu met his gaze, hesitated for a moment, and said, "We're not even married yet, and I'm sleeping with you. What will Mom and Dad think...?"

What if something happens?
She didn't say what came next, nor did she know how to say it.

But Li Heng understood immediately, and put his arm around her slender waist, asking, "Are you afraid my parents will look down on you?"

Song Yu's red lips moved, but she ultimately remained silent.

Li Heng gently kissed her forehead and said with a smile, "Don't worry, my parents aren't old-fashioned. Besides, we've already changed how we address each other, and we're engaged. Furthermore, don't they know what kind of person their son is?"

Song Yu chuckled softly at his teasing.

Li Heng reached out and grasped the doorknob, saying, "If you're still afraid, just follow me out. If we encounter any swords, spears, or halberds, I'll help you carry them."

Song Yu smiled beautifully and followed him out of the bedroom.

As luck would have it, just as he stepped out of the room, he bumped into Tian Run'e, who was carrying a basin of freshly washed vegetables toward the kitchen.

Hearing the noise, Tian Run'e subconsciously turned her head to look over and saw the naturally elegant Yu Bao hiding behind her son, which made her laugh.

Upon seeing her mother-in-law, Song Yu immediately became more outgoing, walking over and greeting her, "Good morning, Mom."

For some reason, Tian Run'e felt a special warmth from that "Mom," and happily replied, "Good morning, Yu Bao. Did we wake you up?"

Song Yu said, "No, we should get up at this time."

While chatting, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law went to the kitchen together.

Li Heng was speechless. He was such a big kid, yet his own mother completely ignored him. Was she treating him like air?
At this moment, his second sister walked in from outside the door, took a few steps to his side, and stared at him with the eyes of someone looking at a rare object.

Li Heng felt uneasy under that gaze. "What's wrong? What's with that look so early in the morning? Are you trying to eat me?"

Li Lan glanced towards the kitchen and asked in a low voice, "Did you sleep with Song Yu last night?"

Li Heng nodded.

Li Lan asked again, "Did you have sex?"

Li Heng rolled his eyes: "So mysterious, just to ask about this?"

Li Lan urged, "Don't interrupt, answer me."

Li Heng rolled his eyes again. "Do you think that's possible?"

Li Lan was surprised and tilted her head to look him up and down. "Huh? You really didn't have sex? This isn't like you. The younger brother I know is a womanizer. How could he resist a beauty like Song Yu? Is he even a man?"

Li Heng rolled his eyes at her for the third time, "If it were anyone else, I might not be able to hold back. But this is Song Yu, she is a very traditional person, you don't understand my feelings for her."

In her past life, when Song Yu woke up from her dream, she said: "The most perfect moment in life is giving your first time to the one you love on your wedding night."

Her wish from her past life could not be fulfilled.

Because the two of them were never married, never registered their marriage, and never held a wedding banquet, they simply came together on a simple, dark night.

Seeing his confident words, Li Lan pursed her lips and asked, "If nothing happened, why did you sleep with him?"

Li Heng rolled his eyes for the fourth time. "Mind your own business. That's how we got by in Dongting Lake."

Li Lan suddenly realized, "No wonder, I was wondering why Song Shi and his wife came along this time. It turns out you've been sleeping with their daughter around Dongting Lake for a month. If it were me, I'd be anxious too."

Li Heng is about to retort again…
But Li Lan stopped him, and the guy threatened menacingly, "If you dare roll your eyes again, I'll beat you up."

Li Heng: "..."

He thought to himself that it was still uncertain who would beat whom.

However, a good man doesn't argue with a woman. He remembered something and asked, "Have you been getting close to Wang Ye lately?"

Li Lan asked meaningfully, "What? Are you afraid that even the king won't behave himself?"

Li Heng said, "That's not it. With Wang Ye's abilities, if he really had ambition, he wouldn't need to work for me. He could just go out and work independently and be guaranteed to have a smooth career." Li Lan asked, "What percentage of the shares does Wang Ye own at New Future Training School?"

Li Heng said, "8%, but it's clearly stated in black and white in the contract that this shareholding will only be effective if the company's annual profit exceeds 5 million in the future."

Li Lan was taken aback. "Is she really that stupid? I don't think so. I've been to New Future a few times recently and found that she manages it perfectly. Everything is in good order. She's obviously a capable person."

Li Heng shrugged: "These conditions were all proposed by her, and I didn't offer any discounts."

Li Lan circled around him, leaned closer, and asked, "Tell me, is it because she has a crush on you that she's doing this for you so cheaply?"

Li Heng passed the buck back, saying, "You should ask her about it."

With her hands behind her back, Li Lan stared at his face for a long time before saying, "You really should thank your mother. Without her, you wouldn't have this appearance, and you wouldn't have such a strong luck with women."

Li Heng didn't deny that his face had indeed brought him a lot of convenience. "You're not bad either."

Li Lan scoffed disdainfully, "I'm a woman, and I must uphold my chastity. I can't be as shameless as you."

Song Yu came out of the kitchen, greeted her second sister with a smile, and then went into the washroom.

Looking at Song Yu's retreating figure, Li Lan couldn't help but sigh, "She's so beautiful. You're really lucky, to have gotten a woman like that. I'm even a little envious of you."

Li Heng smiled, a little smug.

Li Lan thought for a moment and then walked towards the washroom.

Li Heng also wanted to set off, but Tian Run'e intercepted him halfway.

He asked, "Mom, is something wrong?"

After her second daughter left, Tian Run'e stretched out her hand to him and said, "Give me the money."

Li Heng was lost in thought and didn't react for a moment.

Tian Run'e pulled her son to a secluded corner and said, "Manzai, so far, five girls have started calling us Mom and Dad. We gave each of our daughters a red envelope containing 2400 yuan. Your dad and I are bankrupt. This morning, the money your dad used to buy cigarettes was borrowed from your second sister."

Li Heng was both amused and exasperated. "Didn't I give you money before? Did you use it all up so quickly?"

Tian Run'e said, "That money is all in the bank and hasn't matured yet, so it's not worthwhile to withdraw it now."

Li Heng then asked, "Second Sister is making a fortune these days, but Dad has to borrow money to buy cigarettes?"

Tian Run'e said, "It was your second sister's request; she was practically forcing your father to write an IOU."

Li Heng was completely bewildered: "When has she ever been so stingy? Don't try to fool me."

Tian Run'e said, "Why would I fool you? Your second sister said that you have too many women, and she is only willing to sponsor one red envelope. If you want more, don't ask your father or me to ask her; ask yourself."

At this point, Tian Run'e paused for a moment before continuing, "Your second sister also said that you now have eight women, and the red envelope for changing your address to her will cost 19200 yuan."

And this is just a change of address; what about marriage? What about having children?

With dozens of children, that would be a huge expense; and if there were other happy events, it would be an endless pit that she couldn't afford.

Lanlan said that from now on, she would secretly give a red envelope (containing money) to anyone whose name appeared on the Li family's household register. She wouldn't give money to any woman other than Zijing and Maisui.

Li Heng asked in surprise, "Zijin can understand, but why include the ears of wheat?"

Tian Run'e said, "After spending more than a week in Shaodong, your second sister really likes Maisui. At the same time, she bluntly told you that you should always carry Maisui with you, because she is a close relative and you can't offend her. Otherwise, if Maisui whispers in your ear, she will suffer a great loss."

Li Heng's lips twitched. He returned to his bedroom, took out 5000 yuan from his bag, and handed it to his mother: "I only have 1 yuan in cash on me. I'll give you half for temporary use. I'm too lazy to go to the bank now, but I'll wire some over when I have time."

Tian Run'e glanced at the other 5000 in his hand, reached out and said, "Give me another 3000. I want to buy Yu Bao some jewelry. We divided the family heirloom bracelets between Zi Jin and Han Han before, so we don't have any left at home."

Li Heng: "..."

He said, "Is that so? Then I'll go to the bank later, or I can ask Wang Ye to send some money over."

Upon hearing this, Tian Run'e said, "Then give me more money, and I'll buy Yu Bao some nicer jewelry."

Li Heng praised, "Mom is so generous and willing to spend money."

Tian Run'e smiled and said, "Yu Bao will be a member of our Li family anyway. We shouldn't let the good stuff go to outsiders. I won't mind how much we give her."

Li Heng gave her a thumbs up and then went to the washroom.

After breakfast, he personally drove the two families around the capital, taking them sightseeing.

Tian Run'e has been in Beijing for two years and knows the area very well. Most of the time, she acts as Jiang Yue's guide, leading her to stroll around places Jiang Yue likes.

During this time, Li Heng seized an opportunity to secretly go to the bank and give his mother a large sum of money.

Then Tian Run'e used the money to buy Song Yu a jade bracelet, and also bought valuable gifts for Jiang Yue and Song Shi.

Jiang Yue and Song Shi initially declined, but Tian Run'e persuaded them with just one sentence.

Tian Run'e took Jiang Yue's hand and said, "In-laws, Yu Bao and I really like her. You are also teachers, so come and stay with us during the winter and summer vacations. We are family, so don't be so formal."

Besides, this thing isn't worth much; it's all coming out of our pockets anyway, your son-in-law is paying for it. Such a wonderful girl like Yubao is with him, why should we have to worry about how much he spends on us?"

These words made everyone chuckle, and the gift naturally followed.

For four consecutive days, the Li family devoted themselves to accompanying Song Shi, Song Yu, and Jiang Yue on their sightseeing trip. They visited Tiananmen Square, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall, and even got to see the great man up close.

8 month 27 day.

In the morning, Jiang Yue and Song Shi left the capital and returned to Hunan. Their sister-in-law, Song Shuyu's, mother-in-law had suddenly passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage, and the couple needed to go back to visit relatives.

As for Song Yu, with school starting soon, she stayed in the capital.

On the way back from dropping someone off at the airport, Song Yu suddenly said to Li Heng, "I want to go for a walk around the Drum Tower area."

She only said half of what she wanted to say.

But Li Heng understood: she wanted to visit the Li family in Gulou.

Seeing his hesitation, Song Yu seemed to know what he was worried about, and continued, "That's Zijing's territory. I won't be hostile. I just want to see her. The three of us can sit at the same table and have a meal together."

Li Heng tilted his head to look at her, and after a while asked, "Have you talked to Zijing?"

Song Yu smiled, tacitly agreeing.

Seeing this, Li Heng turned the steering wheel and headed straight for the Drum Tower.

To be honest, he originally planned to spend half a month of the National Day holiday with Zijing. But plans don't always go as expected, and since the two women were communicating, he had no choice but to go along with it.

Half an hour later, the two returned to their home near Gulou.

At this moment, Li Lan, Tian Run'e, and Li Jianguo were also there. They had originally planned to go downstairs and then return to Xila Hutong to keep Song Yu company. However, before they could even settle in, their son and Yu Bao came in.

More importantly, Chen Zijing was there too. Li Lan even picked her up in her car.

Upon seeing Song Yu enter, Li Lan, who had just taken Zi Jin from the door, felt awkward. Then, her eyes darted around, as if she had figured out the trick.

Zijing suddenly sent a message through Jiaojiao, asking me to pick her up and take her back to Gulou. Now Songyu has also arrived. Did the two women plan this in advance?

Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?

Thinking of this, Li Lan secretly observed Song Yu and Zi Jin's every word and their facial micro-expressions.

Unlike Li Lan, Li Jianguo and Tian Run'e were tense, unable to sit or stand still, looking at Song Yu and Zi Jin who had suddenly arrived.

At this moment, the two elderly people couldn't help but blame their son for being reckless and immature, for putting his two daughters together.

Upon entering, Song Yu looked at Chen Zijin.

Chen Zijin was also looking at her.

The two women faced each other, neither speaking for a moment.

After a while, Chen Zijin finally broke the deadlock, greeting Song Yu with a smile: "Song Yu, you're here."

To be honest, Chen Zijin's feelings when she said these words were complicated and heartbreaking.

Although she already knew about Li Heng and Song Yu's relationship, and although she had already confided in Song Yu in private, the two women had reached a tacit understanding.

But she was, after all, Li Heng's first woman, the first woman to be with him, and his first love. Now, because of her family's burdens, she could only watch helplessly as the man she loved was with her best friend. No matter how strong she was, she couldn't help but feel some resentment, loss, and pain.

Over the years, Chen Zijing has weathered many storms and developed a strong inner strength. Even if she feels bitter inside, she won't show it on her face.

Moreover, she was the one who invited Song Yu over today, not Song Yu who was causing trouble. This is completely different from the previous incident where Xiao Han came to provoke her.

Song Yu smiled, nodded, then walked over and opened her arms to hug Zi Jin.

Chen Zijin hugged Song Yu back and said with a smile, "You've always looked the same, neither fat nor thin, still so beautiful."

Song Yu said, "You too."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Zijing looked at Li Heng.

Under the watchful eyes of Li Jianguo, Tian Run'e, and Li Lan, and under the watchful eye of Song Yu, Li Heng came to Zi Jin's side, gave her a big hug, and then kissed her on the corner of her mouth.

He didn't say a word throughout the entire process; his movements were fluid and seamless, without any affectation.

After doing all this, Li Heng took Zijing's hand and said to Tian Run'e, who was in a daze, "Mom, hurry up and cook. It's so late, your two daughters-in-law and I are starving."

Tian Run'e was utterly astonished. She knew her son was audacious, but she never imagined he was this audacious.

The dramatic, catfighting, and melodramatic scenes she had imagined did not materialize, and Tian Run'e was instantly relieved. She hurriedly replied, "Yes, yes, I'll be right there. Zijing, Yubao, please have a seat."

"Lanlan, pour some tea; Jianguo, come with me to the kitchen and lend a hand."

With a clear division of labor, Li Jianguo and Tian Run'e fled to the kitchen, leaving only four people in the living room.

Li Heng pulled Zijing to sit down, then said to Song Yu, "You sit down too."

Seeing that he was taking care of Zijing's feelings, Song Yu felt no jealousy and sat down on the separate sofa with a smile.

After pouring herbal tea for the two women, Li Lan went to the sofa opposite them, crossed her legs leisurely, and kept glancing between the three of them.

Li Lan secretly guessed that Zijing probably knew that marrying her younger brother was hopeless, and had no choice but to form an alliance with Song Yu. As for why she chose Song Yu out of so many women, it was probably because Song Yu's kindness, magnanimity, and trustworthiness moved Zijing.

Of course, the two women maintained a very good relationship, which was the premise and foundation.

As for why Zijing called Song Yu over today, Li Lan thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure it out.

Logically speaking, even if the two women have a good relationship, they are still rivals in love. There's no need to invite them over and cause trouble for yourself.

Actually, Chen Zijin had two purposes in calling Song Yu over:
First, she wanted to see how Li Heng would treat her in front of his parents and Song Yu.
If Li Heng changes his attitude towards Song Yu in front of her, then her situation will likely only get worse when facing his other female confidantes in the future.

Then she needs to rethink how she lives her life.

Having a strained relationship with her family and being abandoned by her own man, what is the meaning of her life?

Fortunately, Li Heng is a very sentimental person. When he came in, he hugged and kissed her and held her hand, which reassured Chen Zijin, who was afraid and worried, and helped her recover from her disappointment.

Her second purpose was to see if Song Yu would keep her promise.

Li Heng asked his second sister, "You've been keeping us company these past few days. Now that you have some free time, why don't you go check out the pastry shop?"

Li Lan seemed to have no sense of propriety at all, sipping her tea, "No rush, I'll keep my brother and sister-in-law company."

(End of this chapter)