1987 My Era

Chapter 708
That night, in order to keep her promise to Song Yu and for his health, Mai Sui really didn't sleep with him, but instead shared a bed with Sun Manning.

Ye Ning, that idiot, also slept on the floor in the same room, claiming it was to save on air conditioning electricity.

That night, Li Heng, full of energy, was busy in his study, reading and writing, and didn't stop until after 2 a.m.

Nearly 5000 more words were written in "The Book of Doomsday," and Chapter 3 was completed.

He read it through twice, carefully considered and revised it in about ten places, and finally put down his pen with satisfaction. He got up, stretched, and stood by the window for a while.

On a whim, he suddenly missed Teacher Yu and wondered how she was doing in Tokyo, and if she was asleep.
And Huang Zhaoyi, it's been quite a while since we last met. Has she sorted out her family matters?
With some questions in mind, he went into the washroom, quickly washed his face, and then lay down on the bed and slowly fell asleep.

Before going to sleep, a thought flashed through his mind: if he couldn't get in touch with Da Qingyi, he should go for a walk in Fuchun Garden.

The next day.

Zhou's father left early in the morning, and Zhou Shihe had breakfast with him in the cafeteria.

Before leaving, Zhou Shihe thought her father would say something, but after waiting for a long time, he didn't say anything. After seeing him off at the school gate and watching the car gradually disappear from sight, she came back to her senses and went outside the school to buy some noodles for the group.

Lushan Village.

Just as King Zhou entered the house carrying various kinds of breakfast, Mai Sui came downstairs.

Maisui asked, "Your father is gone?"

Zhou Shihe nodded.

Mai Sui asked quietly, "Didn't you get any information about Li Heng?"

Zhou Shihe said, "I asked."

Wheat looked at her.

Zhou Shihe thought for a moment and said, "Like his mother, he was actually against it, but he didn't say it out loud."

Mai Sui opened her arms and hugged her, "At least your uncle and aunt still love you very much."

Zhou Shihe smiled slightly, nodded again, and then asked, "Where are Manning and Ningning?"

Mai Sui said, "They were arguing in the washroom, and I was almost deaf from hearing it, so I came downstairs."

Zhou Shihe's smile widened, seemingly immune to the two women's attention. "Is he still sleeping?"

Mai Sui nodded: "When I went to mop the floor in the study earlier, I found more than ten pages of manuscript. I guess he was staying up late writing last night."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shihe had an idea and headed towards the stairwell.

Seeing this, Mai Sui followed them upstairs to the study. After closing the study door, they found the manuscript of a science fiction novel, and the two sisters sat down side by side to read it together.

Yesterday afternoon's reading, including the evening's, totaled over 9000 words. The two women read it with great interest, completely absorbed.

After spending half an hour reading it, Mai Sui was still lost in thought: "It was so exciting, it kept me on the edge of my seat."

Zhou Shihe said, "This is what apocalyptic movies are like."

As she spoke, she gently stroked the manuscript with her right hand and said softly, "I don't know how his brain is structured, how he can come up with so many novel ideas."

Suddenly, Mai Sui asked, "If he were an ordinary person, would you fall in love with him?"

After a moment of contemplation, Zhou Shihe said calmly, "If he were an ordinary person, without the aura of a writer and a musician, many people wouldn't be so tolerant of him."

Mai Suiming realized: If Li Heng were the same Li Heng from high school, neither the Yu family nor the Huang family would give him a second glance. Perhaps Zhou's father wouldn't even have come to Fudan University.

Mai Sui said, "No wonder he's so sentimental."

Whom is the old flame longing for?

These were all women who had developed emotional ties with him before he gained power.

Zhou Shihe remained silent, picked up the manuscript again, and began reading it from beginning to end.

A little after 8 a.m., Li Heng came out of his bedroom.

The room was quiet and empty, but a note was found on the coffee table; the handwriting was from Mai Sui.

The note read: We've gone to check in. We're having dinner with our roommates tonight. Take care of yourself.

Well, school starts today, and I'm all alone now.

The rice noodles on the coffee table were burnt and inedible, so he washed up and went to Chunhua Rice Noodle Restaurant outside the school.

As expected, the place was packed with people, every table was full. Fortunately, he could go upstairs to play with his child while he waited.

Knowing his preferences, Liu Chunhua soon brought over a bowl of beef noodles, topped with a fried egg and some wood ear mushrooms.

Li Heng took the powder, thanked her, and asked, "Sister Chunhua, where's Lao Yong?"

Liu Chunhua picked up the little boy from beside his feet. "Zhiyong has also gone back to school to register. He won't be back until noon. Oh, by the way, a girl is looking for you and asked me to pass on a letter to you."

Li Heng looked up in surprise, "Who?"

Liu Chunhua handed the child to her mother-in-law next to her and took out a yellow envelope from the box: "It was given to me yesterday afternoon. The person has shoulder-length short hair and is very pretty. She said you will know who she is just by looking at the handwriting."

There were no words on the envelope, so he had to open it, take out the letter, and glance at it. Immediately, a figure appeared in his mind: Ye Zhanyan.

He immediately understood why Senior Sister Ye had given the letter to Liu Chunhua instead of sending it to him through the post office or having Ye Ning deliver it.

Because in that case, the letters would most likely not end up in his hands.

Li Heng stuffed the letter back into the envelope and said, "It's from a friend of mine. Thank you, Sister Chunhua."

Liu Chunhua smiled and said, "Business is pretty good today since it's the first day of school. I'll go get busy now. Take your time eating."

"Okay, sure." Li Heng replied and started eating the rice noodles with his chopsticks.

After breakfast, he didn't linger at the rice noodle shop. It was just too crowded, and he could even hear many familiar Hunan accents. He guessed they were all there because of the spicy food.

Upon entering the school, Li Heng found an empty patch of grass to sit down, pondered for a while, and finally took out Ye's letter and unfolded it.

There was only one letter inside, with two paragraphs.

The first paragraph describes her experience working at Morgan Stanley, saying it broadened her horizons and she gained a lot.

In the second paragraph, she suddenly changed the subject, asking if he needed more staff since he owned so many companies. She said she could come back and help him after he graduated.

The implication was that she wanted to find a job with him in two years.

As for her purpose, although she didn't say it in the letter, the existence of the letter itself says a lot.

After reading the letter, Li Heng folded it into a letter and put it away.

He then stood up and walked towards the School of Management building. He first went to his counselor to register, then sat in the director's office for a while, and finally went to Principal Sun's house.

Somewhat coincidentally, Principal Sun had just returned from a meeting, and the two bumped into each other at the entrance.

Principal Sun, with his hands behind his back, looked up at the sun and asked, "Huh? The sun didn't rise in the west today. Why did you decide to come see this old man?"

Li Heng pouted, "Since I haven't seen you, I came to find Huang Xuemei to watch a movie."

Principal Sun was furious. He grabbed the man's arm and chased him out, saying, "If you come to me, an old man, I'll give you lunch; if you come to Ziyue, I'm already being very lenient by not breaking your legs."

Li Heng was speechless, thinking to himself that even though the old man's hair was half white, he was quite strong.

Hearing the commotion outside, Huang Ziyue came out. Seeing her senior, she immediately ran over, pried open her grandfather's hand, and pulled Li Heng's sleeve into the house.

Principal Sun's face darkened, and he stood there, almost petrified.

Li Heng smiled smugly.

Huang Ziyue poured him a cup of tea and lowered the air conditioner temperature a bit. Not satisfied with that, she turned on the fan and blew it on him: "It's too hot outside. Senior, you're sweating. Quickly sit down and rest for a while."

Principal Sun shook his head at his granddaughter's eagerness. Li Heng thanked her and asked, "Haven't you reported for duty yet?"

Huang Ziyue said, "Not yet, I'll go after lunch. I'm meeting up with my roommates this afternoon."

Li Heng thought this was good; the girl wouldn't bother him anymore. Well, although the girl liked him, she was actually very considerate and didn't usually bother him much.

It's just that this girl is always exceptionally enthusiastic whenever we meet.

Huang Ziyue's mother wasn't home, so her grandmother cooked lunch and even asked Li Heng what his preferences were, clearly treating him as a distinguished guest.

Upon entering the study, Principal Sun's previous gloom vanished, and he said happily, "Your 'Dust Settles Down' is quite well written. Many people are praising you, saying that Fudan University has found a treasure. Hehe, you really make me proud."

The "many people" he mentioned were all prominent figures in academia, people of status and position. It is not easy to gain their praise, which is why it is so precious.

Li Heng echoed with a smile, "It's thanks to the school's support that I can create with peace of mind."

When the school was mentioned, Principal Sun pondered for a moment and then asked Xiao Xu, "I heard that some professors at the school want to recruit Mai Sui to pursue a master's or doctoral degree. What are your thoughts on that?"

Okay, it's not just hearsay, but many professors at the school are interested in this.

At the same time, Principal Sun was also indirectly inquiring about his relationship with Mai Sui.

When asked about this, Li Heng's smile faded, and he said, "If Mai Sui has the ability to pursue a master's or doctoral degree and stay at the university, that would be great. But I'm afraid of troubling the school."

Hearing this, Principal Sun understood. He patted his arm and said earnestly, "Maisui's performance at school is obvious to all, and I've heard about her academic achievements. She's among the top students in her major, which is excellent. However, you should let Ziyue off the hook; she's still just a child."

Li Heng: "..."

His lips twitched: "Teacher, it's only been a short time since we last met, you can't think of me so badly."

Principal Sun chuckled and pointed at him lightly with his finger: "You're quite talented, kid. But you haven't forgotten how to be a womanizer. This morning at the school gate, I even ran into the second-generation head of the Zhou family. This guy is quite something. I guess it's because you came to Fudan University."

Li Heng chuckled and vehemently denied it: "No, it's nothing. I met with them in the alley last night, but we didn't even have a proper conversation. Teacher, if you're spreading rumors, I'll sue you for defamation."

Principal Sun, though old and shrewd, was not confused. After thinking for a while, he said, "In the long run, Shihe might be more beneficial to you."

His words were subtle yet insightful, revealing his true feelings. This was because he held Li Heng in high regard.

Li Heng was taken aback, not expecting that Principal Sun would have the same judgment as Grandpa Ba.

Seeing that he did not reply, Principal Sun continued, "The Yu family is very prestigious, not just anyone can get close to them. You are fortunate to have won Teacher Yu's favor, which can be considered a blessing from several lifetimes."

The reason I mentioned Shihe earlier is because I know you care about her the most.

Li Heng's eyelids twitched: "Why do you say that?"

Principal Sun grinned, his face stern: "Curious, aren't you?"

Li Heng nodded.

Principal Sun said, "If you truly cared about Teacher Yu or Mai Sui the most, you wouldn't have bothered with Zhou Shihe. It's precisely because Teacher Yu and Mai Sui failed to meet your emotional needs to the greatest extent that you pursued the best."

However, the Zhou family girl truly deserves the title of best. If you can really win her over, even I, this old man, will look at you with new respect, and I'll double your wedding gift."

Li Heng chuckled, neither admitting nor denying.

Principal Sun asked, "Now that you're a junior, what are your plans for the future?"

Li Heng said halfway through his sentence, "I do have some words in my head, but I need to rest for a while."

“You’ve written five books in three years, so you really should take a break. It’s a good thing you’ve taken a break. It’s just a pity that the Mao Dun Literature Prize selection has been postponed again and again. I don’t know when it will be re-evaluated. I was hoping to see you receive the award before I retire, so I could brag about it later.” Principal Sun sighed as he mentioned the Mao Dun Literature Prize.

Li Heng asked, "In what year did you retire?"

Principal Sun said, "If nothing went wrong, it should have been at the end of 91."

Li Heng comforted him, saying, "There are still two years left. It should be time for a re-evaluation by then."

Principal Sun smiled with his hands behind his back: "Not bad, you're more optimistic than this old man, and that's what gives the country hope."

Li Heng didn't dare to speak definitively: "Even if there's a second review, with that person blocking my way, my chances of winning the award might be uncertain."

Principal Sun looked disdainful: "At most, he can secretly set up some obstacles. But if he dares to defy the decision and tamper with the results, let's see if he can still hold onto his current position."

This was the first time Li Heng had seen the old man like this; he exuded an overwhelming aura of dominance, and Li Heng couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.

Having grown accustomed to Zhou Shihe's cooking, he felt that Principal Sun's Chinese food was just average. But fortunately, he was a carnivore, and as long as there was meat on the table, he could eat well.

After a hearty meal, Li Heng, knowing that Principal Sun had a habit of taking a nap, didn't stay long. He chatted for a while longer before leaving.

Huang Ziyue sneaked out and asked, "Senior, where are you going?"

Li Heng originally wanted to say he wanted to wander around, but seeing the eager look in the junior's eyes, he immediately blurted out, "I want to go to Shanghai Medical University."

Upon hearing that he was going to find his girlfriend, Huang Ziyue felt a chill run down her spine. She stood frozen in place, dumbfounded, watching him walk away.

At this moment, Principal Sun walked over with a toothpick in his mouth, and then walked past humming a little tune, which made his granddaughter furious.

Today is the first day of school, and the campus is bustling with people, especially new students and parents dropping off their children, which is quite eye-catching.

Li Heng, having nothing better to do, strolled around, wondering if there were any high-quality female students this year. But as he looked, none of them could compare to Liu Yanqi.

Ah, he suddenly remembered a sentence, something Li Ran had once said: There aren't many women as beautiful as Song Yu in this world. You might only encounter two or three while traveling all over the country: one in Dongting Lake, one in Shanghai, and one at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an. All three of them traveled across the entire country; they were all incredibly lucky.

Thinking of Li Ran, he wondered how she was doing in Guangzhou. Had she reconciled with the young master of the Zhao family?

He unknowingly arrived at the school gate and unexpectedly met Ye Ning in the vast sea of ​​people. This girl, who was 176 cm tall, stood out like a towering spire in the crowd, attracting the attention of passersby.

Seeing that she was picking up and dropping off new students, Li Heng did not go over to disturb her. Instead, he left the school and headed towards Wujiaochang, intending to go to Da Qingyi's new home in Yangpu.

He didn't take the main road, but instead took a side path, and arrived in fourteen or fifteen minutes.

The three-story building gleamed in the sunlight. The gate was locked, but the flowers and plants in the yard were very well maintained, clearly showing that someone regularly cared for and trimmed them.

Li Heng took out his keys, opened the door and went inside. He first turned on the air conditioner and rested on the sofa for a while, then picked up the landline on the table to make a phone call.

Call Chen Jing, the manager of Fuchun Xiaoyuan.

"Jingle Bell…"

"Jingle Bell…"

The phone rang twice before being answered, and Chen Jing's voice came from the other end: "Hello, who is this?"

Li Heng introduced himself: "I am Li Heng."

"Mr. Li, hello." Upon hearing that it was the boss's sweetheart, Chen Jing's attitude immediately changed 180 degrees, and he asked respectfully, "Are you looking for Miss Huang?"

Li Heng said, "Yes, has she contacted you recently?"

Chen Jing said, "She ate at Fuchun Xiaoyuan in Jing'an yesterday with her two older sisters."

Upon hearing this, Li Heng stated his purpose directly: "It's inconvenient for me to call the Huang family directly. Tell her I'm in Yangpu."

Chen Jing immediately understood: "Okay, I'll contact Ms. Huang right now."

Less than five minutes after the call ended, the landline in front of me rang again, this time it was Huang Zhaoyi's voice.

Suppressing her longing and excitement, Huang Zhaoyi said, "It will take me about 50 minutes to get there."

Li Heng nodded and said, "Okay, I'll buy some groceries on the way back. I'll have dinner here tonight."

Huang Zhaoyi felt like she had been struck by happiness and quickly agreed, "Okay."

The call was short, lasting less than a minute, and Li Heng sat on the sofa and drifted off to sleep.

(End of this chapter)