Resumen del episodio 23 de Love Story in the 1970s
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Xu Hongqi observed a profound change in Fei Ni, realizing that the hardships in the earthquake zone had matured the girl she once considered solely focused on social climbing through education. She recognized that Fei Ni’s newfound selflessness was fueled by her deep devotion to Fang Muyang. Around the same time, Ye Feng approached his mother regarding a vacancy in the Publicity Division of the textile factory.
He championed his wife, Ling Yi, highlighting her impending university graduation and her talent for writing. While Xu Hongqi was initially wary of appearing to practice nepotism, she eventually consulted Chief Wang of the Publicity Division. To her relief, Chief Wang eagerly welcomed the idea, stating that the department was actively seeking a university graduate with Ling Yi’s skills.
At home, Fei Ni and Fang Muyang shared a tender moment, reflecting on the unconventional places they had slept since being together—from bunk beds and earthquake shelters to the makeshift "table bed" they were currently using. Despite the physical hardships, Fei Ni told Fang Muyang that those moments felt beautiful because they were together. Meanwhile, Fei Ting’s struggle to find stable work led him to secretly roast sweet potatoes to earn money.
However, he was discovered by Lin Mei’s brother, who took the first opportunity to expose him during a family dinner. Lin Mei’s parents, disappointed that their son-in-law had lost his prestigious factory job to become a street vendor, subjected him to harsh ridicule. They even mockingly suggested that Lin Mei only married him for a free supply of potatoes. Unable to endure her family’s condescension, Lin Mei defended Fei Ting’s hard work and walked out with him.
Feeling guilty for the humiliation his wife faced, Fei Ting vowed to find a formal job as soon as possible to ensure she would never suffer. Fang Muyang dedicated himself to a comic strip series based on his real-life experiences in the disaster zone. His uncle, Fu Boquan, arranged a meeting with Mr. Yuan, a prominent figure in the publishing world, hoping to help Fang Muyang’s career.
The collaboration quickly soured when Mr. Yuan insisted on altering the story for "artistic truth," arguing that a textile worker walking fifty kilometers to a disaster zone was unrealistic and should be changed to a nurse. Fang Muyang firmly refused to erase the truth of his characters, particularly the one based on his wife, Fei Ni.
Despite warnings that he might never be published without Mr. Yuan's name attached, Fang Muyang chose to walk away to preserve the authenticity of his work. Unsure of the professional prospects for his comic, Fang Muyang showed the finished work to Fei Ni first. Her emotional reaction and her recognition of people like their brother-in-law, Qu Hua, gave him the confidence to proceed.
Fu Boquan eventually helped arrange for the comic, "Heroes in Earthquake Relief," to be serialized in the "Jiangcheng Daily". The series was an immediate success, touching the hearts of readers across the city. The political atmosphere at the factory shifted with the arrival of a new Vice Director, Chen Jiansheng, who refocused the factory on production efficiency. During a staff announcement, Xu Hongqi was reassigned from her administrative post back to the production line in Workshop One.
Seizing the opportunity to climb the ladder, Xu Hongqi’s former assistant, Feng Lin, publicly denounced her, accusing her of using her influence to secure a position for Ling Yi. The betrayal and the public shaming left Xu Hongqi devastated and bedridden with a fever. Determined to restore her mother-in-law's honor, Ling Yi and Ye Feng visited Vice Director Chen.
Ling Yi presented her college credentials and a portfolio of her writing to prove she was hired based on merit rather than "the back door." Chen was impressed by her talent and realized that Feng Lin’s accusations were fueled by personal ambition. He vindicated Xu Hongqi, recalling her past as a model worker who could manage a dozen looms with ease.
To restore order, he reassigned the opportunistic Feng Lin to the sizing workshop and encouraged Ye Feng to help his mother regain her pride. As Fang Muyang’s comic continued to receive moving letters from readers like Tian Xueying, he received a long-awaited letter from Yunnan. His parents were finally set to return, prompting him to prepare for a journey to bring them home and reunite the family at last.
