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He Tiantian listened and decided to offer her suggestion. Whether Yuan Hua accepted it or not was up to Yuan Hua, since Yuan Hua was the author of the book, not her.

“Yuanhua, the era you wrote about is around 1977. You didn’t experience it yourself, so you don’t know that for us educated youth, 1977 was a year full of hope, regardless of whether we passed the exam or not,” He Tiantian said. “Back then, everyone worked during the day and studied at night, full of fighting spirit. I know that many people didn’t pass the exam, but we can’t deny that society was progressing at that time. After the economic reforms in 1978, it wasn’t just the economy that was reformed, but also people’s thinking. Some people who dared to think and act were already ahead of the curve in becoming wealthy. You could say that the background of your time was positive and uplifting. The characters you wrote about were meant to criticize the way that era treated humanity. Your intention was good, but I feel that your character portrayals don’t have a positive impact on people. Instead, they reveal that people are powerless in the face of the times, and even after struggling, they will ultimately fail. A perfectly good person can only commit suicide with their child. Don’t you think that’s too decadent?”

Yuan Hua was taken aback and carefully considered Teacher He's words.

Life has its share of disappointments, but it also has its share of truth, goodness, and beauty!

Her novels do indeed not quite match the historical context.

She only thought about criticism, but not about hope.

“Teacher He, you’re right, my novel doesn’t quite match the historical context,” Yuan Hua said. “Then how should I revise my novel?”

He Tiantian thought a lot about it. She hoped that many people could become strong instead of weak and unwilling to change.

"Actually, you wanted to use a woman to satirize and criticize that era, but at the same time, we live in an era full of hope. The man, Chen Shimei, abandoning his wife, already serves a critical purpose. However, using tragedy to deepen the critical effect on the female protagonist doesn't really achieve the desired result. So, I suggest you let the female protagonist be strong and independent. Not getting into university isn't a problem; she can start a small business. Her daughter is still young, and although life is tough, the mother and daughter depend on each other, which better reflects the greatness of women. Then, through hard work, the female protagonist has her own shop and career, and then finds love, living a prosperous life. However, at this point, the man wants to come back, but the woman is unwilling. Wouldn't that better reflect that no matter what the circumstances, as long as one is brave, the outcome might be better? This kind of story is much more exciting than the old-fashioned Chen Shimei and Qin Xianglian story, isn't it?" This was He Tiantian's idea.

Yuan Hua was taken aback and carefully considered what He Tiantian had said.

After a while, Yuan Hua's eyes lit up with excitement, and he said, "Teacher He, I understand what you mean. Living better than the other person is more critical than suicide, and it can also guide women to be positive and upward, rather than passively accepting their fate."

“Yes!” He Tiantian laughed. “Writing a novel isn’t about making a deep impression on people, but it must have its own meaning.”

“Yes, that’s right,” Yuan Hua said with a smile. “I am a woman of the new era, and I should write more positive and uplifting novels. Perhaps my mood recently has affected my novel writing.”

"If I'm not in a good mood, I won't write," He Tiantian said with a smile. "By the way, you'll be on your annual leave soon, right? When are you going home?"

“Our association doesn’t have much work at the end of the year. I can go home on the 26th of the twelfth lunar month. I’ll come back to work on the 10th of the first lunar month. If possible, I’d like to bring my father over,” Yuan Hua said with a smile. “I often clean the house we bought before, and after buying some furniture, we can move in.”

“Sure, your father is home alone, and you’re worried about him being out there.” He Tiantian said with a smile. “By the way, your home and Xiaoyan’s home are not far apart. Her parents-in-law are elderly, so if your father has nothing to do, he can go and chat with them.”

“Yes, Uncle Niu and Aunt Niu are nice people,” Yuan Hua said with a smile. “My father is retired now and doesn’t like to stay at home much. I also saw a small park around the house where people play chess. My dad doesn’t smoke or drink, but he loves playing chess, so he’ll definitely love it there.”

"Hehe, that would be even better," He Tiantian said with a smile. "While the elders are in good health, we should spend more time with our families."

“Yes, Teacher He,” Yuan Hua said with a smile.

After having a meal there, Yuan Hua hurriedly went home to revise his manuscript.

Before going back to his hometown for the holidays, Yuan Hua came over again and left the manuscript with He Tiantian.

He Tiantian saw it, and it was truly refreshing; a strong woman, a great mother, leapt off the page. The plot was tightly woven, and the writing was fluent.

But since Yuen Wah has gone home, we can only praise him after the New Year.

She is truly a talented woman. He Tiantian only has some ideas, but if you really asked her to write them down, she couldn't.

Then consider Tang Ping'an, who developed his career in Hong Kong. Like Yuen Wah, he was talented.

However, Tang Ping'an did not love Yuan Hua. Yuan Hua was a proud woman who was unwilling to lose herself for love, so she came to Yanjing.

One in the south and one in the north, spanning most of China.

Even though He Tiantian felt it was a pity, she also knew that some people were destined to be friends but not lovers.

Some time ago, He Tiantian received a letter from Xie Wanying in Hong Kong.

The letter stated that Tang Ping'an was better suited to develop his career in Hong Kong, and that he had excellent grades. She had already introduced Tang Ping'an to a Chinese teacher at Hong Kong University, who praised him, which would be even better for his future development.

The Xie family's magazine and publishing house are now fully committed to nurturing Tang Ping'an.

He Tiantian was happy for Tang Ping'an and wished him greater success in Hong Kong.

He Tiantian replied to Xie Wanying, instructing her to guide and advise Tang Ping'an like an elder, since he was still young and should not lose himself in the dazzling world outside.

He Tiantian had written to Tang Ping'an before, but Tang Ping'an did not reply.

Xie Wanying is more than ten years older than Tang Ping'an, so she will likely be able to offer him some assistance.

As the year draws to a close, former students are writing to He Tiantian, sharing stories of their internships, expressing their gratitude, and wishing her a Happy New Year.

Especially in December, He Tiantian received letters from her students every day.

This made Huo Yingjie envious.

He's only been a homeroom teacher for a year, how come he suddenly gives off the impression of having students all over the world?

This makes He Tiantian very proud!

He Tiantian felt particularly happy when she wrote letters to her students again.

Huo Yingjie helped He Tiantian analyze the situation and concluded that it was because He Tiantian rarely communicated with her friends at home, so she was eager to communicate with others.

He Tiantian thought about it carefully and agreed wholeheartedly, deciding to maintain these relationships.