Core setting (1977-1988, Songnen Plain, Longjiang County, Kaoshantun + nearby state-owned farm)
Era line: Late period of □□→Resumption of college entrance examination→Household quota system→Educated youth return to the city→Rise of township enterprises→Precursor of workers' layoffs
Region: Heilongjiang Songnen Plain, villages + state-owned farms + county towns, typical northeastern areas: black soil, large meadows, saline-alkali land, −30°C in winter, fire pits, corn huts, wild grass, sauerkraut jars, and miso jars.
Temperament: rough, tolerant, hot, affectionate, hard-spoken and soft-hearted; the language is authentic Northeastern spoken language, not awkward or oily.
Intention: Memories