In 1978, the total sales volume of bicycles in China reached 8.54 million, and in 1979, it exceeded 10 million for the first time. Since then, China’s bicycle production, consumption, and export volumes have all ranked first in the world.
The buffet banquet lasted until 11:00 PM before ending amidst everyone’s laughter and lingering excitement. The bustle in the manor gradually subsided, slowly returning to its usual tranquility. After Shen Jianan saw the guests off one by one, he dragged his exhausted body back to the residential area. They greeted each other upon entering the lobby before heading to their respective rooms.
Seeing that Shen Jianan’s eyes were nearly closing from fatigue, Gu Yu felt a pang of heartache. He half-dragged and half-carried him to their bedroom. Finding the fireplace already lit, he undressed him and brought him into the bathroom to bathe. Only after attending to him did Gu Yu take a quick, hurried shower himself, wrapped Shen Jianan in a bath towel, and carried him back to the bedroom.
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