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Yu Jihui: “A Stinking Old Ninth – A Tale of the Coal Capital” (updated on July 2020)

want to see the judge? This afternoon a meeting of

all the teachers and staff will be held to denounce

you before you are sent to court. Are you willing to

stay behind bars?”

I said nothing and kept my composure.

In the meantime, Monkey King also urged me.

He was helping Elephant. They worked together to

put pressure on me.

With Old Aunt backing me up, I kept my

composure. The more they urged me, the calmer I

was. I had seen through their trick. I sat tight on a

fishing boat despite the rising wind and waves

(Chinese proverb meaning hold the ground tight

despite the pressure). This was a battle between lies

and the truth. I had strong confidence to win the

battle. I waited patiently.

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