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Yu Jihui: “A Stinking Old Ninth – A Tale of the Coal Capital” (updated on July 2020)
“That’s why Soapy teaches sports,” Old Aunt
explained. “Soapy is also a good basketball player.
You two have the same hobby.” At this point, Old
Aunt stopped for a moment. She looked at me and
then at Big Wang. Then she said, “Now that you are
acquainted, as matchmaker I think my task has been
completed. I suggest you two go out for a walk in the
street. It’s a nice afternoon. You can enjoy the fine
weather while talking to each other. I think it’s more
romantic than staying here in my home.” Old Aunt’s
husband smiled to show his agreement with his
wife’s idea.
Big Wang smiled too. She was obviously happy
with the suggestion. I was delighted with the idea. I
was eager to be alone with Big Wang. We said good
bye to Old Aunt and her husband and went out. At
first, we kept our silence as we walked down the
street. We just walked slowly and occasionally
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