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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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