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is absolutely forbidden. Don’t say anything like this

anymore. If you made this kind of speech publically,

you’ll be immediately denounced.” My face went red.

I realized that I had revealed my true colors. Big

Wang flared up. She jumped up from her seat and

shouted, “Soapy, I could by no means live with such

a reactionary. We must go to the matrimonial agency

and get a divorce. Come with me, quick!” I was

stupefied and at a loss of what to do.

Big Wang’s friend persuaded, “Don’t get excited,

please! Soapy has not made the speech outside.

Nobody knows it. I won’t reveal it. You don’t have

to be afraid.”

But Big Wang didn’t listen. She was wild with

anger. She dragged me out of her friend’s home and

took me directly to the matrimonial agency. I had to

follow her. On the way I kept begging her, but she

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