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

“Ah, in that case, I think-”

“Why did you invite Soapy?” Cock suddenly

asked. The regimental commander laughed and said

to Cock, “Perhaps you don’t know. Soapy is a big

wine jar. Last time he fuddled me. He fuddled the

two other officers too. Many of the wine jars in my

garrison are determined to compete with him to see

who is superior.”

“Oh my God! I never thought Soapy was really

something. I’ll attend your farewell party! I’ll

compete with him!” Cock said and showed his

determination. He was a big drinker too.

The regimental commander was happy and said,

“You are welcome. Tonight we’ll have a carnival!”

Then he said to Xi Si, “Can you go to Soapy and

invite him to attend the farewell party from me?

Don’t forget to tell him. Many of my officers wanted

to play a drinking game with him. Cock will too. But

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