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

“Why did you think you would lose me?”

“I thought that you seemed to be moved by the

regimental commander. You said you would give

him a definitive answer soon. I thought you would

accept his love and you would throw yourself into his

arms. He had been promoted to a division

commander! He would have money, power and fame.

He would have everything. So I became weak all

over and lost the ability to resist alcohol …”

“Why did you think like that?”

“All women like money, power and fame. I

didn’t think you were an exception …” With that, I

closed my eyes, but tears rolled down my cheeks.

Xi Si smiled then she took out an envelope and

opened it. From it, she drew a piece of paper. Then

she handed it to me and said, “This is my answer to

him. Read it and you will understand everything.”

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