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I remain strong, through dealt many a blow.


Bamboo and Rock by Zheng Banqiao (TN: translated by Xin Quancheng in Appreciation of The Quintessence of Chinese Classical Poetry, 2008)



Bai Xiaoya’s words had convinced Li Yi.


However, there was no need for her to sleep with him.


Li Yi already had enough women by his side if he were to take in a couple more, they would not be gathering for a game of mahjong but assembling a whole soccer team.

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