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"A few years." Lian Chang said.

"What a coincidence, I've also been a part of it for a few years." His cousin laughed, a hearty laugh. He said, "I'm over at Gansu. Where are you?"

"Qing Dao."

"Let's spar after the meal."

"Stop." I turned to my cousin. "Are you sick, brother?" I love doing things, and... "Both of you are unorthodox people, if you want to spar