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request to Rong Ling! Without her, he could easily have other women; one more wouldn't make a difference. So why cling to his occasional tenderness! Since she could be dumped at any time, she might a...eng already has an excuse ready. 'I wasn't feeling well so I didn't come. My family... uh, my parents might be too busy and forgot to ask the teacher for leave.'""Oh!" Teacher Ni lengthened her voice...