A Virgin Chinese Girl
ROAD TRIPPING IN TAIWAN
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My Clemson Tiger basketball team just defeated the Taiwan National Team. We are in Taipei, the largest city in Taiwan. I’m answering questions in our locker room from a reporter from the Taipei Times.
Her broken English makes it hard to understand exactly what she’s asking. I finally understand her last question.
“Kincaid, may I have jersey?”
“Oh, this jersey is very nasty & sweaty.”
“I like your nasty sweat. I need a jersey, please.”
It is my first visit to China. Exchanging gifts with guests is part of the culture. I take off my game-worn jersey, offering it to my new friend. Her face lights up like a Christmas Tree. She bows several times. Thanking me.
“Please sign.”
She hands me a sharpie.
“Who do I make it out to, darlin?” I asked.
“Not darlin. Please write Meiling,” she says.
About that time, our Equipment Manager must have seen our interaction and interrupts.
“Kincaid, what the heck are you doing?”
“I’m about to autograph my jersey for this little sweetheart.”
“Oh no sir, that’s a $200 jersey. She cannot have that one. Here.”
He goes into a large duffel bag and hands her a practice jersey.
“Honey, I’ll trade with you.”
Reno takes my game-worn jersey and walks away. Meiling looks heartbroken. I offer her a hug.
“I’m so sorry. Look, I have an extra pair of sneakers I want to give you. We are staying at the Regent. I will meet you in the lobby in 2 hours.”
“Thank you Kincaid. I will be there.”
HOTEL LOBBY MEETING
I’m waiting in the lobby holding a bag containing a pair of Clemson orange Converse Weapons. I see this beautiful Asian babe walk through the lobby doors. She waves as though she recognizes me. On closer inspection, it’s Meiling.
She has changed out of her plain Jane gray business suit, as well as ditching her horn-rimmed glasses. The Chinese cutie released her long jet black locks from its…
