That day, Ji Liantang had told him to go back to that same hill, saying he needed to talk to him.
He did as he was told.
He waited for what felt like ages before the village school finally let out.
A while later, after almost everyone had left, Ji Liantang finally sauntered over, tailed by several other students he usually hung out with.
The group of them surrounded him.
Ji Liantang kicked him to the ground and ordered him to be a horse for everyone to ride.
When he refused, Ji Liantang raised a hand and slapped him across the face.
Some of them held down his arms and legs, another counted the slaps, and others clapped and cheered.
Back then, he didn't know the words for bullying or humiliation. He just didn't understand why his own uncle would join others in tormenting him.
They beat him until he cried, beat him until he was afraid.
Ji Liantang and his classmates got their wish and rode their "horse."
