Lin Xiaolan cried for some time before she gradually calmed down. Upon further reflection on her words, I noticed she stressed the phrase “personally experienced” twice. The more she repeated it, the more suspicious I grew.

What originally seemed evident became a puzzle once more. Xiaotao and I exchanged a meaningful look–there was no point in staying so we got up and said, "Ms. Lin, we're leaving!"

Wiping away the tears from her eyes, Lin Xiaolin resumed her previous aloofness. She looked out the window with her chin resting on her hand and ignored us.

"By the way, when did you hire the housekeeper?" I asked.

"Last year. Please leave now. I still have a job to do!" she snapped.

Before leaving the apartment, I observed the housekeeper who seemed to...