Chapter One: Twin Showers

【I hope this interfering woman shuts up.】 “He said my bank account wasn't safe,” the woman murmured. “He came from the neighborhood office to move my money.” The man gripped Jianwei's wrist. “Don't cause trouble.” Training returned before fear. Jianwei noticed his contracting pupils, the tobacco on his cuff, the recording screen on his phone. “Community workers don't ask for text-message codes,” she called loudly. “Your phone is recording a remote transfer. Tang Guo, call the police.” He shoved her and ran. Guards cut him off, finally pinning him among scattered fluorescent headbands. Tang Guo's livestream captured everything. The old woman held Jianwei's hand. “Thank you. I almost lost the money for my husband's operation.”