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burning with shame. Then he asked my name and
which department I was from, like he was
questioning a criminal.”
“Did you tell him?”
“No. I’m not that silly. I ran away in time.”
“I wonder why it’s so difficult to get condoms in
China.”
“China lacks freedom. Not only do we lack the
freedom of speech, but we lack freedom to sex as
well.”
“Why do you want a condom?”
“Don’t pretend you don’t know the answer. I try
to get condoms simply for you.”
I knew she was in a state of contradiction. So, I
kept begging her:
“Please give me a chance.”
“Promise not to move again.”
“I promise.”
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