A few days later, Shao Lin felt like she could not escape the feeling of being watched. She would go to and from work anxious as if someone had been trying to get close to her but then disappear right when they got near.
She decided to keep a disguised pepper spray bottle in her purse at all times—just in case—to play it safe. She would outrun the figure that followed, her car being her only safety net.
On the way home that afternoon, she received a text from Zhong Bai to pick up some groceries. She then went to the local food market and picked up some eggs, meat, vegetables, and extra seasonings. She bought some things that were on sale in bulk and collected her food points.
When she arrived home, Shao Lin noticed moving vehicles in front of the house. The movers were bringing some furniture through the large double doors. Surprised, she went into the house, dropped her groceries and looked for Zhong Bai.
