I thought about those experiences and another fistful like them and then said enthusiastically, “China’s great. I thought of the businessman, riding on my latest river taxi, who had vigorously pursued the Racist American and Kosovo Topics, getting red in the face and talking loudly and so fast that I only understood half of what he said, even though I could guess the rest from his expression. Their insistence and trailing tactics annoyed me enough that I finally threatened to lead them to the Rocket Chinese Public Security Bureau and let them do their pitch in front of the cops. I thought about possible answers. The husband finished up the how Americans-really-are discussion and then lost interest and left me alone again to watch the black ribbon of the river below for signs of my escape boat.
Arts29 Dec 2009 05:16 am
