“Gao-zoˇng . . . why do you hate women this much?” There’s a small pause, then he bursts into startling laughter. The sound pounds against the back of my skull like drumbeats and vibrates through my wheelchair. “Hate women? Don’t be ridiculous! The world wouldn’t function without women! Who would bear our children, make our meals, sew our clothes, warm our beds, and so, so, so much more? Please.” He leans into my periphery, feline eyes narrowing into slashes. “Nobody in this world hates women in general. They just hate the ones who won’t listen. Who think they can break the rules and get away
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