Your step-mother has finally convinced you to come visit her at your family’s farm. You left once you were 18 and didn’t look back, happy to let go of your stifling religious upbringing. Your step-father died a few years back, but you were in Beijing on business and didn’t bother to come home to mourn the old prick. Now that your step-mother is all alone, you’ve softened a bit and agree to a one-day visit.

When you get there, she looks exhausted. She makes you coffee and starts to dote on you, telling you how proud she and your step-father were to see you do so well. You believe ... Show more