"Bìmiǎn" (Avoid me). I spat before pulling Karma, my dog, alongside me.

"Awwn! This is a significant development, and I'm delighted to see that your Chinese is improving." He whispered while complimenting my prior comment.

"Thank you, but what did you expect from me? Besides, I only recently learned how to speak Chinese, therefore I need to practice so that I can become more than proficient." I boasted, and this time I made it appear as if speaking Chinese had now become a huge deal.

My mouth remained open in amazement as I switched my gaze to the company building since the building in front of me was simply mesmerizing,...