The Road of Roses

"What's your name?" "Huang." "? I mean your real name." "It is Huang. Really, it's Huang. Hey! Why are you looking at me like I'm an idiot? I really am Huang." "Ahem, I understand. Kids your age are all like that." "You don't believe me? I really am Huang." "All right, all right. You're Huang, you're Huang." "You have to believe me! I really am Huang!" "Yes, yes, you are, you are." "You bastard..."

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.