A torrential storm hit, and floodwater poured into the underground parking garage. I called my boyfriend. “Help me... Li Wei, I’m trapped in the garage, and the emergency exit is locked!” On the other end, Li Wei sounded impatient. “Ji Yun, that’s enough! Manling’s cat climbed a tree and can’t get down. We’re busy!” He ignored my pleas and hung up, taking the nearby rescue workers to save a cat and cutting off every chance I had to escape.
