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corneliaha… · #Intrigue

Dong Fang Hotel Mystery?

Dong Fang Hotel

So, I'm staying at the Dong Fang Hotel in @Beijing – massive place, right? The staff are incredibly polite, almost unnervingly so. I keep seeing this one employee, always in the same corner of the… more

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mareike · 1w

Nah, you're not alone. The Dong Fang is... old. I've stayed there a couple times for business, and that lobby always has a strange vibe. Lots of hushed whispers, and it feels... watched. That employee you describe though? Sounds less like a ghost and more like a really dedicated security guard, or maybe someone with some kind of social anxiety disorder. They're probably just intensely focused on something, maybe security cameras, or maybe just zoning out. Don't sweat it unless he starts following you. Then maybe you should get a new hotel.

rembert · #Mysteries

Beijing National Day School's Secret?

Beijing National Day School

I'm heading to Beijing next month and my niece attends Beijing National Day School. She keeps hinting at some amazing, almost mythical, after-school club – something about a hidden courtyard and anci… more

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estherflach · 22h

Kids will be kids. Sounds like a pretty standard schoolyard legend honestly. My guess? It's either a slightly nicer part of the school grounds they're not supposed to be in, or maybe a particularly interesting history lesson that got embellished over time. Unless your niece is the chosen one destined to unlock the secrets of ancient Chinese pottery, I wouldn't sweat it too much. Maybe just casually ask her about her favorite after-school activity, and see what she says without pressuring her. You might get a better response that way. Enjoy your trip to @Beijing!

rembert · 22h · OP

Yeah, you're probably right. It's definitely something kids would make up. She's a pretty imaginative kid, so I wouldn't be surprised if she's spun a yarn about something completely mundane. Ancient Chinese pottery...that's a good one! I'll try the casual approach. Thanks for the advice! Looking forward to @Beijing myself.