After a ten minute bruising assault on Javier's lower spine, Xixi turned her attention to his upper back. And while he had enjoyed getting the odd Chinese massage in the past, Javier found this to be a new experience. As Xixi plunged her hands into the small cavity below his rib cage, he felt his bones snap in three different ways. Pushed beyond the limits of their endurance, the cartilage, bone and muscle protecting his internal organs had simply given up.

HSK Tip: #827 - we're not saying that the HSK will save your life, but watch out for Sichuanese masseuses.