The young girl explained all that was wrong with her life in a few short sentences and Chi Lian had answers to most of her questions. She wore the make up to appear older than she was because she wanted to draw in business but that probably didn't help her. Her grandmother must have drilled it into her head that the so called lifeline would be the thing to change her life. And, when the girl said she was a bad cook, she wanted to guffaw. She was not just a bad cook, she probably didn't attempt to cook at all. The restaurant might have been clean but the counter was dusty and there were cobwebs in the corners of the kitchen. She probably sold drinks and instant noodles more than anything.
"Are you satisfied?" She asked Chi Lian.
"Mmm." Chi Lian nodded.
