Before going home, Hei Chai deliberately changed her clothes, removed her heavy makeup, and tried to dress as a proper lady.
Yet even so, her parents could see she was different from before, because after spending so much time in entertainment venues, she carried an air of worldliness.
Although she was clean and innocent herself, dealing with men all day long required her to put on a facade. This facade, worn for so long, had fused with her true self, making it seem like she wore a layer of film.
No one understands a daughter better than her parents; at the first meeting, they guessed she hadn't been happy these years.
When she left home years ago, she was a naive college student. Now, seeing her so mature and worldly, they knew she must have married the wrong man and had to fend for herself, missing out on the happiness of being cherished.
After a hug, the family sat on the sofa and began chatting.
Hei Chai briefly recounted her experiences over the years.
