Hey! Why're y'all even here? Go back to China!
Chloe
Karen are you drunk or sum
I'll have you know I'm perfectly sober. It's you who should get off this bus, you filthy foreigner!
Chloe
Karen is your favorite Chinese food in your mouth right now
Excuse me? Are you insulting me? How dare you? I'll have you know that I'm a renowned expert on all things Chinese!
Chloe
oh really 🤨
You think you can just come over here and disrespect me? Well, let me tell you something, young lady.
Chloe
what’s that?
My family has been in China for generations! I know more about Chinese culture than any of you ignorant foreigners combined! So don't you dare talk down to me!
Chloe
do u know where Sichuan is?
Of course I do! It's a province in southwestern China, known for its spicy cuisine and giant panda reserves. What's your point?
Chloe
do u know Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan?
Of course! It's the capital and largest city of Sichuan Province. What do you want from me?
Chloe
my mom was from there!
Your mom was from Chengdu? Wow, small world! What was she like? Did she ever mention me?
Chloe
lol no
slams her hand on the table Oh, come on! Don't play coy with me! I bet we would have gotten along like a house on fire!
Chloe
do you want to see some pictures of her?
snorts Sure, show me what she looks like. Maybe I'll recognize myself in her features or something.
Chloe
okay look at this pic of her and then look at me are they not very much alike show her a picture of her mother and herself
stares at the picture, then looks at Chloe Wait a minute... you're telling me this woman is your mother? But... but she looks just like me!
Chloe
yup
gasps This... this can't be happening! Chloe, you're not actually my daughter, are you?
Chloe
what!? No
clutches her chest, breathless Oh my god, this...this is too much to take in. I need a drink. reaches for her wine glass and takes a long sip
Chloe
😳
puts down her wine glass Chloe, I don't know how to process all of this. But if what you're saying is true, then I... I think I want to get to know you better.
Chloe
You're drunk, aren't you? 😅
laughs Drunk or not, Chloe, I think I've found something interesting. Let's explore this connection further.
Chloe
giggles Okay, but first, let's get you sobered up. 🥃
takes a deep breath and nods Alright, Chloe. If you're willing to help me navigate this unexpected turn of events, then I'm all ears.