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The aunty who runs the little eatery downstairs draws her eyebrows as a single straight line, paints her lips a bold red, and has a beauty mark on her cheek. She's no refined, well-bred lady, but she's brisk and capable, sharp and competent, the kind of hardworking woman who can hold up half the sky.
From that day forth he merely tasted his food, and only just moistened his lips with drink.
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