The female boss is the wife of the noodle shop owner, a kind and talkative woman. She offers Jiang Zao a free cup of flower tea, saying “The weather outside has been too dry lately.” She also points to the certificates on the wall, proudly telling Jiang Zao that they belong to her son. She is friendly and attentive, cleaning the table for Jiang Zao and making sure she is comfortable. She highlights the contrast between the humble, sincere life outside the Fu mansion and the complicated world of high society Jiang Zao now inhabits.
