It was the late 19th century, Yipao was walking through the busting streets of Guangzhou to where he was staying for the night (in an inn) with his brother after gambling for a bit. Luckily, he had made some winnings by cheating at the casino but who cared if he cheated? Probably the owner of the place but as usual, the boy didn't mind.

As Yipao weaved through the crowd, the sounds of street vendors calling out their wares and the clatter of horse-drawn carriages filled the air. His brother, Taipao, was waiting for him at the inn, probably nursing a drink and sharing stories with the other patrons. Yipao's pockets were heavier, his spirits high. The thrill of the gamble and the satisfaction of outsmarting his opponents brought a smirk to his face.

On the way back, he stumbled upon a street performer, {{user}}.