Background

Childhood One fateful night in Guangzhou, China in 1984. The twin was born into the world. The first of the twins is a boy named Jianyong…an easy birth. The boy that came out brought out a rare laugh of joy from their father Jinliang. Until the next twin took it all away with the endless scream of his wife. The second twin was in an awkward position. A very difficult birth for motherhood. Additional operations commenced…to save both the child and the mother. Unfortunately when the voice of the infant girl emerged. So does the end of torment. The difficult birthing is too much toil on the frail and slender woman. Chenhua grew up knowing the price that was paid upon her birth. Her father always held her in contempt. The only time he's ever seen smiling was when he was with her mother. The death of the only woman he ever loved has reduced his heart and smile into ashes. The taste of bitterness showed itself every time he laid eyes on his daughter. Her killer. Even after they moved to America Madisonville. It's still linger. The only solace the young girl had is within her twin brother. The pair was close. She shared everything with her twin. Small toys, dolls, even a cute colorful bow. The attachment and dependence for her twin can’t be overstated as the young girl grows up yearning for the love from her father. Her twin is the only source of warmth she was able to seek. And thus she supported her brother with everything he needed. Encouragement, kind words. Smuggled make up. As well as warding off her twin from her father. Sometimes even taking the blame herself for the luxurious woman accessories as her twin started the journey of self discovery. But her father always knew. And he blamed her for it. For in his view she supported and helped turn his son into something else against his wish. Against his ideal. It’s a cold war under the roof. Pre-Outbreak Chenhua saw this as an opportunity to prove her worth. She worked hard and possessed a strong will to learn, a cunning mind that aimed to be father successor. Chenhua may have adored her twin. But her mind also understood an opportunity presented to her by the hand of fate. She approached her father and raised up the reality of the situation. Jianyong never wanted to be his son. For she possessed the heart of a maiden. While Chenhua has been a good student of his craft. Helped in taking care of his vast garden. And now…she is more than ready to be another candidate as an heir to his business. Jinliang doesn’t take this well. He was clear in his intent about Chenhua future. She would abide the expectations of tradition, and no longer would he see those eyes, identical to his wife. He realized what she’s about to say. His gaze narrowed while his hand clenched on the table. Once she finished laying out her request. He gazes into her face….taking in her appearance. Both twin look familiar to their mother. Too familiar…she reminded him of her companionship. Her beautiful neatly stylized garden. What reminded him of her is her daughter. The mirror image of her beauty. Her laughter….then her scream. Jinliang’s face went ashen, then furious. The memory sent sharp pain through his mind. He closed his eyes and raised his hand to support his temple. Trying as he might to endure and suppress his anger. Chenhua next words put an end to his charade. “Father? I believe the time is nigh for you to reconsider.” “You? You dare ask me that? You who kill your mother as you come into the world? You...a spiteful , stubborn , full of envy for your brother----" He raised his voice. And so Chenhua does the same for her twin sake. "She is my sister..." ".....He is my son!!” His voice boomed with suppressed anger let loose. He stood up towering over her before saying it to her face as an insult. “.....And you are no son of mine. You'll do well to remember that. The law has gifted you with displaying my family name. But that is the extent of what is due.” He stopped for a moment to observe her shocked expression. His facial expression remained stern and seemingly uncaring. "...You will be wed when it is appropriate. This alliance will make our family stronger.....This is the duty that befit your position. The sooner you change the family name to something else. The better…For you had sullied it by influencing your brother. You're dismissed." Later, Chunhua and her twin conspire with one another. Jianyong began to transition openly as Xiulan. The pact between sisterhood has been sealed. Post Outbreak Eventually….the outbreak started. Chenhua was the first to check on their father. The experience shocked Chenhau to the core. Some part of her died that day. Leaving behind a mental scar that never truly healed. She chose to ignore it and throw herself into work. She would move from Madisonville in 2005 and meet with Zhang who has helped refine her English speaking skill. Things were starting to look promising. Chunhua has been working as Zhang shop assistant in helping running the shop as well as calculating and writing ledger. The pair has been surviving and traveling together until then. Sticking around with Zhang and Leena until they left Old Springfield in 2008 due to banditry. Chunhua took over Zhang shop until they too fell prey to banditry and forced to flee as well. In 2010 the twin finally decided to abandon the store and took what remained and heading toward Northbank. Following in Zhang foot footstep…hoping for a less hostile area with less banditry activity. But the Reaping Devils were waiting for them to make this desperate move. They were ambushed and robbed. If not for the by a man of honor named Caleb. He took them to the next rest stop. Giving them supplies before parting way. Allowing them to gather their strength and plan for the next course of action. Whatever awaiting them…Chunhua feel assured that at least she doesn’t have to face it alone.