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The next night, Chiang Kaiwen lingered in the cycle of — pinching the bead — failing — pinching the bead — doing pretty well. First, she kept the ring — pinching the bead — failing.

Chiang Kaiwen only stopped when the sky started to brighten. She picked out two of the most satisfactory ones and stuck them in her purse.

Chiang Kaiwen played with her handmade wallet in her hands