Hsiao-min returns to the glass betel nut stand after serving a customer while Hsiao-yeh fixes her make-up. Wu Sheng-kuan, proprietor of Hot China Girls, prepares betel nut for sale, below left. Annie, who markets a line of dresses targeted at betel nut girls, shows off some samples.Aug 17, 2003

PHOTO: GEORGE TSRONG, TAIPEI TIMES