Everyone on Bui Vein Street knows Madame Woo. She can be seen sitting on her stool outside 5 Oysters every night. You see Madame Woo owns Bui Vein. The card games are board meetings of sorts. Each night with few different members looking nervously at their hands as the old lady looks up and down the street but never directly into their faces. Beer sales, petty crime, the “nail” girls, all belong to Madame Woo. Nothing goes without notice on the street or without her approval. 
Lazy Boy is her son and first assistant. Lazy boy has a bit of a western face to him that hints of Madame Woo’s earlier profession during the occupation. Today Lazy Boy seems to be somewhat of a thorn in the side of the matriarch but what’s a mom to do. When summoned by the Madame ,Lazy Boy will jump on the bike and ride the 45 feet to the card game. He will then return to his chosen place in front of the corner beer stand. This is his power poise. Tomorrow is Hanoi and another “Madame Woo”. 
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