How we cite our quotes: (Part.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
Everyone knew that Dato' Tai Toh Lui made his first fortune the dirty way by bringing down Loong Ha Bank in the early eighties, but in the two decades since, the efforts of his wife, Datin Carol Tai, on behalf of the right charities had burnished the Tai name into one of respectability. (1.2.1)
In this world, it is not enough to have money, but a family must look good and scandal-free. Nothing more charitable than donating to make your family name look better.
Quote #2
She knew that there was no point making a scene, demanding an explanation. Any sort of explanation that could cause even the tiniest scratch on their picture-perfect life. (1.12.27)
Astrid struggles to piece together that her husband is sleeping with another woman. Is she more concerned that he's being unfaithful or that it tarnishes their pristine world?
Quote #3
"And if you are not here, you have all the advantage. You will show everyone that you are NOT rolling out the red carpet for this girl, and you won't lose face if she turns out to be a total nightmare." (1.13.54)
Daisy Foo's advice is entirely to help Eleanor save face in case Rachel Chu is an embarrassment to the entire family.