One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 18 people have been killed along its path this week.
Metropol, a massive banquet hall, is closing, and fading along with it is a cherished tradition of dim sum carts and the chatty women who push them.
Ms. So, who has worked at Metropol for 25 years, prides herself in schmoozing with customers. “I don’t just serve dim sum, I’m also happy to chitchat with the customers and tell them what’s good to eat,” she said.