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In the unfamiliar environment of Guangzhou, Song Ying found herself confined to her home, taking on the role of a housewife. The conversations around her were in Cantonese, a language that sounded like an incomprehensible script to her ears.
When she went to the market to buy groceries, she struggled to communicate with the vendors using her limited Mandarin, often resorting to gestures. Sometimes, this would elicit confused or impatient looks from them. Returning home to the empty house, she felt an overwhelming sense of loneliness. Memories of familiar neighbors and the comforting dialect from Suzhou flooded her mind, and tears would well up in her eyes. She felt as though she was out of place in this city, filled with nostalgia for her past life and burdened by the pain and helplessness of her current situation. Yet, she could only swallow these feelings silently, hoping that life would gradually improve and that she would adapt to this new existence.
Her family noticed the loneliness and struggles that Song Ying faced in this foreign land. Fortunately, a turning point finally arrived. After searching around, she secured a job making fish balls at a local restaurant. Although it was not an easy task, Song Ying was dedicated.
When Lin Wufeng learned about it, his eyes filled with pity. He felt heartbroken seeing Song Ying working so hard in such an unfamiliar place. However, Song Ying was resolute; she smiled and expressed her willingness to take on this work. She yearned to demonstrate her value through her efforts in the household instead of idly passing the days.
Upon hearing her thoughts, her family rallied around her in support. Lin Dongzhe patted his chest and said, "Mom, don’t worry about it! If you get tired, just take a break; we’re all behind you!" Lin Xiao Yu nodded in agreement beside him, filled with admiration for their mother. The family united around Song Ying's choice, offering encouragement and support as they hoped she would find fulfillment and joy in this new job.
In their busy days together, the family supported one another. During their free time, Lin Dongzhe and Lin Xiao Yu often helped Song Ying make fish balls. They gathered around the kitchen counter; their small hands were inexperienced but earnest as they mimicked Song Ying’s actions, laughing and chatting together. The little kitchen was filled with warmth.
As Song Ying became more skilled at making fish balls, a new idea began to blossom in her mind. Watching her children grow and thinking about how hard her husband worked for their family made her consider whether she could expand her fish ball skills to include breakfast sales. This way, she could utilize her talents to contribute additional income while allowing neighbors to enjoy delicious food. When she discussed this idea with her family, the children’s eyes sparkled with excitement as they eagerly supported their mother’s new venture.
With renewed determination, Song Ying embarked on this breakfast endeavor. Every morning, she rose early to busy herself in the kitchen.
She cleverly incorporated her expertly made fish balls into breakfast dishes; the fish ball soup was incredibly flavorful, with bouncy and smooth fish balls swimming in rich broth. Additionally, she prepared various specialty dishes from Suzhou. The soft and sweet plum blossom cake was fluffy and adorned with red dates and nuts that enhanced its color and flavor; there was also the fragrant Ding Sheng cake that melted delicately in the mouth with a subtle rice aroma.
After tasting her creations, neighbors praised Song Ying's culinary skills enthusiastically. At school, Lin Dongzhe and Lin Xiao Yu often heard their classmates envy their breakfast, which made them feel particularly proud. Seeing everyone enjoy their meals filled Song Ying’s heart with joy; gradually, her breakfast stall gained popularity in the neighborhood, attracting more people eager to taste her food. In this unfamiliar city of Guangzhou, she increasingly found her sense of value and belonging.
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