"In the north, people eat dumplings for the New Year, but my family doesn't," Jiang Weiguo said.
An Youyou was shocked again: "Why? Is it because dumplings require white flour and your family can't afford it because you're poor? But I feel your family used to be quite wealthy. Among all the little brothers I've picked up, you're the tallest, strongest, and most capable of fighting, and you are the best at not begging for food. It seems you've never had to beg before; only children from rich families don't need to beg."
"My dad is a cook," Jiang Weiguo said calmly. "The New Year is the busiest time for restaurants. It's pretty good if my dad can get home before midnight on New Year's Eve. He doesn't have time to make dinner, so he cooks several dishes at the restaurant, packs them in food boxes, and brings them home."
"My older brothers also help out at the restaurant, and later, I did too. Our family has nobody at home during the New Year."
