A Splendid Dinner

Zhou Lan could tell what Jiang Gu was thinking and felt her heart ache. She beckoned and called Jiang Gu over, "Xiao Gu, come here. Mom will teach you how to make dumplings!"

"Dumplings?" Jiang Gu's eyes sparkled.

While Zhou Lan was teaching Jiang Gu how to wrap dumplings, Jiang Xia snuck into the kitchen. She scooped out two pieces of stewed lamb for Jiang Gu, added some broth, and brought it out for her.

Jiang Gu was concentrating on learning how to wrap dumplings, but the dumplings she made either turned out wrinkled or burst open. Now, lured by the aroma of the meat, she lost interest in continuing and began to eat the lamb while holding the bowl.

Jiang Xia rubbed Jiang Gu's head lovingly and sat down to help his mother make dumplings.

The two of them were experienced in making dumplings, and in no time they had made dozens of dumplings, ready to be boiled.