By WANGJIA 1002580335, Zhu Minjia 1002475000, Yang YuHan 1002578966,
Wang Qingyuan 1002475108, Henan 1002475126

“All of us are far from our homeland, so it is proper to assist and take care of each other.”—Aunt Wang

There is a simple roadside dumpling stand in Kuala Lumpur operated by Aunt Wang, who came from her hometown to start a new life abroad. She never has a fixed shop and often goes out to carry tables, mix fillings, roll wrappers and steam dumplings, facing any kind of weather.

“I came to Malaysia alone to sell dumplings and open a stall to adapt to a totally new living environment,” she said after many years of living away from home, she understands the hardship of being far from one’s country and treats the visiting Chinese students very kindly.

On the Mid-Autumn Festival and Lunar New Year, she secretly gives more dumplings to the students who cannot go back home to relieve their homesickness. Aunt Wang added softly, “During the festive seasons, I always prepare an additional serving of dumplings for the students who can’t fly back home, hoping to reduce their loneliness due to missing their families.”

The international students appreciate her kindness, but she considers it as normal: “All of us are far from our homeland, so it is proper to assist and take care of each other.” She has been running this street stall for years and adheres to her principle: “Operating a small business in a foreign country, being honest and reliable, and providing real commodities at fair prices, is the only method to maintain a long-term business.”

Without any magnificent shops or large charitable deeds, she only shows her concern every day quietly. A bowl of homemade dumplings cooked by Aunt Wang reflects her determination in living abroad, and becomes a warm comfort for the overseas students who suffer from homesickness in Malaysia.

Figure 1: Scene ofthe Kanglefu Dumpling Stand

Description: The overall situation ofKanglefu Dumpling Stand in Kuala Lumpur Tin Market, with a red background sign indicating handmade dumplings and xiaolongbao, not having a sophisticated store, this simple open-air stall is all that Aunt Wang makes for a living across the sea.

Figure 2: Kanglefu Dumpling StandMenu

Note: The stall has a price list in both Chinese and English. Dumplings and noodles are sold uniformly in Malaysian ringgit. The prices are affordable and suitable for international students, which is a direct manifestation ofAunt Wang’s commitment to honest operation.

Figure 3: KangLe Fu Dumpling Stand Aunt Wang ‘s Work Photo

Note: In the afternoon, the kitchen is filled with steam. Aunt Wang stays alone at the stove to cook the pastries. She takes care of all the work from morning till night. The open-air kitchen, exposed to the sun and rain, conceals her years of hard work in a foreign land.

Figure 4: The working environment ofthe Kanglefu dumpling stall

Note: The front desk of the stall is neatly arranged with dishes and sauces, and the small space is wiped and tidied up repeatedly every day. Aunt Wang always keeps the stall clean and treats every fellow diner who comes to dine with care.

Figure 5: KangLe Fu Dumpling Stand Aunt Wang

Note: During the interview, with a gentle smile on her face and a radio device in front of her, Aunt Wang slowly recounted her feelings about traveling alone to Malaysia and comforting a foreign student with a bowl of dumplings.