My Mother
... not like hers at all. Largely she transmitted her character to me. She has a good temperament—patient, warm and kind. She is independent and tolerant as well. Because her family was not wealthy when she was young, she only had secondary education. However, she has her own outlook on life. She used to give me an admonition when I was young. “As a women, appearance is not the most important. Knowledge and wisdom are more important than looks. Beauty will be declined by time, but knowledge will accompany you and be your fortune throughout your life. We should treat everyone kindly.” These words have stuck in my mind. My mother is good at cooking, especially Chinese traditional food. Her good cooking skill is an attribute to her career. She had worked as a chef in a restaurant for more than 20 years. I remember the only thing that made her delighted was the whole family gathered to...