{"title":"8\" Dolls","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"8-ten-ping-ha0001a-919","title":"8\" Ten Ping (HA0001A)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“shift…shift…”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sound seemed to be coming from the dining room. Slightly trembling, the young girl gently crept over towards the door and cautiously took a peek through the small crevice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the middle of the dining room, a small candle shone weekly on top of an unsteady wooden table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe candlelight outlined a silhouette of a woman, a woman with broad shoulders. One can easily tell that her large stature was the result of years of hard manual labor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe child opened the door ever so slightly to obtain a better sight. She did not want to alert her mother outside, but the curiosity overcame her better judgment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrangely that night, the young girl’s mother did not have the commanding presence that she usually had. She looked weaker and older under the flickering lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Worn out,” muttered the young girl, as she continued to observe her mother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe young girl’s mother was slouching slightly into the candlelight, with her bony hands busily working on a piece of handiwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What on earth can she be knitting this time of the night?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease scan below QR code for the whole story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CJO6k9A_8Yg\"\u003e\u003cimg width=\"100\" height=\"100\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rubyreddoll.net\/images\/QR%20Code.png\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3065986006\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Material: Cotton, Silk \u0026amp; Real Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Colour: White, Orange and Beige\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWig Size: 5.5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItems included: nude doll with make-up, wig, shirt, dress, under-pant, socks, shoes, earrings, handkerchief, a photo frame and limited-edition storybook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rubyreddoll.net\/images\/strawberina_size.jpg\" class=\"zoom\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.rubyreddoll.net\/images\/strawberina_size.jpg\" width=\"382\" height=\"804\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Red Galleria - Ten Ping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50779859616032,"sku":"HA0001A","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4014\/1600\/files\/39_3148126f-482f-4a5a-bec8-46f810399d6d.jpg?v=1759980701"},{"product_id":"8-ten-ping-ha0002a-197","title":"8\" Ten Ping (HA0002A)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the age of 7, Shanghai was my home. It was a place where all my family members and friends were together. Even though our family was poor, my parents were always there with me. I was very content with my life then.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLiving in a shanty outskirt of Shanghai, rarely did we interact with the outside world. Occasionally my mother would tell us stories about a place called Hong Kong; a city thousands of miles away. Stories of a thriving metropolis with buildings that were twenty stories high, Hong Kong was a city known for its prospects, filled with opportunities and hopes for success. My mother was determined to go find a job in Hong Kong and believed that doing so, would be the only channel to bring the whole family out of its eternal poverty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne thing about being poor was that we, as a family, have to deal with continuous uncertainties every day. Nothing in life was guaranteed, and every member of the household had to contribute to the daily survival of the family; each member in their own way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe worst time was during winters, where winter daily life was filled with discomforts and miseries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring wintertime, there were always duties to be performed. Whether it was to clear the snow off the roof, washing clothes in the freezing well water, or collecting twigs\/wood to feed the communal oven, everyone, young or old had to contribute or perform, each in their own way. Staying active and responsible helped us stay warm, but overall the mood was gloomy. I had never complained about the winter though because I was working towards a goal, a certainty that things will change for the better. At least spring was coming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOh, how I loved spring! Where the warm sunlight embraces your face, where the birds sing out their cheery tunes, and where the world regains its vibrant cheerful colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIronically, it was during one of these jovial spring afternoons of 1958, that the sky felled on me.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter finishing the daily chores early, I was out near an alley playing with my neighbors and enjoying the soft spring sun lights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt that time, toys were a remote luxury that none of us can afford; so we were playing with pebbles that we had collected off the streets earlier. As I was showing my neighbor my beloved pebble collection, I felt a slight tap on my shoulder. I turned around and came face to face with my neighbor's mother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Here you are, Ten Ping. I have been looking for you everywhere. Your mom is going to Hong Kong, and you have to come with me right away!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoments later, dumbfounded, and still in disbelief from the sudden news, I found myself in the nearby train station, along with my younger sisters and brother. It was my first time to see a train, and the sheer sight of hundreds of people hurrying around bidding farewells to one another was overwhelming. I held my sister’s hand tightly and took a few deep breaths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy mother looked utterly defeated; her expression was a mixture of sadness and reluctance. She knelt down next to me and softly patted me on my head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ten Ping, mother has to go to Hong Kong, and you are now responsible ford taking care of the family. You’re the oldest child, and this is now your responsibility. 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Yet inside me, I felt empty and hopeless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the school summer holidays, all alone and despaired, I found myself dragging my exhausted body aimlessly through the streets of Shanghai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne day, when I passed the Wing On Department Store on Nanjing road, something in the display window caught my eyes. Inside the showcase sat a lonely polished porcelain doll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe doll had such a calm and soothing facial expression on her. It is as if she was trying to talk to me and comfort me. I could hear her saying: “Ten Ping, be brave and strong, for yourself and for everyone around you. I will always be here to help.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom that day onwards, I would visit that same doll, whenever possible, just to talk to her. 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Being poor, grandma always reminded me about the many difficulties faced by the family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough my school tuition, at that time, was only 6 RMB per week (around 1 USD), it was still a heavy burden for my family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne day, grandma and I passed by the Wing On department store and saw that MIU MIU had a brand new outfit on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrandma told me that was how college students dressed at that time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOh, how fashionable! A vibrant Cheongsam (Traditional Chinese Dress) accompanied with a short haircut and black shoes. I couldn’t take my eyes off the display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ten Ping. Study hard. Knowledge can one day change your destiny.” Grandma remarked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith that sentence echoed in my brain, grandma and I later found ourselves standing silently outside the nearby Fu Dan University.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom a distance, I admired every student that entered the university.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeing the students wearing outfits that matched MIU MIU’s, I could only wondered to myself: “Will I ever be able to get a college education?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs if she had read my mind, my grandmother tugged my hand gently and told me: “With the privilege of education, you will be able to manage your own destiny. 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Luckily my old school clothes fitted Yu Ping perfectly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeing Yu Ping in my old clothes reminded me of the happy days when I was in kindergarten. I was very excited for Yu Ping with her new adventures to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo match the clothing, I took out a pair of my old kindergarten shoes that I had so prudently saved. Unfortunately, to my dismay, the shoes were too big for Yu ping’s small feet. I watched as the shoes hung loosely on her feet and I pondered desperately, what should I do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuddenly a past scene flashed through my mind. My mother had made shoes for us before! I just had to copy what she did!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI immediately went through all the shelves in search of scrap fabric materials, selecting those that were appropriate for the new shoe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNext, I prepared a simple paste by mixing flour and water, and carefully placed the fabric scraps into the mixture. Once the fabric scraps soaked up the liquid, I carefully took them out one by one and placed them on a mirror to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the fabric scraps dried, they formed pieces of sticky cloth. I cautiously mixed and matched the different colored fabrics and carefully pieced them together. I stacked enough fabric until the combined cloth was thick enough to be used to make shoes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yu ping! Come here for a moment!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy sister joyfully hopped onto an oversized chair in front of me while dangling her legs around.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Stop moving! I need to measure your feet!”I commanded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements in hand, I started sewing Yu Ping’s shoes stitch by stitch. Finally, on the evening before that Yu Ping was to start school, the shoe was finally finished! The completed shoes cannot be classified as a work of art, but I was still very proud of it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon seeing the finished shoes, Yu Ping rushed to put on her new pair of shoes and started jumping excitedly up and down on top of our only bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“OUCH!” Yu ping suddenly cried out in pain. “My feet hurt!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCautiously, I took the shoes off of Yu ping’s feet and inspected the shoes closely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApparently, I had made the shoes a bit too small. But as there was no time left nor was there enough spare fabrics to re-do another pair, what was I do?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen I came up with a brilliant idea worthy of a child I decided to wear and stretch Yu Ping’s new shoes myself for the night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf course, my brilliant idea did not seem that great during the night. My feet were red and swollen from wearing the too-tight shoes, yet I held my tears back and lingered on for my little sister…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe next morning, on Yu ping’s first day of school, Yu Ping tried on her new pair of shoes once again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Jie Jie (sister)! It fits perfectly! I love it so much!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHearing that, I was overwhelmed with a sense of accomplishment. 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After several shivering sleepless nights, my grandma finally decided to repair the window.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ten Ping,” Grandma said, “Why don’t you take your brother out to your friend’s house for the day? The window repairman needs the space, and our home is so small. Just remember to come back before dinner. Okay?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon hearing our conversation, my little 3-year-old brother rushed to pull me out of our home. His eager face showed his enthusiasm. I reckoned that staying at home in the long winter months must have been boring. I grabbed his hand and together, we slowly walked into the streets of Shanghai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the way we encountered our neighbors, the Cheng sisters, playing my favorite game, jumping ropes; a game that I was notoriously famous in my neighborhood for my wild jumping skills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Cheng sisters paused when we approached. To my delight, they said: “Hello Ten Ping, want to join us? Please show us some of your moves!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI didn’t need a second invitation; it was time for me to shine!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI kindly asked my brother to sit on a nearby barren rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sit quietly,” I told my brother. “It will only be a little while. After this, I will treat you to some candy, alright?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the saying goes: “Time flies when you are having fun.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh jumps, low jumps, one-footed jumps, cross-legged jumps….; I was showing off all my many moves. The attention I received from the Cheng sisters’ was thrilling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the Cheng sisters’ encouragement, I just couldn’t stop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ten Ping, just 5 minutes more. Okay?” The Cheng sisters urged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 minutes became 10 minutes, 10 minutes became an hour. And before I knew it, it was already getting dark. Finally, it was time for everyone to go home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs I looked back, I found my little brother still sitting in the same position as I had left him hours ago. His tiny hands and feet were turning blue from the freezing cold and his little eyes were on the verge of tears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI immediately ran over and held his hands to provide him some urgent warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Little brother, I’m so sorry,” I apologized, “I’ve lost track of time, please accept my apology.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTears now started to pour down my little brother’s face as he started to cry. He was finally letting out his day’s suffering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFilled with guilt, I pulled him close to me to give him a comforting hug and more warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo my surprise, my little brother pushed me away slightly, and instead looked up at me; and cried: “Candy; candy; where is my candy?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOops! Now I remembered my promise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs it was already dark, and all the candy shops were closed, where could I get the candy?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead, I held my brother’s hand tight and lead him home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the way, my brother seemed to want to tell me how painful his feet were but was not able to express them in words. Instead, all his miseries seemed to fixate on the just reward he was promised.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Candy, candy” were the only words he demanded repeatedly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI couldn’t be more ashamed of myself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce we reached home, I rushed into the kitchen and immediately made 3 little rice dumplings from the leftover rice cooking. 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Practically all meals include only rice, sweet potatoes, and its leaves. Meat was unaffordable. We were always hungry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne day, one of our relatives invited our family to join their wedding, but due to the limited budget and seating, they have only invited my grandmother to join. As weddings guaranteed a wide sort of tasty food, and a full stomach, my grandmother kindly urged me to go on behalf of her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ten Ping,” she said, “Go join the wedding on my behalf, eat more and enjoy yourself.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI felt overwhelmed. On one hand, I was very excited to join a rare joyous occasion; on the other hand, I did not want to pilfer my grandmother’s chance of having a full belly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery day, my grandmother had already saved what little we had for my siblings and me. She would usually eat the leftovers with some hot water so that the water would trick her stomach to feel it was full.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI looked up to my grandmother with a determined face, and said, “Grandma, you should be the one to attend, they invited you, and not me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy grandmother smiled, patted my head on the back, and turned away. I stood motionless as I saw her take a pen to write my name on the invitation card, and promptly proceeded to mail it back to our relatives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI was slightly annoyed that I was ignored completely, but I was also quite excited. I dreamed immediately of the feast that I was going to have. My mouth was already filled with saliva.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the wedding day, the feast did not disappoint me. Twelve different colorful dishes were set on a round table in front of me. Being the youngest on the table, I had difficulty reaching my short arms to take the food in the middle. Fortunately, the other guests on the table seemed to adore me and helped me by transferring food on the table onto my plate. Soon enough, my plate already had a little mountain of food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI stared at my plate with delight, pondering what to eat first. There were fish deep fried in orange sauce, beef marinated with chili, steamed chicken with spring onion and soy sauce, prawns larger than my fist… I quickly grabbed the chicken and put it in my mouth. The juice of the chicken seems to squirt from the meat itself, delicious!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wow!” I exclaimed. I heard a laugh emanate from the table, and I found the guests on my table looking at me with amusement on their faces. My face blushed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 40-year-old lady who sat beside me kindly informed me that we were not supposed to eat before the groom and bride appeared. I timidly put down my chopsticks and sat up straight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe groom and the bride arrived shortly after. The bride was wearing a beautiful red dress. I stared at them blankly as I started dreaming what wedding dress I would wear when I grow up. My grandmother would definitely spend all her savings on this one, I grinned. Then I thought about my grandmother. How was she? She was probably putting my siblings to bed right now, my poor worn-out grandmother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI then looked at my plate with a sense of guilt; I was enjoying myself when my grandmother was sitting back at home with an empty stomach. This was when something fell into place; there was something I must do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI looked around the wedding hall to see if anyone was looking at me. To my delight, everyone was fixated on the groom and bride, and I felt more confident to carry out my plan. I secretly took out my handkerchief, and then one by one, I grabbed the chicken from my plate and placed them onto my handkerchief. I held the corners of the handkerchief and then I folded a knot and placed the package back into my pants pockets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI looked around again, no one was looking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a joyful night, I returned home to find my grandmother waiting for me. I rushed up to hug her and proceeded to tell her all the wonderful things at the wedding: the bride’s dress, the great food, the nice guests… And then I reached into my pocket and took out a black soaked handkerchief. I untied the knots and reached out my hands to hand over the chicken to my grandmother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Look Grandma,” I urged excitedly, “I got you some of that fantastic chicken from the wedding! “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy grandmother had an odd expression on her face as she stared into the chicken. I followed her gaze onto the chicken and found out to my disappointment, that the handkerchief had soaked most of the soy sauce and juice from the chicken. I was about to look up apologetically when my grandmother took me into her arms and gave me the tightest hug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ten Ping,” she sobbed quietly, “you are really my gift from heaven.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Material: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Colour: Beige, Pea Green and Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWig Size: 5.5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItems included: Nude doll with make-up, Wig, Shirt, Dress, Handbag, Head-piece, Earrings, Socks, Shoes and a Handkerchief\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.rubyreddoll.net\/images\/strawberina_size.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Red Galleria - Ten Ping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50779860861216,"sku":"HA0007A","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4014\/1600\/files\/87_23ef9253-f86c-4a5e-8fd1-7a2a4964ab4e.jpg?v=1759980731"},{"product_id":"8-ten-ping-ha0008a-451","title":"8\" Ten Ping (HA0008A)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToday, we would like to introduce a new character to the Ten Ping series: Ten Ping’s friend – GiGi. GiGi is Ten Ping’s classmate, who is also her best friend, who always hangs around with Ten Ping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis time, Ten Ping would like to tell her story, in her own words, about when she and GiGi had an enjoyable experience before the Dragon Boat Festival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was early May. I sat in class, fully attentive to the story the teacher was telling us.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dragon boat festival will come in a few weeks,” the teacher began, “and today we will learn about the origin of this noble festival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2000 years ago, the kingdom was threatened by the brutal barbarians in the west. The people’s hero Qu (pronounced Chu), at that time, petitioned to the king to take up arms and take the initiative to fight against the barbarians first. The lazy and cowardly king, however, was fearful of the barbarians. The king worried that Qu’s suggestion of taking up arms may provoke an actual invasion by the barbarians, and decided to exile Qu instead. In despair, Qu was exiled to the wild wildness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA few months later, the barbarians did invade; capture the capital, and kill the king. Hundreds of thousands of innocent people died, and thousands of homes were pillaged and burnt to the ground.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubsequently, upon learning this tragic news, Qu hastily went to a nearby river, sang a lament for the innocent deads, and then committed suicide by jumping into the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQu’s last words were, “I wish to continue to serve the innocent people in heaven.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe local villagers, upon learning this heartbreaking news, ran to the river to commemorate their hero.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the villagers were worried that the fish in the river, may devour Qu’s body, they quickly gathered to disguise their fishing boats as dragons, in an attempt to scare off the fish. In addition, the villagers also threw packets of rice into the river, to try to trick the fish to eat the rice and not Qu’s body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was why we now have dragon boats and sticky rice every year during the Dragon boat festival.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Wow,” I said to my friend Gigi, “what a fascinating story, I can’t wait to see a dragon boat!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“We can go to a practice session this Sunday! They are preparing for their races at Dragon Boat Festival!” Replied Gigi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat Sunday, Gigi and I walked hand in hand to the HuangPu River in Shanghai. It was one of the most magnificent and stunning sights I had ever seen. A few hundred dragon boats in different colors were all paddling feverously in the river. Men and women were shoving their paddles up and down in amazing harmony, each paddle seemingly faster and stronger than the last one. Drummers and gongs thundered everywhere. In unison, the paddlers also shouted rhythmically with the drums “one, two; one, two; one, two…” The viewing crowds, standing on the banks of the river, were all cheering with all their might. Gigi and I also yelled along with them and continued to yell until we couldn’t yell anymore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat night, GiGi and I relayed our adventure with my siblings. The 3 little ones were fascinated and demanded to go with us to see the dragon boats again next Sunday. Gigi and I both knew that the trip to Huang Pu River would be too physically demanding for the little ones, so we came up with an alternative.\u003cbr\u003eGigi, the 3 little ones, and I were going to have our OWN little dragon boat race at the Dragon Boat Festival!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, Gigi brought over 3 different colored papers with 3 drinking straws. Gigi skillfully folded the 3 different colored papers into 3 little boats, the red and yellow boats were given to my 2 little sisters, while the blue one was handed to my little brother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe little ones held their little boats with great excitement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI asked my siblings if they would like to decorate their boats. All three of them ran away with excitement. My second sister brought out some candy and placed them gently into her red boat. My little sister plucked some wildflowers outside and put them into her yellow boat. My little brother drew a smiley face on his blue boat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI went to the kitchen and brought out a big tub of water and 2 cooking pots. I asked the little ones to lay their boats gently into one end of the tub and handed each of them a drinking straw.\u003cbr\u003eAmazing all 3 boats floated!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen I flipped over the 2 cooking pots and started drumming the pots with chopsticks. GiGi followed me and drummed the other pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe race started.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe young ones each blew their own boat with the drinking straw as hard as they could. Soon their little faces were all red and squished with concentration. Both my sisters were having a difficult time blowing their ship forward as their boats were too heavy ladened with candies and flowers. Eventually, my little brother’s blue boat won.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a winning prize, GiGi handed over a small packet of sticky rice to my little brother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy two little sisters stared at my brother’s prize with jealousy and demanded my little brother share his prize with them. My little brother ran away with laughter while tossing the sticky rice between his 2 little hands to avoid the sisters’ grabbing hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExhausted, Gigi and I sank into a chair nearby and smiled at each other. 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GiGi is Ten Ping’s classmate, who is also her best friend, who always hangs around with Ten Ping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis time, Ten Ping would like to tell her story, in her own words, about when she and GiGi had an enjoyable experience before the Dragon Boat Festival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was early May. I sat in class, fully attentive to the story the teacher was telling us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Dragon boat festival will come in a few weeks,” the teacher began, “and today we will learn about the origin of this noble festival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000 years ago, the kingdom was threatened by the brutal barbarians in the west. The people’s hero Qu (pronounced Chu), at that time, petitioned to the king to take up arms and take the initiative to fight against the barbarians first. The lazy and cowardly king, however, was fearful of the barbarians. The king worried that Qu’s suggestion of taking up arms may provoke an actual invasion by the barbarians, and decided to exile Qu instead. In despair, Qu was exiled to the wild wildness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few months later, the barbarians did invade; capture the capital, and kill the king. Hundreds of thousands of innocent people died, and thousands of homes were pillaged and burnt to the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsequently, upon learning this tragic news, Qu hastily went to a nearby river, sang a lament for the innocent dead, and then committed suicide by jumping into the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQu’s last words were, “I wish to continue to serve the innocent people in heaven.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe local villagers, upon learning this heartbreaking news, ran to the river to commemorate their hero.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the villagers were worried that the fish in the river, may devour Qu’s body, they quickly gathered to disguise their fishing boats as dragons, in an attempt to scare off the fish. In addition, the villagers also threw packets of rice into the river, to try to trick the fish to eat the rice and not Qu’s body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis was why we now have dragon boats and sticky rice every year during the Dragon boat festival.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Wow,” I said to my friend Gigi, “what a fascinating story, I can’t wait to see a dragon boat!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“We can go to a practice session this Sunday! They are preparing for their races at Dragon Boat Festival!” Replied Gigi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat Sunday, Gigi and I walked hand in hand to the HuangPu River in Shanghai. It was one of the most magnificent and stunning sights I had ever seen. A few hundred dragon boats in different colors were all paddling feverously in the river. Men and women were shoving their paddles up and down in amazing harmony, each paddle seemingly faster and stronger than the last one. Drummers and gongs thundered everywhere. In unison, the paddlers also shouted rhythmically with the drums “one, two; one, two; one, two…” The viewing crowds, standing on the banks of the river, were all cheering with all their might. Gigi and I also yelled along with them and continued to yell until we couldn’t yell anymore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat night, GiGi and I relayed our adventure with my siblings. The 3 little ones were fascinated and demanded to go with us to see the dragon boats again next Sunday. Gigi and I both knew that the trip to Huang Pu River would be too physically demanding for the little ones, so we came up with an alternative.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi, the 3 little ones, and I were going to have our OWN little dragon boat race at the Dragon Boat Festival!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, Gigi brought over 3 different colored papers with 3 drinking straws. Gigi skillfully folded the 3 different colored papers into 3 little boats, the red and yellow boats were given to my 2 little sisters, while the blue one was handed to my little brother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe little ones held their little boats with great excitement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI asked my siblings if they would like to decorate their boats. All three of them ran away with excitement. My second sister brought out some candy and placed them gently into her red boat. My little sister plucked some wildflowers outside and put them into her yellow boat. My little brother drew a smiley face on his blue boat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI went to the kitchen and brought out a big tub of water and 2 cooking pots. I asked the little ones to lay their boats gently into one end of the tub and handed each of them a drinking straw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazing all 3 boats floated!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen I flipped over the 2 cooking pots and started drumming the pots with chopsticks. GiGi followed me and drummed the other pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe race started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe young ones each blew their own boat with the drinking straw as hard as they could. Soon their little faces were all red and squished with concentration. Both my sisters were having a difficult time blowing their ship forward as their boats were too heavy ladened with candies and flowers. Eventually, my little brother’s blue boat won.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a winning prize, GiGi handed over a small packet of sticky rice to my little brother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy two little sisters stared at my brother’s prize with jealousy and demanded my little brother share his prize with them. My little brother ran away with laughter while tossing the sticky rice between his 2 little hands to avoid the sisters’ grabbing hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExhausted, Gigi and I sank into a chair nearby and smiled at each other. 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Nana’s family was a little better off than my family back then, so there was a guarantee for some kind of snack every time I visited her. She even gave me a dollar every time I left. One dollar was worth quite a bit of money back in the 1950s, but I never thought to keep it for myself. I always brought it back and gave it to my grandmother to help support our family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was a Sunday in the middle of summer. My grandma gave Yu Ping, and me streetcar money to go visit nana. After we got off the streetcar near nana’s house, I stopped by Wing On Department store to look at my Miu Miu doll again. She was sitting gracefully in her beautiful blue dress. I couldn’t wait to grow up and wear that dress to university!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight outside of the Wing On department store was a little store that sold “Ding Ding” candies. My sisters and I were naturally drawn into the scent of the candies. Immediately, our mouths filled up with water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI searched around my pocket, found only the money for our return streetcar home. I expected my nana will give me a dollar after I visited her, so I decided to use up the streetcar money, and then replenish the streetcar money from the dollar from my nana. I purchased a little bag of “Ding Ding” candy and shared it with Yu Ping. It was quite tasty, there were even peanuts inside!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe proceeded to nana’s house right afterward. Nana was very pleased to see us. We had a very great time in nana’s house until the sky turned dark and it was time for us to go home. Nana gave me a big watermelon right before we left. Perhaps due to this reason, nana didn’t give us the one dollar that she usually did. Uh-oh, now I have no money to take the streetcar home. What should I do? I refrained from asking nana to borrow money, as grandma had taught us that good kids don’t borrow money from other people!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI, therefore, proceeded with the last resort, walking home. To make sure that we were going the right way, my sisters and I walked along the tracks of the streetcar. The road home was not easy at all, as I had to carry a watermelon that was half my size. We stopped at every stop to ask if the driver of the streetcar would allow three little kids would nicely transport us.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I’m sorry sir, I have to rush home and my watermelon is breaking my back. Can you please let us board the streetcar? Even 1 station would be good?” I asked, in my sweetest child voice? But the drivers all politely refused my pleading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe continued walking back along with the track home under the sun. My back was hurting from carrying the big watermelon, but I was determined to bring it back home. We stopped at every station along the way to see if there was a driver that could kindly transport us, but unfortunately, there was no such luck.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe finally reached home after three hours of walking. Grandma greeted us with a worried face as we were very late. I put down the watermelon and sat down in exhaustion. Yu Ping hastened to tell today’s story to grandma. After Yu Ping had finished, grandma looked at me in a strange expression, as if she was trying very hard to maintain a poker face. At last, she couldn’t help but break up in laughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This is so silly,” she laughed, while her tears came out of her eyes. And then abruptly, she stopped laughing and turned to me with a serious look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Thank you Ten Ping, for your determination in sharing the watermelon with me. And most of all,” she gave a little pause, “I must praise you for carrying that watermelon home all by yourself. You never asked your siblings to share the burden, and that is very noble of you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd with that, grandma gave all three of us a great hug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Material: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Colour: Orange, Brown and Beige\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWig Size: 5.5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItems included: Nude doll with make-up, Wig, Blouse, Sleeveless Dress, Trousers, Under-pant, Earrings, Socks, Shoes, Watermelon, a scarf and Limited Edition Story Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.rubyreddoll.net\/images\/strawberina_size.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Red Galleria - Ten Ping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50779862008096,"sku":"HA0010A","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4014\/1600\/files\/123_b45700e6-2b97-43fe-b14b-fd13049ae1cb.jpg?v=1759980746"},{"product_id":"8-ten-ping-ha0011a-614","title":"8\" Ten Ping (HA0011A)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important festivals in China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere, Ten Ping would like to share with everyone her experience, on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival; in her own words.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery year, August 15th, of the Chinese lunar calendar is an important day to celebrate!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as the Mid-Autumn Festival; on this particular night, the moon is known to be the largest, fullest, and brightest. In traditional Chinese thinking, the perfect full round shape of the complete flawless moon symbolizes togetherness or fullness or unity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder the guidance of this full complete moon, every family member, whether they are from different parts of the same town; or scattered to the different corners of the world; would all try to get together, to reunite and give thanks to togetherness, family unity and to life; similar to the Thanksgiving festival in the United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is more, however, is supposedly on this particular magical night, the perfect full moon is also reputed to act as a magical conduit to family unity or family wholeness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the event when a physical reunion for a certain family member is not possible on that night: then according to traditional Chinese folklore if 2 or more of the separated distant family members are to concentrate – with the other missing party in mind - and gaze intensely at the full moon (the mirror in the sky) at the same time; then the legend has it that it is possible to see the reflections of their distant love ones in motion on the moon (the mirror in the sky). And with luck maybe even to see the reflections (or be reunited) with their loved ones who had recently deceased in motion. (Please keep in mind that this event happened before the invention of the internet; video cell phones or etc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides the big magical moon, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also an important festive day\/night where delicious foods are served. Amongst them is the wonderful Moon Cake. My mouth just waters at the mere thought of these delicacies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then most importantly, there are the lanterns!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt that time, there are hardly any street lights in Shanghai, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is the one day (or night) where the streets of Shanghai could light up as bright as day. The bright white light of the moon and the many lanterns down below in the street illuminates and excite the people everywhere!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis August 15th, Gigi and I decided to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival with my siblings in the local park along with the crowd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“We have the day off from school, and I can bring along some home-cooked dinner to the park,” I said to Gigi, But what about the lanterns and the moon cakes?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Why don’t you take care of the lanterns and I will prepare the moon cake?” replied Gigi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI nodded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoments later I regretted my acceptance to bring the lanterns. I did not have any money to buy any lanterns!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo I did the only thing I could do – which is to make the lanterns myself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst I found two thick metal wires and laid them crisscrossed on the table. Then I found one of the used cookie tin jars and laid it on top of the cross. Then I proceed to wrap the four ends of the wire along the sides of the jar and made four little hooks at the ends by bending the wire. To each end of the hooks, I attached four thick cotton strings with the other end tied to a chopstick. The resulting product looked more like a fishing pole with a tin jar at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter I attached a few candles in the middle of the tin jar, the lanterns were completed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, my siblings excitedly held my hand-made lanterns in hand and marched in raw followed by Gigi and me to the park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were fascinated by the scene at the park. Thousands of lanterns sprinkled the park everywhere as if the park was filled with thousands of big fireflies. Plus the moon shone brightly up in the cloudless sky; large, round, and full as it was supposed to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoon we found an open spot on the grass to sit down. It was very enjoyable. The night was cool and breezy, crickets chirped harmoniously in the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi took out the moon cakes that she had prepared. Evidently, they were handmade, as these moon cakes were round like an orange, unlike the flat cylindrical shape of the traditional moon cakes. I even noticed some burnt marks on one of the moon cakes as well, but the siblings and I enjoyed the moon cakes all the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What about a little traditional Mid–Autumn festival game?” volunteered Gigi. My siblings all approved excitedly and looked eagerly at Gigi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“In the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is traditional to ask each other riddles. I shall go first and I shall give a little gift to the one who answers correctly first.” said Gigi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Okay now, what is something that you always know is approaching, but never comes?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Perfect score on exams!” exclaimed Yu Ping my elder sister.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Promises!” said another little one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“CHOCOLATE!” exclaimed the third.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI chuckled alongside Gigi at the various wrong answers my siblings had bellowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI knew the answer was “tomorrow”, but I decided not to disclose the answer so easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI watched as my siblings surrounded Gigi, urging her for the right answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis whole scene reminded me of the days when my mother was still here with us in the past. 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And with luck maybe even to see the reflections (or be reunited) with their loved ones who had recently deceased in motion. (Please keep in mind that this event happened before the invention of the internet; video cell phones or etc.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBesides the big magical moon, the Mid-Autumn Festival is also an important festive day\/night where delicious foods are served. Amongst them is the wonderful Moon Cake. My mouth just waters at the mere thought of these delicacies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then most importantly, there are the lanterns!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt that time, there are hardly any street lights in Shanghai, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is the one day (or night) where the streets of Shanghai could light up as bright as day. The bright white light of the moon and the many lanterns down below in the street illuminates and excite the people everywhere!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis August 15th, Gigi and I decided to celebrate the Mid-Autumn festival with my siblings in the local park along with the crowd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“We have the day off from school, and I can bring along some home-cooked dinner to the park,” I said to Gigi, But what about the lanterns and the moon cakes?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Why don’t you take care of the lanterns and I will prepare the moon cake?” replied Gigi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI nodded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoments later I regretted my acceptance to bring the lanterns. I did not have any money to buy any lanterns!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo I did the only thing I could do – which is to make the lanterns myself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst I found two thick metal wires and laid them crisscrossed on the table. Then I found one of the used cookie tin jars and laid it on top of the cross. Then I proceed to wrap the four ends of the wire along the sides of the jar and made four little hooks at the ends by bending the wire. To each end of the hooks, I attached four thick cotton strings with the other end tied to a chopstick. The resulting product looked more like a fishing pole with a tin jar at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter I attached a few candles in the middle of the tin jar, the lanterns were completed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, my siblings excitedly held my hand-made lanterns in hand and marched in raw followed by Gigi and me to the park.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe were fascinated by the scene at the park. Thousands of lanterns sprinkled the park everywhere as if the park was filled with thousands of big fireflies. Plus the moon shone brightly up in the cloudless sky; large, round, and full as it was supposed to be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoon we found an open spot on the grass to sit down. It was very enjoyable. The night was cool and breezy, crickets chirped harmoniously in the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi took out the moon cakes that she had prepared. Evidently, they were handmade, as these moon cakes were round like an orange, unlike the flat cylindrical shape of the traditional moon cakes. I even noticed some burnt marks on one of the moon cakes as well, but the siblings and I enjoyed the moon cakes all the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“What about a little traditional Mid–Autumn festival game?” volunteered Gigi. My siblings all approved excitedly and looked eagerly at Gigi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“In the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is traditional to ask each other riddles. I shall go first and I shall give a little gift to the one who answers correctly first,” said Gigi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Okay now, what is something that you always know is approaching, but never comes?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Perfect score on exams!” exclaimed Yu Ping my elder sister.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Promises!” said another little one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“CHOCOLATE!” exclaimed the third.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI chuckled alongside Gigi at the various wrong answers my siblings had bellowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI knew the answer was “tomorrow”, but I decided not to disclose the answer so easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI watched as my siblings surrounded Gigi, urging her for the right answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis whole scene reminded me of the days when my mother was still here with us in the past. 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As before, the school handed out a letter to every student in demand of the tuition fee for the next semester. The semester fee was six dollars, a reasonable fee; but it still had exceeded what my poor family could afford at that time. Fortunately, at the same time, the school had also introduced a financial aid scheme for financially strained families.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn class, my teacher carefully explained the criteria details to apply for the new financial aid scheme, and our family fitted in every requirement. As needed, I paid extra attention listening attentively to all details of the application, especially on the section of supporting documents. Afterward, I happily went home to bring the good news to my grandmother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs grandma was illiterate, I had to read out the application form slowly word by word. Grandma listened intently and asked me to reread certain passages that were unclear. Upon finishing reading the application, grandma had her hands on her forehead, apparently in deep thoughts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Grandma,” I said softly, “there is nothing to be worried about; I can fill in all the blanks. All you need to do is to sign the papers. I can get the supporting documents from…”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbruptly I was stopped by my grandmother as she held out her hand for the application form. I promptly handed them over. Realizing that Grandma did not have a pen to sign the form with, I started searching for one in the next room.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuddenly, I heard the sounds of paper ripping behind my back. Evidently, my grandmother had ripped the application form into many pieces! In horror, I looked at my grandmother in disbelief; as my grandmother calmly explained to me in a conversation that I had never forgotten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ten Ping,” my grandmother said calmly but determinedly, “We might be poor, and I understand that I might not have given you what a normal child deserves. But our family believes in a philosophy, a principle really, that while we lived, we have the responsibility to be self-sufficient and to be self-reliant. The gesture from the school is very kind, but it will be wrong if we have to accept other people’s money when our hands are still capable to earn our own keeps. Let other people who are really in need get this money for the school. We shall find our way to earn the tuition somehow.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe impact of this conversation was huge in my later life; but the more immediate pressing problem, at that particular time was that I still needed to get enough money to pay for the coming tuition; which our family did not have!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe next day out, I spotted a small scarf factory near my home looking for outside workers to sew some tassels onto some scarves. As I already knew how to make my own shoes and do some simple knitting, I realized that it was an opportunity for me to earn some money.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a small test in a quick interview, which involved a kind lady and her astonishment at what I could sew at my little age, I was given some tassels and a bag of scarves to take home to finish. I happily took the bag home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce home, I started to work immediately. Carefully I wrapped some old scraps of cloth around a brick and placed it on top of the scarf as a weight holder. Then I slowly and carefully sewed the many tassels onto the scarfs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt took me two weeks to finish the whole bag of scarves. With five cents apiece, I finally earned enough money for my tuition. There was a genuine sense of pleasure when I received my six dollars wages from the factory later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn our previous conversation, I realized that my grandmother had left out a vital point. Being self-reliant was not only a responsibility, but it could also give a person an immense sense of accomplishment. 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The major difference between flour dough and glutinous rice, however, is that the dough loses its malleability after heated; bread can be ripped apart, but glutinous rice products continue to stick together as it keeps the stickiness and the malleability even after cooked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis food became a major icon with important symbolic significance in China, mainly because it encompasses Chinese belief in family values. In times of hardship, a family can be bent or stretched to the limits; but at the end of the day; all members of the family still stick together, just like the glutinous rice dough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI understood my mother’s intent of sending the glutinous rice flour to us. It will be the Winter Solstice festival soon! Winter Solstice is as important to the ethnic Chinese as Christmas is to the rest of the Christian world, and the two share some similarities in many ways too. During the Winter Solstice festival, it is a time when all family members gather, to give thanks and celebrate a fruitful year of hard work. The only difference was that Santa Claus was missing in the past Chinese folklores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocated far away in distant Hong Kong, my mother probably regretted not being able to be together with the rest of the family on this important date, and sent her feelings and thoughts through this glutinous rice flour; as a reminder that our family might be stretched apart, but we were still very much together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyway, the arrival of the glutinous rice flour also promised another joyful reward; the thought of eating glutinous rice balls already had my mouth watering!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut an important question remained: “How do we make this delicious festive food, the actual glutinous rice balls?” I wondered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuckily, Gigi showed up just in time to help me with the answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter being informed about this special surprise, Gigi promptly went home and brought back to me a little booklet on the ways to cook glutinous rice. And there it was, on the second page of the little booklet, that we found the recipe to make glutinous sweet rice balls!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust as Gigi and I decided to make the rice balls, my grandma came home. She was very happy after she was informed about the surprise gift from my mother, but she asked us to stop making the rice balls until the Winter Solstice actually arrives. “We should make it on the day of the Winter Solstice so the rice balls will be nice and fresh!” Grandma said cheerfully, as she snatched the glutinous rice flour from my hand to store it on one of the top shelves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy spirits plummeted, not only was my excitement taken away, but the glutinous rice had also meant something very special to me. The thought that my mother, who I dearly missed, had recently ran her hands on this particular bag of flour, and had held it in her hands; seemed to have given me a direct connection to her. I dearly wanted to touch that same bag of flour which my mother had touched before, and maybe even nibble on some of the flour which my mother may have tasted earlier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith luck, maybe right now, my mother was holding another bag of the same flour thousands of miles away and thinking of me at this very same moment just like I was thinking about her then.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy eyes started to swell with tears. The ever joyful Gigi seemed to have sensed my thoughts because she immediately started to subtly cheer me up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Oh right! We don’t even have any red beans ready yet! It would be a waste to cook the glutinous rice now without the red bean. I mean, we definitely shouldn’t waste your mother’s sweet rice! I will prepare some red beans and we can do this properly when the Winter Solstice day comes!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a few restless nights, Gigi surprised me on the night before the Winter Solstice. She brought over a bag of red beans and asked us to wash and soak them in water for the night. Apparently, it was the preparation work to make the red bean paste the next day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, the long-awaited Winter Solstice day arrived! The usual empty neighborhood became lively with people! Families had traveled far to get together on this festive day; to meet and celebrate the end of another hard-working year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi came right on time to make the symbolic rice balls with us. We happily boiled the red beans until the shell cracked. We then added sugar into the water and stirred until the mixture became a mushy paste.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen my grandma handed us the precious bag of glutinous rice flour. I quickly snatched it and hugged it close to my face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI was elated!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi grinned at me with a mischievous smile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI blushed slightly and quickly proceeded to pour some of the flour into a bowl and mixed it with water to make the dough. When the dough was ready, we proceeded to make little balls, the size of a golf ball, out of the dough and then carefully inserted the prepared red bean paste into them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout being asked, my three younger siblings quickly joined us to make the tasty rice balls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy little brother insisted on making rice balls that were double the size of mine. “I want mooore!” He roared.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi and my other siblings laughed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeanwhile, I paid attention to making sure that every ball of mine was of the same uniform size, and of perfect spherical shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI knew this is what my mother would’ve done if she was here. If here in person, my mother would have insisted that we should always put our heart into our works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI wondered if she was also making the same rice balls that I’m making right now, thousands of miles away, in far-away Hong Kong. Somehow the completion of each rice ball gave me a fulfilling sense of satisfaction as if each ball I had made, it had connected me closer to my mother faraway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, grandma dropped the finished rice balls into a pot of boiling water to cook. A few minutes later, we started chewing on our delicious creations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy brother’s rice balls took much longer to cook due to the sheer size of it, and it ended up a little overcooked on the outside and undercooked on the inside, but he enjoyed his trophy nonetheless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll this time, I enjoyed watching the teases Gigi kept giving my little brother on his little accomplishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuddenly a thought came to my mind; these joyful moments would not be as enjoyable without my mother’s gift! In other words, the flour had given us invaluable moments of family pleasure. My mind immediately raced to my faraway mother, my diligent mother who worked all her life selflessly to provide us with happiness. This bag of flour was exactly like the birthday dress, during the night, that she had made for me on my 5th birthday, that she would work herself to her bones just to see us smile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut on that birthday, my mother did see me smile! And now, thousands of miles away, I wondered if my mother was looking up in the sky, asking the same question that I was asking myself as well. “How is she doing, and is she enjoying herself on this Winter Solstice day? 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With her father away working in a job far far away; and with her mother working as a cleaning lady full time; Gi Gi is left alone most of her time; under the care of her aging grandmother. Maybe that is why, at the tender age of 7, Gi Gi already knows not just taking care of her own self; but helping out at home by doing various daily family chores in and out of her home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnergetic, and enthusiastic by nature, Gi Gi is a cheerful little girl. Unlike Ten Ping who is a quiet little girl; Gi Gi is a chatty, very talkative little girl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearing a smile on her face all the time; Gi Gi likes to share her thoughts, crazy ideas, and happiness with everyone she meets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoquacious as she may be; there is yet another sweet caring side to Gi Gi’s character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGifted with a born instinct; Gi Gi is alert to the feelings or problems of others around her. Equipped with this instinct, and her willingness to help others; Gi Gi became popular and was soon recognized as the leader amongst her close friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her free private time, however, Gi Gi likes to do handcrafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLast dragon boat festival, when Gi Gi went to the exciting dragon boat race, carrying a rag doll; that rag doll was made by Gi Gi herself using leftover fabric scraps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWherever Gi Gi goes, excitements soon follow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven in an isolated deserted open surrounding, Gi Gi can come up with some bright ideas to make other people happy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor instance; it was a hot lazy mid-summer holiday afternoon, last summer, where just about all the kids of the neighborhood gathered to sit\/lay around on the grass, in the local park, bored to death because of lack of things to do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWitnessing the boredom, Gi Gi instinctively grabbed some loose branches and leaves from the ground; and with her hands, promptly proceed to interlace and weave the loose branches and leaves into various shapes of grasshoppers and even pandas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazed by her actions the children promptly gathered around Gi Gi; screaming and yelling for Gi Gi to teach them how to duplicate her handicrafts; which Gi Gi happily complied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few of the children were too young; so their gentle little hands were not able to do the intricate handwork needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePatiently, however, Gi Gi helped them out; one by one, step by step. So moments later, all the little kids were able to proudly show off their own little grasshoppers or pandas at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe children were ecstatic and soon all the kids were found hopping or bouncing all around the open park grass while emitting self-improvised strange insects like noises; to the amazement of the passerbys.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat a sight!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiGi was satisfied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo reflect her active personality, Gi Gi would often also like to do headstands, to the amazement and enjoyment of everyone in the park; especially the children.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApparently, doing headstands gives Gi Gi a totally different (inverted) perspective of the world around her!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Material: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Colour: Burgundy, Blue and Beige\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWig Size: 5.5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItems included: Nude doll with make-up, wig, blouse, piece-pants, under-pants, head-piece, socks, shoes, grasshopper making set and Limited Edition Story Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.rubyreddoll.net\/images\/strawberina_size.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Red Galleria - Ten Ping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50779956052256,"sku":"HA0017A","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4014\/1600\/files\/176.jpg?v=1759981378"},{"product_id":"8-gigi-ha0019a-571","title":"8\" GiGi (HA0019A)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe sweet white rice cake old lady\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinters in old Shanghai tend to be very cold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne cold winter afternoon, after staying late after school to help out a teacher, Gi Gi, still wearing her warmest school clothes; her knitted wool hat; a warm woolen scarf; proceed to go to visit Ten Ping as planned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmidst the howling wind and the freezing cold, and in the deserted street; Gi Gi was surprised to find a lone old lady, arched back, wearing flimsy clothing; standing and shivering behind a skimpy sidewalk stand, while peddling: “bai tang gao”,“a sweet white rice cake favored by the locals”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeing this old lady, Gi Gi went up to her and asked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Po Po!” (a traditional polite way of addressing any unknown old lady); “don’t you know that nobody would come out and buy any” bai tang gao (Sweet white rice cake) in this freezing weather? Why don’t I take you home to be warm and so that you can take a rest?” GiGi offered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe old lady, with her face and exposed hands all purple from the freezing cold quivering explained:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This stand belongs to my son. But he is very sick from a fever these few days; where he cannot even get out of bed. And with my 6-month-old granddaughter waiting at home for money to buy milk, I have to sell some of these cakes so that I can buy some milk to feed my granddaughter.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon hearing the story, Gi Gi instantaneously took off her own woolen scarf and wrapped it around the old lady’s neck. Shouting back: “Po Po! Try to keep warm! I’ll be back in a minute!”; Gi Gi ran off towards the direction of Ten Ping’s home;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ten Ping! Yu Ping! (Ten Ping’s little sister.) Hurry! Put your warm clothes on! And then come with me. I’ll explain on the way there.” Gi Gi exclaimed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith inquisitive looks in their eyes, Ten Ping and little sister Yu Ping promptly complied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoments later, breathless from the running, Gi Gi, Ten Ping and Yu Ping ran back to where the old lady was.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Po Po! We are here to help you! Please no questions and just help pack up everything with us!” Gi Gi commanded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a puzzled look on her face, the old lady hesitantly complied.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith all the sweet white rice cakes gathered, Gi Gi and the group went to the nearby nong tang (A open area amongst the narrow alleys, where people from the neighborhood like to congregate together, (like a small open community plaza); while standing around an open wood-burning stove; to keep warm and chat.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Gather around, folks! And look at these delicious sweet white rice cakes! Got one before they are gone.” GiGi shouted excitedly as the crowd gathered around them. “Hurry before they last!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuckily, within 30 minutes, all the white rice cakes were sold!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith tears in her eyes, the old lady hugged the 3 little girls and said: “I don’t know how to thank you all. You all are so wonderful. And I am such a useless old woman. “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHolding the old lady’s skinny shivering hands in her own, Gi Gi replied: “Hurry! Po Po! Take the money and go buy some warm milk for your granddaughter. Our parents have always taught us the importance of helping others. When we help others, then it would bring us more happiness than to those who we had helped. Hurry! Grandma! Take the money and buy some warm milk for your granddaughter before the store closes!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the old lady left, Gi Gi the other 2 girls all went back to Ten Ping’s home for the scheduled dinner together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the freezing cold, the 3 girls felt warm and happy, as they skip, hop, and whistled joyfully together all their way back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Material: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Colour: Navy, White and Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWig Size: 5.5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItems included: Nude doll with make-up, wig, school uniform set (blouse + skirt), underwear set (top + panties), head-piece, school bag, socks, shoes, and Limited Edition Story Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.rubyreddoll.net\/images\/strawberina_size.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Red Galleria - Ten Ping","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50779957887264,"sku":"HA0019A","price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4014\/1600\/files\/188.jpg?v=1759981383"},{"product_id":"8-gigi-ha0020a-975","title":"8\" GiGi (HA0020A)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe following story describes how GiGi and little Yu Ping first “bumped” into each other, and later on became good friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaybe it is because of this chance meeting, that stimulated little sister Yu Ping to get to know GiGi very intimately later on in time; even better than her elder sister Ten Ping ever did.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne sunny day, GiGi was enjoying herself, while outside walking backward in her neighborhood as usual. Humming her favorite tune, and enjoying the occasional glimpses of the blue sky in between all the freshly washed linens fluffing and hanging densely overhead above, GiGi was enjoying herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOuch!!! A sudden cry howled out from behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpinning around, GiGi found a small 3-4 year little girl knocked over on the ground, hands, and knees bleeding and crying out loudly in pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHurriedly, GiGi helped the little girl up from the ground. But the little girl could not stop crying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sorry! It was my fault”. GiGi apologized emphatically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoaked in tears, the little girl’s face was covered with mud and dirt. Her little hands and knees were all bruised and bleeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Are you hurt? Are you in pain? I can help heal you. Well at least, my grandmother can help heal you.” GiGi comforted the little girl in apology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeing the little girl was by herself; “Are you alone? Where is your mother?” GiGi asked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I got separated from my elder sister. I am lost! And I am bleeding!” the little girl finally managed to reply, in between her nonstop sobbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHearing this, GiGi hurriedly took out her handkerchief, wrapped up the little girl’s bleeding knee wound best she can; and then gently tossed the little girl onto her back; and ran back home quickly to Grandmother for help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce home, grandmother promptly administered first aids, by sterilizing and cleaning the wounds and bandaging up the wounds more properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Now see what you have done to this little girl?” Grandma reprimanded GiGi sternly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Now see what you have done to this little girl?” Grandma reprimanded Gi Gi sternly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn response, Gi Gi brought out a box of her treasured candy and promptly offered the box of candy to the sobbing little girl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Candy!” smiled the little girl, forgetting about her pain, while grasping tightly the pretty box of candy in her little hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuddenly, there was a series of urgent loud knockings on the door. Grandma opened the door quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the doorway stood a freckled face little girl with two long braided hair on either side of her head, and her face all flush red with anxiety, and breathless from running too fast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Excuse me! My name is Ten Ping. I got separated from my little sister. A lady at street corner told me that she may have come to your house. Is she here please?” Asked Ten Ping, politely but nervously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~’Elder sister! Answered a familiar little voice from inside the house. Yu Ping, the little sister, appeared smiling, with her little mouth filled with candy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiGi quickly apologized to Ten Ping repeatedly. And promised that she would be more careful when walking backward on the street in the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrandma respectfully offered Ten Ping a hot cup of soybean milk and a seat to sit down and chat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt turned out that Ten Ping and Gi Gi attended the same primary school together; with both of them in the same grade, but attending different classes in the same school.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat was how Gi Gi and Ten Ping first met. 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Ten Ping quickly also followed her sister to take a quick look.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sight of freshly wrapped dumplings and the smell of freshly grounded pork mixed with finely chopped vegetables were very alluring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping’s stomach gave a slight growl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Ping was standing beside the window with her mouth wide open. Her tongue was licking her lips; she was imagining what the dumplings would taste like in her mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuddenly, a long stream of saliva landed on the table from Yu Ping’s mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Heeeeeeey!” shouted the shocked woman in the house. Her face showed surprise but also a sign of disgust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping quickly pulled Yu Ping's back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“That was unacceptable behavior,” scolded Ten Ping, “you should apologize to the nice lady right now.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Ping looked shocked, and tears started to drip from her eyes. She took a look at Ten Ping’s stern face, but it only provoked Yu Ping to cry even harder. Soon the tears came in torrents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping held Yu Ping close. She started to simultaneously encourage her sister to stop crying, and apologize to the woman for Yu Ping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sorry. Sorry.” Ten Ping said repeatedly while making apologetic hand gestures to the woman inside. “I apologize for my little sister.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen she turned to Yu Ping with a stern face; “Now stop crying and apologize. It is your fault.” Ten Ping said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe woman, upon seeing this predicament, shrugged, and then closed the windows with a lingering look of disgust. Ten Ping made a few more hand gestures of apology to the closed window before she left for home with the weeping Yu Ping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Ping did not stop crying after they reached home. Ten Ping sighed and started to see if she can do anything to make Yu Ping smile again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping took out some flour and dough, some water, some ground pork, and some vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yu Ping,” Ten Ping offered, “Look! We are going to make some dumplings ourselves too. We can have dumplings for dinner tonight!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMomentarily Yu Ping stopped crying and pondered the proposal for a brief moment. Finally she decided that she will not let her sister off so easily, and resumed to cry again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping tried another method, she enticed Yu Ping with the idea of different stuffing for the dumplings, but Yu Ping did not relinquish her fight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, Ten Ping rolled out a piece of dough, and made 4 holes in it. She then put the dough on her face, and it fitted like a mask with droopy eyes and a huge banana shaped mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Boo,” taunted Ten Ping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon this sight, Yu Ping couldn’t stop laughing out loud.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Do you want to make a mask for yourself too?” asked Ten Ping. Yu Ping laughed and nodded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Then you will have to help me roll the dough.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Ping happily obliged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Ping and Ten Ping made various objects for fun; they made a rubber duck, which Yu Ping said she would bring with her when she bathed. They made several masks of various funny faces, which Yu Ping carved personally, to show Ten Ping what angry and happy faces looked like. Yu Ping also made a couple of fruits at the end, which she claimed she would give to grandma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, they decided to make some edible dumplings for dinner that night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter rolling out some thin sheets of dough, Ten Ping used a cup to stamp out pieces of round dumpling wraps. To which little Yu Ping would add the stuffing, mixture of vegetables, and ground meat into the round dough wrappings. 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Ten Ping would have wanted to meet Gigi elsewhere to do something more leisurely, but Gigi had a summer job to do. As a compromise, Ten Ping agreed to visit Gigi to help her make soy milk, and they could also spend some time together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe experience was quite interesting for Ten Ping, as this was her first time making soy milk. Gigi showed the whole process to Ten Ping expertly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, they took the pre-soaked soybeans from the night before and discarded the water. Then they poured new water into the beans. Ten Ping was assigned the task to stir the beans in the water while Gigi used a strainer to strain away from the skins that floated in the mixture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a final rinse, the beans were finally ready to be ground. The girls moved the beans onto a big rock grinder. The rock grinder was powered by a water wheel with water coming from a nearby river. 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Upon her dismay she found her brother Shan crying cross-legged with fists bumping to the ground in the living room. Grandma stood beside him and tried to tug Shan off the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Shan, you need to get up to go to school. You cannot just stay in bed because you want to sleep!” Bickered Grandma.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan did not respond but continued to cry even louder.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Shan, if you don’t go to school, you will not become successful in life, you cannot be great like our president. And you are going to disappoint your parents.” Bickered Grandma even further.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan did not respond and continued crying.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“You know what, I’m done being nice, I think it is time for some punishment, let me get my cane.” Said Grandma. She entered her bedroom to search for her cane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon this predicament, Ten Ping quickly ran out and carried Shan out of the house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping carried Shan for a few streets before she put Shan back on the floor and gasped for breath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan stopped with watery eyes and looked at her sister.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Big sis, I really don’t want to go to school today.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping already had her answer ready. She crouched down until her head was at the same level as Shan and kindly said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“That is fine, little brother. You don’t have to go to school today. 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Cho was a friendly old man in his 80s, he didn’t talk much ask he lost most of his teeth already, but he had always been kind to Ten Ping, and his fruits had always been delicious and reasonably priced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping waved a hearty hi to Cho, and wasted no time in picking fruits for Shan to guess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping held out an orange to Shan, in which Shan quickly shouted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Orange!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping then chose an apple and held it out to Shan, and Shan quickly replied once again, “Apple!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTen Ping then chose a fruit he knew Shan had no knowledge of. She held out a grapefruit to Shan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan’s smile faltered at once and started scratching his head for an answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yellow orange?” Shan tested,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“No,” replied Ten Ping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan continued to scratch his head for an answer while his eyes look imploringly at Ten Ping. The sugar gourd prize was too much of a prize to give up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“If you don’t remember, why don’t you go ask others what it is?” asked Ten Ping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan’s eyes lightened up, he looked around and found Cho. His mouth was about to open up when Ten Ping interrupted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“No, you cannot ask Cho, that’s too easy.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan faltered and continued to look around again, there was no one around them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Is there anyone you know who would know what the name is for this fruit?” asked Ten Ping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan thought for a moment, and then exclaimed “grandma!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Well, we cannot go back to grandma correct? She is still angry at you. 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In her absence, Ten Ping had Gigi come in her stead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi, Shan, and Yu Ping spent a whole day harvesting, collecting, plucking washing, and drying the peanuts. It was backbreaking work. Gigi made sure Yu Ping and Shan had the easiest job of plucking the seeds, and spreading the peanuts to dry; while Gigi harvested, collected, and carried basketfuls of peanut plants from the field outside to Yu Ping and Shan who were sitting indoors under the shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the day was over, the trio had harvested and processed many basketfuls of peanuts. But at the end of the day, they disappointedly realized that their compensation for the day’s work was not even enough to buy a pack of peanuts from the local market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan was especially upset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the way home, Yu Ping and Shan were visibly exhausted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi, with her usual cheery personality, tried to cheer the other two up by comparing neighbors they encountered to various fruits on the farms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Ping was laughing when Gigi compared neighbor Zhou’s belly to a watermelon when Gigi realized that Shan was lagging purposely behind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan’s little palms were holding onto his belly, which was big and bloated as if he’s pregnant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntrigued, Gigi went closer to check. And upon inspection, GiGi found out that Shan had peanuts hidden inside his bib pants around his waist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi promptly realized that Shan had stolen some of the peanuts they had harvested for Famer Lee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding cross-armed, with an imitation of her teacher Ms. Chow when she’s angry, Gigi towered over Shan demanding an explanation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Gigi,” Shan pleaded “It’s fine. We harvested many basketfuls, and I only took two handfuls. No one will notice. And you know grandma is sick, and she loves peanuts. I really want to get some for grandma. Maybe, after eating these peanuts, grandma will become well and happy again.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Shan.” Gigi said compassionately, a little moved by Shan’s plea, “I know you really want to give some to your grandmother. But do you think your grandma would be happy if she knew these peanuts were stolen? You do realize that her symptoms may worsen because she will be disappointed?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan was silent as he lower his head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi hesitated a little, pondering if it was her place to lecture Shan. Yet Ten Ping’s righteousness crossed through her mind, and she knew she had to have Shan return the peanuts. She had to do it for Ten Ping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yes Shan, we are so poor that we have to skip a few meals every week and purchase overripe vegetables in the market because they are cheaper. But this does not merit us to steal peanuts. Your big sister Ten Ping is right when she always recited the Chinese proverb. “We can be broke, but our souls and integrity should never be broken.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHearing this, Shan promptly broke into huge wails; as he rubbed his eyes very hard, his feet stamping the floor; but yet there are no tears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi knew these reactions all too well, Shan was using his ultimate weapon, crying, in hope that Gigi would sympathize and let him off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi remained adamant, her face hard as steel. Finally, Gigi issued an ultimatum, “if you don’t return the peanuts right now, I’ll make sure grandma will beat you with a stick.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefeated, Shan knew that there was no way out, as he grudgingly conceded to Gigi’s command.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlowly the trio walked back to farmer Lee’s house. Upon arrival, they found farmer Lee in front of the warehouse, moving baskets of peanuts inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Uncle Lee,” Shan said quietly, “I want to tell you something, but please promise that you won’t be mad. I took some of the peanuts we harvested to give to my sick grandmother. I really want her to be happy. But Gigi scolded me and told me what I did was wrong, so I would like to return all the peanuts I took from you and apologize.” Then Shan started crying again, but this time it was genuine. Perhaps Shan was a little frightened of what may happen next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFarmer Lee, surprised at this news, stared closely at Shan’s face for a moment. Then, without a word, Farmer Lee suddenly turned and went hastily into the warehouse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmediately Shan hid behind Gigi and tugged her hand to run away. Shan had expected farmer Lee to come to beat him with a stick.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi hid Shan behind her back and pondered what to do next.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen, farmer Lee suddenly came out of the warehouse with a sack of peanuts on his shoulders and placed it gently in front of Gigi’s feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen Farmer Lee crouched down to Shan’s height, and said gently “Shan, I really appreciate you coming forward to tell me this, that was very brave of you. You know I have 2 children, but none of them are as brave as you. They always try to lie their way out of any misdoings.” Farmer Lee said as he shook his head. “If I had disciplined them better in the past, then they wouldn’t be in the state they are now.” Farmer Lee continued, as he let out a long sigh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Well I think you have a great heart, Shan, I think it is very nice of you to try to take some peanuts to your sick grandmother. But in this world, you should work for what you get, and taking shortcuts would always come back to haunt you eventually at the end. So, you did the right thing in returning these peanuts. But do promise me that you wouldn’t do this kind of stealing again, not anywhere nor to anyone else.” Farmer Lee said, in a firmer tone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan nodded his tiny head in apology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“But,” farmer Lee continued, “I have a great harvest this year, and you all were of great help today. Take this sack of peanuts and bring it home to your grandmother. You’ve earned it”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan couldn’t believe his ears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGigi jumped up in the excitement and hugged Farmer Lee, her mouth blurting non-stop “thank you; thank you…..”s,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYu Ping reacted quickly and tried to grab some peanut from the open sack to eat; when Gigi slapped her hand away and said. “Nah-uh, these are uncooked.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan standing close by, now just happily relieved that he did not get any beating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat night, the whole family was delighted with an extra plate of stir-fried peanuts on the dinner table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Shan told grandma he got the nuts for her after a hard day of work, grandma put up a pleasantly surprised face, perhaps a little too surprised, as Ten Ping snickered at grandma’s poor acting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShan looked pleased nonetheless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a happy meal, Gigi pulled Ten Ping aside to whisper today’s true encounter to Ten Ping in private, clearly not wanting grandma to find out. 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This year, besides tasting the delicious sticky rice, Ten Ping also decided to try the grand tradition, of entering the annual Dragon Boat race. Usually, the Dragon Boat race is physically challenging; as it demands groups of well-trained rowers, typically men, to paddle through the current. This year, the school managed to secure some fishing boats lent by a generous fisherman, so the school decided to host a mini dragon-boat race on a section of the Huangpu River where the current was still, and the distance across was narrow. There were 5 teams competing, and Ten Ping registered to one of the teams with her friend Gigi. The goal was to paddle only 500 feet from the north bank to the south.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpon hearing the news of his sister’s registration, Shan demanded to join as well. Shan was always fascinated by the colorful carvings of the dragon boat and had always wanted to ride on one. Even when Ten Ping explained to her little brother that their “dragon boat” race was only using old fishing boats instead of the glamorous dragon boats used for experienced adult races, Shan still insisted he wanted to ride on one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen Ping knew that Shan was too young to participate in the dragon boat racing, and despite Shan’s constant tantrum, Ten Ping shrugged off Shan’s request and decided to let him cry alone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat night, Ten Ping and Gigi discussed Shan’s wishes, and Gigi said, “I understand that Shan cannot participate in rowing the boat, but it doesn’t mean he cannot board the boat for a few minutes, that is what he wants anyway. Why don’t we ask him to be one of the cheering crowds at the south bank, and then let him get on the boat when you arrive on the south bank.” Ten Ping agreed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe next day, Ten Ping made a cap that resembled a dragon and gave it to Shan. “Shan, I am sorry about yesterday, I think I would love it if you also participate in the dragon boat race. But you need to be my cheerleader and if you cheer hard enough, we will win! This is a very important job, so you will need this hat, and with it, you need to cheer as hard as a dragon will. Promise you will do that?” Shan nodded excitedly. Ten Ping added, “If we win, you can also come aboard the dragon boat for a while alright? That’s a promise.” Shan nodded again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the day of the dragon boat race, Shan was standing on the south bank with Yu Ping and Grandma, cheering and jumping excitedly up and down. Ten Ping and Gigi arrived first amid five boats and hugged each other to celebrate the victory. Little Shan also got his wish to go onto the dragon boat, albeit only tried to paddle on dry land. 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He trained until sunset every evening at the backyard of his home, even on weekends; and thus even at his teens, Tung was a proficient practitioner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTung practiced a particular branch of martial arts known as “Wing Chun”, which young Tung learned from his father – a certified Wing Chun master.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe origin of the martial art “Wing Chun” is somehow of a myth; based on a legend, not written facts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce there was an attractive young woman named Wing Chun who was unfortunately constantly harassed by the local ruffians due to her irresistible beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was one spring evening, while young Wing Chun was taking a leisurely stroll alone, in the neighborhood, that 3 of the local ruffians cornered young Wing Chun into an isolated back alley with ill intents. 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Realizing they have met up with a martial art expert, the 3 local ruffians promptly turn tail and ran away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrateful young Wing Chun thank the elderly monk repeatedly; and even kneel down onto her knees to beg the high monk to teach her how to protect herself from future attacks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstinctively sensing a good pupil prospect, the high monk reluctantly agreed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA few days later, per their arrangement, the high monk came back and took Wing Chun to a temple high in the hills of Sichuan Province and taught her a set of martial arts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter learning the moves, Wing Chun went home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her next encounter with the local ruffians, Wing Chun easily handled the ruffians advances and attacks; never to be seen nearby again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe news spread. Young ladies (and young men) from all around came to Wing Chun to learn the protective self-defense art from Wing Chun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe martial arts of “Wing Chun” was thus born.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoung Tung was always fascinated by this legend, and it was his dream to also experience the same kind of encounter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEver since childhood, young Tung had always urged his father to take him to the temple high in the hill in Sichuan Province to “meet” with the martial art high monks. Consequently, Tung’s favorite animal was the panda as the legend went that the mountain where Wing Chun trained had many pandas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack at school, Ten Ping was always intrigued by Tung’s determination to go home every day to practice.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTung was quite popular in school as he was funny, a bit of a good-looker and also quite good in his studies. 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The sun shone brightly on the petals of late spring’s flowers, and birds chattered with each other overhead. There was a group of children who were shooting at the birds with slingshots. Seeing this, a little girl named Bomi scolded them and shooed them away. “That’s cruel! Never harm living creatures for sport.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter they left, Bomi saw a bird lying on the ground, its exquisite plumage glinting in the sun. She looked closer and saw that the bird was badly injured by the rocks. Gently, she scooped up the bird and brought it home to bandage it. As Bomi cared for her little friend over time, the bird eventually recovered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe day came when the bird brought itself upright, preened its feathers, and looked meaningfully at Bomi. With a bittersweet smile, Bomi set it free. 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She had the bad habit of being a picky eater since childhood. Despite many peoples’ best efforts, she only ever ate a few mouthfuls of her meals. And given the size of her plates, she frequently wasted large amounts of food. One day, Lisa was playing hide and seek with her friends, and she ran to the rice fields to hide. In their rush to find her, Lisa’s friends trampled wide swaths of rice. While they were playing, the sky suddenly darkened and clouds appeared overhead. A voice from the sky exclaimed, “Stop! You are destroying so much! You are always so wasteful, leaving food on your plate, and now you are trampling on good crops. As punishment, you must go to the fields and work every day. You need to learn to be grateful.” Lisa replied, “Phosop, I’m sorry for what I’ve done. I accept your punishment.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDay after day, Lisa worked in the fields. 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Apparently, everyone wanted to see young Miki smile instead of being miserable in bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnfortunately, this had also led Miki to become a little spoiled and over-pampered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto do something special for young Miki, on one Children’s Day, years ago, and after much effort, Miki’s parents finally managed to obtain a rare fortune doll from a distant sen-sha (shrine). By placing the blessed fortune doll into their living room display table, it was with hopes that the blessed doll could somehow help repel misfortune and sickness from the household; and maybe help young Miki back to become a healthy and normal young girl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoon afterward, on one moonless night, when everyone in the household was asleep, young Miki, feeling a little better, managed to get up from her bed to walk around the house by herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the living room, young Miki immediately spotted the fortune doll. Intrigued, she picked up the doll and started to play with it. 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Now the fortune doll seems to be destined to become one of the many toys that were thrown to the ground by Miki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuddenly, the room lights dimmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd miraculously, according to Miki’s own recollection and recounted to her parents later; the fortune doll seemed to have bolted up from the floor and flung itself onto Miki’s face. 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As the doll’s mouth did not move at all while speaking, these words seemed to emanate from the doll's body itself instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetrified, all young Miki can do was to answer with a terrified nod of the head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Now, will you promise to clean up after yourself; and treat us more humanly from now on?” Demanded the fortune doll.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill frightened, Miki gave another shuddering nod in response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt that moment, the room lights suddenly lit up again and the doll fell flat on the ground in a lifeless state.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter this mystical but memorable solitary experience, young Miki did manage to keep her promise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMiki did not only tidied up after she played with all the toys, she also managed somehow to stay out of bed; while studying hard and even helped her mother out with their daily chores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLater Miki grew up to be a diligent girl, and coincidentally, she had not been sick since that memorable magical encounter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn retrospect, the fortune doll did seem to have protected and nurtured young Miki.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItems included: nude doll body with make-up, wig, dress, headpiece, underpants, socks, shoes and little doll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.rubyreddoll.net\/images\/strawberina_size.jpg\" width=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Red Galleria - Four Kindergartner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50780055535904,"sku":"FA0024A","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4014\/1600\/files\/1033.jpg?v=1759982065"},{"product_id":"8-four-kindergartner-mia-fa0023a","title":"8\" Four Kindergartner – Mia (FA0023A)","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"product-description-short-194\" itemprop=\"description\" class=\"rte-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Material: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Color: Burgundy, Orange and Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWig Size: 5.5 inches (circumference)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMia grew up beside the seas of Malaysia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Malaysia situated in the tropics, the weather was never cold. Due to the proximity and beauty, Mia spent a lot of her younger years playing and swimming by the nearby beaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough the years, however, Mia could not help but notice that more and more trash was washing up onto her beloved beaches. And with each passing year, the water on the beaches was becoming less and less clear; with a corresponding noticeable steady decrease in numbers in its marine lives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAware of the harm and damages such human pollution and global warming had caused to the local marine lives, young Mia long vowed to protect the environment and her beloved beaches to the best of her abilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an avid nature advocate, young Mia, with the help of her parents, petitioned with success for the local government to ban all fishing; and eliminate any kind of sewage discharges nearby her beloved beautiful beaches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd from time to time young Mia, with the help of her parents, would actively organize all their friends, schoolmates; teachers, and neighbors to pick up all the washed-up trash from the white beaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks to Mia's enthusiasm and continued care, noticeably fish and coral lives slowly started to bloom again. Now even the elusive dolphins started to return to the coastal water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne quiet night Mia was swimming alone in her familiar shallow beach waters when a sudden gust of wind and an unexceptional strong current unexpectedly pushed her out into the ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the time Mia had escaped from the strong current, she already found herself about a mile away from the coast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn realization of the danger, Mia frantically swam towards the coastline, yet the strong winds and the still strong water currents fought against her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMia was losing stamina quickly; her breaths became shorter and faster and her body felt heavier and heavier in the water. Alone in that stretch of water, with no help in sight, it seem like young Mia was doomed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuddenly, she felt something hard that pushed up below against her chest, and quickly lifted her above and out of the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazed, Mia quickly looked down at what was beneath her, and found that she was riding something grey; slick in surface, with a long protruding mouth that emitted occasional loud eerie sounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking around, Mia came to realize that she was surrounded by a group of dolphins jumping in and out of the water. 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But unlike the dolphins surrounding Mia, and lucky for Mia, her dolphin did not go in and out of the water at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fish seemed resolute to keep Mia afloat above water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was not before long until the group of dolphins reached the shallow coastal water, where the dolphins could not go any further,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dolphin carrying Mia suddenly sank and dislodged Mia off its back. In a surprise, Mia abruptly fell into the water and gulped down a mouthful of the salty water in the process. But by then the water was so shallow and waist-deep that Mia could easily stand up in the shallow water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMia was saved!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout warning, the dolphins were already away, back into the deep ocean.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn gratitude, Mia waved and salute into the darkness, towards the dolphins that saved her. ”Thank you, my friends.” Mia murmured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItems included: nude doll body with make-up, wig, dress, headpiece, underpants, socks, shoes and bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited Edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/www.rubyreddoll.net\/images\/strawberina_size.jpg\" width=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Red Galleria - Four Kindergartner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50780057108768,"sku":"FA0023A","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4014\/1600\/files\/1057.jpg?v=1759982073"},{"product_id":"8-four-kindergartner-ishara-fa0022a","title":"8'' Four Kindergartner – Ishara (FA0022A)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Material: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Color: Pink, White, Burgundy \u0026amp; Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWig Size: 5.5 inches (circumference)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIshara was separated from her parents since she was little. Ever since Ishara had lived with her grandmother. Ishara’s grandmother was a very kind old lady. She would bring food to feed the many animals in the forest every day. Under her grandmother’s influence, Ishara learned to also be kind to animals too. Gradually, visiting and feeding the animals in the forest became a daily chore of Ishara. Ishara really enjoyed the animal’s company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis day, Ishara woke up earlier than usual. She decided to go to the forest a bit earlier with grandma. Ishara woke grandma up gently and conveyed her wishes. Grandma grumbled a little bit, she was not used to being woken up this early. However, upon seeing her granddaughter’s innocent face, she held back her temper. The duo quickly prepared several of the animal’s favorite food and happily pranced towards the forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe animals quickly converged onto Ishara and her grandmother, the scent of Ishara’s cooking was too enticing. Ishara laid out a picnic mat on the beautiful grass and carefully placed the food onto the mat for the animals to eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuddenly a yell of intense pain sounded from afar, Ishara quickly ran in the direction of crying. Ishara found a young juvenile elephant trapped by a trapper laid out by a hunter. With immense sympathy, she pulled apart the teeth of the trapper from the elephant’s leg. Ishara also ran back to the animal’s picnic and brought back some food to feed the elephant, but the elephant did not eat. It seemed that the elephant was too injured to eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIshara suddenly recalled a tale in her village, that a doll made with the leaves from the willow trees can help cure animals. Hence, she quickly pulled leaves from a nearby willow tree and tied the leaves into a doll-shaped figure. Then she gave the doll to the elephant. Miraculously, the elephant was cured a few days later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIshara and the elephant became friends ever since. This day, it appeared that it was going to rain, so Ishara built a temporary shed with tree branches to keep them both dry. Under the shed, the elephant used her trunk to nudge Ishara as a gesture of thankfulness. Ishara appreciated the gesture and started confiding to the elephant how much she missed her parents. Ishara mentioned to the elephant that she would give anything to meet her parents once. 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Two rows of tears seem to streak down its eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWitnessing this occurrence head-on, disturbed young Mia immediately ran to her parents for assistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Mia's parents returned to see the incident, they too became very troubled; just like many other onlookers now gathered around the turtle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder young Mia’s persistent pleadings, and even though they could not afford it; Mia parents finally decided to pay One Thousand Malaysian Ringgits (Close to US300.- dollars - which was a lot of money at that period) to the fisherman, to buy off the giant turtle and to be released back to the sea - at the loud cheers of approval from the surrounding spectators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo ensure that the giant turtle could continue to live a peaceful life after its release, Mia's parents also hired a craftsman friend nearby to gently engrave onto the hard outer shell, in bright red permanent ink, the following words reading: “Released by Mia. Please spare its life.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfterward, Mia’s parents, together with happy Mia in tow, hired an ox cart to carry the giant turtle back to the sea; back to its home habitat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the news spread, people all around gathered to witness this heart worming event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRight before releasing the turtle back into the water, young Mia promptly ran up to the giant turtle, embracing its outer shell; gave the giant turtle a firm parting hug - to the happy cheers and clapping hands of the witnessing crowd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce released into the water, the giant turtle did not immediately swim away, but instead floated to the sea surface; nodded its head repeatedly towards Mia and her parent, seeming in a gesture of gratitude; before finally submerging and disappearing from sight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone present, especially young Mia, was deeply moved by this incidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo years then went by, and this event was almost forgotten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne summer afternoon, young Mia went swimming with her father at the ocean beach nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA naturally gifted swimmer by birth, Mia had swim various times, in the same ocean beach before, while always under the guidance of grownups. Apparently, Mia’s swimming was pretty good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis day, in the midst of swimming in the shallow waters of the beach, Mia’s father accidentally ran into (or more appropriately swim into), a long-lost friend of his; whom Mia’s father then decided to stay to chat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreed from supervision, and being on familiar life guide manned beach, cocky little Mia promptly seize the moment; and decided that it was a golden time to prove to her father how good a swimmer she really was; without the need such close constant supervision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo with her father distracted, Mia jetted off to the deeper end of the ocean by herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinutes out, however, a sudden surge of the strong ocean undercurrent abruptly swept little Mia unwillingly towards the open sea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerrified, little Mia frantically tried to swim back by herself against the current; which apparently was exactly the wrong thing to do, but could not overcome the strong waves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoon, from her panicky reaction, Mia was out of strength and out of breath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn desperation, all Mia can do was cry out loudly for help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlerted by the cries, Mia's father and friend immediately tried to come to Mia's rescue but their attempts were blocked by the same strong currents and the distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt seems Mia was doomed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt this critical moment, a mysterious giant tray suddenly emerged from the water below Mia and lifted Mia up to the water surface, so Mia can breathe again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce abroad, young Mia soon passed out from her extreme fear and fatigue, while instinctively locked onto all sides of this giant floating tray using all her limbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrangely this giant tray did not sink but continued to give Mia the necessary floatation that Mia so desperately needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd then the giant tray actually drifted or “more exactly: swim” towards the direction of the beach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinutes later, Mia and “the floating tray” were promptly intercepted by the life guide, on a rescue raft; responding to the emergency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce possible to do so, Mia was promptly plugging from “the floating tray” by the life guide, onto the safety of the life raft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce abroad, Mia instinctively woke up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking back into the water, at the mysterious floating tray, Mia saw the unmistakable red engraved words: “Released by Mia. Please spare its life” on the surface of the floating tray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was her giant turtle that had saved Mia’s life!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce back on the shore, the happily reunited family immediately looked back at the ocean. In the shallow water, they could see the giant turtle still floating nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a sign of gratitude, Mia’s family gathered in a straight horizontal line on the beach, each with their palms together, thumbs locked, their heads bowed, in a local sign of gratitude and salute at the floating giant turtle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn return, the floating giant turtle again nodded its head repeatedly and squeaked out some understandable loud pitch noises; before finally submerging and disappearing from sight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEveryone on the beach, who witnessed this occurrence, was deeply moved; and later this incidence was hailed as a heavenly magical experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn acknowledgment and in gratitude of this magical experience, the village elders later decided and decreed a total ban on all turtle fishing around the nearby coastal water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd to this date, giant turtles still thrived freely in these Malaysian coastal waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApparently, one good gesture would ultimately be rewarded by another good gesture in return. 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Amongst them, there were many yellow chrysanthemum flowers everywhere; but no sign of any white chrysanthemum flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom morning to afternoon, young Chan Hung searched relentlessly. Only in the late afternoon, behind a small isolated earth mount, did young Chan Hung find a pitiful looking sole wild white chrysanthemum flower. This white chrysanthemum flower was very peculiar. This small plant had 9 branches, but only branch bear 1 white flower, with the balance 8 branches just with young buds; no flowers yet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelieved, young Chan Hung carefully dig up the solitude white chrysanthemum flower; roots, flower, earth and all; and carefully transplanted them to the back yard of her home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder careful daily nursing and careful watering, the white chrysanthemum plant soon flourished. Days later, all the flower buds were in full fragrant blossom; one bloomed flower to each flowering branch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully, young Chan Hung picked one white complete chrysanthemum flower pedal per day, to boil a soup with water for her mother one each day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the 7th day, after 7 days of drinking the white chrysanthemum flower soup, Chan Hung’s mother miraculously recovered. The whole family was overjoyed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe news of this miraculous white chrysanthemum flower spread rapidly. Soon everyone in the village came to witness this miraculous little flower plant first hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the local village tyrant learned of this miraculous white chrysanthemum plant, he, together with his usual gang of thugs, did not only came to look; but on the sight of the chrysanthemum plant; also demanded Chan Hung’s family to immediately move the whole white chrysanthemum plant to his own garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Chan Hung’s family resisted, the village tyrant promptly took out a knife and cut off the plant just above the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA physical struggle for the precious plant ensued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the midst of the struggle for this precious plant between the 2 parties, unfortunately, the tiny white chrysanthemum plant was ultimately broken into many different pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnly then did the local village tyrant and his gang leave in disgust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePained by the sight that what had cured her mother’s precious eyesight was destroyed, all young Chan Hung could do was to cry uncontrollably; until she finally cried herself to sleep, on the floor, while clutching the remains of her beloved white chrysanthemum plant in her tiny hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn her sleep, the mysterious beautiful young girl came to Chan Hung again. “Chan Hung, you did well. Don’t be sad. “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn response, Chan Hung sadly commented: “This white chrysanthemum saved my mother’s sight. And yet I kill it. “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautiful young girl replied: “The chrysanthemum flower may be broken, but the roots are still alive. All you have to do is to dig up the roots and plant them again elsewhere. Then the white chrysanthemum flowers will come back.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelieved, young Chan Hung asked: “Who are you? 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The name of Mia’s family value in Chinese is厚仁(hou ren).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e厚仁(hou ren) refers to the care and affections and the honored kindred spirits amongst people; especially those amongst close family members.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMia’s grandmother’s name is Melissa.\u003cbr\u003eGrandmother Melissa came from a small rural village in Malaysia called Georgetown; which was also produced some of the best Malaysian professional cooks\/chefs of that time.\u003cbr\u003eA few of the famous delicious traditional Malaysian food or snacks that originated from the small rural village Georgetown are Acar, Ambuyat, Chapath and Murtabak etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring grandmother Melissa’s childhood, Melissa’s family made and sold traditional Murtabak - which was a Malaysian style of pancake.\u003cbr\u003eAt that period, their Murtabak shop was very popular, that people would come from miles around to form a long queue outside Melissa’ parents’ pancake shop daily; just to try and savor the delicious Murtabak pancakes,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDue to their Murtabak’s popularity, youth Melissa soon found out that she had to help her parents out occasionally in tidying up the shop and washing the dishes after school; but particularly during weekends and holidays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Melissa’s parents were too busy running their popular pancake business, young 7 years old Melissa also found out that she had to look after of her 7 months old little brother; a nasty and demanding little devil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimilar to other 7 years old little girls of her age, of her time, Melissa would rather do handcrafts, such as making colored paper animals like frogs, grasshoppers and rabbits especially with her classmates.\u003cbr\u003eA few months earlier, after making their paper animals, Melissa and her classmates even set up an impromptu puppet theater on their own to the amusement of the neighbors nearby.\u003cbr\u003eHanging up a long piece of white fabric as a backdrop; together with 2 bamboo sticks, a torch (or flashlight) that Melissa wisely borrowed from her father beforehand, Melissa and her young gang staged a puppet animal shadow show on their own.\u003cbr\u003eMelissa’s favorite animal character at the shadow show was the rabbit.\u003cbr\u003eMelissa had always wanted to have a rabbit as a pet, but her mother refused it on the grounds that her grandfather was too old, and her little brother was too young. And the two of them would needed more attention from Melissa than any rabbit would require.\u003cbr\u003eAs Melissa could not have a rabbit as a pet, distressed Melissa subsequently shifted her anger towards her little bratty brother instead.\u003cbr\u003eIt was all because of her little bratty brother, who demanded lots of Melissa’s time and attention, that she had less time to play with her friends. And it was all because of her little brother, that she could not have a rabbit pet; Melissa concluded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBesides taking care of her horrid little baby brother, young Melissa also had the duty to look after her old grandfather; an elderly widower living with the family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery day after school, besides her many other daily chores, Melissa was expected to give a full body massage to her aging grandfather; in order to help the old man to relax his aging muscles and help relief his constant arthritic pains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike other children, who could play with others after school freely, Melissa was obligated to look after her little brother and old grandfather.\u003cbr\u003eMelissa was not happy with her family duties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn coming Saturday, Melissa desperately needed one day off from her family duties, in order to join her classmates to play in the shadow show to be held at her school.\u003cbr\u003eAttending this show, also, would be a professional puppeteer; who was scheduled to teach the young kids how to make the paper pandas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYoung Melissa had long wanted to learn how to make paper pandas.\u003cbr\u003eAs a matter of fact, Melissa had even treasured a pink printed book cover paper, for a long time, as Melissa believed that it would be the perfect material to make paper pandas.\u003cbr\u003eExcited, Malissa anxiously awaited for this coming Saturday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen that long-awaited Saturday finally arrived, Melissa’s parents were already off to their pancake shop, at 5:00 a.m. in the morning, the same as before,\u003cbr\u003eWhen Melissa woke up later, she found a note on the breakfast table.\u003cbr\u003eIt said: “Melissa, honey, please make some congee for breakfast for your little brother today. Afterward, please go to the market and buy some cooking oil, as there is no more cooking oil at home. And as grandpa needs to go out today; please bring your little brother along and take grandpa to the big stage to watch his favorite Chinese Opera.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpon reading the note, Melissa became furious as to slump down onto the floor and yell out in anger. “Why me? Why today? Today I have to go to school to learn how to make paper pandas. I don't want to take care of my brother! I don't want to go to the Chinese Opera with my grandpa!” Melissa cried loudly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt that moment, Melissa’s mother happened to return home in order to pick up some missing ingredients for their pancake shop. Seeing Melissa on the living room floor and crying out loudly, mother promptly rushed in. And helped Melissa up from the cold floor while gently asking Melissa what happened.\u003cbr\u003eMoments later, grandfather also slowly and awkwardly hobbled into the room to find out what the commotion was all about.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo mother, Melissa sobbingly replied: “Mum, I don’t want to look after my nasty brother anymore, I don't want to waste the rest of my life taking care of grandpa and my brother anymore.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRealizing how hard it was for a 7 years old child to bear such heavy family workloads, Melissa’s mother understood and felt sorry for Melissa deep inside.\u003cbr\u003eCaressing Melissa’s head in her hands, Melissa’s mother decided, however, that it was time for Melissa to learn a lesson.\u003cbr\u003e“Melissa, do you know the meaning of “hou ren”?\u003cbr\u003eA Family is a form of society in miniature, where all members, young or old, are firmly connected together; as in the real world.\u003cbr\u003eIn a family society, elder people are obligated to look after the younger children. And when the young children grow up, they, in turn, are obligated to take care of those even younger than them.\u003cbr\u003eAnd then when the elders grew old, then it is the younger ones turn to take care of the elderly; who had so unselfishly helped to raise up the younger ones before, in the first place.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an endless circulation which has been going on from generation to next generation, unchanged.\u003cbr\u003eDo you remember how grandfather had loved you, taught you, and looked after you in the past?\u003cbr\u003eAnd when we are old enough to look after others, then we should try our best to return the love and care that we had received in the past; where we should help out all those in need, as best as we can.\u003cbr\u003eThis is the true meaning of “hou ren”, to love and care of others as we love and care for ourselves (將心比己) . (jiang xin bi ji)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRealizing how selfish she has been, past scenes of how grandpa had taken care of her when she was younger flashed past Melissa’s mind.\u003cbr\u003eAs a younger child, Melissa was a very sensitive girl affected by the slightest change in her surroundings.\u003cbr\u003eThe slightest different little sound would make young Melissa very uncomfortable and to cry out immediately, day or night.\u003cbr\u003eWith Melissa’s parents out of the house, busily working most of the time, grandpa had to babysit and look after Melissa continuously.\u003cbr\u003eEvery time Melissa cried, Grandpa would hold Melissa in his arms, day or night, at all hours, while gently whispering “My darling, you are my most precious gift. Please don’t cry.” For instance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Melissa grew older and was able to comprehend on her own; and as informed by Melissa’s mother, Grandpa had never considered baby Melissa as a burden, never ever; no matter what happened in the past.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRealizing her mistake, Melissa cannot speak anymore but only continue to cry in sorrow.\u003cbr\u003eIn regrets for her rude attitude towards grandpa the days earlier, Melissa quickly rushed up to grandpa; hugged grandpa firmly and apologise “Sorry, Grandpa, it is my fault. Sorry, please forgive me!”\u003cbr\u003eGrandpa held Melissa firmly in his arms while sympathetic tears dropped from his wrinkled eyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter this incident, Melissa’s mother helped Melissa draw up a new duty schedule. Under this new schedule, other than taking care of her family members, Melissa was given enough time to do what she wanted on her own also.\u003cbr\u003eMelissa was happy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ruby Red Galleria - Four Kindergartner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50780113240352,"sku":"FA0016A","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/4014\/1600\/files\/1624.jpg?v=1759982357"},{"product_id":"8-four-kindergartner-ishara-fa0015a","title":"8'' Four Kindergartner - Ishara (FA0015A)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Material: Cotton and Polyester\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor Colour: Cream, Beige, Gold and Light Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWig Size: 5.5 inch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheme of the Four Kindergartner in the year 2016: Story about their grandmothers and their influences over their individual family values.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery family has their own unique and honored set of family values. The name of Ishara’s family value in Chinese is 誠信(chenɡ xìn).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e誠信(chenɡ xìn) means honesty and fairness. Children raised under the concept of 誠信(chenɡ xìn) is coached to act honest and to act fairly in their later adult life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIshara’s grandmother’s named was Ishanvi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrandmother Ishanvi originated from a small village in rural India called: Hiwara Bazar; which, at that period, produced a lot of Indian’s premium textile fabric..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt their time Ishanvi’s parents were famous and professional fabric dyers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost of the dying works were done in their big rural home backyard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing simple dyes and a pair of magical hands, Ishanvi’s father could turn any plain white fabric into a variety of splendid Indian fabrics decorated with colorful patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIshanvi’s mother was Ishanvi’s father’s most capable helper; who washed, rinsed, hanged; and organized the dyed\/undyed fabric skillfully in orderly manner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking together in good coordination, Ishanvi’s parents continuously dyed their much sought after vibrant and colorful fabrics; to be delivered and sold at the nearby market every week continuously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIshanvi had an elder sister. Nickname: Big Sister.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of their parents’ busy daily full time works, Ishanvi’s elder sister; older than by Ishanvi 7 years; inadvertently became Ishanvi’s supervisor who looked after all of Ishanvi’s daily activities; in and out of school and all other daily social activities inclusively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIshanvi’s elder sister, as a social guardian, was very strict in her requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the supervision, Ishanvi had to report to her Big Sister for everything she does: or plan to do daily; and everywhere Ishanvi wishes to go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a young child, Ishanvi did not like such strict supervision .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeing a smart little girl, and in order not to provoke her Big Sister, Ishanvi wisely played out the role of an obedient good little girl at home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep inside, however, Ishanvi was a free spirited little girl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven the right opportunity, Ishanvi would rather skip classes to catch butterfly with her friends; or to climb trees; or to catch worms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo obtain more private play time, without supervision, Ishanvi’s favorite lie to her Big Sister - was that she has to go to the local study room\/library, to be back at home before dinner time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn reality, Ishanvi did not go to the library\/study room as promised; but instead played secretly by herself or with her friends somewhere. Occasionally Ishanvi would even use her lunch box money to buy candies to share and enjoy with her friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn front of grownups , Ishanvi understood the importance of pretending to be a good girl. Otherwise, Ishanvi would be restricted to home by her authoritarian Big Sister.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs time went by, such inconsistencies in social manners created 2 different personalities inside Ishanvi. In house Ishanvi was always the sweetest, most loveable, obedient little girl; while outside by herself, without supervision, her naughty personality would prevail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Sunday afternoon, after being exposed of her favorite lie by her Big Sister, Ishanvi was restricted to home for a whole two weeks period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealizing that the it was time for her favorite worms to be transformed into their next phase, Ishanvi desperately wanted to go out and to observe the evolutionary process personally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOut of viable excuses, Ishanvi pondered in agony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinally, in desperation, Ishanvi yelled out “Big Sister! Big Sister!”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer sister put down her hand embroidery work and asked “What’s wrong, Ishanvi?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Big Sister! I have an unbearable abdominal pain. I need to go see the village doctor immediately!” Ishanvi responded while rolling on the floor pretending to be in extreme pain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlarmed by Ishanvi’s painful syndromes, Big sister shouted out loudly towards the backyard for help. “Father, mother. Come quickly! Ishanvi is sick!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoments later Ishanvi’s parents dashed into the house hurriedly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer father’s hands and clothings were badly stained from the dyes stuffs he was working on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIshanvi’s mother came in limping badly from a newly swollen twisted left ankle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApparently worried about Ishanvi’s sudden sickness, and running in from the other side of the big yard, through all the freshly dyes fabrics hanging overhead; and the many piles of dyed and undyed fabrics laying around everywhere; Ishanvi’s mother accidentally tripped and twisted her left ankle badly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurprised by the warm response, Ishanvi stopped crying and starred in disbelief at her mother’s swollen ankle and the sweat that was dripping down from her father’s face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ishanvi, what happened? Don't scare me.” Ishanvi father asked, his face flushed in red caused by concerns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“My dear, tell mum what happened.” Ishanvi’s mother enquired, holding one hand over her left ankle to help relief the pain, while limping lamely toward Ishanvi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStunned by the reactions, and feeling guilty for her lie, Ishanvi could only break out crying loudly in response. Tears soon gushed out from Ishanvi eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMistaking Ishanvi’s eruption of tears as a result of a worsening stomach pain, all the family members promptly gathered around Ishanvi trying to comfort Ishanvi by planting concerned kisses on Ishanvi’s tearful face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFather quickly hurled Ishanvi onto his back, and bolted out the door towards the direction of the village doctor’s; with the rest of the family in close pursuit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the way, now feeling really ashamed of her deceptive actions, Ishanvi halted her crying and from her father’s back shouted out “Sorry dad!” loudly in apology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStartled, the running group stopped while Ishanvi’s father gently slide Ishanvi off to the ground from his back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sorry. Everyone. I lied. I don’t have any stomach pain.” Ishanvi muttered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Big sister was too strict with me. I lied so that I can go out and look at the butterflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf I had told her the truth, Big sister would never had let me go out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Sorry mum, I didn’t mean it.” Ishanvi continued, feeling really guilty and regretful for her dishonesty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatching up, and starring Ishanvi intensely in her eyes in disbelief, Mother finally asked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Honey, do you understand why Big Sister has to be so strict with you? Have you ever thought about it?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIshanvi shocked her head in response; while starting to cry again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Let me tell you a story.” Mother said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Once upon a time, a naughty boy lived in a remote distant village; where he worked as a shepherd boy for the village.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerding his herd of many goats, each day, on the high ground pasture just outside the village gate; where he can see for miles around the village each direction; the little boy was all alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs time went by, with just the many goats to accompany him, and no one to talk to nor the play with, the little boy felt unbearably lonely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo gain some desperate attention and for self-amusement, the naughty boy began to pretend to have spotted a tiger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Tiger! A tiger is running towards the village.’ The little boy would yell out occasionally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeeding the alarm, the villagers would all stop what they were doing; pick up whatever sticks, hoes, axes or weapons within reach; and rushed out together toward the village gate to defend against the approaching tiger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeing the villagers rushing, running, sweating and stumbling over one another in their hurried reactions; made the naughty boy laughed out loudly in glee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘You people are all so stupid. It was just a joke. There is no tiger!.’ The naughty little boy would shout out while rolling on the ground from uncontrollable laughter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce, twice, three, four and more times, the naughty boy continued his same lie and bad joke repeatedly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach time, the villagers, believing in his warning, responded by rushing out by taking up arms to defend against the elusive tiger; and each time; there was no tiger; and all the villagers could find was just the little boy laughing his head off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs time went by, all villagers were fed up with the naughty boy’s mischievous pranks; and did not react to his tiger warnings anymore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen one morning, the naughty boy spotted a real tiger that was running towards the village. As there were some children who were playing near the village gate, the naughty little boy ran as fast as he can down towards the village while shouting out loudly in warning “Tiger, tiger, approaching the village gate!!!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs all the villagers thought this sudden warning was just another one of his practical jokes, no one reacted until it was too late.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end, the tiger entered the village; and finally ran off with a body of a little boy in its mouth; but only after seriously injuring a few other young children at the village gate – one of them was the naughty boy’s little kid brother.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“My dear, now do you understand how important honesty is? We have to be a honest and fair persons at all time, who never lies; no matter what. 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But Jar-Lu’s character was not always that way. When Jar-Lu was younger, she was a very shy girl who always relies on others for everything, very much like her own grandmother – Chan Hung – was when Chan Hung was a young child many years ago.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes Jar-Lu change? Answer: Her grandmother Chan Hung.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn timid and shy, and raised as an only child, in childhood Chan Hung was spoiled rotten by her own mother and grandmother. As a spoiled child, young Chan Hung never did anything by herself; not even tooth brushing; putting on her own clothes in the morning; nor taking a bath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen young Chan Hung began to attend school, shy Chan Hung sat herself at the back of the classroom, in the far corner, away from the rest of the kids. As young Chan Hung was lazy; short of energy and lack initiative, her classmates did not like Chan Hung.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring summer, when the sun was shining, and when asked by her classmates to go out and catch some grasshoppers for fun; Chan Hung would simply yawn and reply:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“It is too hot! Even the grasshoppers are asleep. There are no grasshoppers to catch.” And then Chan Hung would walk off by herself to fall asleep under a tree shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the winter season, when the first snow came; and when the school kids would excitedly ask Chan Hung to go out to help them make a snowman, Chan Hung would again yawn and reply: “It is too cold out. I would rather curl up in bed and sleep.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo as time went by, nobody would ask young Chan Hung to play with them anymore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a heavy reliance on others for everything, and always making false pretenses to avoid activities and responsibilities, childhood Chan Hung soon found out that no one wants to be her friend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeserted, without any friends, young Chan Hung soon found herself very lonely and depressed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne day during a primary school Physical Education class, as usual, Chan Hung was the first kid, out of the whole class, to quit running, after taking only a few steps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePretending to be out of breath, young Chan Hung slumped herself down onto the dirt track and instinctively threw a rage at her physical education teacher instead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowing Chan Hung too well, her physical education teacher patiently stood by quietly until Chan Hung finally calmed herself down minutes later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen with a stern voice, her physical education teacher spoke to Chan Hung seriously, “Chan Hung. It will be Sports Day soon! Every member of the class is now training hard to get good result during Sports Day. You missed various PE lessons already, so today you would have to face up to this challenge. So get up now and finish running the rest of the 400 meters, or you would have to stay here; even after school until you do finish it!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs her Physical Education teacher was the sweetest and most mild temper person in school, young Chan Hung was surprised by her teacher’s unyielding reaction and strong demand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter getting back home late that evening, because of the instance, Chan Hung confusingly asked her mother “Mum, am I an abnormal child? Why doesn’t anyone like me?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Chan Hung’s father learned about this instance later, while working far away from home in a distant job, he knew that it was time to teach Chan Hung a lesson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeeks later, when Chan Hung’s father came back home, on his monthly leave, Chan Hung’s father made sure to ask Chan Hung to accompany him for a short walk, after a meal, to the nearby park. Once at the park, Chan Hung and her father sat together on a park bench. Spotting a few cats playing nearby; Chan Hung’s father proceeds to tell Chan Hung a simple story about a little kitten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Hung, you are now 7 years old already; and a big enough girl to understand certain facts of life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePointing to 2 cats on the grass field nearby, father continued:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“See the little kitten and the mother cat over there? It is natural for the mother cat to take care of and help her little child.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow see how the little kitten is always falling down when it walks? And yet the mother cat would not move to help the little kitten up, even one time?. Do you know the reason why not?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLittle Chan Hung shook her little head in reply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“It is because all living things have to learn to stand on their own feet in life and not try to depend on others. In real life, no one can help you with everything, every time; not even your father or mother; as the mother cat there.” Chan Hung’s father continued.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Just like the little kitten, if it cannot walk properly and learn to feed itself, the little kitten will eventually starve to death, and be eliminated from this world as normal in a natural environmental elimination process. The same applies to human beings. Hung, do you understand what I am saying here?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“It is time that you understand that you cannot live your life depending on others, without learning how to solve problems and manage by yourself. Or else, like that little kitten there, you too would not survive in this predatory real-life world.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatching the little kitten and mother cat slowly walked away into the distance, her father’s little kitten story resonated repeated in Chan Hung’s head, all the way back home; and keep Chan Hung awake most of the night thinking about it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe morning after hearing this little kitten story, to the surprise of everyone, Chan Hung miraculously changed her whole personality completely. No longer lazy, young Chan Hung begin to care about her body; and to vigorously exercise her body daily. With newfound vigor, young Chan Hung begin to participate in all kinds of outdoor activities actively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith initiatives Came commitments, With commitments, came successes. With successes, came popularity. With popularity, came acceptances. With acceptances, came friends. Soon Chan Hung found herself not lonely anymore. Chan Hung was happening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo longer shy or timid. Chan Hung soon become a very positive, proactive and independent girl as she is now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApparently, a simple story about a little kitten changed Chan Hung’s life forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLater on, after Chan Hung grew up, and organized a family of her own, grandmother Chan Hung wisely passed this simple kitten story to her own children and her grandchildren. 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Since the King was infamous for his bad temper where he would get constantly mad for no reason, Ishara’s grandmother was very frightened.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout any alternatives, Ishara’s grandmother nervously went alone to the Golden Palace very early the next morning. “Why the King wants to see me?” Ishara’s grandmother wondered, while her hands trembled nervously from fright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce there, the King, who wore a luxurious costume met Ishara’s grandmother, in his golden reception room, where all curtains and cushions were made with real silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though Ishara’s grandmother was possessed with fear, she was still overwhelmed to see so many luxury fabrics there. Never in her whole entire poor life, did she ever imagine nor come in so close proximity with so many luxurious fabrics before.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Well, I heard that you can create the most wonderful fabrics by yourself.’ King grouchily opened the dialogue with a stern face.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Yes! I can create fabrics with my own hands.” Ishara’s grandmother replied, unable to hide her pride in her expertise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I give you a job you have to be accomplished in the next 10 days. Create a unique fabric that can make me cry. Otherwise, you will have to stay in this palace forever, until the time you can make me a fabric that can make me cry.’ The King demanded, turned around and left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShocked by such an impossible request, Ishara’s grandmother was totally lost as to where she can start. For days and nights, Ishara’s grandmother pondered over the problem; without any solution. Finally, it dawn on her that she may never go home again and would become a prisoner of the palace forever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was on the 5th night of fruitless thinking; that Ishara’s grandmother just collapsed and started to cry uncontrollably. Finally, after much crying alone, Ishara’s grandmother dozed off, in her locked room, from sheer fatigue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen, Ishara’s grandmother was suddenly awakened by some little steps at her back: ‘dup dup dup’ lightly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Who’s there?” Bolted Ishara’s grandmother up in surprise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Why are you crying?” A little voice, like a baby’s whisper, asked behind her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurprised, Ishara’s grandmother spun around to find a little boy wearing a luxurious-looking traditional Indian costume. Tanned and soft, the little boy had an innocent and friendly smile on him. Strangest of all, this little boy had a button for eyes!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince the little guy looks very friendly and funny, Ishara’s mother quickly stopped crying, but cannot help herself to stare at this strange little boy, who appeared from nowhere behind closed doors, with great curiosity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I was trying to prepare a unique fabric for the King, which is supposed to make him cry; but I have no ideas how to do so” Ishara’s grandmother answered in dismay; quashing her urge to start crying again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Well well well, you seem to have asked the right person.’ The little boy replied while jumping up and down excitingly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“You know what? I grew up with the King. I know everything about him. When he was young, the King was a very kind person who kept smiling at everybody all the time. But all that totally changed when his mother died.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“For your information, the king’s mother loved Shirui lily very much. In order to please his mother, the king planted Shirui lily all around his palace.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoon after saying this; Puff! The strange little boy, with the Button Eyes, simply disappeared; vanished into the thin air; right in front of Ishara’s grandmother.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e** The Shirui lily or Siroi lily (Lilium mackliniae) is a rare Indian flower plant found only in the upper reaches of the Siroi mountain ranges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurprised, Ishara’s grandmother jumped up, this time really fully awoke from her involuntary nap. Apparently, it was all just a dream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuckily, the dream gave Ishara’s grandmother an idea. If by chance, the Shirui lily flower is really so important to the King, then she can use this raw plant to create a fabric with this Shirui lily flower on it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce decided, Ishara’s grandmother feverously proceeds to implement her newfound idea with care, precision and without any sleeping for the next 4 days and nights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePromptly, on the morning of the 10th day, Ishara’s grandmother nervously presented the finished fabric with printings of Shirui lily flower on it; this time scented with the excreted ruminants of the raw flower, to the King.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the noble king saw the fabric, he gasped; squealed out a single word:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mother!” and then proceed to cry uncontrollably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoments later, the king finally managed to recompose himself. And then the king, with a big smile on his face now said:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I love your fabrics! You have made me cry with your fabric. Thank you very much!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor your gracious efforts, I shall bestow on you a lasting title ‘The Royal Master of fabrication’. From now on, every resource and every person, under my command, would be openly available to you. From now on, you are free to create any fabrics you wish; with no worries about your living expenses anymore. And you are free to go home now.” said the King happily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHereinafter, Ishara’s grandmother became very famous, wealthy for the rest of her life and became a world renowned expert in creating new unique fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn memory of the Little guy, who helped her in her dream, Ishara’s grandmother later made a little doll. Also using the same exact fabric she had created for the King, Ishara’s grandmother also made a little dress for her new baby daughter - who was Ishara’s mother. 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His specially tailored fashion wears are not just fashionable but are also known to make person them feeling happy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the past, in his own time, Jar-Lu’s grandfather was also a well-known tailor in China.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo follow grandfather’s footsteps, young Jar-lug’s father became an apprentice to be a tailor when he was barely a young teenager.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt that time, despite all the intensive personal tutoring and private techniques and tricks received from the grandfather, Jar-lug’s father could not finish even one decent piece of clothing in his early years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the grandfather, Jar-lug’s father seems to lack the talents and handicraft in fine tailor ship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter a couple of years of unsuccessful apprenticeship, another disaster struck - where the grandfather suddenly passed away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeft to continue the life-supporting family trade on his own, Jar-Lu’s father was in real trouble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWithout the necessary craftsman skills; very soon after, one of his oldest customers got really mad with the bad finished clothes; and bluntly told Jar-Lu’s father that: ‘You are not a born tailor; unlike your father’; and left.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHearing that, young Jar-Lu’s father remaining little confidence disintegrated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite the dejection, surprisingly Jar-lug’s father did not relinquish. Stubbornly he persisted to learn the craft and struggled to carry on the family trade on his own; while doing other odd jobs on the side to survive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJar-lug’s father's firm belief was always that: if “you believe in one thing and keep working very hard on it, one day you will eventually prevail”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTherefore, despite the odds against him, Jar-Lu’s father just kept practicing and practicing on his own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen other kids were having fun or laughingly playing soccer together outside, Jar-Lu’s father just locked himself up and concentrated on his learning and work on hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne dark cold autumn night, while burning the midnight oil, Jar-lu’s father was found sewing a costume – the 15th time that he had re-make this particular costume, which, despite all his past efforts, was still not turning out in the right shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll of sudden, exhausted, Jar-lu’s father just collapsed and fell from his chair!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoments later, Jar-lu’s father found himself sitting alone on the hard barren floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevastated, at last, Jar-lu’s father started to cry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“If I am really that untalented in making dresses, then maybe it is about time now that I give up and go find something else that is more suitable” Jar-lu’s father muttered to himself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThen, at that moment, he heard a small voice behind him said: ‘Hello! ‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking around, Jar-lu’s father cannot identify the source of the voice nor spot anyone or anything unusual nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToo tired and sleepy from so many nights of continuous overnight working, Jar-lu’s father seems to be hearing non-existing voices now.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut the small voice was clearly there again: ‘Hello! Over here!’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocusing his eyes on the direction of the voice again, this time he spotted something small moving inside the sewing box!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding there, jumping and waving his little hands, was one of the sewing-box cushion kids – the one which Jar-Lu’s father uses every day as needle cushions. Now one of these sewing-box cushion kids was standing up, jumping, dancing, waving and talking to him!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Hey you! I have been watching you for many days now!’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHearing these words very clearly this time, Jar-Lu’s father was too stunned to talk back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Hey! You! Why do you keep going on making that dress?’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘I need to earn money, just like my father’ Jar-Lu’s father finally managed to gather himself Jar-Lu and answered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘That’s where you failed because you are only thinking about money!! If you keep thinking like that, you will never succeed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘What can I do? I need to earn money to feed my family!’ Jar-Lu’s father asked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Do things with your heart and with sincerity; and not with the thought of money. Think about that! I have to go. Bye-bye.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a split second, the Sewing-box kid was gone, lying motionlessly amongst all the other little needle cushion kids inside the sewing box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMesmerized, Jar-Lu’s father finally managed to sit himself back up into his chair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat night the Needle Angle’s brief words resonated repeatedly inside Jar-Lu’s father’s head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter digesting these brief words repeatedly, it finally dawn on Jar-Lu’s father that if he does completely change his work attitude, he may really possess the ability to make better dresses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf his clothes were to be made with heart and sincerity, then his clothes won’t be just simple fashion wears like everyone else’s; but his clothes may one day bring happiness and contentment to the people who wear them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was that simple!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmed with this new revelation, and a lot of new hard works towards this direction, Jar-Lu’s father’s tailor ship skill finally took off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoon his customers did not just accept his clothing, but they even begin to line up to try on his every new creation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong with his success of tailor-ship; came demands. 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