The elder aunt wanted to bring more streaky pork for Mr. Jing, as he used to have bad teeth and could only eat fatty meat. However, ever since his teeth grew back in his "second spring," everything tasted delicious. Even Mr. Jing, who never used to brush his teeth, began to care for them. So, in the end, she decided not to bring the streaky pork. Grandma Jing also felt sorry for her daughter, knowing how hard-won it was to be able to save up some food.
"Then you take good care of your younger sister; your dad and I are leaving now," she said.
"Oh, Mom, come again for the New Year," Jing Pan said.
Grandma Jing replied, "Next New Year, you all should come stay in Wu City. Jing An bought us a house for our retirement; it's quite spacious. It's about time we celebrated the New Year at your brother's place."
"Oh," Jing Pan quietly wiped away her tears, her heart aching with reluctance to see them go.
