Old Master Zhou's eyes grew a bit misty. Back in the day, in gratitude for his rescue, the stubborn and awkward Old Man Ding made him a special hometown dish of lamb dumplings in soup, and only made enough for him alone. Just as the Division Commander was visiting him, Old Man Ding didn't even bother to offer a share, feeling embarrassed to eat it himself, so he presented it to the Commander. However, just as the Commander was about to pick up a dumpling with his chopsticks, Old Man Ding stopped him, saying it was food for the sick. If the Commander wanted some, he could buy it from the cafeteria.
Old Man Ding was always that obstinate sort, but fortunately, the Commander was magnanimous and open-minded; he didn't get angry at not being able to eat it, and treated Old Man Ding the same way regardless.
After Old Man Ding got married, he refused to make it again, saying that it was disgraceful for a man to cook. He would rather buy it than make it himself.
