A Taste of Care

Mido turned to Yoomin. "I gotta go now. Make sure you get home safe."

Yoomin nodded silently as Mido made her way back home.

When Mido arrived home, she found her grandma busy in the kitchen. Mido hugged her from behind. "What are you cooking, Grandma?"

Grandma turned with a playful grin. "Open your mouth."(She gently placed a small piece of food into Mido's mouth.) "Well? How is it?"

Mido's eyes lit up. "Mmm, it's amazing!"

Grandma's face brightened. "It's the new filling for my dumplings. Do you think the customers will love it?"

Mido nodded enthusiastically. "They're going to be lining up for these!"

Grandma's smile softened, but there was a hint of worry in her eyes. "I hope so. Lately, I haven't had many customers. I just want to see you do well maybe get you into a good coaching center or find a quality tutor."

Mido's expression turned serious. "Grandma, are you disappointed in my grades?"

Grandma shook her head. "It's not the case."

Mido sighed. "Then why worry? I can do well without expensive coaching centers or tutors. Why waste money?"

Grandma hesitated. "But..."

Mido gently interrupted. "Don't stress over that. Just take care of yourself. You've been looking slimmer lately. Are you eating properly?"

Grandma brushed it off with a soft laugh. "I'm not getting any younger, Mido. It's normal for an old woman like me to lose some appetite."

Mido's expression turned worried. "Grandma, you have to eat well. It's important."

Grandma gave a small nod. "I know, dear."

Mido sighed but smiled, her voice turning gentle but firm. "Then promise me you'll eat more and take it easy with the work, okay?"

Grandma hesitated, her voice laced with guilt. "I don't want to be a burden to you."

Mido shook her head firmly. "Don't ever say that, Grandma. You're not a burden. If you say that again, I won't talk to you."

Grandma's eyes softened, her smile touched with pride. "My little girl has really grown up."

Mido smiled confidently. "Of course I have, Grandma."