Wu Ming’s mother is concerned about her son’s career. She asks, “Why did you give up being a head chef at a big restaurant to come back and open a small restaurant?” She mistakenly believes Wu Ming was a head chef when he was actually a second cook. Her worries reflect a mother’s typical anxiety over her child’s future. Despite her skepticism, she likely supports the six‑month trial. Her character adds a personal dimension to Wu Ming’s motivations and the stakes of his venture.
