Morning sunlight gently peeked through the kitchen window as Lala excitedly bounced around, her tiny footsteps echoing on the wooden floor. Today was a special day—Mom had prepared a big batch of her famous sticky rice, and Lala was determined to help sell every last bowl. She carefully arranged the colorful toppings: golden shredded chicken, sweet coconut flakes, crunchy peanuts, and warm mung bean paste. Everything looked perfect, and Lala couldn’t help but smile proudly.
As the clock struck eight, the first customer arrived. A friendly neighbor approached with a warm greeting and immediately pointed at the steaming sticky rice. Lala happily scooped a generous portion, adding extra toppings with love. The neighbor laughed and thanked her, saying, “Lala, you’re getting better and better at this!” Her little heart fluttered with pride.
But that was only the beginning. Within minutes, more people started lining up—school children with coins in their hands, office workers rushing to get breakfast, elderly aunties craving something warm and comforting. Lala’s eyes widened as she saw the crowd growing. She looked at Mom with excitement, and Mom gently nodded as if to say, “You can do it.”
With determination, Lala worked nonstop. She greeted each customer with a cheerful smile, scooped sticky rice with perfect speed, and made sure everyone got their favorite topping. The customers adored her energy and kept complimenting her cuteness. Some even took pictures, saying they’d come back again because Lala made the experience so joyful.
As the last batch of sticky rice disappeared into happy hands, Lala finally let out a satisfied sigh. The big pot was empty—completely empty! She had helped sell everything.
Mom hugged her proudly. “You did amazing today, Lala. Look how happy everyone was!”
Lala beamed, cheeks glowing with excitement. “I loved it, Mom! I want to help again tomorrow!”
The day ended with laughter, warm hugs, and the delicious smell of sticky rice still lingering in the air. And in Lala’s heart, a little spark of happiness grew—knowing she played a special part in making everyone’s morning brighter.
