Rules of the Game

I very much liked "Rules of the Game". I agree with Meimei that the mother was announcing that she was her daughter out of pride. I think Meimei's mother did give her great advice. "Wise guy, he not go against the wind. In Chinese we say, Come from South, blow with wind --poom!-- North will follow. Strongest wind cannot be seen." Meimei's mother's advice can be applied to many situations, not just getting salted prunes. I think Meimei used her mother's advice while playing chess. Also the descriptions in the story such as the town and the shops are very elaborate and give a great sense of scenery.