Core Viewpoint - The article narrates the inspiring journey of Zang Jianhe, who transformed her life from a struggling single mother to the founder of a successful frozen dumpling brand, "Wanchai Ferry," achieving an annual revenue of 6 billion yuan [3][14]. Group 1: Background and Early Struggles - Zang Jianhe moved to Hong Kong in the 1970s with only 500 HKD, raising two daughters alone after her husband abandoned them [4][17]. - She initially worked multiple jobs to support her family, living in a cramped 4-square-meter apartment [22]. - After receiving encouragement about her dumplings, she decided to sell them at a street stall, despite her initial hesitations and challenges [25][30]. Group 2: Business Development - Zang Jianhe's dumplings quickly gained popularity, leading her to sell 1,000 portions in just six hours [26]. - In 1985, she established her first factory with the help of a Japanese department store, marking the official start of "Wanchai Ferry" [35]. - By 1983, her dumplings captured a significant market share, becoming the leading brand in Hong Kong's frozen food sector, with 30% of the frozen dumpling market [41]. Group 3: Strategic Partnerships and Expansion - Zang Jianhe was cautious in selecting partners, ensuring that her brand identity remained intact during collaborations [42]. - The entry of international companies, such as Pillsbury, provided financial backing and advanced production techniques, facilitating the brand's expansion into mainland China [46][47]. - The brand's success was also attributed to its focus on high-quality ingredients and customer feedback, which helped refine product offerings [56][58]. Group 4: Legacy and Impact - Zang Jianhe's story is seen as a testament to resilience and entrepreneurship, inspiring many in the food industry [48][49]. - Her approach to business emphasized customer relationships and quality, setting a standard for the frozen food sector in China [61]. - Despite her passing in 2016, her legacy continues to influence the industry, with "Wanchai Ferry" remaining a prominent brand [62].

作 者丨王中美 马丽主演的电影《水饺皇后》正在热映，其人物故事原型，就是"湾仔码头"创始人、已于2019年离世的 臧健和。 一 ：香港外来妹 臧健和的人生在1977年被切成两段。 上一段，她在山东一个县医院做护工，与泰国丈夫组建了幸福的四口之家。 下一段，她和两个女儿流落香港街头，在当地人的歧视中踏上逆袭之路。 这不幸人生的切割手，是她的丈夫。 由于臧健和生了两个女儿，传统观念深重的泰国丈夫另组妻室。 臧健和一气之下离开泰国，带着两个女儿落脚香港。 为了生计，臧健和同时兼职做着三份当地人不愿做的粗活。 在一家酒楼做杂工时，因腰部意外受伤，她被炒鱿鱼。 即便面临没米下锅的困境，臧健和仍然拒绝了香港福利机构的公援金。 "冻死迎风站，饿死不弯腰，吃救济会失去斗志，孩子做人也挺不直腰杆。" 命运之神为不屈服的她，送去了挺直腰杆的机会。 养病中，一位好友前去探望。臧健和为表谢意，亲手为朋友做了自己的拿手饺子。 一口下肚，朋友赞不绝口："你做的饺子这么好吃，去外面卖一定赚钱。" 二： 福祸总相依 无心之言，臧健和听后，心中却激起了波澜——身体还需调养，被查出的糖尿病又不能过劳，如果自己 出摊不再打工，身体问题就迎刃而解了 ...

作者 | 莫奈 上世纪七十年代到香港后，臧健和独自一人抚养两个女儿，凭着500块钱港币，她买下了木头车和包饺 子的材料，开始在湾仔码头旁边卖水饺。 臧健和与两个女儿的旧照 当时，香港还没开通地铁，人们习惯坐轮渡上下班，码头是一个非常热闹的地方。正因如此，第一次决 定推车出门时，臧健和心里充满迟疑，不敢走得太快，也不敢抬起头。 "硬生生地上湾仔码头，那条路很远很长，自己就觉得怎么还是走不到。"她说。 煮水饺需要烧炉火，不熟悉生火的臧健和，甚至把自己的眉毛都烧到了。 而这个细节，在4月30日刚上映的电影《水饺皇后》里得到了还原。 编辑 | 何子维 值班编辑｜ 宝珠 视觉 | 顾芗 走投无路，是臧健和决定卖水饺之初最现实的处境。 《水饺皇后》集齐了马丽、惠英红、朱亚文等大牌明星， 暂列"五一档"票房第一。一幕幕场景切换，不 仅把上世纪八十年代前后的香港市井展现得淋漓尽致，更能让观众一窥臧健和创业时的无奈、困窘与惊 人的韧劲。 臧健和曾在一档节目上讲述自己第一次在湾仔码头的小摊上生火的经历 《水饺皇后》电影剧照 这部电影开拍前，导演刘伟强就曾说他跟臧健和算是有缘："我小时候就住在铜锣湾，有吃过她的水 饺，除了回味水饺 ...