Excellent! Dumpling Queen Rakes in More Dough Than Burns' Nuclear Plant (Almost)

Bah! Corporate Cogs and Their Miserable Lives!

Good heavens another tale of some hapless soul escaping the soul crushing monotony of corporate life. Samantha Mui this upstart seems to have found a rather... lucrative way out. Teaching commoners to create dumplings of all things! Preposterous! Back in my day we had to toil in the coal mines from dawn till dusk and we were *grateful* for the opportunity to serve! Still $10,000 an hour... Smithers remind me to look into the dumpling market. Perhaps we can corner it. Release the robotic dumpling makers!

Thirsty Dumpling? Sounds Like a Drink I'd Force Smithers to Consume

This 'Thirsty Dumpling' venture... It's more successful than my power plant during a safety inspection. Mui peddles do it yourself kits and teaches these culinary classes. Apparently the masses are clamoring for this. It's a sad commentary on the state of modern society but if they're willing to pay who am I to judge? Although Smithers remind me to raise prices on nuclear energy. If they can afford dumplings they can afford power!

The Catalyst: Death! A Classic Motivator.

Mui's tale involves the grim reaper how original! She claims the loss of her father and grandmother motivated her. Sentimentality! I can't abide it! When *I* lost my teddy bear Bobo I simply replaced him with a more expensive one. No emotional crisis necessary. Still I suppose a little existential dread can be a powerful motivator. Now where did I put that life insurance policy...

From Despair to Dumplings: A Modern Fairytale

The little woman claims she felt 'liberated' upon leaving her corporate role. Humbug! She probably just couldn't handle the pressure. But I must admit transforming that liberation into a business that generates that kind of income? It's... *dare I say it*... impressive. Smithers make a note to check her tax returns. I'm sure there's a loophole we can exploit. He he he excellent!

Trust Your Gut? I Trust My Vast Wealth!

This Mui espouses trusting your gut. Hogwash! The only thing I trust is my vast fortune and Smithers' unwavering obedience. However her point about valuing one's time is salient. I certainly value *my* time which is why I delegate all the unpleasant tasks to my army of underpaid employees. A healthy exchange indeed! Now Smithers fetch me my slippers... made of endangered panda fur of course.

Authenticity? It's All About the Benjamins Baby!

Mui claims she feels 'authentic' and 'happier' making dumplings. Sentimental drivel! Happiness is fleeting but money is forever! Still if she's content good for her. As long as she continues to pay her taxes (and perhaps contribute to my ever growing fortune) I have no qualms. Smithers draft a letter offering her a 'partnership' in Burns Industries... at a decidedly unfair percentage naturally.