The life of Mrs. So Chau Yim Ping reflects a success story in the business world during the industrial boom in Hong Kong after the Second World War. Her foresights and entrepreneurial spirit were much respected by her peers. Mrs. So enjoyed the company of friends and was always a gracious and generous hostess. Her dining tables were renowned for its varieties and tastes. She found the xo-sauce available in shops could not meet up to her requirement and therefore, decided to prepare her own xo-sauce with the help of her trusted chef “Fat Kor”. To their great surprise and delight, this homemade xo- sauce was so popular that for many years it became her special gifts to her friends.