. >> reporter: the jangs opened the only chinese restaurant in buckhannon in this building. >> my parentss backbreaking work. the gift that they gave me was my work ethic and my understanding of what an opportunity it is to be able to do work that we love. >> so this is your house? >> this is my house. >> reporter: their hard work allowed them to fulfill another element of the american dream when they bought this home. >> i handmade thousands of s.a.t. flash cards, and they're all still intact. my dad used to always say, you don't know it right now, but you are making money while you study. and then i got a full scholarship to college. >> reporter: her parents still live in buckhannon and still make dumplings with love. >> what does it feel like for you whenever you see weijia on television? >> well, i'm so proud of her. of course, yeah. >> reporter: but not every moment is easy to watch. >> yeah, go ahead, please. >> reporter: like this charged exchange with former president donald trump. >> why is this a global competition to you if -- >> reporter: at the height of covid. >> maybe that'