During the Jin Dynasty, Ai Zhong from Jinling cultivated pears that were exceptionally delicious and would melt in the mouth. However, if these pears were steamed, their unique flavor would be ruined.

General Huan Wen, whenever he encountered someone who acted foolishly or failed to appreciate something valuable, would remark, "You have obtained Ai's pears, yet you still steam them!" He used this phrase to satirize people who were ignorant of true worth and spoiled good things.