Mr. Zhu’s ‘Special Egg’ – tasty and filling

No matter whether young or old, crispy golden special eggs are something that everyone loves. The fact that Mr. Zhu’s special eggs are both tasty and reasonably priced has gone straight to the hearts of locals, and so around lunchtime there is always a long queue of customers at his Kaohsiung egg stall. What’s more, Uncle Zhu’s insistence to refrain from increasing the price allows many students to enjoy an affordable afternoon snack. Even though Mr. Zhu is already a ripe old 85, he still insists in opening the stall daily. In actual fact, behind uncle Zhu’s special egg stall is a very moving story. After his wife suffered a stroke and became bedridden, Mr. Zhu was forced to earn money to keep the family afloat and take care of his wife. Around two years ago business took a turn for the better allowing Mr. Zhu to finally begin to make ends meet. Maybe what makes Mr. Zhu’s special eggs taste so good is the fact that each one is made with love, directed at helping his bedridden wife enjoy some degree of comfort in life.

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Mr. Zhu’s ‘Special Egg’ – tasty and filling
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