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“Running a café in Dongyin is hard to sustain, but I’ve pulled through no matter what. Back when karaoke was booming, lots of places switched over, yet I always felt that opening the shop of my dreams was a beautiful vision.” “A café is a quiet place; soldiers used to come in, listen to music, and write letters to their sweethearts or families.” “The photos on the wall show Dongyin’s plants from January to December—each season has its own flora. Right now the silvergrass is blooming, and soon you’ll see the red spider lilies.” “Changti has been open for twenty-six years, serving hand-brewed coffee and Western food. The idea came from realizing Dongyin still lacked a cozy café. After graduation I returned home, teamed up with my younger brother, and even toured Taiwan for research—sometimes visiting over a dozen cafés and drinking just as many cups in a single day. The owner says Changti’s real signature isn’t the food or the coffee; it’s the warm passion and relaxed vibe.”