Rihxi Taro Ball and Soy Pudding was founded by Zhou Qingchi 48 or 49 years ago, who started by selling taro ball ice and laid the groundwork for the business. In fact, Zhou's family had already been in the tapioca pearl wholesale business for generations. Zhou Qingchi thought that instead of specializing in tapioca pearls, he might as well use the family's existing ingredients to make taro balls and soy pudding. Not only did the locals love to eat it, but pilgrims who came to the Bik Xuan Temple also flocked to try it. Because it was affordable and delicious, it became a well-known snack in Dongshan.