Cat on the Riverside Introduction
A small and low-key tea shop, bustling with crowds from morning till night, is located next to the moat in the center of Hsinchu City. This shop has been in operation for ten years, with every drink uniquely named by itself, truly a gem of Hsinchu. It does not open branches or franchise; the author wonders how such a business exists, one that is not aimed at maximizing profits. Two local Hsinchu girls, who graduated from the Chinese Department and are both cat lovers, initially struggled to run the shop while taking care of a group of stray cats next to the moat. Perhaps heaven saw their struggle and did not want to disappoint such good tea and such good people. Not long after its opening, the shop gained popularity among students and attracted attention from Japanese media, finally bringing recognition to the cats by the riverside. If you visit the center of Hsinchu City and don't queue up for a cup of the shop's signature "Mi Gu Lu Lu" while enjoying the scenery by the moat, you won't be able to relive the youth of "Lin Zhen Xin." The popular movie "Our Times" was filmed near this shop, and the beautiful ancient moat of Hsinchu City is perfectly captured in the scene. The taste of tea that belongs to the youth of Hsinchu instantly brings back a sense of nostalgia.
