The winter in Chongqing doesn't feel extremely cold, but the damp and rainy atmosphere is quite uncomfortable, especially for someone like her, a traditional Northern person. She's accustomed to dry and little rainfall, so the weather here always forces her to stay home, earning significantly less money!
People here love spicy food, but her body can't handle too much spice. As for desserts and pastries, they only sell well near the Western Restaurant. So after the weather improved, she tried making shiny red chili sticks that stand out, and sure enough, the new product became very popular, fitting the local taste.
When the rain wasn't too heavy, he would also set up his stall, selling either pancakes or chili sticks, sometimes even bringing a few pastries. Occasionally, he'd sell all three at once. The quantity wasn't large, so he could usually sell out without much pressure.
