A citrus fruit, infinite warmth — he and his elderly parents hand out pomelos by the roadside on Provincial Highway 3

▲ A large sign can be seen near the 85.5-kilometer point on Provincial Highway 3, which reads: “Long-distance cyclists, dismount and receive old Peng’s pomelos.” (Photo / Provided by Peng Jincheng)

Reported by Chen Ziyin / Taipei

Recently, ETtoday EBC News Cloud reported on“Making Dreams No Longer Out of Reach: A 50-Year-Old Taiwanese Dad Bikes to Tibet”— the protagonist of this story, Peng Jincheng, who biked 4,495 kilometers from Taiwan to Yunnan — has, in gratitude for the help he received along the way,recently set up a signpost with his elderly parents at the 85.5-kilometer mark on Provincial Highway 3 that reads: “Long-distance cyclists, dismount and receive old Peng’s pomelos,” warmly offering self-grown pomelos to passing cyclists.

Peng Jincheng said that during his 53-day trek two years ago, he encountered too many kind-hearted people who offered genuine help, and he has been grateful ever since. He hopes to do something in return one day. He said, “One day, as I sat watching my mother’s increasingly aging silhouette by the doorway, I spotted a solitary long-distance cyclist loaded with gear pedaling hard southward along the road outside. That scene stirred up fragments of memories from my own cycling journey. The kindness I received back then touched me deeply, and I’ve always wanted to do something in return. I hope to share the joy of those who once supported me. I want to offer the same warmth to those who pass along this road.”

▲ The sight of an elderly couple and cyclists reminded Peng Jincheng of the warm hospitality he once received. (Photo / Provided by Peng Jincheng)

A single pomelo, infinite warmth. This weekend, there will also be a local pomelo festival by the outer ring road of Emei and at the 86.5-kilometer point on Provincial Highway 3. Peng Jincheng hopes to treat cyclists to pomelos over the holiday. He even made a vow: “As long as my parents continue to grow pomelos and produce good yields, I have made a promise in my heart to share the fruits of their health. The year after next and the year after that too.” He added, “Of course, as long as my parents are still healthy enough to farm and there are still people selling by the roadside, that sign will remain valid.”