Chang Cheng Hokkien Mee closes doors after 32 years, 11-year-old girl writes thank-you letter to hawkers张城福建面在经营32年后关门歇业，11岁女孩写感谢信给小贩
Chang Cheng Hokkien Mee has closed it doors after 32 years of operation, but it still lives in the hearts of its patrons.The stall, which was located in Chop Joo Hiong Eating House at Serangoon Avenue 3, served its last meal on Oct 31.In an interview published by Shin Min Daily News on Sunday (Nov 1), the hawkers, Wu Fushun,...
Chang Cheng Hokkien Mee has closed it doors after 32 years of operation, but it still lives in the hearts of its patrons.
The stall, which was located in Chop Joo Hiong Eating House at Serangoon Avenue 3, served its last meal on Oct 31.
In an interview published by Shin Min Daily News on Sunday (Nov 1), the hawkers, Wu Fushun, 64, and his wife Lin Rongduan, 61, said many old customers whom they hadn't seen for many years came down after news of their coming closure spread.
Wu said customers surged by 50 per cent in the past week, and the couple said they were touched by the gifts they received from customers, including chocolates and handwritten cards.
They shared a thank-you letter written by an 11-year-old girl, the daughter of their longtime customers.
In the photo of the letter they shared to Shin Min Daily News, addressed to "uncle and auntie", the girl said she was sad to see them go.
"Therefore, I wanted to write this letter to thank you. To some, this is just an ordinary little stall, but to me, it wasn't just about delicious Hokkien mee, but also about the warm hospitality," she wrote.
"I especially want to thank auntie, because every time I come, you always recognise me and are so kind, making me feel happy and warm. Thank you for your continued kindness and enthusiasm. I will miss your Hokkien mee and the warmth you brought me."
She also wished them good health, peace, happiness and wished them the best for their future, signing of as "an 11-year-old girl who loves your Hokkien mee".
Wu said his wife treasured the letter and brought it home as a keepsake.
He later shared they had been running the stall for six days a week for more than 10 hours a day for the past 32 years.
The long-term strain gradually took a toll on Wu's health and they decided to close their doors to focus on their wellbeing.
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张城福建面在经营32年后关门歇业，但它仍然活在顾客心中。
这家位于实龙岗3道 Chop Joo Hiong 食阁的摊位于10月31日供应了最后一餐。
在《新明日报》周日（11月1日）刊登的采访中，64岁的吴福顺和61岁的妻子林荣端表示，许多多年未见的老顾客在得知他们即将关门的消息后都前来光顾。
吴先生表示，过去一周顾客数量激增了 50%，这对夫妇表示，他们很感动于顾客送来的礼物，包括巧克力和手写贺卡。
他们分享了一封由一位11岁女孩写的感谢信，这位女孩是他们一位老顾客的女儿。
在他们分享给《新明日报》的信件照片中，女孩写信给“叔叔和阿姨”，信中说她很难过看到他们离开。
“因此，我想写这封信来感谢你们。对一些人来说，这只是一个普通的小摊，但对我来说，它不仅仅是美味的福建面，更是热情好客的体现。”她写道。
“我尤其要感谢阿姨，因为每次我来，您总是认出我，而且非常和蔼可亲，让我感到无比幸福和温暖。谢谢您一直以来的友善和热情。我会想念您的福建面和您带给我的温暖。”
她还祝愿他们身体健康、平安幸福，并祝愿他们未来一切顺利，最后署名“一个喜欢你们福建面的11岁女孩”。
吴先生说，他的妻子非常珍惜这封信，并把它带回家作为纪念品。
他后来透露，在过去的 32 年里，他们每周经营这个摊位 6 天，每天超过 10 小时。
长期的压力逐渐损害了吴的健康，他们决定关门歇业，专注于自身的健康。
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