Taiwan Travelogue — CHAPTER IV

1. 1. Aoyama-san attempts to persuade her assistant, Chi-chan, to move into her cottage to shorten Chi-chan's arduous daily commute.
2. 2. Aoyama-san, a prolific writer, records her observations and reflections on various topics, producing an average of six articles per month.
3. 3. Chi-chan significantly improves Aoyama-san's chaotic writing routine and ensures she has nourishing, desired meals prepared after long workdays.
4. 4. Aoyama-san discovers the meaning of "geh," a traditional Taiwanese fermented seafood dish, which differs significantly from Japanese sashimi.
5. 5. Chi-chan shares the history of Kagi, including the legend of a local boy general, Wáng Té-lù, whose righteousness led to the city's renaming.
6. 6. Aoyama-san reveals a childhood experience with severe beriberi, explaining her deep-seated "monster" (insatiable hunger) and gratitude for Chi-chan's culinary efforts.
7. 7. Aoyama-san learns about the distinctions and pragmatism of Hakka cuisine, including unique ingredients and preservation methods, during a hotel dinner in Kagi.
8. 8. Aoyama-san senses Chi-chan's subtle disapproval regarding the Japanese practice of transplanting Mainland sakura trees to Taiwan's soil.