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Cantaloupe season in Tainan’s Houbi District has officially begun! Over the past few years, the local farmers’ association has found that many young farmers are attracted to growing the fruit. Chang Wei-teng is one of them. Despite holding a master’s in electrical engineering, he decided to return to his hometown to grow cantaloupe instead. His wife is a nurse who was attracted by Chang’s dedication. She decided to remain a nurse, but moonlights by supporting her husband’s dream.

In a warehouse, workers tidy up freshly harvested cantaloupe. Many of them are younger than you’d expect for the industry.

This is Chang Wei-teng, who holds a master’s in electrical engineering from Taiwan Tech. But he gave up an enviable salary to return to his hometown in Tainan’s Houbi, determined to grow cantaloupe.

Chang Wei-teng
Farmer
A career in electrical engineering is a dream to most people, but looking back, I realized there are many things we can do in this life. I wanted to do what I feel most confident about doing.

Yu Chin-feng
Chang’s mother
It’s what he’s interested in. His dad wanted him to go elsewhere for work, but he didn’t want to. Doing this, you’re at the mercy of nature.

Chang’s wife, Huang Tzu-hui, is a practicing nurse. It was actually Chang’s grandmother who brought them together.

Chang Wei-teng
Farmer
You could say my grandmother was matchmaker. She was sick at the time. I noticed how patient the nurse was and thought she had a wonderful personality. After getting to know her, she didn’t look down on me for becoming a farmer. It was meant to be.

Huang Tzu-hui
Nurse
It seemed like he became a farmer just because he wanted to be one. I thought he was so cool. Who would want this job? Especially when he has such an advanced degree. Then eventually, as we got to know each other, I wanted to support him in doing what he loves.

Huang was moved by Chang’s determination, but fearing they might struggle financially, she decided to keep her job as a nurse while also supporting her husband’s dream.

Huang Tzu-hui
Nurse
I believe that people shine when they’re committed to something. By staying the course, he’s carved his own path in life. He’s also overcome many setbacks. The natural disasters we’ve experienced were pretty terrifying. But I thought, that’s OK. He can keep doing this, and I’ll keep nursing. At least I’ll have a steady monthly salary.

Working hand-in-hand, this couple is building more than a cantaloupe brand. They remain standing tall through rain or shine, supporting each other in enjoying the fruits of their labors.

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