In June 2014, a hugely popular post went viral online: the legendary story of an online romance built around six-yuan malatang. Surely most netizens have heard about the young woman who traveled a thousand miles for a date and was put through it thirteen times in one night.
Malatang, a snack originating in Sichuan, became popular across the country for its spicy, mouthwatering flavor and affordable price. Whether in big cities or small towns, you could find franchises everywhere. In real life, almost everyone under thirty has eaten this spicy fast food.
Of course, there are a few exceptions.
