About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. In the quiet neighborhood of Fort Lee, New Jersey, an old insurance agency called Fortune Insurance Agency had a peculiar tenant—Mr. Xingchun Hu. One day, after closing hours, a delivery driver noticed something odd: the office lights were on, but no one seemed to be inside. As he approached, he heard a soft giggle coming from within. Curious, the delivery driver peered through the window and saw Mr. Hu dancing awkwardly to some unheard music, his hands moving like they were holding invisible pens. Startled, Mr. Hu spun around, bowed deeply, apologized profusely for scaring him, and invited the driver in for tea. The two ended up chatting late into the night about life, business, and the joys of misplaced enthusiasm.
2. At Fortune Insurance Agency in downtown Portland, Oregon, every morning around 9 AM, a tiny poodle named Max would dash into the lobby and race towards Mr. Hu’s desk. No one knew why—Mr. Hu never even noticed. One day, an elderly gentleman entered the agency, carrying a large bouquet of flowers. He approached Mr. Hu timidly, saying, 'I heard you’re the only one who can understand Max.' To everyone's surprise, Mr. Hu smiled warmly and replied, 'Max is my secret agent—keeps an eye on things!'
3. At Fortune Insurance Agency in downtown Portland, Oregon, one day a delivery driver exclaimed, ‘I’ve never seen so many umbrellas here—must be some kind of record!’ The next minute, it started pouring outside. Then, an old lady walked in and asked for her policy renewal. As she opened her umbrella, the entire office lit up like a tropical storm had arrived indoors. Everyone laughed, realizing that maybe Ms. Hu’s agency was more than just insurance—it was weather control central.}
4. At Fortune Insurance Agency in downtown Portland, Oregon, a curious pigeon began visiting every afternoon at exactly 3 PM. It would perch on the ledge outside Mr. Hu’s office and coo insistently until he emerged with a seed from his lunch bag. One day, an enthusiastic delivery driver arrived just as the bird was making its usual appearance. Thinking it was part of the routine, he casually threw a package towards the pigeon, who deftly caught it mid-air before continuing its ritual. Everyone burst into laughter when Mr. Hu emerged, holding both the seed and the confused package.