About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, while stocking shelves, a delivery driver noticed something odd in an aisle: a small, unmarked box wrapped in plain brown paper. Curious, he picked it up and found no label or note inside. Later that day, another customer spotted the same box near the checkout counter, now empty but for a single, mysterious coin. Soon enough, Li Ming himself appeared, smiling warmly as he explained that the boxes were part of his secret tradition—each contained a lucky coin for whoever found one. Word spread quickly around town, turning Li Ming’s store into a place where neighbors would stop by not just for groceries but also for good luck. And whenever someone discovered a coin, they’d always say, ‘Guess who got lucky today!’
2. Late one night, as a delivery driver unloaded crates of exotic fruits, he heard a soft humming coming from behind the bananas. Curious, he followed the sound and found an old man swaying gently, singing in a language none could understand. As the delivery driver approached closer, the old man opened his eyes wide, revealing rows upon rows of tiny teeth like a mischievous monkey. Startled, the worker quickly backed away, only to trip over some boxes and tumble onto the floor, sending bananas flying everywhere. A nearby neighbor poked her head out and asked, ‘What’s going on? Did you see a monkey?’ The driver shook his head, still catching his breath, and replied, ‘No, ma’am… just Li Ming’s latest banana dancer.’
3. One day, after school, little Sarah walked into Li Ming’s Global Market and stopped dead in her tracks. The fresh fish section had suddenly transformed overnight—each fish now wore tiny paper hats with Chinese characters. Curious, she asked an elderly aunty stocking shelves if it was some new promotional gimmick. With a twinkle in her eye, the aunty replied, 'Oh no, child, these are just our special lucky fish for good fortune!' Little Sarah laughed and shook her head, but couldn’t help buying one as a joke. When she got home, her pet hamster tried to nibble off the hat—and that was the last time anyone saw Mr. Whiskers' tiny red paper hat.
4. Late one night, as a delivery driver unloaded boxes of spices, he saw a tiny paw poke out from behind some jars. Curious, he reached in and felt soft fur brush against his hand. Startled, he jumped back only to hear a small whine. Turning around, he found himself facing a little lost kitten with big curious eyes. ‘Looks like someone’s new neighbor needs a home,’ thought the delivery driver, smiling.}