Syuhai Grandpa's Elixir of Youth

While most octogenarians happily step into the pipe-and-slippers stage and pass away their golden years in the allotment, 82-year-old Lin Chun-pu, aka Whisbih, is still robust, sprightly, and fit as a fiddle, with an eye on making big bucks.

In this episode, we discover how Whisbih overcame a battle with small town mentality and build trust with locals; what Whisbih's doing involved in a long-distance relationship; and why despite family protests, even after 30-plus years, he insists on continuing to run his shuttle and errand service.

Host

Whisbih: I might look old to others. But I'm still young at heart. I still want to make money.

Weng Qi-zhong: He likes talking and nagging. What he means is I'm your father, so listen to me. He simply says it in another way. I just don't have the time. It's not that I don't listen to him. My wife thinks one thing. My Dad thinks another thing. They both want my support. But I have my own ideas about things too. It's the work of 3 people.

Weng Mei-lan: Dad feels he didn't take care of us because in his mind he failed in business. He wants to make a success of this for us. So he won't give up. He says he wants to open a homestay and set up a camping park. If he really persists I'd like to help him realize this wish.

Yi-fang: A lot of elderly people use his bus. They chat and interact with each other. It's company for him. He still has the ability. Being elderly doesn't mean he can't do it. As long as he's capable he should continue.

Guest

Yang Lie:He's 82 years old and still willing to persist with this very arduous task. The reason he can persist is because he has faith. He has conviction. And he has great sincerity. That's why he can do it. So I feel that he's actually a very progressive thinker.