After the major earthquake of September 21, 1999, Peng spent eight months in the temporary housing set up for quake victims, listening to the stories of old people who, despite the sad and fearful atmosphere in Taiwan back then, would nonetheless pass their days chatting and laughing and not lose themselves in self-pity and regret. Social workers calling in on them were moved to tears.
1999 年 921 地震後，彭雅玲前往南投與災民住在組合屋裡長達 8 個月，聽老人說故事，在當時台灣充滿驚惶哀戚的社會氛圍中，他們竟然還能有說有笑、豁達度日，讓公部門的訪視員都感動掉淚。