Now, the "Breaking Wall" project was like a thunderclap, exploding in his seemingly stable and successful world. He saw his former classmates, and even juniors several years his junior, all abandoning lucrative overseas positions and resolutely returning to China, to immerse themselves in that unknown yet meaningful battle. A long-lost sensation, known as "passion," stirred faintly in his chest.
Go back?
This thought emerged clearly for the first time, accompanied by immense fear and practical considerations. Everything he had in the United States—his top academic position, ample research funding, a world-class team, a comfortable family life, the education his children received... these were all things he had fought for over a decade to obtain, and abandoning them required immense courage. Besides, he knew well that his past "betrayal" had long chilled the hearts of his mentors and many colleagues in China, so how would he find his place if he returned?
