Mr. Ren had never spoken to his wife about how much he admired his own father. Although there were many in Hua Country who revered Ren Bonian, Mr. Ren's admiration was the most pure. It was devoid of familial connections, hierarchical relations, and stemmed solely from heartfelt, man-to-man respect.
Thus, when Mr. Ren saw Ren Bonian at that moment, the shock that filled his heart was indescribable. After Ren Bonian finished his evaluation of Xia You, he rolled down the car window.
From Ren Mansion to Ren Bonian's sanatorium required passing a stretch of highway. Speeding cars and the noisy rush of air caused Ren Bonian to cough repeatedly. His tall yet gradually thinning frame sank into the car seat, coughing intermittently. The personal caregiver intended to close the window, but Ren Bonian stopped him. Staring out at the night scenery, he said profoundly, "Gone with the wind, can all the past simply vanish with it? What needs to return, will still return."
