The sky isn't shedding rain, but my tears fall like the second hand of a clock. How should the hour hand catch up?
Zhang Yichen now feels that his father's experiences over the years have been an incredibly vibrant life journey. He hasn't been through such experiences and wishes to venture out a few times, to live recklessly for himself. But over the years, in pursuit of his goals and proving to the world that he is a decent man, he's forgotten what he ultimately desires.
"Dad, do you know? When I hear you talk about your life experiences, deep down, I mostly envy you. I admire you for being able to live so freely for so long, ignoring everything at home just to pursue your own happiness. But I can't do that. I've spent my entire life running around for our family. I've never known what it's like to live for myself, and I haven't even tried to figure out how to live on my own!"
