The man in the photograph was young, with a buzz cut, an upright posture, spirited eyes, thick brows, and a beaming smile as dazzling as the scorching sun, as refreshing as a cool breeze.
Shen You'an gazed fixedly at the figure in the photograph, fearing that with just one blink, it would vanish like a fleeting dream.
In his youth, he was in his prime, full of ambition and vigor.
Next to the photograph lay all the information about him.
Born in Jingzhou, April 12th, thirty-nine years ago.
His life was recorded in detail.
Shen You'an scanned through the text swiftly and logged off before the administrator could trace the IP address, erasing every trace she left behind.
Closing the laptop, Shen You'an's heart remained in turmoil.
She slid open the balcony door. The cold wind, mixed with hail, swept in, but she remained unmoved, stepping into the frozen world outside.
"Father, so you had so many untold hardships."
