Old Master Zhang was very aware that perhaps in front of his own family, he had received nothing. He had sacrificed so much, taken each step on a path that demanded more from him than others, yet in the end, all he got was a futile outcome.
He once believed that everything he did was the happiest pursuit, but who knew how difficult each decision was? He took the risk of facing everyone's opposition to do what he wanted, with a firm resolve, never regretting a single step. He felt that as long as he had done it, as long as he was happy now, and was able to achieve what he had long desired, that was enough!
Reflecting later, he realized all his efforts were worthwhile, regardless of the final outcome or whether he obtained what he most wanted. In his eyes, he had already achieved his goal, step by step reaching where he stood now; the life he wanted was like this.
