In the dimly lit office, an unusual silence lingered between Pan An and his father, Chaoxiang. It was a rare moment for them to be alone, away from the prying eyes of their busy lives.
Despite the familial bond they shared, an awkward tension suffused the air, one that stemmed from an unspoken disparity—a change in Chaoxiang that Pan An struggled to grasp.
For years, their conversations had been marred by disagreements and discord. Chaoxiang, once known for his strictness and overbearing demeanor, now exuded an unexpected aura of calmness and fragility.
This transformation perplexed Pan An, leaving him uncertain about how to engage with his father, the man whose sternness had been a constant in his life.
The professor's attempts at conversation faltered as he found himself grappling with the unfamiliarity of the situation.
