Happiness is always fleeting and rushed, and even with two brothers being doctors in the family, Patriarch Bai knew that too much drinking was harmful to one's health.
But as people age, they become like children again, unable to restrain themselves, and joy turns to sorrow.
Patriarch Bai, despite the warnings, drank a few glasses. As the family gathered for a joyous reunion, and everyone seemed happy, he couldn't help but miss his late spouse amidst the festive season.
A surge of complex emotions overwhelmed him, and he lost control, drinking excessively. The result was the flare-up of an old ailment. The New Year's Eve dinner was nearly finished, but the plans of watching the Spring Festival Gala together were ruined.
The old man ended up in the hospital because of the drinking.
