In the past, Ren Baqian had always liked to immerse himself in a warm bath. Although there were geothermal energy sources in Northeast China, it was still very cold outside.
Soaking himself in the public bath on an extremely cold winter day, followed by steaming himself in the sauna, was especially invigorating.
When Ren Baqian was in university, a roommate from the south went into the public bath and saw him butt-naked. He got so afraid that he almost ran away, causing Ren Baqian to tease him for a long time.
Ren Baqian sat in the wooden tub with the water up to his neck. The smell of herbal medicine emanated from within.
He was unsure why he was reminded of that roommate of his who came from the south.
It is said that one is getting old when he or she begins to recall the past.
Ren Baqian was deep in thought.
