The Bulls continued to defeat the Grizzlies and the Nets, achieving a new wave of 7 consecutive victories, improving their record to 27 wins and 3 losses, continuing to top the league.
"Who can beat the Bulls" has once again become a topic of discussion among fans and the media.
However, at this time, the Cavaliers, who were previously considered by O'Neal to be ranked second in the list of "beating the Bulls", encountered a problem: due to the recurrence of his groin injury, James will be absent for about two weeks.
This means that James will miss the second match between the Bulls and the Cavaliers, which will also be in Cleveland.
This will undoubtedly disappoint countless Cleveland fans, because after the "unfortunate loss" in the last game, they all expected the Kings to lead the team to complete the revenge battle at home.
"God was afraid of LeBron's talent, so while he gave him the best body in history, he also deprived him of the health of his groin and hamstrings."
This was the most-liked comment from a fan named "Son of Cleveland" on social media today, and was later quoted by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Without their king, how will Cleveland face the Bulls' charge?
This was the question many local fans had when the Bulls arrived in Cleveland and attracted a large number of fans.
After all, the last time they met, even with James, they were completely defeated in the fourth quarter.
In the training hall of Quick Loans Arena, the Bulls players are conducting open training inside.
Because the distance between Chicago and Cleveland is only more than 500 kilometers, they arrived here that day.
There were a large number of reporters gathered on the sidelines, including those from big media outlets like ESPN and TNT, but of course more were from Cleveland.
It is totally insufficient to describe the Bulls this season as a "traffic team". They are now liquid gold. Any peripherals they can get can be quickly converted into US dollars.
For example, Bulls rookie Kyle Anderson recently got a tattoo on his right arm, but what confused everyone was that he had two old ladies tattooed on him.
For example, recently Hawes told reporters that someone broke into his residence in the city and stole something he didn't expect: a toilet. This made him very angry as he was in a hurry to use the toilet, so he immediately called the police, but after hearing his description, the police ignored him.
Just these little gossips can allow journalists to earn enough for half a year's writing fees.
During the training session, Rose looked in pretty good shape.
After the training, Xu Yong wanted to go back to the locker room early, but all the routes between him and the player tunnel were blocked by reporters.
He had no choice but to stay and be interviewed.
Of course, the same goes for everyone else. Except for the sharp-eyed Butler who slipped back to the locker room early to enjoy the opportunity to take a shower after training, several other core members were caught by reporters, even Hawes, who recently lost his toilet.
"Will LeBron's absence tonight make the game easier?" The first reporter to ask the question was from the Honest Man.
"No, that would make the game more difficult."
"More difficult?" The reporter thought he had heard wrongly.
"Yes, originally we only needed to focus on defending one person, but now our defense needs to target three people, which will force us to make a choice." Xu Yong said, touching his nose.
"Do you mean the Cavaliers are more difficult to deal with without LeBron?" This reporter from the Honest Man was not quite honest.
"We will not underestimate any opponent." Xu Yong replied calmly.
"Derrick looks to be in great shape, will his role be different tonight?"
Xu Yong frowned, thinking that the reporter in front of him seemed to be asking the wrong person, but when he turned around, he found that Ross seemed to be gone.
"Where's Derek?" he asked Hawes behind him.
"Jimmy took him back to the locker room." As the tallest player on the team, Hawes also has the best vision on the team.
Xu Yong frowned. These two guys ran really fast.
But he immediately relaxed his brows. Ever since the two of them had talked out their problems, their relationship had become more harmonious.
As expected, most of the problems between people can be solved through communication.
"Let's watch the game tonight." Xu Yong turned around and said.
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"Derrick, you're in good shape today?" Xu Yong asked Rose after returning to the locker room after the interview.
Ross nodded.
Although he found out that he was being used as a pawn after talking to Reggie, he definitely couldn't tell Xu Yong about this, as that would make him look stupid.
However, it must be unpleasant to be used as a gun, but you can only vent your anger on the Cavaliers.
"Then do more." Xu Yong said directly.
Even if Stern pushed him to the throne, he was not a king who would hold on to the championships in his hands.
Even if Rose accepts the change, his sacrifice is visible, so when he is in good shape, he will naturally be given more minutes.
Rose nodded firmly. Although James would not play tonight, he would most likely appear on the sidelines. At that time, the feeling of having to sit on the sidelines and watch would only make the opponent more uncomfortable.
That night, the Quicken Loans Arena was packed.
The Bulls' games this season have nothing to do with whether James is present or not.
If I can see Xu Yong, then this ticket is 100% worth it.
During the pre-match warm-up, the camera was always on Xu Yong.
However, Xu Yong was a bit "poor" today. After a simple warm-up, he sat on the sidelines and chatted with Butler.
"Okay, senior, I understand." Butler nodded after hearing Xu Yong's explanation.
Soon, the warm-up was over and the scene entered the opening ceremony, with the starting lineups of both sides announced one after another.
Bulls: Rose, Butler, Xu Yong, West, Adams;
Cavaliers: Irving, JR Smith, Marion, Davis, Love.
After James announced that he would miss two weeks due to a groin injury, the Cavaliers quickly pushed for a deal to acquire JR Smith from the Knicks using a trade exception and a second-round pick.
Smith performed well last season, which earned him a three-year, $17.94 million contract extension in the summer of 2013.
However, with Anthony's departure, the Knicks entered a period of rebuilding and his performance plummeted.
This season, his playing time has dropped to 25.8 minutes, his shooting percentage is only 40%, and his scoring is just over 10 points. Not only does he have to make way for newcomers, but his condition is also very poor. He has long been treated as a junk contract.
It just so happened that the Cavaliers were short of a shooting guard, especially after James' absence, the team's firepower would be insufficient. Smith was a famous player in the past, so with the mentality of trying everything possible, the Cavaliers brought him in.
The game was about to begin, and the photographer on the scene finally moved the camera away from Xu Yong and turned to other people.
James also appeared in the camera at the right time.
Although he could not play, he still insisted on being there, and after Blatt arranged the tactics, he demonstrated his responsibilities as a leader and cheered on his teammates.
Adams passed the ball back to the Bulls' half, officially kicking off the game.
The Bulls used the pindown tactic as usual, with Butler holding the ball and organizing the game.
However, what was slightly different from previous games was that Xu Yong did not shoot immediately after receiving the ball. Instead, he broke through to attract a double-team, and then passed the ball to the outside.
Just as he broke through, the Bulls had a small cooperation at the top of the arc. Butler passed the ball and moved to Rose to set a pick-and-roll. Rose moved to the top of the arc with the help of the screen.
Whether the player is in good shape or not is just a feeling for him/herself; the key still lies in the specific performance on the field.
For Rose, nothing can better verify his current playing style than three-pointers, which was also the topic of discussion between Xu Yong and Butler before the game.
The Cavaliers obviously didn't expect the Bulls to look for Rose at the start, because in the past games Rose was only the Bulls' third or even fourth choice at the start, so after Rose received the ball, he got a completely open three-point opportunity.
He adjusted himself before attacking again.
Rose's three-point shooting percentage this season is 36.2%, which is not very high, but it is also the peak of his career.
The basketball spun in the air and drew a parabola.
“Swish!”
With a crisp sound of entering the net, the basketball went into the net.
Well, now it is confirmed that Rose is in good shape tonight.
Looking back, JR received a pass from Love on the outside and hit an answerball three-pointer.
Although Xu Yong's remarks before the game sounded disrespectful to James to some fans, they were also the truth. It is really difficult to judge who will be the main attacking point of the Cavaliers after James is absent.
It seemed that Irving was the right person to take the lead, but in fact, it was Love who held the ball at the beginning of the game and JR who shot. Who could have thought of that?
Then Rose cut in and received a pass from Butler and made a layup, causing Davis to commit a hand foul.
In this ball, Davis showed top-notch assisting defense ability and awareness. His long arms completely blocked Rose's shooting angle, but Rose used his ability to twist in the air to successfully draw a foul.
This also further proves Rose's current state.
After stepping onto the free throw line, Rose made both free throws and scored 5 points in a row at the start of the game.
It was not until this time that Blatt realized that the Bulls were consciously creating opportunities for Rose.
Is this Thibodeau's little surprise at the start?
Thibodeau said he was a little surprised, too.
He has returned to his early-season escrow status since the Bulls got back on track.
Anyway, Xu Yong and Butler can handle most situations on the court, and it is up to them to decide who to start the game.
I didn't expect them to play Rose tonight, and Rose looked in pretty good shape.
In fact, the question he asked Xu Yong last time already showed that he wanted Rose to play well. Now that Rose really played well, isn’t that a surprise?
Davis cut into the basket again and received a pass from Love and scored a goal.
The Cavaliers scored consecutive goals at the beginning of the game, and in the process, Love's organizational ability was fully demonstrated.
Love certainly has organizational skills and is very good at it.
His quarterback-like long pass from the backfield to Westbrook was UCLA's signature tactic. Xu Yong had experienced it when he was still with the Devils, not to mention that he averaged 4.4 assists per game with the Timberwolves last season.
This season, because he was always assigned to shoot three-pointers, people overlooked his ability.
After the offense-defense switch, Blatt directed his players on the sidelines to get into defensive positions. The Cavaliers significantly stepped up their defense against Rose, and the Bulls' offense was delayed.
The Cleveland fans at the scene were a little stunned, and some couldn't help rubbing their eyes.
How come the Cavaliers looked better tonight than they did the last time they played away against the Bulls?
In the last match, the Cavaliers relied on the substitutes to catch up with the score, but why did they seem to be going back and forth with the Bulls at the start of this game?
They are missing James tonight!
The live camera was given to the Cavaliers' bench. After seeing the camera, James immediately turned around and pretended to chat with Joe Harris next to him.
Harris didn't react at first, but after James emphasized his tone, he turned his head with a confused look on his face.
This scene was projected onto the large LED screen, which looked very funny.
Fortunately, the camera quickly cut back to the court, because Xu Yong broke into the inside and directly faced Davis to complete a tomahawk slam dunk.
Davis didn't dare to attack easily at this time because he had a foul.
Of course, more importantly, he did not expect Xu Yong to suddenly rush in. You know, Blatt had just shouted at them to guard Rose.
After Xu Yong landed, he stepped back to defend and high-fived Butler who passed the ball.
Of course, they won't stuff every ball into Rose's hands. That's not called "giving Rose more shots", that's called "giving the ball to Rose".
There is a big difference between the two. The former is more about creating opportunities for Rose, while the latter is simply putting all the pressure on Rose.
Just as Xu Yong said before the game, even without James, the Cavaliers are still a top three team in the Eastern Conference, and it is unrealistic to let Rose play against them alone.
Moreover, the varied offense made it difficult for the Cavaliers to know where to defend them, which made the game easier.
After the first quarter, the score was 33 to 31, with the Bulls leading.
If the opening was just an illusion, now Cavaliers fans can be sure that the Cavaliers' performance tonight is indeed better than the last time they met.
And it wasn't just one point that performed well. Irving scored 8 points, Love scored 7 points and 3 assists, JR scored 6 points, and Davis scored 5 points and 5 rebounds. This is a multi-point performance.
James looked a little embarrassed on the sidelines, but at this moment a familiar oriental melody was ringing in his heart: I shouldn't be in the car, I should be under the car.
Of course, the most dazzling performance in the first quarter was Rose. He made 2 three-pointers, 4 of 6 shots, plus 3 free throws, and scored 13 points in a single quarter.
Moreover, these were the data he obtained when he was substituted off the court with 2 minutes left in the first quarter.
After being written off for two consecutive seasons, fans have forgotten how long it has been since Rose performed like this.
When the second quarter started, Rose continued to play.
It was at this time that the Cavaliers also sent out Dellavedova, who did a good job of restricting Rose in the first matchup between the two sides.
Xu Yong also looked at the court at this time. Whether he could break through Delavindova, his "nemesis", was the key to whether Rose could continue to perform tonight.
Dellavedova does not have very good physical conditions, and his crazy dog defense is entirely based on experience and defensive enthusiasm.
Rose used a quick change of direction in front of his body to directly shake Dellavedova to his knees.
This caused an uproar at the scene. Rose used his talent to overcome all efforts.
Xu Yong didn't seem too surprised. Rose changed his playing style this season, but it didn't mean he couldn't break through. It was just that it was no longer his main method of attack, but had become a trump card.
However, Dellavedova's subsequent reaction exceeded everyone's expectations. After being shaken to his knees, he stood up again the next moment and caught up with Rose again!
This is not just enthusiasm, but fighting spirit, surging fighting spirit.
Xu Yong was a little surprised that this kind of player was definitely the favorite of the coach and teammates.
Rose's final pull-up shot in the air was interfered and went wide.
However, something unexpected happened again. Rose jumped up quickly, grabbed the offensive rebound, and made a 2+1 after confronting Dellavedova.
Enthusiasm.
This word, which should have belonged to Dellavedova in this matchup, also belongs to Rose tonight.
Xu Yongdu couldn't help but reach out to applaud Ross's performance.
Although he didn't know where Rose's enthusiasm came from tonight, he was sure that tonight would be a very different night for Rose.
At the end of the first half, the score was 62 to 55.
Although the Cavaliers played very well, and it could even be said that they completely exceeded everyone's predictions before the game, the Bulls still took the lead.
Rose played really well tonight. He scored another 12 points in the second quarter and had a game-high 25 points by halftime.
"Derrick, you scored 25 points in the first half, you must have 50 points for the whole game?" Butler shouted to Rose in the locker room at midfield.
Ross smiled and shook his head when he heard this.
Xu Yong also laughed at the side. It seemed that the relationship between these two people was better than he expected.
"They will definitely focus on defending you in the second half." Xu Yong reminded Rose at this time.
Rose nodded seriously. Of course he didn't take Butler's words seriously. He was already very satisfied to be able to play such a good first half.
After returning to the second half, just as Xu Yong expected, the Cavaliers began to target Rose, and Blatt directly replaced JR with Dellavedova as the starting player.
Rose's performance was limited in this quarter, scoring only 7 points.
However, the Bulls still maintained their lead as Xu Yong scored 20 points in this quarter alone.
What is the strength of the league's number one player? He doesn't have to rush to perform, but when he does, it's like a storm.
At the end of the third quarter, the Bulls were leading the Cavaliers by 15 points, 96 to 81.
If nothing unexpected happens, it is a foregone conclusion that the Bulls will complete a double kill against the Cavaliers.
Although it sounds a bit strange, James on the sidelines seemed very relaxed at this time, pulling Harris to chat, even though the latter looked reluctant.
It seems like James is the one who most wants the Cavaliers to lose tonight.
But at this moment, an accident happened and JR went crazy.
In fact, from the three-pointer at the beginning, we can see that JR's outside touch tonight is still good, but it is not his turn to perform in the starting lineup.
However, in order to defend Rose, Blatt adjusted the starting lineup in the second half, and he became a substitute again. After returning to the familiar rhythm, he had the opportunity to perform.
[JR is not crazy, he is an All-Star every day], [Highlights of Jordan], JR is probably the most crazy player in NBA history.
If you have seen Jordan Clarkson's crazy performance in the Asian Games, then JR is the plusMax version. When he is crazy, he can score 10+ three-pointers in a single NBA game.
Thibodeau's reaction was quick enough. He quickly asked Butler to guard him, but he threw the ball at Butler's head, which made Butler a little angry.
Even Thibodeau called a timeout, but it didn't stop this guy.
Although most of the time JR makes his own head coach speechless, but a few times he will make the opponent's head coach speechless.
Tonight is clearly that small part of the time.
By the time the main players of both sides returned, the score on the field had become 103 to 98, and the difference had been narrowed to 5 points.
And after the main players returned, the Cavaliers showed resilience that they had never shown in the previous game.
You have to know that in the last match, with Xu Yong's personal wave and the shouts of "Who.is.your.daddy" from the audience, the Cavaliers basically gave up. You have to know that the Cavaliers were not trailing by as much as they were tonight.
But tonight, throughout the entire fourth quarter, the Cavaliers' play gave people a feeling of "after three days of absence, one should look at them with new eyes."
At this time, Blatt also adjusted his defensive strategy again, and began to focus all his defense on Xu Yong.
Obviously, compared with Rose's performance, Xu Yong's scoring explosiveness is what he is more afraid of.
He also doesn't think Rose has the ability to continue scoring.
Then, he saw it.
Rose came up with the ball and played against Dellavedova, and hit a mid-range shot with a step-back jump shot from 20 feet on the left.
That's not the way he's good at scoring, but it also shows that he's still in great shape in the fourth quarter.
In the next round, he cut in again to create damage and went to the free throw line, then moved to the bottom corner to receive Butler's pass and hit a three-pointer.
In just three rounds, he scored 7 points, forcing Blatt to call a timeout.
Blatt suffered a loss because of the European coaches, who had never seen Rose play before his injury.
However, the Cavaliers' tenacity tonight was really unexpected. After coming back, Irving made a three-pointer and Love made a three-pointer, and they managed to catch up with the score.
The two sides fought until the last moment. With 30 seconds left in the game, the Cavaliers were defended until the last moment. Irving made another extremely difficult three-pointer despite Butler's defense, helping the Cavaliers to tie the score tenaciously. The entire Quicken Loans Arena was boiling.
The Cavaliers team has proven with their all-out performance that they can play better without James!
After returning from the timeout, Xu Yong broke into the inside despite being double-teamed, forcing the entire Cavaliers team to compact their defense, and then passed the ball to Rose in the bottom corner.
There are opinions about whether to shoot or pass the ball, or to whom to pass the ball to in the final moments.
If you pass the ball to the Ice Shooter who hasn't scored a goal all night, you're actually leaving the game to luck.
But as of now tonight, Rose has made 18 of 30 shots, 3 of 6 three-pointers, and 6 of 9 free throws, scoring 45 points.
This data has broken his personal career high score in a single game. Before this, his record was 42 points, which was during his MVP season from 2011 to 2012.
Rose received the ball and got an open opportunity.
Because the two sides were tied and Xu Yong's breakthrough was too determined, the Cavaliers had no choice but to retreat, and naturally it was impossible for them to fight back at this time.
Rose took a three-point shot calmly.
At this moment, all the fans in the stadium seemed extremely nervous, because there was not much time left and this was a goal that was enough to kill the game.
Xu Yong smiled in advance as he looked at the ball in the air, because the trajectory and spin of the ball looked like it would go in.
“Swish!”
With a crisp sound of the ball going into the net, Rose hit this near-game-winning three-pointer!
There was an uproar at the scene. Ross was truly amazing tonight.
There were only 10 seconds left in the game, and Blatt quickly called a timeout.
Xu Yong walked up to Ross and bumped chests with him.
What he said to Rose was true, and seeing his former comrade-in-arms once again performing brilliantly, he was really happy for Rose.
Ross's eyes were already red at this time. The game was not over yet, and he was trying hard to control his emotions.
After the timeout, the Cavaliers could only use the three-point tactic, but with the Bulls' expanded defense, the Cavaliers' magic could not continue. Irving's three-pointer from the outside missed and the rebound was grabbed by Adams.
Thibodeau immediately called a timeout and did not give the Cavaliers a chance to foul.
With only 3.6 seconds left, the Bulls had already secured victory.
Of course, it wasn't complete yet, because if the ball was intercepted or if they missed both free throws, the Cavaliers still had a chance to drag the game into overtime.
"Xu, you will take the final free throws." Thibodeau then designated Xu Yong.
"Coach, I'll serve the ball and let Derek take the free throw." Xu Yong said at this time, and looked up at the large LED screen above his head.
Thibodeau looked up following his gaze and understood what Xu Yong was talking about.
48 points, Rose has already scored 48 points. If he can make the last two free throws, he will get 50 points.
Although it's only a 2-point difference, just like the ending of the story, one is close to perfect and the other is perfect.
Thibodeau nodded.
Ross looked at Xu Yong with red eyes.
He had done something wrong before, but Xu Yong not only did not blame him, but helped him instead.
It was his misfortune to suffer serious injuries for two consecutive years, but it was his luckiest thing to meet a teammate like Xu Yong.
It was a world-class difficult sideline ball. Rose broke away from the ball in the opposite direction, successfully received the pass from Xu Yong, ran two steps, and was finally fouled by Dellavedova.
There are only 2.6 seconds left.
As long as a penalty kick is scored, the game will end early.
Before going to the free throw line, Xu Yong pulled Rose's ear and whispered, "Don't feel pressured. You are always the best."
Rose took a deep breath and went to the free throw line.
At this moment, something incredible happened.
"MVP! MVP!"
At first, it was just a few people, but by the end, at the Quicken Loans Arena, fans were actually chanting MVP for Rose.
In a trance, it seems difficult to tell whether this is Cleveland or Chicago.
Xu Yong was also stunned for a moment. He didn't know whether Rose's performance touched the fans at the scene, or the fans felt that this would cause Rose to experience psychological fluctuations. He felt that it was most likely the latter.
Disruption is not limited to booing. Anything that can affect the mentality of the opposing players is a good method.
Rose's reaction also illustrates this point. He adjusted himself, took a deep breath, and dribbled the ball twice, which shows that his emotions are fluctuating greatly.
After adjusting himself, he shot the ball in his hand.
“Swish!”
The basketball lands safely in the pocket!
The game is officially over.
There was a sudden commotion at the scene, indicating that Xu Yong's previous judgment was correct.
Rose's second free throw.
But at this moment, shouts of "MVP" were heard again at the scene.
It was the same shout, but this time the meaning was obviously completely different from the last time.
Rose was once the youngest MVP.
Even though he had been seriously injured for two years.
Rose could hardly control his emotions, but in the end he took a trembling deep breath and made the second free throw.
“Swish!”
Still hit.
50 points!
He scored his first 50 points in his career!
With 2.6 seconds left, the Cavaliers had no more timeouts. Irving rushed to the frontcourt and his three-point shot went wide, and a long whistle sounded from the sidelines.
128 to 123, the Bulls finally defeated the Cavaliers on the road and won the game without any danger.
It was at this moment that Ross's emotions completely got out of control. He covered his face with his hands and squatted down crying.
Xu Yong walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder.
After a long while, Ross stood up and hugged Xu Yong tightly.
"Thank you, thank you, Xu, thank you." He choked up and said, it was not just about this season, it was more like he wanted to pour out everything about the past two years.
Xu Yong patted his back hard.
This scene was captured by the large LED screen at the scene. After hugging Xu Yong and parting, Ross's eyes were full of tears.
There were cheers and applause at the scene.
At this moment, winning or losing is no longer the most important thing. It is more meaningful to witness Rose's rebirth.
Even as an opponent, Rose deserves their respect tonight.
Feeling the enthusiasm of the fans at the scene, Rose wiped away his tears and waved his hands to express his gratitude.
This is Derrick Rose's night.
At this time, James seemed to be in a good mood. He tried hard to act frustrated, and then encouraged the Cavaliers players one by one after they finished the handshake ceremony.
That's what a leader does after a loss.
At the same time, Rose was interviewed by a female TNT reporter on the sidelines, and he seemed to be still upset.
And what’s special is that the Cavaliers fans at the scene did not leave, but waited to listen to Rose’s interview.
"Derrick, I can see you're excited. This is a special win for the team tonight, especially since you scored 50 points. What does this mean to you?"
When the number reached 50 points, the Cavaliers fans cheered and applauded.
"It means everything." Ross's words were still choked with sobs.
"I have been working hard to prove that I can still play well. Without the team, without my teammates, without the fans, I can't do it."
"What made you perform so well tonight?" the reporter continued to ask.
At this moment, Rose turned his head and looked at Xu Yong and Butler not far away, then said, "My teammates always believe in me. They have always been like this. Just like Xu said, we are a team. They made me find myself again. They are the best teammates in the world."
"Final question, your performance tonight showed us the old Derrick Rose, will it come back?"
"I'm not thinking too much, I just want to help the team, whatever they ask me to do, I just want to help the team win the game, that's the only thing I'm thinking about right now."
When the interview was over, Xu Yong appeared behind Rose and touched his head. At this time, Butler also bumped shoulders with Rose and shouted.
He joked at halftime that Rose could score 50 points in the game, and then Rose really scored 50 points in the end. He was even more excited than Rose.
The fans at the scene once again applauded and cheered for the former MVP.
Everyone was moved by this scene, except one person.
James' expression was very ugly at this time, because what Rose said at the end basically announced the complete failure of Rich Paul's plan.
The Bulls now look like an extremely united team, and no one can affect them.
Xu Yong and Rose attended the post-match press conference together.
In this game, Rose scored 50 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, which was the most dazzling performance of the whole game.
But Xu Yong also scored 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Although he didn't exert much effort, he was still dominant when he exerted his strength in the third quarter.
Of course, the focus tonight is Ross.
Xu Yong also used a phrase with Chinese cultural characteristics to summarize Ross's performance, which was also a classic phrase of his before his rebirth.
Or to be more precise, a poem.
"The rose will eventually bloom again, and you will still be a young man when you return."