"How can one not feel the world's plight and endure the suffering of the people in pursuit of achievements and deeds?". Professor David Chow, as a liberal economist, was deeply influenced by traditional Confucian thought and dedicated his life's learning to the welfare of the people and politics. His broad-mindedness undoubtedly embodies the soul of Wistaria Tea House.

During his studies in England, David Chow studied under Hayek, whose advocacy of liberal economics was highly esteemed in the West. However, in an era where the concept of "freedom" was essentially foreign to the Chinese people, he, as a visionary and pioneer, pondered how to understand and practice freedom in a society of authoritarian rule, persisting in a spirit of criticism and progress, amidst hardship and vicissitudes.

Since the 1950s, the old mansion of Wistaria Tea House, then named "A place of respect for moral virtues" by David Chow, served as a gathering place for liberal scholars centered around National Taiwan University. Mr. Chow, with the breadth of a leader, introduced liberal ideology, exerting great influence on younger generations. Students such as Li Ao, Chen Kuo-ying, Lin Yu-sheng, and Chang Hao frequently visited Mr. Chow's residence for discussions. Western liberalism, rooted in the patriotism and concern for the people of Professor David Chow, found its birthplace in Wistaria Tea House and laid the foundation for development throughout the Chinese-speaking world.

In his later years, Mr. Chow moved to the United States, and his son, Chow Yu, took over Wistaria Tea House, continuing his father's noble spirit and making it a place for aspiring individuals and cultural figures to engage in contemplation and dialogue. As long as Wistaria Tea House remains, future generations can continue to reflect on the spirit upheld by Professor David Chow and contemplate the significance of freedom in every era and for every individual.