"Dad, I don’t want to focus on who’s right or wrong in this situation now. I feel that discussing this topic among us holds no real aning. As you said, we are already a family, and we have returned to this household. Can’t we just put aside our forr grudges and live well together?
I know what I did in the past really hurt you, and I’m truly sorry for that. But I have already been punished. I’ve let go of all my pride and dignity to co here and ask you to take back. Isn’t that sincere enough?
In your eyes, what exactly do I need to do to show sincerity? Do you think I should kneel at the door for three days and nights, slowly begging for your forgiveness, just so you believe in my sincerity?
You are my father. I believe, seeing your son suffer outside all these years, you haven’t felt good about it deep down. But for the sake of your pride, you had to hold onto these things because you believe so things can’t just be forgotten casually!
No matter what, I am still your son. The conflict between us can never change that fact. Even if ti reversed, we would still be in the sa father-son relationship. This is bound by blood, which can’t be severed. My mom gave life to through her hardships, and you raised painstakingly, giving a life without worries. I am really grateful. But there are so things I can’t accomplish just because I want to.
I also hope sotis you could consider things from my perspective, to understand my difficulties. Living is not easy for . Everything I’ve done is only in hopes that everyone can live happily. Why does no one understand my good intentions, thinking everything I do is just to hurt you?
Is it because I did sothing that hurt you before, so anything I do now is seen as harmful in your eyes? Why do you doubt so much? Don’t we have even the basic trust between us? You are my father, and I am your biological son. Why does our relationship have to reach this point?"
Old Master Zhang didn’t know what to say at this mont.
He found out that his son could be so sharp, questioning why, when he was forced to leave the family, he chose to say nothing. Did that make him appear so heartless as a father, that as long as his son bowed his head and spoke a few kind words, pleading not to be sent away, he wouldn’t have forced him out, considering he is part of the Zhang Family?
"I don’t want any disputes with you about these other matters right now. I feel bringing them up doesn’t benefit us at all. I only wish for peace at ho. You’re my son, there’s no denying it. I know I caused you great harm back then, but it was a significant blow to you. However, you chose that path. Do you regret it now and bla , as your father, for it?
Honestly, even if you want to bla now, saying I forced you out of this house, leaving you with no way to return for life, I can tell you clearly, it makes no difference to . Because in your heart, you’ve already regarded as a stranger. You claim you want to make ands to everyone in this family, yet no matter what you do, in my heart, the choice you made back then can’t be placed upon . I didn’t force you to leave, nor did I hold a knife to your throat, demanding you to do so!
Can you not take a good look at yourself to understand why you did what you did? It was your mistake. Why bla others? Should we all allow you to pass bla over and over, only to hurt us again?
Child, I’m a father. I’m your biological father. I would never force my child. Yet, what you say today deeply hurts . How could you doubt the sincere love I hold for you as a father?"
"Dad, you know, that’s not what I ant. I said those things hoping for fairness. If you’ve never thought of excluding , then please, tell openly. Why did you turn away when I ca back? Was it out of hatred for your own reasons, or was it because of your son’s actions?"
Old Master Zhang was surprised, realizing a long-unspoken issue had to be addressed.
"Since you insist on knowing, it was not only because of your son but also for my reasons, I admit I didn’t let you return. I didn’t want to see you because you disregarded as a father when you left, without caring about the pain it might cause. You pursued your own happiness, forgetting there’s an elderly father whom you also have to consider.
Are you surprised at what I’m saying now? But it’s true. I never thought we’d co to this point or that I’d easily forgive you to return ho. Had it been , I’d have kept you away, assuming you despise . You probably hate , right?
If you despise so much, why pretend to love and care about , claiming to want to be by my side? Is it that you’re waiting for to pass away so you can regain control?"
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