Where love and loyalty are concerned, hope is essential. You are very welcome, and if there is anything else I can do, just let me know.

Your father doesn't sound like a very compassionate man!

Yes, I can see how you would feel gratitude towards Nie Mingjue.

And I can see how you might, in your future, be tempted to accede to your father's request if that meant he would acknowledge you as his son and give you the acceptance and social position that being his son would entail. As I said, that relationship is complex and compelling, and a son can never really shut his heart to his father.