Paying One's Respect

"Father, since young, I have always thought you are the wisest person, but I have changed my mind after what had happened. In the past, you told me that you wouldn't care about the background of the person I like. You would only care about his character… If he has good character, you would agree to the marriage. You even said that you wouldn't decide my marriage like other parents.

"However, I now know that you are just like all the other parents. You think that parents should decide their kids' marriage.

"You criticized Anran's character, but the millions of people that know Anran in the Gui Yuan Sect have never said anything bad about his character. Do you think that all those people were wrong? I have known him for almost a year. Do you think my opinion of him is wrong as well? Father, you have only known him for half a day. Just half a day is enough for you to decide that he is not suitable for me?

"I understand now.