"Life is your own, even if it's just the two of you left in this banquet hall, I hope you will persist in doing what you believe worthwhile."
Song Jiayu stood up, raising his glass to toast Wen Nian and Lili,
"I'm not suited to say these kinds of things, after all, I myself am a failure in life..."
"Dad, thank you."
Song Lili stopped his self-deprecation; she leaned in, clinking her juice glass against his.
"Dad, thank you."
Wen Nian also spoke, "Lili and I only have you as an elder."
Song Jiayu shook his head gently,
"Xiaonian, don't say that."
Wen Nian smiled, understanding Song Jiayu's intent; he fell silent and downed his drink in one gulp.
Lili sat down first, while Wen Nian busied himself pouring drinks to toast everyone present,
"It's rare that we gather for a family feast and it turned out like this; it's my fault, I hope the brothers and sisters, uncles and aunties still here will forgive me."
