Dear Gao,
I have always believed that if one truly loves someone, they will value their partner's happiness over their own. If you truly want to marry Cho, I will say nothing. If he is the man you want to spend the rest of your life with, I will willingly watch you two be wed. However, I know that this is not the case. We both know that we are indisputably in love, but you will not agree to be with me for fear of tarnishing your father's pride. It may not be my place to say this, but as a man who truly cares for you, I think your happiness is just as valuable as his. I say, pay no attention to the Chinese aunties and uncles. Let them think what they want. If they are genuine friends, they will support you in your pursuit of happiness. What use is honor in a society like this? Authentic happiness trumps empty honor. Please consider my proposal.
With True Love,
Young Lu
I have always believed that if one truly loves someone, they will value their partner's happiness over their own. If you truly want to marry Cho, I will say nothing. If he is the man you want to spend the rest of your life with, I will willingly watch you two be wed. However, I know that this is not the case. We both know that we are indisputably in love, but you will not agree to be with me for fear of tarnishing your father's pride. It may not be my place to say this, but as a man who truly cares for you, I think your happiness is just as valuable as his. I say, pay no attention to the Chinese aunties and uncles. Let them think what they want. If they are genuine friends, they will support you in your pursuit of happiness. What use is honor in a society like this? Authentic happiness trumps empty honor. Please consider my proposal.
With True Love,
Young Lu