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By Git To Huo

Dear Huo,
You must have received this letter from one of my dear colleague and friend. If you have received this I am already dead, in oblivion and space and time. I know I promised I would always be there to guide you. But life isn't fair. As of writing this letter I am already an old man. Of course the country values it's older citizens but I don't feel as useful as I used to be when I was younger and more free. 

I know when you were younger, you always questioned about why you didn't have a mother. Something you didnt. But you never really complained about it.

The way the world works is uncertain. You were always interested in science and maths. You skipped 3 whole years within a decade. That made you a young genius. Though you weren't so interested in biology and sociology, you did show a capability in these subjects. And even after jumping classes you were able to comprehend and understand the basic principles of the vertebrates, invertebrates and plants. You did like nature a lot.

We spent a lot of time sitting on the porch, sitting on a couch enjoying the view. And listening to music was also your hobby.

Doing things that made you stronger and better as a person. You showed your interest in maths. Your friends and teacher thought you were a exceptional at maths. It was your favourite thing to do. You surpassed me in learning the complications of math. All the time you invested in solving those equations had me astounded. You had both the imagination and the patience too. You were truly an intelligent student.

I just wanted to reaffirm your roots. And to reaffirm that even if I may not be alive forever that you must continue on your journey and your quest.

Even as a little boy, you understood me well and the days I was gone I would leave you to your aunty. She never complained about you because she thought you were the most well behaved. And you were. Teachers always praised your work and ability. You were truly a remarkable child.

Always thought you would want to be an engineer but you became something that you wanted. Something like me. And I expected from your assembly and disassembly of the equipment we had in my house you would become a weapon engineer. Or even become a ballistic missile engineer.

You were always interested in rockets and space. You had an exceptional memory. That is one of the reasons you excelled in school.

And seeing you grow was a great feeling. Seeing you become a man. You have a lot to do and contribute. The country needs you and you know it.

You always were self disciplined and did your work on time. So even though I will be dead as of the time I am writing this letter, it is true that you need not worry or be sad. It is because you have shown your ability numerous times. You can cope with the most difficult of situations.

There is so much I want to tell you. The day I told you were adopted you didn't express any sadness. The way you handled it showed you had a strong character. Maybe you knew it for the longest time and I didn't realize it. Therefore I wish to say maybe it's time you realize that your biological parents were stressed due to a debt trap and didn't want you to get involved. They were worried about you, concerned about you. So they left you to yourself so you wouldn't have to lift the burden of their debt and then I assumed the responsibility of you.

And it was the best decision I made. You provided me companionship. And you seemed to enjoy mine. I saw you to grow up as a fine man, a man with meaning and purpose. A man who resonated with the term principles. You become a person who could define liberty and freedom.

And I am sure you have inspired others to live on as you have inspired me. And I realize you have your own way with things, doing things your way. 

You enjoyed a good read and completed tests on time. You were very punctual and although we don't share the same genes we share a lot of traits. We share similarities in character and interest in board games. PTherefore we have a bond that can't be broken. But you have shown that even though we have gone through difficult circumstances you have always come back.

You don't have to be bound by circumstance. You have already realized the importance of accepting the circumstance and changing what can be changed and accepting that which can't be changed.

Mistakes are part of life and learn from them after we admit to them and learn from them. We are after all human and nothing can stop us from making mistakes from time to time. But we can learn from them. And I might have not frequently shown appreciation and acknowledgement of your efforts.

Perhaps that has turned out well. But I now believe that if I had believed more in your ability in the beginning you would have solved everything I could think of.

Nonetheless I don't think less of you in any way. But the truth is you have always surpassed my expectations.

You have done well and have made me proud. And seeing you with your family gives me the greatest happiness. It really makes me happy to seeing that you now have a place called home and I have grandchildren who don't have to worry about having a mother or father. A stable family is something to cherish and enjoy.

When I was younger I did have someone who I felt an affinity to. It didn't work out our way. But destiny works out in many different ways.

After all I was able to meet and have you.