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Director Ming Jin-cheng's son's Father's Day message moves netizens

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A young boy, whose father director Ming Jin-cheng died suddenly in 2022, expressed his sadness about not having a father during a Father's Day craft activity.
  • His teacher comforted him by suggesting he could rely on his mother, who could also be a "superman."
  • The boy's mother shared the touching interaction, reflecting on how her children are beginning to notice their family's difference while cherishing her late husband's memory.

Four years after the sudden death of director Ming Jin-cheng from a heart attack, his young son's poignant words during a Father's Day activity have brought tears to many.

I don't have a dad.

— Son "Zhuang Zhuang"The son's statement to his teacher when asked to prepare a Father's Day craft.

Ming passed away in 2022 while his wife, Lin Pei-ti, was recovering from childbirth, leaving her to care for their newborn twins. Now, as the children attend kindergarten, Lin Pei-ti shared a touching moment from her son's communication log. The teacher had asked the children to prepare a Father's Day craft, prompting her son to say, "I don't have a dad."

The teacher's gentle response, "You can find mom, mom can also be a superman," deeply moved Lin Pei-ti, bringing her to tears. She acknowledged that as her children grow, they are becoming more aware of their family's unique circumstances compared to their peers.

You can find mom, mom can also be a superman.

— TeacherThe teacher's comforting response to the son's statement about his father.

Despite the absence of their father, Lin Pei-ti believes Ming Jin-cheng remains a presence in their lives. She shared a message for her late husband, expressing that even though their son now voices his father's absence, she will be there to explain that he is still with them in a different way. The post resonated with many, highlighting the enduring impact of love and memory.

Ming, did you see? The children have grown up. Although he says 'I don't have a dad,' I will accompany them and slowly tell them that you are always here, just loving them in a different way. Happy Father's Day.

— Lin Pei-ti (Wife)Lin Pei-ti's message to her late husband, shared on social media.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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