Being defended like this Qie Xieling felt a layer of ice melt from his heart. When they first met, he could tell Feng Zi was a good person who harboured no ill intentions so he decided to follow him. He didn't expect much, simply clinging to Feng Zi hoping he wouldn't be left behind but as they spent time together he desperately wanted this man to accept him and become his father.
Earlier on at the reception he couldn't bear hearing people insult Feng Zi and so he decided to teach them a lesson. But he didn't think through what sort of reaction Feng Zi would have mainly because he didn't think he would get caught. When he did get caught, he was terrified out of his mind but had to gather his courage and put on a brave facade. Whatever punishment Feng Zi would have in store for him he would kindly accept it.
