Not wanting the frail Pai-chin to receive a guilty verdict, Hsiu-fang reveals to Chih-hao his background, hoping that he would withdraw from the witness stand. Pai-chin is overwhelmed to learn that Chih-hao is his son. He seeks reconciliation and reunion with him, but is grievous that Chih-hao feels adversely towards him. He has his will changed, and is gratified that Chih-hao finally calls him father at his deathbed.