When asked what he had to say to the victim, Fang said: “I am sorry. Everyone has been hurt.”
He added: “I believe that if I do something wrong, I have to accept it. So now, I’m just getting my mindset and emotions right to accept the punishment I deserve.”
Fang was accompanied by his mother, who chimed in at times to prompt him in his comments to reporters. He said his mother had stayed by his side during this period, and that he felt sorry for her.
“I also hope that I can continue to be a filial son after I have a chance to be reborn,” Fang said, adding that his mother had endured a lot during this period.
On reports of the victim’s parents saying they would sue him, Fang said that some reports were “not true” and expressed hope that they could be clarified.
He also addressed his supporters, acknowledging that some saw him as a “role model or idol” and saying that he hoped to show everyone he could learn from his mistakes.
