Even an adult wouldn't forgive someone who has killed their loved one. Why would Ryo forgive the man that murdered his father? Lan Di shouldn't be forgiven for what he has done to Ryo. This is coming from someone who has never played Shenmue.
A lot of people think that the reason of Lan di behaviour is a misunderstanding...
Maybe he is full of anger because he thinks Iwao did something unforgivable.
I am pretty sure Ryo will remember xiuying's point of view and finally will try to understand why Lan Di did this...
Until he discover this man was wrong but not basically a bad person...
Redemption is a concept very used in japanese culture or pop culture.
( I will use famous cliche anime : Look at piccolo > redemption, look at vegeta > redemption)
I think Lan Di is more interesting than simply a bad guy to kill... How could Xiuying be fascinated by that man ?
We can feel it in the cut scenes. He was good but the path of revenge change him completely.
That's what Xiuying is trying to explain... ( and probably Yu Suzuki too )
;)
ps : MAybe, LAN DI will change after fighting Ryo (defeat) and maybe they 'll fight together, the real bad guy....
who knows ?
