Chapter 77 Rejection



The media began to report and comment extensively that evening, and various remarks and speculations about the two princess sisters continued to emerge. After just one night, Shang Lu woke up and found that the situation had changed.

Helian Zhen was the only one whose world had been broken on the entire Blue Water Planet. Everyone started talking about Princess Nan and Doctor Zhu Jin again, and heatedly discussed not only history but also ancient culture. The media responded quickly and released a program to collect ancient calligraphy and paintings overnight. In just one night, the content released by the History and Culture Research Center became popular.

As soon as Shang Lu woke up, he habitually took out his phone to check the latest and hottest news. When he saw Zhu Jin's words, his eyelids twitched. After watching the show, Shang Lu's whole body was stiff and unable to move. He only remembered his own advantages, but strangely forgot Zhu Jin who had the same advantages as him.

If it were him a few months ago, he would definitely not care so much about Zhu Jin, but now he dared not underestimate Zhu Jin, let alone have any extravagant hopes. He had no doubt that as long as Zhu Jin wanted, no matter in history and culture or other aspects, as long as Zhu Jin was serious, he would have no advantage. He was even at a disadvantage because Zhu Jin mastered the ancient medical skills.

Zhu Jin was no longer the pure-minded Zhu Jin in his memory who trusted him wholeheartedly and only wanted to be his wife. Facing Zhu Jin, even he, who had been an official of the imperial court for decades, was at a disadvantage. What could Zhenzhen do to compete with her? Shang Lu once again recalled the threatening words he had said to Zhu Jin, the act of cutting off the source of the trouble, and the disgust and despair Zhu Jin gave him, and could not help but bow his head dejectedly.

One wrong step leads to another, and he finally got to this point. He was so sure of everything, but now he doesn't know what will happen next for him and Zhenzhen. He doesn't know if Zhu Jin can still make amends, but there is no other way except to make amends for him and Zhenzhen.

After getting up, Shang Lu didn't even bother to eat breakfast and rushed directly to the prison. He wanted to see Zhu Jin, to see Zhu Jin once.

At the same time, on a certain planet, Helian Zhen, who was about to embark on a visit, was stunned by a reporter from the Blue Water Planet who asked her, "Princess Zhen, what do you think of Miss Zhu Jin's remarks on ancient culture? Have you discussed related issues with Miss Zhu Jin before?"

"..." Helian Zhen's expression was dull for a moment, then he leaned forward and smiled, "Sorry, the interview is about to begin, so I have to postpone it. Sorry."

Then she left gracefully with a smile. Helian Zhen maintained her standard smile, but her hands could not help but tremble. What on earth had happened to Shui Lanxing? What had her sister done? Why had someone mentioned her sister in front of her again...

"Check what sister did." Taking advantage of turning a corner, Helian Zhen quickly instructed the accompanying officer beside him.

"Yes." The accompanying officer responded in a low voice.

What did Zhu Jin do? Zhu Jin did nothing, or maybe she had done it for several months. Because she had not been to the hospital, Zhu Jin, who was in the information-blocked prison, did not know anything about it at this time. She just followed the troubled prison guard Qiu to see the warden. The parole application submitted under Gu Mu's guidance had been submitted for some time, and she was in the prison probation period. Zhu Jin thought that the reason for meeting the warden this time was mostly about parole.

"…The parole application submitted is currently under review by the relevant departments. It was going smoothly, but the Medical Association has been coming to the prison to investigate, and some patients have complained directly to the prison, so it has stalled a bit." The warden was very gentle to Zhu Jin. "Her Majesty the Queen asked about this matter in person before, but she didn't say anything after asking about the relevant situation. I think it's not easy to talk to you, so I want to ask you in person."

"Doctor Zhu Jin, what are you thinking? Keeping rejecting patients is a big problem. Nowadays, everyone cares about human rights. Doctors are sometimes passive and restricted in every way. But in the eyes of the public, the families of patients are still a vulnerable group. If you keep refusing, the media will get involved, and then... you may not be able to be released on parole."

"Thank you for what you said, warden. I understand what you mean." Zhu Jin smiled. "It's just that... I understand, but it's hard to do. There is no order without rules. Doctors should follow the rules, and patients should also follow the rules. I understand what the warden is worried about, but there is really no way to compromise on this matter."

"Let's not talk about those patients I really can't treat. I don't treat patients who have complaints or family members who don't trust me. I don't treat patients who don't listen to my advice. This is my most basic principle for treating patients and the most effective way to avoid greater tragedies." Zhu Jin looked at the warden who was listening carefully to her explanation. "If I don't refuse patients who have complaints or don't trust me, it's a problem if I force them to cooperate. And if they make trouble again or go to other doctors without telling me, they may seek revenge on me or people around me if they can't be cured."

"Those who don't listen to the doctor's advice usually have recurring problems. It's useless to just talk. The final result is usually that the disease can't be cured or the disease is delayed, causing tragedy. The best way is to refuse directly. When she goes to the next doctor, she will know that she is afraid and will not disobey the doctor's advice again. Therefore, I think sometimes refusing is a good thing for both the patient and me. Refusing patients... maybe I will never change in my life."

"That makes sense." The warden could not help but nod his head, then smiled helplessly, "I wanted to persuade you, but I didn't expect you to persuade me."

"I'm honored that the warden understands." Many people wouldn't understand even if it was explained.

"I understand, but that doesn't mean others understand." The warden stopped laughing and looked at Zhu Jin. "If you don't compromise, your parole application may be rejected considering public opinion."

If the parole application is rejected, the person must serve the full two-year sentence.

"…Dismiss it." Zhu Jin lowered her head and smiled, swallowing the bitterness in her mouth. No matter how calm she was, no matter what she thought when she was imprisoned, who would like to be in prison? But if she compromised to get out of prison early and worked as a doctor without principles in this future world, maybe it wouldn't be long before, before she had to wait until the end of her two-year sentence, she would be sued and brought back here again.

The warden looked at Zhu Jin, not knowing what to say.

"Just stay for the full two years. Anyway, the prison supports me and everyone likes me... There's nothing I can do about it." No matter what era you live in, there are always unique frustrations. What people can do is to try to avoid those frustrations. Zhu Jin raised his head and smiled, "Maybe there will be a turn for the better and I can get out early again."

"I hope so too." The warden knew that Zhu Jin was just saying this to ease the atmosphere, so he agreed.

Looking at Zhu Jin's leaving back, the warden smiled bitterly and shook his head. There was no such coincidence in the world, and Zhu Jin's choice was both unexpected and expected.

It’s better not to go out. Although prison has many disadvantages, it is actually a small world of your own when you are locked up. It is also a special paradise that blocks you from the outside world while also blocking out many dangers.

"...Doctor Zhu Jin, what did the warden say? Can you... be released early?" Prison Guard Qiu couldn't help but ask after walking a few steps with Zhu Jin.

"I will stay for the full two years." Zhu Jin smiled, "Are you reluctant to leave? Actually, I can't bear to leave you either." The originally quiet, strange and cold prison has now become the most familiar one. The criminals in the eyes of others are now the people she is most familiar with and closest to.

"That's great... uh..." Prison Guard Qiu was so excited that he accidentally said something inappropriate. He looked at Zhu Jin awkwardly and changed the subject stiffly, "We can't bear to part with you either. Since you came, no one has to suffer from illness anymore... Doctor Zhu Jin, will you continue to see patients after you are released from prison?"

"Of course, I will be a doctor in this life." Zhu Jin replied with a smile. His originally inevitably heavy heart felt much more relaxed because of Prison Guard Qiu.

"Great!" Prison Guard Qiu clenched his fists, his previous confusion had long since disappeared. "Doctor Zhu Jin, are you going to continue seeing patients today? Are there still patients coming to see you?"

"Yes." Zhu Jin nodded. Unexpectedly, the next moment, Prison Guard Qiu heard a request to visit Zhu Jin. After hearing the notification in his ear, Prison Guard Qiu looked at Zhu Jin with a tangled face, "Doctor Zhu Jin, a man named Shang Lu wants to visit."

"...No, I won't see him anymore." Zhu Jin couldn't help but twitch her lips, and then she immediately said that she had noticed the news about Helian Zhen going to Blue Star to retrieve history when she went to the hospital. She didn't know what kind of trouble Shang Lu was going to make next...

"No, then let him go back." Prison Guard Qiu immediately responded.

"Well, no, I won't see him or Princess Helian Zhenzhen in the future." Zhu Jin nodded and added.

"The real princess is not here either..." Prison Guard Qiu repeated unconsciously, "Okay..."

When they arrived at the diagnosis room, Zi Su handed over the electronic medical record. Zhu Jin looked at the patients waiting for treatment and saw the last two words "Shang Lu". Zhu Jin stroked his forehead and looked at Zi Su, "Zi Su, this person named 'Shang Lu', you go and refuse to see him in person, tell him, I don't treat psychiatric patients."

The psychiatry in this world is much more advanced than in her previous life. The diseases she encountered in her previous life but could not be cured can be well treated in this world. She learned a lot about the psychiatry in this world, and also knew that sending someone to a psychiatrist is a sarcastic insult. So, she used the sarcastic function of mental illness on Shang Lu for the first time.

Zi Su looked at Zhu Jin who was serious and had nothing more to say after he finished speaking. She held back her laughter and left the diagnosis room.

"...Did Zhu Jin say this herself?" Shang Lu stood up abruptly and looked at the woman dressed in prison uniform and nurse attire on the other side of the glass. "I just wanted to meet her. I have something important to tell her..."

"Well, goodbye." In addition to learning some ancient medical knowledge from Zhu Jin, Zi Su also learned some of her personality. She simply ignored Shang Lu's subsequent words and his excited expression. When he was speaking excitedly, she bowed slightly and said goodbye with an expressionless face.

"..." The words in Shang Lu's mouth were stuck in his throat. He stared blankly at the person who left without looking back. Looking at the empty room on the other side of the glass, he was unable to react for a moment.

"Sir, it's time for you to leave." The prison guard stepped forward to remind him with a smile and stabbed him again.

“…” Shang Lu stood outside the prison, looking at the tightly closed door, feeling heavy-hearted.


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