"I did." Zhu Jin looked at him and nodded, "Please continue."
"Oh... that's good." Su Mu looked at Zhu Jin, unable to express the anxious feeling he had when Zhu Jin looked at him. In the end, he only said one sentence in summary, "Most families nowadays have only one daughter and one son. It's really rare to have two sisters like you. You should be like real siblings and help each other."
"Dad is right." Helian Zhen pressed his shoulders and listened to his words, smiling and agreeing with him as before.
"Silly child, whatever I say is right." Su Mu looked back at his little daughter, then looked at Shang Lu who was standing with his head down. He sighed inwardly and patted Helian Zhen's hand, "You are so skinny. It's too shameful. Eat well in the future."
"I know, Dad. I have delicious food. I just lost some weight after going to Blue Star and then to another planet." Helian Zhen habitually acted like a spoiled child and even more habitually raised her head to look at Zhu Jin, just in time to meet Zhu Jin's gaze.
There was no longer the warm smile in Zhu Jin's eyes as before, nor was there the slightest envy as before. In his complex eyes, there was only a sense of boredom.
He was so out of control before.
"Your sister used to run around a lot, but she didn't lose weight. She just hasn't gotten used to it yet." Su Mu took her hand and looked at Shang Lu who had been standing. "Zhenzhen, A Lu, sit down."
Looking up at Zhu Jin's expression, Su Mu sighed and looked at Shang Lu, "Ah Lu, to be honest, I haven't had the chance to criticize you. Although I knew you wanted to help Zhen Zhen before, it's wrong to slander Nan Nan like that. If Zhen Zhen hadn't said that you have always helped her, I wouldn't want to see you for a second. Now Nan Nan is here too, you apologize to Nan Nan and promise that you won't do this again in the future. Family members should help each other and not hurt others behind their backs."
Su Mu had seen Shang Lu say that Zhu Jin was mentally ill, and to be honest, she had always been angry with him. But when she came back, Zhenzhen said a lot of good things about him, and seeing his expression, she couldn't bear to criticize him. However, for the sake of family harmony, she had to apologize. Otherwise, the two sisters could not remain so estranged from each other.
Su Mu believed that Zhu Jin was angry with Helian Zhen because of Shang Lu, and because of her position as princess, she might be feeling uncomfortable.
Su Mu's idea was not wrong, but he didn't know that it was impossible to ask Shang Lu not to hurt Zhu Jin. Even his appearance here today would hurt Zhu Jin.
“I’m sorry…” Shang Lu stood stiffly in front of Zhu Jin, bowed and apologized, “I won’t do it again…” Both his attitude and tone were perfect.
"Is there anything else that brings you here?" Zhu Jin didn't look at Shang Lu, as if she didn't see Shang Lu. She looked directly at Su Mu and asked softly. If Su Mu came alone, she might not think too much about it, but now that there are two people who have always wanted to see her but never did, she doesn't believe that there is nothing wrong.
"I just came to see you. You were tried here and serving your sentence here before... Daddy wasn't able to see you, so I came to see you when I came back." Su Mu saw that Zhu Jin didn't look at Shang Lu, thinking that she was still angry, so he didn't rush to persuade her. Instead, he tried his best to ignore Shang Lu and answered Zhu Jin's questions without looking at his little daughter's expression.
"Nannan, although Daddy is not in Blue Water Star, he has been following your news. Seeing that you are practicing medicine and are liked by everyone, and your sister is slowly adapting to the position of princess, Daddy is very happy." Su Mu looked at the prison guard Qiu who was always beside Zhu Jin, and looked at Zhu Jin with heartache, "You have suffered a lot, but fortunately you can go out tomorrow."
He saw Prison Guard Qiu standing by and supervising with a fierce look, thinking that Zhu Jin was too restricted, but he didn't know that Prison Guard Qiu was on guard against Helian Zhen and Shang Lu, especially Shang Lu. As for Shang Lu, no one who liked Zhu Jin liked him. Because he had a precedent of slandering Zhu Jin, and Zhu Jin had encountered the hospital elevator incident, the prison guards were extra careful to protect Zhu Jin, and were generally on guard.
"It's nice here, and everyone takes good care of me." Zhu Jin's truthful words sounded just like angry words to Su Mu. Su Mu also knew how hard his eldest daughter tried to be a princess. He thought that she had never been able to let it go, and could not forgive him for the harsh words he had said to her before and for leaving for more than a year. Looking at Zhu Jin's eyes that were staring at him, he saw from the corner of his eye that Shang Lu was still standing there with a hunched back, and he was speechless for a moment.
"Sister...A Lu didn't mean it. If you want to blame someone, blame me. Don't take your anger out on A Lu. Let him get up..." Helian Zhen felt uncomfortable about Shang Lu's apology, but Zhu Jin ignored her, and her father also ignored them, and just let Shang Lu suffer. Helian Zhen finally couldn't help but speak.
She and Alu are one. Looking at Alu bowing and apologizing, she felt that she was the one apologizing.
"Yes, Nan Nan, let him get up. It's been so long since the incident happened. He is your sister's boyfriend and will be your brother-in-law in the future. It's better for the family to live in harmony." Su Mu hurriedly followed.
"I didn't say anything. He can do whatever he wants. It's none of my business." Zhu Jin struggled to move his gaze away from Su Mu and said indifferently to Helian Zhen.
"He's apologizing to you!" Helian really didn't like the look in her eyes and said while suppressing his anger.
"Zhenzhen!" Before Zhu Jin could say anything else, Su Mu sternly called out, "How do you talk to your sister like that?"
"I'm sorry, sister..." Helian Zhen had no choice but to shut up and apologize.
"No, I don't want to accept his apology. From now on, unless he bothers me, I will pretend he doesn't exist." Zhu Jin glanced at Shang Lu, who had his head buried and no expression on his face, and said with a chuckle. For someone you don't want to see but always appears in front of you, all you can do is ignore him.
I'm sorry, I'm sorry. This man said sorry to her so many times. He has been apologizing since they met again. She is really fed up with it.
"elder sister…"
"Nannan..." Sumu Helianzhen and his daughter called out in unison.
"Not appearing in front of me again is the best apology. Shang Lu, if you have even a tiny bit of sincerity, just get out of my sight." Zhu Jin said to Shang Lu, but her eyes were always on Helian Zhen.
"Alu, go out and wait for us." Helian Zhen's hands were twitching uncontrollably.
"Sit here." Su Mu suddenly spoke in a deep voice, pointing to a chair beside him, "And you, Zhenzhen, sit down."
Helian Zhen looked at Shang Lu and didn't move, so Su Muqiang pulled her to sit next to him.
Shang Lu slowly stood up, with a thin layer of sweat on his forehead and his eyes already turned red. After glancing at Zhu Jin, he walked over and sat down next to Helian Zhen.
"Nannan, let's have a good talk." Su Mu leaned forward and looked deeply at Zhu Jin. He didn't expect that after more than a year, his daughter would be so angry. With him around, he still ignored Helian Zhen and was even more rude to Shang Lu.
If she really is like this, then she must be resentful towards herself.
Zhu Jin looked at him with a deep gaze and said nothing. Looking at the three people sitting opposite him, he felt it was ridiculous. Perhaps this was the true meaning of the unpredictable and unpredictable world...
"... Nannan, the words I said to you were too harsh. Daddy is here to apologize to you today. Daddy was so angry and disappointed at that time..." In the weird atmosphere, Sumu explained one after another, "You also know that Daddy is a prosecutor, and the deputy chief prosecutor of Huadu City. At that time, because the family members of the prosecutors below committed crimes and abused their power for personal gain, it was all over the news. Daddy said that no matter who the prosecutor is, he must be impartial and he also dismissed him from his post. He said in front of the media that prosecutors must supervise and manage their families in the future... As a result, at this time, you suddenly... At that time, I..."
Su Mu seemed to have returned to that time again and wiped his face roughly. "I am really angry and disappointed, and ashamed. You are still a princess..." As he spoke, he found it hard to explain, and continued to explain after a moment.
"At that time, you were blocked, and so were I, your mother, and your sister. We couldn't show up at all. Reporters were everywhere, and the procuratorate where dad worked was surrounded by reporters. All of dad's previous videos were taken out, and the procuratorate became a laughing stock... Later, your mother took the lead and contacted the procuratorate to let dad go to the alien planet for further studies, and things slowly calmed down."
"I thought the further study I chose was closed-ended and I couldn't quit before the time came. Dad wanted to come back later but there was nothing he could do. I didn't mean to not come to see you. Don't blame Dad." Su Mu took a deep breath, "Nannan, it's not that we didn't care about you at the beginning, but we really couldn't do anything. If your sister has done anything wrong during this period, you can point it out and criticize her. A Lu...he did something wrong, but you have to believe that he didn't do it on purpose. He made the mistake in a hurry and for your sister."
"Back then, Dad did a lot of stupid things for your mom, so, Nan Nan, please don't be angry with Zhen Zhen and A Lu, okay?"
"Do you have anything else to say?" Zhu Jin looked at Su Mu who was serious and was silent for a moment.
"Nannan." Su Mu frowned.
"I heard your explanation for not showing up during this period of time." Zhu Jin looked at him, "As for the matter between the real princess and Shang Lu, I think it's better for you not to interfere. Although she is my daughter, it's not necessarily appropriate to interfere in everything. It's best for us to solve it ourselves."
"Okay, Dad won't interfere." Su Mu smiled helplessly, "I just hope that our family is fine. Dad is like this. He always hopes to solve all problems by himself."
"I'm really sorry, but I hope I can tell the truth." Zhu Jin bowed his head to apologize, Su Mu smiled bitterly and waved his hand, "No need to apologize to Dad."
"Yes." Zhu Jin stood up and looked at Su Mu. "Although it may not be appropriate to say this now, I still have to say it, Dad. I have changed my name to Zhu Jin now. In a sense, I am no longer a family with you. I have told Mom before that after I am released from prison, I will continue to be a doctor and will not live in the palace, but I will definitely go back to see you from time to time."
"...Really?" Su Mu froze, looking at his daughter who was looking at him quietly. The fact that he had believed in his heart suddenly wavered, "Nannan, have you really lost your memory?"
"Yeah." Zhu Jin nodded.
"She actually...really forgot everything." He had heard it countless times, but he still held hope in his heart. He was even extremely convinced the moment before. But now he suddenly realized that his daughter actually lost her memory... Su Mu looked at Zhu Jin, and was in a trance for a moment.
"Dad?" Helian Zhen saw that his expression was not right and called out tentatively.
"Ah..." Su Mu woke up, looked at Helian Zhen, and then looked at Zhu Jin, "Nan Nan... you have a good rest. Dad will talk to you when you get home tomorrow. Dad is leaving first today."
After saying that, he stood up and walked out, his expression still dazed, as if he couldn't accept Zhu Jin who had lost his memory.
Zhu Jin's gaze followed him, and only when his figure disappeared in front of her did she retract her dazed and longing gaze.
Turning around, Zhu Jin saw Helian Zhen and Shang Lu still sitting motionless opposite him.
"Just tell me what's going on." They tried every possible way to see her, and even persuaded Su Mu to come to the prison on the last day. There must be something going on.
"Sister, are you going to be interviewed by the media tomorrow?" Su Mu left alone, and Helian was really worried, so she asked directly. She originally planned to ask her father to help her speak, but things had developed to this point, so she had to speak up herself.
"Tomorrow, why?" Zhu Jin raised his eyebrows.
"...I just want to ask, sister, can you please not talk about the ancient characters tomorrow..." The media will definitely bring up ancient calligraphy and paintings during interviews. Ancient calligraphy and paintings contain ancient characters. As long as Zhu Jin accepts the interview, she will inevitably have to explain.