Shangguan Ning said in annoyance, "Everyone around you has kept you in the dark. They know everything but they have chosen to not tell you about it. Just look at Shangguan Rouxue's expression and you will know what I mean."
Shangguan Rouxue panicked but recovered in a few seconds. She held on tight to Xie Zhuojun's arm. "Zhuojun, I really don't know anything about all this. Daddy never talks about work problems, in my presence. Sister, you must have misunderstood him, Daddy isn't like that. He has always loved you so much!"
Xie Zhuojun caught the change in Xue's expressions, but he still believed what Xue said - Shangguan Ning must have misunderstood Deputy Mayor Shangguan.
"Ning, it was my fault all those years ago, because of which you've had to suffer. Please don't blame uncle for my mistake. Uncle Shangguan is your father, and he will never hurt you. Xue has always felt guilty and so she keeps blaming herself for whatever happens to you."
