"Yes, she's my biological daughter, even though we haven't made any formal public announcements." Jin Chengyu's voice cracked slightly, desperation bleeding through his composure. "Please, just let me see how she's doing!"
Nervous energy radiated from him; this man, barely in his late forties, recently returned from abroad, looked like he might collapse from anxiety alone.
Su Feng's expression softened fractionally, barely perceptible, but the protocol remained steel-bound around his heart. This had to be followed. This was for her safety. He shook his head once, his tone calm but utterly immovable.
"Master Jin Chengyu, I understand your concern. Your worry is valid, I can see that." He paused, letting his words carry weight. "But I stand here on Third Master Mu's orders. Miss Zhou is under strict medical care. No visitors are permitted at this time, no exceptions, not even for the family."
