"It's nothing." Xiao Siyuan wiped his tears and showed a slight smile, "Sometimes, confiding in someone about what's on your mind gives you a sense of relief. I should thank you for being my listener.
But let's be honest, you really should apologize to me. I've got a military background, and you actually thought I'd slack off during training?
Next time I operate on you, no anesthesia!"
"A doctor's heart is like a parent's; you wouldn't do that." Li Zheng pretended to be calm, knowing Xiao Siyuan was quite capable of it, as he'd done so during previous treatments.
More than once!
Xiao Siyuan mused, "Looks like I'll have to make Lu Li call me grandpa in the future."
"..." Li Zheng pondered for two seconds and said, "Don't joke about ethics like that."
The two laughed heartily, lightening the somber mood quite a bit.
