It was lunch soon and Department Chief Kong invited Zheng Ren to the Little Stove Canteen. However, Zheng Ren's attention was elsewhere and he politely turned it down.
They agreed to reconvene at 2:00 pm in the genitourinary department.
Zheng Ren also dismissed Feng Xuhui, who had been waiting by the door, in an unusually brusque manner.
For the first time, Zheng Ren asked Su Yun, "What are we having for lunch?"
Su Yun was silent.
"We'll just grab something, then," Zheng Ren said.
They were greeted by blue, cloudless sky and the bite of north wind as they exited the inpatient department..
Imperial Capital had seen more clear skies and white clouds since last year.
There was a nearby noodle stall that Zheng Ren had visited with Feng Xuhui.
He ordered two bowls of plain noodles, then took a seat across Su Yun. "Your performance today was unsatisfactory."
