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Chen Cang returned to the department and greeted Liang Bo, while Ge Huai seemed somewhat downcast, apparently lost in thought.
Chen Cang understood quite well—after all, Dr. Ge was quickly approaching his mid-thirties, watching 2020 draw near, his hair thinning more and more, which naturally dampened his spirits considerably!
Moreover, men, as a species, also have a "biological cycle" of sorts, experiencing periodic changes such as hormonal fluctuations over time, which, in turn, come with cyclical mood swings. While different from women's cycles, the nature isn't really that different.
When Meng Xi saw Chen Cang arrive, her eyes lit up, and she smiled, "Oh! Is Director Chen free today?"
Chen Cang immediately felt sheepish, "Hello, Teacher Meng."
Meng Xi smiled, "Hello, of course, let's go, it's just the right time for rounds."
"Dr. Ge, let's go round the wards, check on patient number 15, and prepare for surgery."
