"Lunch was courtesy of Qiu Ruo, who said it was to thank Yang Ping and that she would often trouble him in the future for professional advice."
"To save time, lunch was brief. Qiu Ruo had intended to chat with Yang Ping during the meal, but soon realized he was a workaholic. The few words exchanged at the table concerned case discussions, completely oblivious to her deliberate grooming."
"After lunch, everyone returned to the department to gather and discuss cases."
"These case discussions weren't very formal. There was no need to sit upright; everyone gathered casually, speaking their minds without fear of misspeaking. The treatment plans for departmental patients were decided after such discussions."
