'Thunk'
Si Chen abruptly planted the kitchen knife upright on the chopping board, causing Liu Haisheng to jump in fright. His composure nearly slipped away; after all, convincing others to divorce was not an admirable act. He felt somewhat guilty and unsure about Si Chen's sudden move. He stretched his mouth into an awkward grin.
"Dr... Dr. Si, actually I was just conveying a message, I wasn't trying to instigate your divorce."
Si Chen turned his head, his eyes as dark as ink, looking at Liu Haisheng with disapproval, "Dr. Liu, if you want to divorce and remarry, that's your affair. Don't drag me into it. Whoever prompted this, kindly pass on my message that the hospital does not need a morally corrupt doctor."
Si Chen usually presented himself as a man of gentle manners and few words, like a literary youth, always patient and seldom losing his temper. It was the first time everyone had seen him speak so directly.
