Sir had no idea Du Heng was feeling awkward. On the contrary, he was in a great mood and eager to chat. But when Du Heng didn't engage, kept his head down, and looked noticeably different from their last meeting, Sir thought he must have encountered some difficulties. So he took the initiative and said, "Doctor Du, is there something on your mind? You can tell me about it. Perhaps I could help you."
He'd just been saying downstairs that he needed Sir's help. Now that Sir was offering, this was a golden opportunity—no need to awkwardly bring it up himself.
However, with Wu Shengnan present, Du Heng found himself tongue-tied. With a slightly stiff smile, Du Heng said, "It's nothing, Sir. Let's proceed with the follow-up consultation."
