"Xiao Zheng!"
Old Zhou called out to Xiao Zheng, leaning on his cane. He sat there, holding the tea he had gotten from Master Long, and squinted as he beckoned to Xiao Zheng, who was preparing to give him a physical examination.
"Yes."
Xiao Zheng didn't stop what he was doing and responded.
"I say, you're so young, why are you always thinking about work? Young people should go out more, see the world, and maybe fall in love," Old Zhou said earnestly, watching Xiao Zheng engrossed in his work.
As he spoke, he took a sip of tea, his gaze occasionally drifting to the door.
Outside, the sun was shining brightly, with the warmth of early spring.
"It's fine, Old Zhou. For young people, career comes first. I want to do more while I'm young," Xiao Zheng replied with a very humble smile.
"Do more... you young people all say the same thing. And what happens? By the time you reach middle age, you think about trying again, otherwise you won't be able to when you're old. Then, when you're fifty or sixty, you still can't let go and wonder if you can try again... and in the end, you never have free time until retirement." Old Zhou shook his head. He had seen too many young people with this mindset.
Too many young people held this thought, and the result?
They all forgot the essence of life.
Or perhaps...
Old Zhou sighed. This was a process that any country or society had to go through.
Xiao Zheng also shook his head upon hearing this. He didn't know how to respond to Old Zhou.
The age gap between them meant that there were bound to be many things they couldn't understand about each other.
He worked hard simply to be able to establish himself in this imperial capital without relying on his family. Therefore, he cherished the opportunity to work for Master Long and Old Zhou. It was only after he started working here that he could truly feel stable.
Both materially and spiritually.
"Old Zhou, you worry too much. The workload here is far less intense than when I was at the hospital. Naturally, I must dedicate myself wholeheartedly," Xiao Zheng said meticulously.
As he spoke, he finished preparing the items and was about to begin the examination.
"You rascal, pretending you don't understand," Old Zhou scoffed, tapping his cane on the ground with a hint of displeasure.
Despite his grumbles, he obediently cooperated with Xiao Zheng's examination.
"Old Zhou, your health is extremely important, and I cannot be negligent in any way. This examination will be quick," Xiao Zheng began to measure Old Zhou's blood pressure. "According to the requirements and the contract, I need to ensure that all your indicators are within the safe range daily, and take appropriate measures immediately upon discovering any abnormalities."
"Alright, alright... stop telling me all that," Old Zhou waved his hand. He didn't like hearing these things. "I've been taking the Huai Yuan Pill as you advised, but is there no improvement?"
"There is, of course," Xiao Zheng replied immediately. "Old Zhou, your internal organs are clearly much younger than before, and your physical age has decreased by more than ten years."
"Isn't that good?"
Old Zhou said, "Then what else needs to be checked?"
As he spoke, he tapped his cane again.
"These are all Dr. Lin's requirements. I am merely following procedures."