Chapter 156: Saved
Zhou Weizhen glanced at the nurse with a sharp look, "You really are something!"
"I’m just being realistic," the nurse responded unabashedly, having been with her for many years and completely fearless as a result.
Upon hearing this, Su Zhe, already pale from weakness, had turned even paler, clearly agitated by the comment.
"Tch, at my age, after performing surgery for so long and being physically and mentally exhausted, where would I find the energy to worry about confidentiality?" Professor Zhou lamented with a twist of her lips.
"Yes, you almost spilled the beans about the patient’s condition," the nurse added.
Cheng Youran happened to walk over at this time and overheard this, his eyes widening in surprise.
"Teacher Zhou, you didn’t tell him, did you?!" Cheng Youran had always held great respect for Professor Zhou and usually spoke in a gentle tone.
His voice was unintentionally louder and more hurried now due to the urgency of the moment.
Zhou Weizhen waved her hand dismissively, "Not at all. How could I?"
Su Zhe, still looking weak and almost resentful from being upset, seemed to regain some energy and, upon hearing Zhou Weizhen’s denial, expressed disbelief without even saying a word—likely understanding the teacher all too well. Su Zhe directly accused, "Did you or did you not give them a nod or shake your head?"
Zhou Weizhen remained silent, her eyes widening and blinking more frequently, a clear sign of guilt as she said, "No. I did not. Why would I nod or shake my head to someone..."