Good morning, Mr. Zhou. Take a seat, please. What can I do for you?
早上好,周先生。请坐。有什么事吗?
I can manage. But thank you, anyway.
我自己行了,但还是要谢谢您。
The following day, however, the doctor consoled him by telling him that his chances of being able to leave hospital in time for New Year celebrations were good.