When the girl cried out, it wasn't just the people in Li Huowang's circle who scooted their stools back; even psychiatric patients from other groups moved away. The once-normal atmosphere in the room grew tense as the patients' chatter escalated into a commotion.
Just as Li Huowang felt the situation might spiral out of control, Wu Cheng stood up. "Fellow patients, there's no need to panic. It's true that our friend Li Huowang here has made some mistakes in the past due to his condition, but now..."
He paused, then walked over to Li Huowang, slinging an arm over his shoulder like a close friend and giving him a little shake.
"But now, his condition has been effectively managed! It won't be long before he's discharged!
"Many of you saw the news back then! Look, if someone that far gone can be cured, what do you have to be afraid of? Could your illness possibly be more severe than his was?
