Dr. Chen continued her examination, testing reflexes, checking the surgical site on Mu Yunchen's head where they'd relieved the pressure on his brain, monitoring the dozens of data points that painted a picture of his condition.
"Talk to him," Dr. Chen said suddenly, looking up at Zhou Yuxi. "Studies show that coma patients can often hear familiar voices, even when they can't respond. Your voice, your presence, it matters. It can help guide him back."
Zhou Yuxi's throat tightened. "I've been talking to him."
"Good. Keep doing it." Dr. Chen made a note on her tablet. "Tell him about your day, read to him, share memories. Anything that creates a connection, a reason for him to fight his way back to consciousness."
