A New Morning (Part 1)
Dentist Yi Xiang starts a new day at the dental clinic.
早上七点，奕翔起了个早。At seven in the morning, Yi Xiang got up early.他洗脸、刷牙，然后喝了一杯牛奶。He washed his face, brushed his teeth, and drank a cup of milk.
今天是他在牙科诊所的新一天。Today was a new day at the dental clinic.到诊所时，助理已经在准备工具。When he arrived at the clinic, the assistant was already preparing the tools.
奕翔去查看第一位病人的资料。Yi Xiang went to review the first patient's information.奕翔说今天会有很多病人。Yi Xiang said there would be many patients today.
助理笑着说他们已经准备好了。The assistant smiled and said they were ready.门一开，第一个病人就走进来。As soon as the door opened, the first patient walked in.
奕翔深呼吸，露出了温和的笑脸。Yi Xiang took a deep breath and showed a gentle smile.他想：希望今天大家都不太害怕。He thought: I hope no one is too scared today.
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