Nonsense! How can you say that and keep a straight face?
胡说八道!你怎么能不动声色说那些话呢?
I see. I'll go and check.
噢,原来是这样,那我再去查查看。
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.