Hello, my name is Li Ming and we have a reservation for party tonight.
喂,您好。我叫李明,我们在你们这预定了今晚聚会。
Please don't snack; you will ruin your dinner.
请别吃点心了,你会对正餐失去胃口的。
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.