Forced Breakthrough (4)
Parker’s office that afternoon.
Parker was leaning on the sofa, looking up at the ceiling. His unfocused eyes moved unsteadily and then moved to the coffee cup on the table.
“Haa….”
Head moving with a sigh.
Parker clicked his tongue, remembering Choi Ki-seok’s surgery.
Even though I saw it clearly with my own eyes, I couldn’t believe it.
I can’t believe that Aesong, who has just chosen to major in thoracic surgery, is able to perform pediatric heart surgery…
I’ve met countless surgeons with great skills, but Choi Ki-seok is the best among them. There will probably never be another battle in the future that will shock him this much.
“I’m tired.”
Parker rubbed his temple with one hand.
It went as planned until Benson refused the surgery and Choi Ki-seok performed the surgery.
The problem is the result of the surgery.
The next plan could only be completed if Choi Ki-seok failed the surgery.
But he shattered the plan as if he had predicted it.
“We trampled them before we brought them to our side…”
Grumble.
My muttering to myself was interrupted as the door opened.
Benson’s expression was dark as he entered the office.
“What is the patient’s condition?”
“The vitals are stable and there are no abnormalities in the post-operative examination. There is no room for pods.”
“This operation is clearly a failure. It seems Mr. Choi is a much bigger fish than we thought.”
“I was surprised too. I never thought that the surgery for severe pulmonary artery stenosis would be successful…” ”
I agree. Even Yasada, who allowed the surgery, was trembling and watched the surgery, so I thought there was a good chance of winning. In the end, this was the result. “I mean.”
“Wouldn’t it be better to overhaul the resident home delivery system?”
“I already tried it.”
Parker clicked his tongue and continued speaking.
“But the chairman was against it. I don’t know about you, but the chairman likes Vice-Director Song. He said it was a system that Vice-Director Song created, so he said it was better to maintain it.”
It’s a shame from Parker’s perspective.
If Choi Ki-seok had failed the surgery, the resident surgery system could have naturally collapsed.
“I was completely devastated by this incident.”
Deep wrinkles appeared on Benson’s forehead.
“Why did they schedule the surgery and then cancel it? They are complaining that they made the resident perform a dangerous surgery.”
“….”
“When the rumor spread, even doctors in other departments are pointing fingers at me. Phew….” ”
Don’t worry. Don’t forget that I’m behind you.”
Tiririririn.
A cell phone suddenly rings.
Parker checked the number and frowned.
“Yes, Chairman. This is Parker.”
[….]
“Well… I thought it would be a good idea to get a good score on the EOB evaluation…” [
….]
“Okay, I’ll correct it.”
widely!
After finishing the call, Parker nervously threw his cell phone on the table.
“What did the chairman say?”
“He asked me to completely revise the EOB guidelines I issued. He said that placing importance on evaluation performance does not fit the spirit of MHC and Mayjo.”
“Could it be that Chief Yasada had a hand in it?”
“Maybe… Yasada is not as soft as Deputy Director Song.”
Parker leaned back on the sofa with his arms crossed.
“There’s still a lot of time. I need to think about Plan B or Plan C.”
“K-do you really have to do that?”
“You know my personality. I have to repay double for what was done to me.”
His quiet voice spread throughout the office.
* * *
Office of the Head Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Choi Ki-seok and Yasada Song Myeong-jin were gathered in one place for a long time.
“That happened.”
Song Myeong-jin nodded after hearing Yasada’s situation.
He was completely unaware of the recent incident surrounding a patient with pulmonary artery stenosis.
Because the deputy director of medical services was in charge of overall management of all departments, it was difficult to focus solely on thoracic surgery.
Not only that, but I couldn’t notice this incident because I believed Yasada when he said there was nothing wrong.
“I hope you can be lenient about this matter. You have already announced your retirement. Neither I nor Mr. Choi wanted to bring you back to the operating room.”
“….”
“If we had really asked, you would have had the surgery, wouldn’t you?”
“Honestly, I can’t deny it.”
Song Myeong-jin continued speaking with a bitter smile.
“Still, this job was dangerous. If the surgery had failed, all three of us would have been in trouble.”
“I’m sorry. It’s all my fault. I lost my temper the moment Professor Benson refused the surgery…” “That’s okay. It’s
not your fault. By the way, did you feel anything through this incident?”
“Yes. There definitely is.”
Choi Ki-seok’s voice was full of spirit.
“The most important thing for a Surgeon is to develop his/her skills. If you have skills, you don’t have to succumb to the actions of other Surgeons. Like Jamie Gunn.”
“….”
“I want to become the best thoracic surgeon as soon as possible. So I want to give a blow to those who play around with patients.”
“It’s a good mindset. This incident actually helped me.”
Song Myeong-jin could not hide his happy smile.
“I managed to get over this, but I’m worried about the future. The pediatric heart part of MHC is still a weak point.”
“You don’t have to worry about that from now on.”
“What do you mean?”
Yasada tilted his head in response to Song Myeong-jin’s rant.
“The secret weapon arrived today. Now it’s time for it to arrive…”
Knock. Knock. Knock.
As soon as Song Myeong-jin finished speaking, there was a knock on the door.
When I told him to come in, a middle-aged man appeared in his office. Looking at the man, Yasada tilted his head, and Choi Ki-seok opened his mouth in surprise.
“Welcome, Professor Kwon. Welcome to MHC. This is Chief Yasada of the Thoracic Surgery Department, and I don’t need to introduce myself to Dr. Choi, right?”
“of course!”
Kwon Il-soo shook hands with Yasada and Choi Ki-seok in turn.
“Teacher Choi. You look like you’ve met a ghost?”
Kwon Il-su looked at Choi Ki-seok’s expression and burst into laughter, while Choi Ki-seok still looked dumbfounded.
“I didn’t know the professor would come to MHC.”
“Professor Song kept begging me to come, so I had no choice. He was worse than a leech.”
Kwon Il-soo finished greeting Tong Seong-myeong and sat down next to Song Myeong-jin.
Ilsoo Kwon.
He is one of the top three pediatric thoracic surgeons in Korea. However, the person who mastered not only the pediatric heart part but also the pediatric lung part was none other than Kwon.
Choi Ki-seok also had a relationship with him during his training at Uijin University.
After losing the power struggle with Jang Hyuk-pil, Kwon Il-soo moved to and from nursing hospitals and repeatedly rejected Choi Ki-seok’s love calls.
“Professor Kwon is here, so you don’t have to worry about the pediatric part. Benson won’t be able to use the same trick.”
When Song Myeong-jin explained Kwon Il-soo’s biography, Yasada nodded slightly.
“Professor Song recommended this person, so there is no doubt that he is a great person. Please look after him in the future.”
“I really need you to take care of me.”
“I don’t know if it might be a burdensome story to talk about for the first time, but I really want to do it.”
“Just tell me. I will listen carefully.”
Yasada’s expression softened slightly at Kwon Il-soo’s joke.
As Yasada brought up the story of a patient with pulmonary artery stenosis, the atmosphere in the office became heavy.
“That’s what happened. I thought something like this wouldn’t happen in America.”
“I thought so too. But that’s where the doctor’s job ends up. Although cases like this are not frequent in the United States. “By the way,
Dr. Choi performed this surgery?”
Kwon Il-soo’s gaze was fixed on Choi Ki-seok.
“Yes. . I did it.”
“I’d like to hear the case in detail.”
“I’ll tell you if you want. The patient had Williams syndrome, pulmonary artery stenosis, and right ventricular hypertrophy…”
Kwon Il-soo was expressionless throughout the explanation. He didn’t
even nod his head, so I was doubtful whether he was listening properly.
“You’re crazy. ”
Kwon Il-su’s short and bold words.
“In my view, Chief Yasada, who allowed the surgery, was crazy, and Teacher Choi was also crazy.” ”
….”
“But on the other hand, I like it better. “It’s been a while since I’ve seen doctors who are so crazy about patients… After hearing their stories, I like MHC even more.”
Il-soo Kwon added, and the tense atmosphere in the office relaxed again.
“Professor Kwon is now working for me, and Professor Choi. Roll it hard. “I want that too.”
“I still think so. “Mr.
Choi,” Kwon Il-soo continued, looking at Choi Ki-seok.
“From now on, I will teach you as a student, so be prepared. This surgery was completed successfully, but the training for the pediatric thoracic surgery part is actually not easy.”
“I will do my best.”
Tiring!
[I have established a priestly relationship with Kwon Il-soo. Rapport increases to level 4 trust.]
[The Master’s Apprentice buff is applied. You have obtained it.]
[Master’s Disciple: When receiving the teachings of Kwon Il-soo, the acquisition power is 3 times faster. If the relationship with the priest is terminated, the buff disappears.] I
received the same buff from Kwon Il-soo as I received with Song Myeong-jin in the past.
With the help of the buff, Il-soo Kwon will be able to perform pediatric thoracic surgery. It will be a great help in training.
“Since we are all gathered together like this, shall we have dinner? It’s a fun day, so I’ll treat you today.”
“Good.”
“There’s no reason to refuse.”
At Song Myeong-jin’s suggestion, the four people stood up from their seats.
Thump thump thump.
Choi Ki-seok’s heart pounded as he chased after the master surgeons of thoracic surgery. He started running.
Song Myeong-jin, Yasada, and Kwon Il-soo.
If he can absorb the skills of these three people, becoming the best thoracic surgeon is not just a dream.
Choi Ki-seok could not hide his swelling heart as he imagined himself in the future.
* * *
The next morning . .
Drurrrrrrr.
Choi Ki-seok left the MHC building, dragging a small suitcase.
The cool morning air and bright sunlight were unfamiliar. Normally, he would have been attending a morning meeting at this time. But today he had a different schedule.
At Uijin University . The World Cardiothoracic Surgery Symposium is coming up in two days.
So I’m planning to leave for Korea with some staff.
As I was wandering around the parking lot, Katharina and Charles approached me from across the street.
“Have you packed all your luggage?”
“Last night. “I took care of everything.”
“It must be a special feeling because I’m on my way to my home country. Besides, I heard that Uijin University used to be a teaching hospital?”
“That’s right.”
Choi Ki-seok nodded at Charles’ words. I
‘ve been hearing news about Uijin University through Jeong Seol-hwa and Lee Young-ho, but it’s been almost a year since I visited Uijin University. And that too. This time, I was officially invited to the symposium.
I couldn’t help but feel different.
“Let’s leave quickly.”
“Okay.”
After loading our luggage into Katarina’s car, we headed to the airport.
The ride to Korea after boarding the plane was boring. . I was reluctant to enter the training room because there were so many eyes watching, and I felt sick to my stomach when I looked at books or papers.
Choi Ki-seok had no choice but to sleep after eating the in-flight meal.
I arrived at Incheon Airport while time was passing by so leisurely.
The three took a taxi and went to a hotel they had booked in advance. Katarina was in a private room, while Choi Ki-seok and Charles were in the same room, and they decided to meet again after an hour’s break.
“Wow. The scenery is killer.”
Charles looked at the scenery outside the window with admiring light.
“I didn’t know Korea was such a developed place?”
“What were you thinking to be so surprised?”
“I don’t want to tell you because I think it will hurt you. But what is that?”
The tip of Charles’ index finger pointed towards Super World Tower.
“That’s Sauron’s tower.”
“Sauron’s Tower?”
“Have you seen The Lord of the Necklaces? It’s a tower inspired by that.”
“After hearing it, it’s really similar, isn’t it?”
Choi Ki-seok just laughed at the sight of Charles obediently agreeing.
“Let’s go together later. There is an event to seal necklaces once a month. It will be a good sight to see.”
Choi Ki-seok’s lies grew out of control.
