(7) The next day in Korea
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Choi Ki-seok was driving his car and heading to Yeongdeungpo.
“Hehehehehe.”
A hum came out spontaneously.
My father met the ECMO delivery date and even caught the culprit who was playing with the parts.
The culprits were none other than the chief and deputy engineers.
They took bribes from competing companies and carried out a scheme to delay the delivery date.
Although it came to naught due to the performances of Yu Gil-ham and Yoo Byung-se.
It is said that through this work, the father received a bonus and gained the vice president’s trust.
Choi Ki-seok couldn’t hide his pride at the news of his father.
While living in the hospital, I was unable to properly show filial piety to my parents.
It got even worse after moving to the United States.
I was glad that this incident helped me at least a little.
While I was thinking about this and that, I arrived at the animal hospital.
After registering and entering the treatment room, the veterinarian and the general were there together.
“Woof! Woof! Woof!”
The general came barking cheerfully.
The way it excitedly waggled its tail was unusual.
Tiring!
[You have formed a rapport with the general.]
NEW [Rapor Stage 2 – Faith]
[You have completed the hidden mission of loving animals. A special title is provided as a reward.]
[Animal Lover]
– You were born to be loved. You will receive that love back in your life.
– Title effect: Animals, regardless of species, like you. Automatically gains Rapport Level 1 with every animal you come in contact with.
Choi Ki-seok chuckled after checking the notification.
If this continues, shouldn’t I really change my career to become a veterinarian?
“Damn. Do you like me that much?”
“Woof! Woof! Woof!”
The general barked loudly as if answering his question.
When I saw the general who was happy to see me, I thought I knew why he had a pet dog.
There is even a joke that even when you return home, your family is indifferent and only welcomes your pet dog.
“The general looks to be in good condition.”
“Yes. After AGDV, I recovered quickly. I am now completely healthy.”
The vet smiled and gave some precautions.
“Thank you for your hard work. Now then.”
Choi Ki-seok paid the medical expenses and left the animal hospital with General.
Jiiiing.
As I was about to get into the car, my cell phone suddenly rang.
I checked the number and connected the call.
[Hello, Teacher Choi. This is Yang Tae-man.]
“Yes, hello.”
[I gave all the materials the teacher sent yesterday to the villagers.]
“Well done.”
Choi Ki-seok nodded slightly.
He created a piece of information about the prescriptions that Rep. Park Ki-chun had been using and the ways he had deceived the village people.
This is to create a boycott movement.
“What’s the reaction like?”
[It wasn’t very good at first. There was a story going around that a young doctor from Seoul was pretending to be knowledgeable for no reason.]
“Oh no. That’s not true.”
[So I had a hard time, but surprisingly, things went well.]
“….”
[The chief’s nephew has a pharmacist, and he happened to come to the village yesterday. He checked the data and proved that Representative Park Ki-chun did something bad. Since it was said by the village chief’s nephew, everyone easily believed it.]
“You’re welcome.”
[I have the same thoughts.]
Yang Tae-man paused before continuing.
[I really don’t know how to thank you. [He] came a long way for his mother’s work and even took care of the village people…]
“I just did what I had to do. You don’t need to worry too much.”
Choi Ki-seok talked with Yang Tae-man some more and then hung up.
As I listened to his voice, Choi Mi-soon suddenly came to mind. As I talked on the phone for a long time, I felt like tears would well up in my eyes.
After a while, I drove back home.
As I was sitting on the sofa and taking a breather, the general came up to me and took a seat at his feet.
And then I looked up at him with bright eyes.
‘I can’t believe this guy was this cute…’
Choi Ki-seok stroked the general’s head and gave him dog gum as a snack.
A peaceful time that can never be had in a hospital.
But this wasn’t necessarily a good thing.
It’s only been four days since I came to Korea, but my whole body is already itchy.
I wanted to see the patient.
I wanted to go into the operating room.
I wanted to find meaning as a doctor rather than as an ordinary person.
Choi Ki-seok played with Janggun moderately and then returned to his room.
I studied neurosurgery through the Mayjo Clinic surgical manual and entered the training room.
While I was immersed in my training, evening came before I knew it.
Choi Ki-seok drove the car and headed to Uijin University Hospital.
As I was looking around in the outdoor parking lot, a familiar face came towards me.
This is Jo Ji-hwan.
“Hello, Vice Hospital Director.”
Choi Ki-seok got out of the car and said hello.
“What brought you to the hospital again?”
“I came because I had someone to meet.”
“Hmm… No matter how I look at it, I have doubts about whether it is right to train properly at Meijo. I’ll just leave.”
Jo Ji-hwan just said what he had to say and left in a flash.
‘I’m going crazy and jumping around.’
Choi Ki-seok watched his back and rubbed his forehead with his hand.
As a result of looking at it through the eyes of Hippocrates, his inclination is still patient-centered.
What I saw last time wasn’t in vain.
What remains after excluding the impossible.
No matter how unlikely it may seem, it is the truth.
Something someone said suddenly crossed my mind.
‘It worked out better. If you believe in the eyes of Hippocrates, you will be able to receive help someday.’
Choi Ki-seok nodded slightly.
“Kiseok!”
When I heard a bright voice, I turned around and saw Jeong Seol-hwa approaching.
“Are we here honey?”
Choi Ki-seok lightly hugged Jeong Seol-hwa and pounded her buttocks.
“Who… what if someone sees it!”
“Don’t worry. I checked everything. Nothing special happened today, right?”
“There were a few patients who were upset, but they got over it well.”
“Good. Then, let’s get in.”
Choi Ki-seok opened the passenger door and sat in the driver’s seat. And while I was fastening her seatbelt, I made eye contact with her.
Jeong Seol-hwa looked particularly lovely today.
So I lightly kissed him on the cheek and fastened my seatbelt.
“For some reason, the service is good.”
“Yes. Today, I will treat you as queen.”
“Tch. Don’t be grumpy, just do your best.”
Jeong Seol-hwa joked and laughed, and Choi Ki-seok also burst into laughter.
“We don’t have much time. Let’s go quickly.”
Choi Ki-seok drove his car and headed to a nearby theater.
Today is the day I decided to watch a movie with Jeong Seol-hwa.
The title of the movie is Life of Doctor.
Medical dramas have been aired in numerous dramas, but this is the first time they have been made into movies.
Amid continued positive reviews from critics and audiences, Life of Doctor reached 4 million viewers this week alone.
I printed out the reserved ticket and entered the theater.
“This is our first time dating and watching a movie, right?”
“that’s right.”
Choi Ki-seok nodded at Jeong Seol-hwa’s words.
I occasionally watch dramas and entertainment shows at my hideout, but today is my first time seeing a movie in a theater.
“It’s so good. I should have come here a long time ago.”
Jeong Seol-hwa removed the armrest and hugged Choi Ki-seok’s arm tightly.
The hardships I endured in the hospital for half a day disappeared like melting snow.
Just the fact that I could be by his side made me feel like I had the world.
“When we come back to Korea, let’s come often.”
Choi Ki-seok kissed Jeong Seol-hwa’s forehead and looked at the screen.
Eventually, the lights turned off and the movie started playing.
The two forgot about the conversation and focused on the movie.
Life of Doctor is about an idiot thoracic surgeon who only cares about his patients and a female patient suffering from heart failure.
It was a story about the love between two people.
By vividly depicting the scene inside the hospital, the conflict between doctors, patients, and their guardians was naturally expressed, as well as the agony of being a doctor.
“Ah… I don’t like it.”
As the movie reached its climax, Jeong Seol-hwa spoke for the first time.
There was a lot of strength in the hand that hugged his arm.
The movie finally ended.
Jeong Seol-hwa burst into tears.
“It’s so sad. Did it really have to end like that?”
“If it were Min-cheol, it would be okay. Nara would have done the same.”
At the end of the movie, the male protagonist Min-cheol gets into a car accident. And before he is declared brain dead, he barely regains consciousness and asks a colleague to transplant his heart to the heroine.
The female protagonist receives the male protagonist’s heart without knowing anything.
The long-awaited ending scene follows.
The story ended with the female protagonist visiting the male protagonist’s grave and weeping.
“Are you okay now?”
“huh.”
“Now that I think about it, other people are crying a lot too.”
Choi Ki-seok said while looking at the people around him.
“Of course. Because it’s sad. Ki-seok, aren’t you sad?”
“This is bearable.”
“Fool. It’s good to cry when you’re sad. After that, you feel relieved.” “
Is that so?”
A bitter smile appeared on Choi Ki-seok’s lips.
In my past life, I empathized too much with patients and often clashed with people around me. However, after gaining a new life, such cases decreased drastically.
Because I realized that there must be some gap between human emotions and treatment.
If he were the main character in the movie, he wouldn’t have fallen in love with the patient in the first place.
“Are you hungry? I made a reservation at a nice place, so let’s go there.”
“good!”
The two people found a nearby restaurant.
While eating the food, the story continued with the movie.
“So, this is the first movie in Korea where a doctor is the main character.”
“That’s right. It’s surprising that no work has been released until now. Since this work was a success, it will come out often in the future.”
Medical supplies will continue to be in constant demand in the future.
There is no one in the world who has never been sick and no one who has not been to the hospital.
It’s a topic that everyone can relate to, and there’s nothing better than medical material to reveal the human side.
“Kiseok, are you okay?”
“what?”
“You also had a heart transplant.”
“You don’t have to worry about me. You know that. He withstood the 100 days on duty without any hesitation. Plus, the Meijo is more relaxed than the medical unit, so there’s nothing to overdo it.”
“Then that’s good, but…”
Jeong Seol-hwa still looked worried.
“I’m taking my immunosuppressant medication well, so I don’t have to worry about my fingernails. By the way…” “….” “I’ve
made
a reservation for a place to go on a trip this weekend. It’s a resort in Namhae, and the scenery is amazing.”
“Really? I’m already looking forward to it.”
“Cancer. You can look forward to it.”
Choi Ki-seok beat his chest with a confident expression.
After finishing their meal, the two had a second drink at a nearby tavern.
As the drinks went in, deep conversations continued.
As we talked about the difficulties and agony of hospital life, patients and colleagues, it was soon approaching midnight.
“Can I sleep in today?”
“huh. “I told you
in advance that I had an appointment.” “I’m scared for no reason because of the phone call I had with my father last time. “I think you’ve just started swearing because
your ears are itchy.” Jeong Seol-hwa covered her mouth and laughed at Choi Ki-seok’s joke.
The two went into a nearby motel with their arms folded.
Choi Ki-seok showered first and sat down on the bed, and Jeong Seol-hwa also took a shower. He then sat down next to him.
“Teacher. “It hurts so much here.”
“Huh?”
“It hurts so much here. Please treat me quickly.”
Choi Ki-seok smiled and pointed to his lips with his index finger.
“What? Situational comedy?”
Jeong Seol-hwa tilted her head and lightly kissed his lips. Her
moist, alluring hair.
The scent of shampoo passing by my nose made me lose consciousness.
“Patient. Treatment is now complete.”
“Wow! It’s a famous name. The pain has gone away.”
“Of course. I’m the best doctor in Korea.”
Jeong Seol-hwa responded to Choi Ki-seok’s joke.
“I’m sick here too, can you treat me?”
“….”
Jeong Seol-hwa’s cheeks turned red at Choi Ki-seok’s second request.
“I. … This… really… strange patient. I guess I should get scolded!”
“Huh? “Your soul? I’m a patient…”
Choi Ki-seok was speechless due to Jeong Seol-hwa’s bold attack(?).
