Impossible (3)
The day of the long-awaited symposium has arrived.
Choi Ki-seok woke up early in the morning, entered the training room, and devoted himself to piano practice.
Practicing wasn’t easy.
No matter how comfortable Spring Breeze was, it was difficult for a beginner to play.
Moreover, ambidextrous skills were not all-purpose.
It simply helps develop proficiency and growth in using with both hands.
I couldn’t perform my first job at an expert level.
Ki-Seok Choi completed three training exercises and faced Doo-Jin Kim in PVP mode.
The result was a crushing defeat.
While Kim Doo-jin received S rank, Choi Ki-seok did not even receive a rank at all. However, since I played PVP to get motivated in the first place, I had no regrets about losing.
‘The work is done.’
After practicing, I stood at the window and looked out.
Last night, I met my family for the first time in a long time and had a conversation.
It was confirmed that his parents and younger brother were healthy and living peaceful lives.
In addition, he felt that the opportunity had come and announced the news that he had won the Super Bowl in the United States.
“Ki… Kiseok. Did you say Super Bowl?”
“Hyung. You’re lying, right?”
Even now, when I close my eyes, I can vividly recall the shocked expressions on my family’s faces.
Although it was only natural that the winning amount of the Super Bowl cannot be compared to that of the lottery.
After making a surprise announcement, Choi Ki-seok advised his parents to travel after retirement and told his younger brother that he would open a restaurant.
The family could not hide their embarrassment and expressed their intention to think about it a little more.
“Haaaam. You woke up early?”
Charles woke up and leaned against the back of the bed.
Soon his dazed eyes brightened.
“You scammed me. What kind of Sauron Tower is Sauron Tower? They said it was some kind of prank floating around on the internet.”
“Oh… I forgot to tell you the truth.”
“Wow. I heard that I came to Super World Tower to participate in the necklace event, so everyone went crazy. I became a complete joke!”
“I’m really sorry. Instead, I’ll do you a favor later.”
“Is it okay?”
Charles pretended to pout and turned his head.
Ki-Seok Choi chatted with Charles and then joined Katharina for breakfast at the hotel.
Then I took a taxi and went to Uijin University.
World Thoracic Surgery Symposium held at Uijin University.
This symposium will be held on the first and largest scale in Korea, and leading surgeons from all over will participate.
The meaning was bound to be special.
‘I wish that person would come too…’
Choi Ki-seok looked at the scenery outside passing by.
There was someone I wanted to meet.
Wouldn’t that person be able to solve the frustration you have?
While I was thinking about this and that, I arrived at Uijin University.
The three got off the taxi and visited the annex auditorium where the symposium was being held.
On the way, I was able to meet scholars from various countries attending the symposium.
Asia Africa Europe Oceania North America and South America. It was a great spectacle to see soldiers from all continents gather in one place.
“Nice to meet you.”
As the group passed by after receiving their name tags, a middle-aged man greeted them at the entrance to the auditorium.
“My name is Kim Young-cheol, head of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Uijin University.”
“Nice to meet you. I’m Katarina.”
Katarina shook hands with Kim Young-cheol as a representative.
“With great surgeons coming to MHC, I think this place will shine even brighter.”
“We are truly honored to have been invited. There are many skilled thoracic surgeons in Korea. There is a vice director working at MHC right now, and Ki Seok Choi is here as well.”
“Hahaha. Coincidentally, they all graduated from Uijin University.”
After finishing speaking, Kim Young-cheol stared at Choi Ki-seok.
He continued to use English, perhaps because he was aware of Katarina and Charles by his side.
“Nice to meet you. Is this your first time seeing me?”
“Yes. When I was training, Vice Director Jang Hyuk-pil was in charge of the Department of Thoracic Surgery.”
“Vice Director Jang Hyuk-pil is truly an amazing person. He is talented and resourceful. If I could follow even half of the Vice Director, I would have no wish. By the way…” Kim Young-cheol changed the topic
.
“I heard that you visited our department two days ago. I heard that
patient T.A came and helped Youngho perform the surgery?”
“I didn’t do anything. Youngho did a good job.”
“Hahaha. As humble as I heard. Do you have any plans to return to Uijin University after your MHC training is over?”
Katarina and Charles looked nervous at Kim Young-cheol’s question.
“I don’t know. I still have a lot to learn. I plan to think about it slowly after my fellow training is over.”
“….”
“I have a question for you, Manager… Did Charlotte from France receive an invitation to the symposium?”
“Are you talking about a genius physician and surgical researcher in France? I invited him, but I didn’t receive a response. I’ve set up a place just in case, but I doubt he’ll come.”
“All right.”
After a short conversation, the group took a seat in the main auditorium. And we had a conversation while reading the pamphlet with the order of meals written on it.
The symposium was divided into the morning and afternoon. In the morning, there was a discussion on aortic disease and Marfan syndrome robotic surgery and bloodless surgery.
In the afternoon, a saber surgery demonstration and discussion on other pediatric heart parts were provided.
“long time no see.”
I turned around at the familiar voice and saw Jang Hyuk-pil smiling.
“Chief… No, Deputy Director of Medical Services. I don’t know if this is the first time in hundreds of years that we have seen each other.”
“Your jokes are still the same. Shall we talk for a moment?”
“Yes. I’ll be out soon.”
“I’ll be in the break room, so come there.”
After asking for understanding from Katarina and Charles, Choi Ki-seok headed to the lounge where Jang Hyuk-pil was.
Jang Hyuk-pil, whom I saw for the first time in two years, was no different from before.
Both the appearance and the image I felt from a short conversation.
The only thing that changed was that he had recently been promoted to assistant director of medical services.
“I heard about you from Youngho. If you had come already, you should have seen my face.”
“You have just taken office, and I think you will be busy preparing for the symposium. I sincerely congratulate you on becoming vice president, even if it is belated.”
“thanks.”
Jang Hyuk-pil chuckled and continued.
“Is MHC training worth it?”
“I recently completed my surgical rotation and joined the thoracic surgery department. The real game begins now.”
“Well, I’m sure you’ll do well. He’s such a monster, so I don’t have to worry.”
“Still, can you please worry? I’m starving for a little attention and love. Everyone is putting my mind at ease and saying I’ll do well.”
Jang Hyuk-pil burst into laughter at his joke.
“If our Kiseok wants it, we should do it. It’s okay. I’m worried.”
“Thank you. I understand there will be a Saber surgery demonstration this afternoon… Is the deputy director doing the surgery?”
“No. Taesik does it. It’s time for me to reduce my surgeries. Sometimes I only touch VIP patients, and everything else is Taesik’s responsibility.”
Taesik Kim.
He was a senior who helped Choi Ki-seok train when he lived as a regular. We met again at Uijin University by chance, and at the time we were on the saber team together.
“I heard that Dr. Taesik is performing saber surgery… I really want to see it.”
“Are you dissing me now?”
“You know very well that’s not what I meant. I’m just saying that I’m curious about how much Teacher Taesik has grown.”
At Choi Ki-seok’s words, Jang Hyuk-pil spread his ten fingers wide.
“If it’s Taesik now, he’ll be in the top ten in the heart surgery department in Korea. He’s a genius too. Of course, he can’t be compared to you.”
“Aren’t you giving me too much credit?”
“I’m just stating the truth. You’re setting your goals too high and you’re putting yourself down.”
Choi Ki-seok could not respond to Jang Hyuk-pil’s words.
This is indeed a sharp analysis worthy of a resourceful person.
“By the way, hospital director Jo Ji-hwan is in an unusual situation these days.”
“The hospital director?”
“You once said this at a bar. Maybe the hospital director is a doctor who cares about his patients.”
“Yes. I remember.”
“These days, I’m starting to think that might really be the case. My behavior has changed a lot since I became the director of the hospital.”
Hyukpil Jang tilted his head and continued speaking.
“I don’t know what the hospital director is up to. I feel like things will go back to the way they were before. What do you think?”
“I think that’s the difference between an evil person and someone who intentionally acts evil.”
“That’s a puzzling statement.”
“If you watch the hospital director a little longer, the vice director will know what I mean.”
With a moment of silence, it was time for the symposium.
Choi Ki-seok finished his conversation with Jang Hyuk-pil and returned to his seat.
* * *
The first World Thoracic Surgery Symposium held in Korea.
The proceedings were neat and flawless. Perhaps thanks to the long preparation, the topic was delved into deeply, and the participation of the attending surgeons was also enthusiastic.
After the morning schedule, it was time for lunch and rest.
Choi Ki-seok drank coffee with his colleagues at the cafe on the first floor.
‘what? ‘Who is that person?’
His eyes were fixed on a woman walking through the lobby.
Dark blonde hair that reaches her waist.
Big horn-rimmed glasses that don’t match her beautiful appearance.
The moment I saw the woman, my whole body felt tingly, as if I had been electrocuted.
“Professor. I’d like to talk to him.”
“Why? To date? I heard you have a lover in Korea.”
“I’m not joking right now. I’ll be right back.”
Choi Ki-seok hurriedly followed the woman.
Fortunately, I closed the distance between myself and her before she got out of sight.
“Excuse me. My name is MHC Surgeon Ki-seok Choi and I am attending this symposium.”
“Nice to meet you. My name is Charlotte.”
Even though it was our first time meeting, Charlotte greeted us warmly.
“If it’s okay, can we talk for a moment?”
“There’s no reason not to.”
“Then come this way.”
Ki-seok Choi sat in the lounge on the second floor with Charlotte.
Amidst the awkward silence, I used the Eye of Hippocrates on her.
[Alignment: Patient-centered]
Physical strength: 5/10
Diagnostic power: 8/10
Surgical treatment: 3/10
Medical treatment: 9/10 Reputation: 8/10 Political power
: 1/10 Charisma
:
1/10
Research power: 9/ 10
Unlike other doctors, Charlotte possessed research skills.
This is because she was an outstanding internist and at the same time was interested in various fields of surgery and biomedical engineering.
In short, should I say it is a separate species?
Also, as expected from a special species, various stats were at the top level.
“Are you sure it was Ki-seok Choi? Didn’t he participate in the conjoined twin surgery that took place a few years ago?”
Charlotte spoke first.
“Yes, that’s true, but… how did you know that?”
“I saw it live on the Internet. I couldn’t watch it from beginning to end, but I was completely moved. I even screamed when the twins came out of the operating room with their heads falling off.”
Charlotte’s voice rose slightly.
Looking at his heated expression, he seemed to be the type of person who easily expressed his inner feelings.
“Thank you for your positive comments. Thanks to people like Charlotte who supported me, the surgery was completed successfully. The twins are doing well now.”
“I’m glad.”
“Actually, the reason I asked to see Charlotte was because I wanted to discuss something.”
Choi Ki-seok changed the topic.
If she was patient-centered, she would tell this story honestly. You will be able to get help.
“Top?
“Yes. We are developing a new heart surgery and would like to hear Charlotte’s opinion.”
Choi Ki-seok’s eyes were fixed on her.
