Adventure (2)
The next day.
Choi Ki-seok woke up early in the morning and visited the thoracic surgery ward. And as always, he examined the patients’ conditions using the eyes of Hippocrates.
The patients’ condition was as quiet as in a ward and there were no problems.
Rahul, who underwent heart transplant surgery, was recovering smoothly without any rejection.
Kelly, who had been enlarging her ribcage due to June Syndrome, now has nothing left to do but be discharged.
The patient I was most concerned about was Baron, who had HOPE surgery yesterday, and he was also improving smoothly.
There is nothing that makes a surgeon happier than a patient’s progress being good.
After finishing the round, there was a happy smile on his face.
Drurr.
As I entered the medical office, Charles greeted me with an exhausted look on his face.
“good morning.”
“Good morning, but… you don’t look very good?”
“There was a multiple collision TA (traffic accident) last night. “I had a hard time taking care of the patients.”
Charles waved his hand in the air as if to stop him from speaking.
“By the way, did you hear the news?”
“what?”
“There have been rumors about you since last night? A very strange rumor that you are the majority shareholder of Meijo. A resident in training is the majority shareholder of a hospital… That’s a fart. “Even in makjang dramas, there’s no development like that.”
“Hmm. “That’s it.”
Choi Ki-seok cleared his throat and continued speaking.
“that’s right. “I am the majority shareholder of Mayjo.”
“Stop telling boring jokes this morning. “That’s impossible even if you die and wake up.”
“Is it possible to die and not wake up again?”
“done. Let’s stop talking about that. “I’m tired of arguing over jokes now.”
In response to Charles’s disbelief, Choi Ki-seok did not say much. However, I couldn’t help but laugh as I imagined Charles’ expression when he found out that he was really the majority shareholder.
“Have a good handover and get a good rest in the dormitory.”
“what? “Aren’t you working today?”
“It’s off.”
“So where is the off for you? “I don’t think I’ve been away from my seat more than five times.”
“That happens. effort.”
After saying goodbye to Charles, Ki-Seok Choi returned to the dormitory. Then I took a nap until 1 p.m., then washed up and left the dormitory.
The sky was unusually high and blue.
The gently blowing wind brushed my face pleasantly.
The moment he left the MHC building, Ki-Seok Choi felt like he was entering another world.
People walking busily on the streets.
The various buildings around me were unfamiliar, as if they were not of this world. I thought it was because it was my first time going outside purely for the purpose of relaxation.
“Snowflower!”
While walking down the street, I found Jeong Seolhwa across from the crosswalk.
Jeong Seol-hwa, who found him, also waved his hand vigorously.
The signal changed and the person I met began walking with his arms folded affectionately.
“Let’s take a taxi and go downtown. “If you go to central New York, there’s a lot to see.”
“That’s nice, but now I want to walk.”
“Is that so?”
The two walked closely together, showing off their affection.
Long time no see.
I was overflowing with happiness just by having the person I loved by my side.
“How is life these days?”
“It’s always the same. “After the outpatient treatment, the remaining time is spent preparing for eye exams, inserting a pacemaker, or performing procedures such as PCI.”
Jeong Seol-hwa looked up at Choi Ki-seok and continued speaking.
“Don’t worry, Kiseok won’t experience anything spectacular like you.”
“is it?”
“It’s not like that. “You troublemaker.”
“Is your father healthy too?”
“of course.”
Choi Ki-seok was taken aback by the sight of her answering without hesitation. Although I regularly make video calls with Jeong Jin-myeong and monitor his condition, an unexpected accident could have occurred.
“By the way, did you see the news this morning? “Hope’s surgery was shown on ABD broadcast yesterday.”
“I haven’t checked.”
“You have to see the good things quickly.”
Jeong Seol-hwa handed him the cell phone on which he had searched for the article.
[A thoracic surgeon from Korea shoots an arrow of hope to a heart failure patient.]
[Hope surgery completed successfully. High praise poured in from the World Association of Thoracic Surgery.]
[A new horizon for heart transplantation. Talking about Hope Surgery.]
Just as she said, search results for Hope Surgery poured in in droves in just one day. Choi Ki-seok has already prepared for the media play, but he will have less work to do.
“As expected, my boyfriend. “I’m proud.”
“Sulwha, but I hope you don’t use the title ‘boyfriend’ from now on.”
“why?”
Jeong Seol-hwa tilted her head at Choi Ki-seok’s words.
What part of the expression “boyfriend” got on his nerves?
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t figure out the reason.
“The term ‘boyfriend’ is too light. “If possible, please say you or your husband instead of honey.”
“Aaaah! “What is that!”
Jeong Seol-hwa shuddered, avoiding his gaze, but it was clear that she was happy on the inside.
“Which of the three would you like?”
“If I had to choose one out of the three… I would choose honey.”
“Can’t you hear me? “Can you say that again?”
“H… honey.”
Choi Ki-seok found Jeong Seol-hwa’s shy appearance endearing and lightly stroked her hair.
Others may whisper that I’m getting skinny, but who cares?
Isn’t it enough as long as I’m happy?
The two people who were walking and talking took a taxi and headed to the center of New York.
The start of a full-fledged date.
Choi Ki-seok and Jeong Seol-hwa strolled through Opera Park, viewed various exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History, blended into the heart of Times Square, and climbed up to the crown of the Statue of Liberty.
New York was a place full of things to see.
Even though we weren’t able to see all the sights, evening came quickly.
The two visited a restaurant located on the upper floors of the Empire State Building, overlooking a panoramic view of New York.
The interior of the restaurant was old-fashioned, and the staff was friendly and polite.
For the first time in a long time, Choi Ki-seok was able to experience what it felt like to be treated as a precious guest.
“Today was so good. thank you. “Kiseok.”
Jeong Seol-hwa gently hugged Choi Ki-seok.
The ring on my ring finger was shining brightly, reflecting the light from the chandelier.
“This is nothing. “If I had more time, I would have done more sightseeing.”
“are you okay. “They say it’s better to have too little rather than too much.”
“Our folk tales are also spoken beautifully.”
“The main dish has arrived. This is a sirloin steak with grape sauce. “This food is…”
The staff put the plates down on the table and explained the menu.
The two continued their conversation while enjoying the main dish and wine.
“I told you that I became the majority shareholder of Mayjo not long ago.”
“huh. It did.”
Jeong Seol-hwa nodded slightly.
Whenever something big happened, Ki-Seok Choi reported it first, so he knew most of the news.
“Actually, I went to the shareholders’ meeting on the day of the surgery.”
“With a financial manager?”
“no. alone.”
“really?”
Jeong Seol-hwa looked like a surprised rabbit.
“It’s difficult to deal with other shareholders alone. “You are not even a professional manager.”
“That’s true, but I feel like I’ll be belittled if I bring someone with me. “I went in well prepared.”
“So, did you have a good conversation?”
“It was finished neatly. “I decided to cancel all the plans of the guys who were controlling the hospital and cut off the person I didn’t like the most.”
“Our honey. “It’s a perfect pumpkin.”
“There is no pumpkin in the world as big as mine.”
Choi Ki-seok smiled and stared at the piano placed in a corner of the restaurant.
The time has finally come.
Isn’t the reason you come to this restaurant in the first place to play the piano in a good atmosphere?
The time has come to show off the skills you have honed in the training room.
“Wait a moment.”
Ki-Seok Choi got up, talked to an employee, and stood in front of the piano.
Before I knew it, a stand microphone was ready next to the piano.
“iced coffee. hello. My name is Ki-Seok Choi and I am a trainee at MHC Thoracic Surgery. “The reason I am here is to express my gratitude, even in a small way, to the person I love most in the world.”
People’s attention was immediately focused on what he said.
Some people even turned their chairs to see Choi Ki-seok.
Jeong Seol-hwa also stared at Choi Ki-seok with half curiosity and half anticipation.
“It’s a snowflake. thank you. “I’m saying this now, but it’s all thanks to you that I was able to endure the difficult training.”
“….”
“If you hadn’t cared for me and cared for me, I would never have come this far. Thank you and love you always. “I want to be with you until I close my eyes for the last time.”
After finishing speaking, Choi Ki-seok sat down on a chair.
He took a deep breath and calmly tapped the keys.
Follow along~
Sweet and sweet performance continued.
As if a tower that had been worked hard for would not easily collapse, the playing skills that had been honed over the years shone through.
There was not a single mistake or hesitation while tapping the keyboard.
Just as he blended into the patient and the surgery at the rosette, he blended into the piano and performance as one.
A love that cannot be expressed in words.
I put my soul into my fingers, hoping that Jeong Seol-hwa would know that.
match. match. match. match.
When the performance ended, applause erupted.
Choi Ki-seok gave a brief greeting to the guests and returned to his seat as if running away.
“It’s a snowflake.”
“….”
Jeong Seol-hwa was crying endlessly with her head down.
Tears fell like raindrops and soaked the table.
“thank you. I wonder if I deserve to be treated undeservedly like this…”
“That’s stupid. “No matter how good I am, I can’t repay your love.”
Choi Ki-seok walked up to her and placed his arm around her shoulders.
As I was comforting the crying Jeong Seol-hwa, I felt like I was going to cry for no reason.
“sorry. “I tried to smile brightly when you came back, but it didn’t work out that way.”
“are you okay.”
It was only after a long time that Jeong Seol-hwa withdrew her tears and regained her original appearance.
After finishing the event and meal, the two settled down at the hotel in the building.
“I’m really happy.”
After taking a shower, Jeong Seol-hwa stood at the window and opened her mouth.
“Not even a lie, I feel like I have the world.”
“Me too. “I guess we are all of one mind.”
Choi Ki-seok approached her and hugged her waist from behind.
There was a fragrant shampoo smell coming from my long hair that was still wet.
“Ever since I was young, I’ve been curious about the stories behind fairy tales. Usually, it ends with ‘I lived happily ever after,’ but that’s not the case in reality, right?”
“….”
“Snow White may have divorced the prince because their personalities did not match. “Hansel and Gretel may have been abandoned by their father again, unexpectedly.”
“It’s unexpected? “I didn’t know my honey would think like that.”
“I just feel like that.”
“are you okay. We just have to make the story behind that fairy tale a reality. “Let’s live in love so much that other people will turn a blind eye to it.”
“I said I couldn’t get it through words.”
“I guess it’s not just words that can’t be dealt with?”
As Choi Ki-seok kissed the nape of Jeong Seol-hwa’s neck, Jeong Seol-hwa turned and stared at him.
“Be prepared. “I won’t let you sleep at all today.”
* * *
Regardless of the successful completion of Hope’s surgery, Ki-Seok Choi’s training continued.
Like the story behind the fairy tale told by Jeong Seol-hwa.
Life does not end until we die, and we face many happiness and misfortunes in the process.
Ki-Seok Choi steadily completed Yasada’s 12 tasks, and received various know-how in pediatric surgery from Il-Soo Kwon.
Not only did he visit the training room consistently, but he also worked hard to read the latest papers and participate in team CPR activities.
As time passed, he became stronger and stronger.
A sincere heart for a good teacher and good fellow patient.
Using these three things as nutrients, it grew rapidly.
So time passed and four years passed.
Ki-Seok Choi was reborn as the second triple board thoracic surgeon following Oliver.
