Last minute (2)
“I’m sorry.”
Choi Ki-seok gently stroked Jeong Seol-hwa’s head in his arms.
I’ve known about it for quite some time.
That she likes him.
This is a fact that Jo Tae-ho told him directly on the day he had a drink with him.
However, until then, I had never thought about having an in-depth meeting with Jeong Seol-hwa.
It had been a while since I started living a new life, and I thought dating would be a luxury if I went into thoracic surgery.
However, after meeting Jeong Seol-hwa and getting to know her more deeply, my thoughts changed.
If the other person is Jeong Seol-hwa, I want to be together for a long time.
“Are you okay now?”
“huh.”
Jeong Seol-hwa left her arms and stared at Choi Ki-seok.
“But you’re a man too.”
“what do you mean?”
“Honestly, I didn’t expect to hear your confession first. You’re an idiot who only knows patients and medical studies.”
Jeong Seol-hwa timidly twisted her body and continued speaking.
“So today, I was going to ask you out. I thought I would ease up if you said no.”
“sorry.”
Choi Ki-seok apologized again.
How much had Seol-hwa Jeong been feeling inside before she would have confessed in the first place?
“I will do better from now on.”
“Hmph. I don’t believe it.”
“It’s true. I promise.”
Choi Ki-seok held out his little finger, and Jeong Seol-hwa stared at him and then put his little finger in.
A gentle smile appeared on the faces of the two people facing each other.
“Let’s take a walk.”
Choi Ki-seok walked through a deserted place while holding Jeong Seol-hwa’s hand tightly.
Is it because they honestly revealed their feelings to each other?
Stories that had not been told for a while came out naturally.
“I mean, I thought I was trying hard to show that I liked you, right? But you didn’t see me as anything more than a friend. That’s why I even thought that maybe I wasn’t attractive as a woman.”
“That can’t be possible. You are the prettiest person I’ve ever seen and you have the kindest heart.”
“It’s too late to flatter.”
Seolhwa Jeong suddenly turned her head.
It was very cute to pretend to pout.
During the conversation, the two people suddenly made eye contact.
In a thrilling feeling as if he had been electrocuted, Choi Ki-seok placed both hands on Jeong Seol-hwa’s shoulders.
Then he slowly approached her and kissed her lips.
Her lips were as soft as flower petals, and her warm breath tickled the philtrum.
The two hugged each other and shared a long kiss.
* * *
Jiiiing.
I woke up to the vibration.
Choi Ki-seok turned off his cell phone alarm, washed up, and had breakfast with a chocolate bar that was lying around on his desk.
A day like usual.
I read Song Myeong-jin’s thesis on my laptop and even finished practicing housework in the hideout.
‘Now that I think about it…’
a thought occurred to me as I was heading to the ward.
Today is my last day at the cardiology department. After finishing work and handing over to the intern next month, I will return to the thoracic surgery department.
With the thought that it was the last time, my steps naturally became heavier.
Obtaining new items and accumulating various knowledge while working in internal medicine is definitely an achievement.
Nevertheless, it was disappointing that the original goal could not be achieved.
This is because the mission reward was a unique item.
Choi Ki-seok got into the elevator and looked through his cell phone.
Then, I saw photos taken at the swimming pool with Jeong Seol-hwa a week ago.
Even thinking about it now, it felt like a dream.
The fact that he had fun at the water park and that he confessed to Jeong Seol-hwa and they became lovers.
“Teacher Choi. Hello.”
“Good morning.”
The nurses at the station said hello, and Choi Ki-seok also bowed his head and said hello.
“Take this with you before you kill him.”
Nurse Ara Kim held out baskets of snacks and letters.
After his first aid to Kang Eun-ha was broadcast on TV, the Super Venus fan club sent a huge amount of snacks and hand-written letters every day.
“It’s okay. Just my heart is enough.”
Not long ago, I went down to the lobby on the first floor to convey my thoughts to the fan club members, but to no avail.
They say they will continue to support Eunha Kang until she is discharged safely.
“The teachers will eat this, and I will give this to the teachers at the medical school.”
Choi Ki-seok took only some of the snacks and placed them in the conference room. Afterwards, I gathered the necessary supplies and set out to prepare for work.
“You’re being discharged today?”
After finishing the treatment, I went into the hospital room and spoke to Jeong-ah Lee.
After having the pacemaker inserted, her complexion actually improved and she smiled more.
After a conversation a few days ago, I heard that although the pacemaker is uncomfortable, it is good because it eliminates the anxiety of not knowing when you might die.
“How do you feel?”
“great.”
“You have to keep in mind the precautions the teacher said earlier and come to the heart clinic every three months, okay?”
“yes.”
Lee Jeong-ah smiled brightly.
Choi Ki-seok patted her head and headed to the conference room.
You can’t give up just because it’s the last day.
I fell into a study mode while looking at books on internal medicine.
How much time has passed?
Tiring!
[The level of internal medicine treatment has increased by one level.]
[Complete the linked quest and receive a unique item.]
“Good!”
Choi Ki-seok clenched his fists and stood up.
For the first time in a long time, the notification sound was as sweet as honey. Fortunately, the efforts were not in vain.
Drurr.
“Why all the fuss this morning? Even screaming.”
Yang Jin-seok, who entered the conference room, looked at Choi Ki-seok and tilted his head.
“There is something to that.”
“Did Kang Eun-ha ask you out?”
“Don’t be such an idiot. I haven’t prepared for the meeting yet, so please do it for me.”
Choi Ki-seok left the conference room and took a seat in the break room.
NEW [Gem Box: Unique]
– In reality, life is one shot. Draw a box that turns your life around!
– You can pick up gems from normal to unique grades.
When I checked the status window, I saw a golden jar in the item section. And an explanation floated below it.
Choi Ki-seok resisted the urge to open the box right away.
If possible, I wanted to check after my internal medicine shift was over.
To calm my mind, I sat down on the sofa and made a call on my cell phone.
“Good morning. Is it okay to talk?”
[huh. It’s the break room. I am the only one.]
Jeong Seol-hwa’s bright voice made me feel better.
After starting the textbook, having morning phone calls with Jeong Seol-hwa became my new routine.
“Me too. I guess we’re a match made in heaven.”
As he joked, Jeong Seol-hwa could be heard laughing.
[Kiseok knows how to say things like that.]
“There’s no reason why you can’t.”
[Thoracic surgery starting tomorrow, right?]
Jeong Seol-hwa changed the topic.
[Did you know that next month’s thoracic surgery partner is Kang-Jun?]
“Nam Kang-Jun? Why him?”
Choi Ki-seok asked back in surprise.
As far as he knows, his partner in thoracic surgery this month is Seungguk Lee, one of his classmates at Uijin University.
[Seungguk quit his internship a few days ago and went to the hospital. I guess that’s why he changed to Kangjun. Nothing special will happen, but still be careful. I don’t know what Taeho will do when asked.]
“Don’t worry. No matter what you do, he will be the one to suffer.”
[huh. I believe it.]
Jeong Seol-hwa’s answer gave me strength.
[I think I should go in now. Let’s talk again later.]
“Yes. Thank you for your hard work.”
[huh. I love you.]
Jeong Seol-hwa said one word and made a sound with her lips before hanging up the call.
Ki-Seok Choi hung up the call and looked down at his phone for a long time.
Jeong Seol-hwa’s sweet voice still lingered in my ears.
* * *
That afternoon.
Choi Ki-seok handled the ward as cleanly as usual.
Since the mission was completed and the items were received, the treatment became even more unstoppable.
Due to the regenerative effect of the patient, his physical strength was always strong.
After going back and forth between the hospital room and the intensive care unit emergency room without stopping, the workday was over before I knew it.
Choi Ki-seok said goodbye to the nurses and patients at the station.
Although it was only a short moment, I felt a lot of affection for the Department of Cardiology.
Breaking up wasn’t easy for him either.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
I knocked and entered the conference room.
“Hey, Professor. I came to say hello because it’s the day I go to the thoracic surgery department.”
Choi Ki-seok approached Kim Cheol-woo, who was working, and bowed his head.
“Is it already so late? Are you thinking about going to internal medicine instead of thoracic surgery?”
“I’m sorry, but I’ve never thought of anywhere else other than thoracic surgery.”
“Well, I guess it was fixed in three months.”
Kim Cheol-woo burst into laughter and continued.
“Then shall we take a test before we leave?”
“….”
“I am planning to use an ACE blocker in a patient suffering from coronary artery disease. What are the purposes and contraindications for use?”
“ACE blockers are especially effective in patients with left ventricular dysfunction, because taking them improves the exercise capacity of the left ventricle.”
Choi Ki-seok continued speaking rapidly.
“Using the drug can provide various preventive effects even if there is no decline in left ventricular function. If the drug is used, the patient may cough a lot, and in that case, SARTAN drugs can be used instead. The only contraindication is that it cannot be used in patients with low blood pressure. “There is none.”
“That’s enough.”
Kim Cheol-woo smiled and nodded.
“Professor. And this…”
Choi Ki-seok took out the electrocardiogram note that he had kept in his gown.
“Have you seen everything already?”
“No. I’ve only taken about half of it, but I think I should return it…”
“Bring it back when you’re done studying. Instead, there will be a test then as well. If you don’t pass, I’ll make you dictate it.”
“I am confident.”
Choi Ki-seok answered confidently.
“Thank you so much.”
“Thank you. You studied hard and earned it. Don’t give up on studying internal medicine just because you’re going to surgery.”
“….”
“Someone said that there is no way to save a patient’s life.”
Kim Cheol-woo returned the same comment Choi Ki-seok had made in the past.
“I’ll keep that in mind.”
I bowed my head once again and left the cardiology ward.
Choi Ki-seok headed to the dormitory feeling sad and sad.
“Okay then.”
Halfway through, I rubbed my palms together and brought up the status window.
Now that you have successfully completed your cardiology schedule, it is time to perform the last rites.
Choi Ki-seok looked at the gem box he had obtained after much effort.
When I decided to open the box, the box cracked with a clicking sound and bright light poured out.
Weeeeeeeee.
The box exploded with white light, revealing the gem.
[congratulations. You have obtained a rare gem.]
NEW [Rare: P.
P acquisition amount increased by 1.5 times]
Choi Ki-seok checked the gem and tilted his head. If it’s rare, it’s a gem with pretty good effects.
But P.
What on earth is P?
* * *
The next morning.
Choi Ki-seok got into the elevator with light steps.
After working in the circulatory department, I returned to the thoracic surgery department. I couldn’t help but feel new emotions.
‘I’m also an incognito now.’
As I headed to the ward, I stretched out to cool off.
Residency refers to the period between intern and residency.
It’s already been 7 months since he started his internship, and after a little more time, he has to take the residency exam.
The arduous life of an intern is now nearing its end.
“Super intern teacher!”
Upon arriving at the station, Hana Kang shouted in a loud voice.
“It’s been a while, Teacher Kang.”
“I missed you so much. You won’t cheat from now on, right?”
“Wind?”
“Why don’t you want to go to a department other than thoracic surgery? You said you would become a great thoracic surgeon.”
“Is that how it works?”
Choi Ki-seok scratched the back of his head and continued.
“Anyway, unless something special happens, I won’t be changing departments in the future.”
“As expected, the first intern teacher is a doctor with great faith.”
Choi Ki-seok burst into laughter at Kang Ha-na’s words.
While I was in the cardiology department, there were times when I missed her lively atmosphere and eloquence.
“Everything’s going well in Uiguk, right?”
“At least that’s how I see it. The rounding atmosphere seems to have become much brighter since Professor Jang came in.
“That’s good.”
Ki-Seok Choi nodded and stared at the cart where he had placed the supplies.
“Aren’t you ready for the treatment?”
“I’m glad .” Are you looking at it as water? If Teacher Choi is a super intern, I’m a super nurse.”
Kang Ha-na flicked her index finger left and right.
“Teacher Nam came first and is taking care of it. He’s coming.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Nam Kang-jun came towards the station.
