Chapter 10: Birth Of An Excellent Doctor [1] (1/2)
'I just can't seem to get accustomed to these bell sounds.'
He was irritated by the constant bell sounds arising early in the morning. He felt just like hearing alarms from when he was under military training.
An amazing thing was that Dolseok always stood in front of the door when he opened his eyes. And to his surprise, he always held a basin with warm water.
”Sir, did you get up?”
”Yes, leave the basin there. I will wash later.”
”Yes, sir. I will get your breakfast.”
”Okay.”
Ganghyuk smiled with satisfaction and sat up. He then looked at the pouch that he left at his bedside last night.
'Well, there is nothing there.'
All the disappeared medicines were found back in the bag.
'How come this can happen?' Ganghyuk came out of the room, tilting his head. There were many things in the world that did not have clear answers. And, he did not like wasting time on them.
'Splash… splash.'
He felt that his skin was very good even though he did not use soap.
'Twenty four years old… My skin is really good.'
It was soft just like when he was a student. He had many affairs with seniors back then…
”Sir, I will get the breakfast.”
”No, I would like to see Okseok first.
”Ah! Thank you, sir.”
”Did you visit him in the morning? How did he look?”
Ganghyuk seemed not really curious about the result. It was nothing but appendicitis. Even though the environment was not really good, his skills could cover those disadvantages.
And, the medicine would also work well.
”Huu… All of the other medicines were useless… But, he is really good now. He wanted to resume work, but I told him to take rest for a few more days.”
”Is that so? It is far too early for him to start work.”
”Yes, please tell him so.”
Dolseok made a great fuss after pointing at Okseok, who was cleaning the ground with a brush. Although his complexion was a little bit pale, he looked good.
When Okseok saw Ganghyuk, he dropped the brush hastily.
”Sir…”
”You look good. Let's see your abdomen.”
”Yes, sir.”
Ganghyuk rolled up the jacket and looked at the incision. 'It is well st.i.tched. It will leave a scar, but that cannot be avoided.'
Even without a proper light, the operation was a success.
”Very good. Yes, you can do this as an exercise. But, do not forget to take the medicine.”
Ganghyuk put the medicine on his palm.
”Two tablets in the morning and in the evening. Swallow them with water.”
”Yes, sir. Thank you.”
”Please sir, have breakfast now.”
”Okay. Thank you.”
Ganghyuk went back to his room, leaving Dolseok and Okseok there. There were no side dishes on the table.
Compared to this, the food that he had in the salon was like a king's table.
'But, this boiled water is good.'
Perhaps, they knew that their master had a drink last night, and Ganghyuk was impressed by their consideration.
Other side dishes were same as yesterday: Salted crab, radish Kimchi, and soy sauce.
”Are you there?”
While he was eating, a familiar voice came from outside the gate.
'It is a very familiar voice…' Ganghyuk stopped eating and thought. He had met not many people in this world. Therefore, there were not many people whose voice he knew.
'Ah! It is Makbong.'
The stout and tough guy with temper!
He was frank and candid, as much as he had a temper. It seemed that he had great affection for Pyeonsu. Coming to the house in this early morning clearly showed his affection for Pyeonsu.
Dolseok was not a slave, but a layman who served Ganghyuk, so he had a rank. Therefore, another servant rushed to the gate to open it.
”Who are you?”
”Ah, can I see Mr. Baik… No no… Please, call Dolseok.”
”Dolseok? Why? He is having breakfast.”
”Please tell him Mackbong is here.”
”Okay. Wait there.”
”Well…”
Although he was impetuous, he could not directly call for a n.o.bleman. If he did, he could even be punished.
The big gate and high wall made Makbong feel greatly daunted. He had heard of Baik Family of Suwon many times, but he did not know the reality. It was only now that he saw their house and realized the family was really great.
As a matter of fact, Dolseok was ranked quite high among the servants. He served for the family with fame.
While Makbong was waiting without promise, Ganghyuk went to the door. It was etiquette to open the door when a guest came.
He had already prepared the medicines to give him. So, Ganghyuk told the servant who held the doork.n.o.b. ”I know him. Open the gate.”
”Sir. I did not know he was your acquaintance.” He felt sorry and scared because he made the master come to the gate, so he apologized by bowing many times.
Ganghyuk shook his hands, since he was still not accustomed to these things.
”It is alright. Open the gate.”
”Yes, sir.” The servant moved quickly, and the heavy gate opened.
There was not only Makbong, but also Yeoni, who was wearing male clothes and had tied her hair. But still, her beauty was a constant.
”Oh, you two are coming together? Is Pyeonsu alright?”
Hearing Ganghyuk's question, Yeoni bowed.
”Yes, sir. He is feeling better now.”
”Do you expect any problems with the performance?”
This time, it was Makbong who bowed. He showed an extra submissive att.i.tude because of the misbehavior last night.
”Yes, sir. I will a.s.sist him.”
”Good. It is good to hear that he is well recovered. Here are the medicines.”