Chapter 2: Doctor Park Dowook (2) (2/2)
“Chief?”
The grey-haired and sleek person was the neurosurgery department’s Ha Sang Joong. He was also the person with the highest authority in Dowook’s department.
‘…… What on earth?’
“What are you doing? Aren’t you getting off?”
“We are!”
Behind the ambulance, he could also see the professor and nurses who were responsible for the VIP ward.
‘What a grand welcome party!’
Although knowing there would be people waiting, he still couldn’t help himself from being shocked.
“Welcome, Director. We will take utmost care of you.”
The patient was quickly moved to the VIP ward with the help of skillful medical personnel.
After making sure that the cart was gone, the vice dean turned his sight to Dowook.
“How did you do the first-aid treatment, Dr. Park?”
The question made his back stiff. Even Chief Ha was showing interest and turned to look at him. Dowook calmed his beating heart and recalled everything that happened at the hotel.
“…. and so I focused on reducing the pain from the increased intracranial pressure.”
The vice dean who had heard of the response process slowly nodded his head.
“Hmm. Right. Even I, probably couldn’t have done more in that situation. You did a great job of trying to lower her temperature.”
Hearing the positive reaction, Dowook secretly sighed in relief.
“Chief Ha.”
“Yes, Mr. Vice Dean.”
“You have a good student. I’m looking forward to the future of the neurosurgery department.”
“You praise me too much.”
The vice dean patted Chief Ha on the shoulder and disappeared into the hospital.
Chief Ha, who had been staring at the vice dean while bowing, suddenly stood up straight. Then he smiled with his eyes.
“Did you hear? He said I have a good student.”
Chief Ha showed his pleasure by elbowing Dowook’s side. Dowook relaxed and smiled like Chief Ha.
“Who do you think I learned it from? Do you think it would be too arrogant to say that doing this much is basic if you work with chief Ha?”
“This guy. You’re amazing for being able to learn all of that.”
“It’s because you taught me well.”
“You’re the one who learned well.”
The two kept praising each other happily for another 3 seconds.
Dowook stared at the direction the vice dean had disappeared into and asked.
“I called the emergency department directly, so how come the vice dean arrived in person?”
“The VIP’s diagnosis chart was probably processed. I was also pretty surprised since they suddenly told me to head out.”
While loosening his tight necktie, Chief Ha suddenly tilted his head.
“Just a sec. Weren’t you in the middle of a blind date? Right? What happened?”
Since Chief Ha was the one who’d introduced his blind date, Dowook spoke carefully.
“The thing is. I don’t think we have anything in common…..”
“Hey, you!”
The angry scolding came right away.
“I found you a woman who could bring light to your weary life and what?!”
Dowook bowed his head at the loud scolding.
“The situation also wasn’t all that great.”
“This b*stard. I forcefully created that position for you by mentioning that you were the best in the neurosurgery department and you return holding another woman’s hand?”
“At least I was holding something.”
“Joking? This b*stard!”
Chief Ha made Dowook cower by acting as if he would hit him and sent Dowook a complicated look.
“That’s right. Never mind the blind date, just focus on meeting patients. I don’t care anymore.”
“I’ll try to find a nice young lady.”
“It’s your last year of residency. Where would you get the time?”
“How can you ask me that? Chief, you’re the one responsible for making the schedule.”
“This guy, aren’t you asking for too much?”
Chief Ha’s phone rang. After checking the name, he made a gesture telling Dowook to keep quiet.
“Yes, Mr. Vice Dean.”
-Come to my office once the CT results are out. This patient is very important so you take care of her personally. Think of it as doing me a favor.
After ending the call, Chief Ha stood still.
“Take care of the patient personally?”
Chief Ha who had suddenly received a call from the vice dean and had to come to work on a precious Saturday now realized that he couldn’t even leave work early and his expression became dark.
Dowook saw the dark expression and instinctively took a few steps back.
“Chief, you don’t have to care about me anymore today. I’m not on shift so I’ll ….”
“Stop right there.”
A bleak cry. Chief Ha turned his head with a tight expression.
“If I can’t leave, you can’t leave either. We’re all part of the neurosurgery department.”
“Sir, you also know that I was on duty for three continuous days so I could get time off for my blind date.”
“Hey! I can’t even remember what my daughter looks like! Run over right now and check the result of the CT scan!”
The day he’d refused a shiny new Ferrari.
He only gained an angry scolding and more work.
Whatever. He’d chosen this path a long time ago.
Dowook looked up at the hospital.
The sign saying ‘Myeong Sae University Affiliated Hospital’ looked particularly high up today.
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