Level Up Doctor - Chapter 45

New Wind (3)

“Weren’t you originally left-handed?”

Jeong Sang-hyeok, who noticed that Choi Ki-seok had changed the needle holder, said something.

“No. I usually use my right hand.”

“······.”

“······.”

There was a moment of cold silence at Choi Ki-seok’s answer.

Everyone who saw Choi Ki-seok’s stitching was amazed that he showed such speed and accuracy despite not being left-handed.

In particular, Jo Tae-ho could not hide his shit-chewing expression.

“Okay, then the special match begins. The time limit is 3 minutes. Ready…begin!”

At the host’s shout, the two people simultaneously removed the suture packaging.

‘I’ll show you properly.’

As I held the needle in the needle holder and tightened it, a clicking sound spread out.

Afterwards, the tissue of the model was grasped with forceps and the needle was inserted deeply.

After connecting both sides of the wound, the needle was passed through the subcutaneous tissue on both sides.

I pulled the thread and the wound area was pulled properly.

In that situation, the suture was completed with a quick thumb knot.

click!

The sound of cutting the suture was pleasant.

It took less than 20 seconds to complete one suture.

Truly miraculous dexterity.

It was also surprising that the suture area was clean.

“Wow. That’s awesome?”

“Are you an intern?”

Dae-Hyun Kim glanced at Ki-Seok Choi in response to the audience’s exclamation.

We were just about to pierce the subcutaneous tissue, but the intern had already finished suturing.

My stomach was burning.

If you lose here, your resident reputation will be thrown into the trash can.

“Hey. If you lose to an intern, you’ll die.”

“Kiseok. Fighting.”

The cheering match between both sides began.

In addition to the cheering, the speed of the two people’s stitching also caught fire. A sparkle radiated from his eyes, and his hands moved like the wind.

‘You’re crazy. it’s crazy.’

Kim Dae-hyun could not take his eyes off the sight of Choi Ki-seok suturing.

Looking at his suturing skills, it seemed like he could perform most surgeries himself.

Of course, the process of understanding the surgical process must be followed.

After the interlude of cheers, a breathtaking tension came.

Ki-Seok Choi and Dae-Hyun Kim continued the stitching, showing off their fantastic hand skills.

“The match is over! Put your hands down.”

The game ended at the words of the host.

Those who were watching the suturing began to chatter as they looked at the model of the two people.

An unexpected result emerged.

The winner of the special match was Ki-Seok Choi.

He sewed as many as two models while a resident sewed one model.

The speed difference was double.

“The winner of the special match is intern Ki-Seok Choi. I will give you a tablet PC as a prize. Everyone applaud.”

match. match. match. match.

Ki-Seok Choi received applause and stared at the resident with an expression of disappointment.

Daehyun Kim is a very capable resident,

but he just met the wrong person.

“Did you say Choi Ki-seok?”

As he was about to take his tablet PC and go back, someone placed a hand on his shoulder.

When I looked back, I saw Daehyun Kim smiling happily.

“Your suturing skills are no joke?”

“Thank you. I’ve been practicing consistently.”

“By the way, don’t you want to come to the plastic surgery clinic?”

“Thank you for your kind words, but I am Fixton, a thoracic surgeon.”

“Pixton already?”

Daehyun Kim stuck his tongue out.

Fixtures are usually decided around October or November. However, just three months after starting my internship, I was transferred to the 3D Department of Thoracic Surgery, which is a notorious department among departments.

Kim Dae-hyeon was surprised once by Choi Ki-seok’s suturing skills and again by his unconventional decision.

“Why don’t you change your mind?”

“I’m sorry, but I don’t think that will happen.”

“You’re such a stubborn bastard. But think again. Do you know how attractive plastic surgery is? Besides, if your skills are as good as yours, you can go to hand surgery too. Don’t you want it?”

Hand surgery is a branch of plastic surgery that specializes in shaping the hands, wrists, fingers, and limbs.

A typical surgery involves suturing the body parts of an amputee.

When I heard about plastic surgery, my mind didn’t change much, but when I heard about hand surgery, I was shaken.

The surgery to suture the amputation site is the most difficult surgical procedure.

I felt like giving it a try.

But it is that moment.

Tiring!

[A new mission ‘As a Plastic Surgery Intern’ has been created.]

[If you become a Plastic Surgery Intern and perform linked missions, you will receive special rewards.] [

If you do not complete the mission within 90 days, the mission will disappear.]

“Think slowly . Look, there’s still plenty of time.”

“······yes.”

Choi Ki-seok left the conference room.

Feeling the lingering sensation of the notification.

* * *

Four days have passed since the suture competition ended.

After finishing his hectic work in the ward, Ki-seok Choi stretched out.

Today, for the first time in a while, my steps felt light, as if my feet had wings.

‘There’s a lot to do.’

I muttered to myself.

I have to read papers and practice suturing that I couldn’t finish in the morning.

But I was actually happy that there was a mountain of work to do.

These days, my progress in skills has been good, and I have a strong feeling that I am growing.

I fell in love with the fun of growing up.

The goal of becoming the world’s best thoracic surgeon was something I had only dreamed of.

It seemed to reveal itself vaguely.

“It’s plastic surgery…”

Ki-seok Choi muttered as he took a seat in the lounge.

Although I had a firm belief in thoracic surgery, I couldn’t help but be interested in plastic surgery.

Daehyun Kim’s proposal was fascinating and a new mission was created.

Should I talk to the doctor and stay at the plastic surgery clinic for a while?

I’ve been thinking that way lately.

“Hey. Hand of God.”

Minjoohyuk came into the break room accompanied by a familiar voice.

After winning the suturing competition, Min Joo-hyuk used to tease Choi Ki-seok by calling him the hand of God.

“What are you doing?”

“I’m taking a short break. Would you like some coffee?”

“It’s good.”

Ki-Seok Choi took a can of coffee from the vending machine and handed it to Min-Hyuk Min.

“Are you on duty today?”

“Ugh. I’m already feeling sleepy. I don’t know how I’m going to survive today…”

Minjoohyuk took a sip of his coffee and continued speaking.

“By the way, you won the suturing competition and received a tablet PC.”

“yes.”

“Can you sell it to me? I’ll pay you a reasonable price.”

“I already handed it over to the owner.”

“Owner? Who?”

“I know your younger brother.”

Choi Ki-seok said with a smile.

On the same day that I received the tablet PC, I sent it to Kim Jeong-hyeok at the orphanage through a convenience store delivery service.

I could still see Kim Jeong-hyeok’s excitement after receiving the tablet PC through a video call.

“Then there’s nothing I can do. You’re off, right?”

“yes.”

“Tch. Eat well and live well.”

Min Joo-hyuk left the lounge and Choi Ki-seok took a walk around the ward.

I wanted to take a look at the patients’ condition before taking a good rest.

‘Nothing bad will happen today.’

After examining all the patients with the eyes of Hippocrates, I crossed the ward hallway.

“Kkkkkkkk.”

Kang Hana at the station burst into laughter.

“What’s wrong with you all of a sudden?”

“Because the humorous material is funny. Would you like to guess the elementary intern teacher?”

“Is it like a quiz?”

“yes.”

Kang Hana nodded and continued her explanation.

The name of the quiz is Guess the Meaning of Women’s Letters.

Literally, when a woman sends a text message, you have to guess what the sincerity is in it.

“I’m having an argument with my girlfriend and she told me not to text her because she’s angry. What are you going to do then?”

“Are you saying that’s a problem too?”

“Oh, then what is the correct answer?”

“I told you not to send me texts, so of course I shouldn’t. If I send you any more, I’ll get angry.”

In response to Choi Ki-seok’s answer, Kang Ha-na and Lee Min-ji, who were next to her, looked like they were wondering what was going on.

“Super intern. Honestly, you’ve never had a girlfriend, have you?”

“It’s not like we didn’t date at all…”

“So how long did you go with the person you dated?”

“50 days?”

“Then yes.”

Kang Hana gave an expression that said she knew that would happen.

“What should I do if I tell him not to text me and he doesn’t? I have to comfort him until he gets over it.”

“No. Then I shouldn’t have told you not to text me in the first place.”

Choi Ki-seok raised his voice without realizing it.

I felt somehow unfair.

I’m not sending it because I’m told not to send it, so why bother with it?

“Phew… Then I’ll ask you just one more question. Well, the result is obvious.”

Kang Hana continued.

“The elementary school intern was playing, and his girlfriend told him to relax and not worry about her. What are you going to do then?”

“Of course you should say thank you and have fun.”

Kang Ha-na and Lee Min-ji shook their heads in response to Choi Ki-seok’s answer.

“This is serious. What do you think?”

“I think it’s wrong to date in this life.”

“Why? Are you wrong again?”

“Of course. What if I’m told straight away not to worry? I have to contact you from time to time.”

“driving me crazy.”

Choi Ki-seok scratched his head in frustration.

“Why on earth is the text and its true meaning different?”

“It becomes a quiz because the actual content and the inner meaning are different. The first intern teacher may not know how women feel, but he doesn’t know too much.”

Kang Hana clicked her tongue.

At that very moment, a notification crossed my mind.

Tiring!

[You have obtained the special mission ‘Win a woman’s favor.’]

[If you gain the favor of a female colleague, you will be given a unique skill.]

[Piece of Heart (0/2)]

“What’s wrong?”

“I’m just shocked… so I’ll go.”

Choi Ki-seok left the ward.

It is unprecedented to receive two missions within a few days.

“What kind of mission is this?”

Choi Ki-seok frowned and muttered.

The missions I received so far were related to treatment such as ‘learning skills’, ‘towards the top’, and ‘as a plastic surgery intern’.

However, this mission had nothing to do with treatment or patient management.

To suddenly gain the favor of a female colleague…

“Seolhwa.

I ran into Jeong Seolhwa while I was walking.

Maybe it was an illusion, but Jeong Seolhwa didn’t look good. Her eyes were slightly dilated and she seemed to have difficulty walking.

“Emergency room at night?”

“Yes. Are you off?”

Choi Ki-seok answered by nodding his head. He then used the Eye of Hippocrates on Jeong Seol-hwa.

Stamina: 4/10

Main symptoms: High fever / headache / cough

Part of the pain: Respiratory system

Diagnosis: Flu

Current Status: Non-emergency

Progress: Poor

Past history: None

I frowned.

“Do you have the flu?”

“How did you do that?” “Because you

don’t look good.”

Choi Ki-seok said . He placed his hand on Jeong Seol-hwa’s forehead. I felt a warm sensation as if I had touched a hot pack.

I had to measure the exact temperature, but it seemed to be well over 38 degrees.

“Don’t go to the emergency room, go in and get some rest.”

“If I survive today, I’ll be off tomorrow. It’s okay.”

“So, rest today and rest tomorrow too.”

Jeong Seol-hwa looked surprised at Choi Ki-seok’s words.

“I’ll work in the emergency room instead of you.”

“Ah… No. You must be tired too. Besides, what if I get a call from the operating room on the way?”

Jeong Seol-hwa shook her head vigorously, as if saying absolutely nothing.

“It’s okay. Rest well and see you tomorrow.”

Jeong Seol-hwa said hello and passed Choi Ki-seok, but Choi Ki-seok approached Jeong Seol-hwa and grabbed her wrist.

“for a moment.”

“······.”

“Don’t worry about me, just go to the dormitory.”

Ki-seok Choi placed his hand on Seol-hwa Jeong’s shoulder and made her look toward the dormitory.

“I heard it’s really okay.”

“I know you’re okay, but it’s because I’m not okay. There’s something wrong with me at daycare.”

Choi Ki-seok poured out his words in a stream of tears.

If an emergency call comes from the operating room, Seolhwa Jeong can come to the emergency room at that time.

Jeong Seol-hwa gave a list of reasons why she did not have to go to work.

“Then I’m so sorry…”

“Okay then, buy me something delicious later.”

In the end, Choi Ki-seok pushed Seol-hwa Jeong and sent her to the dormitory. And after giving some encouragement, we headed to the emergency room.

In the past, Choi Ki-seok also suffered from shingles during his internship, so he was able to understand Jeong Seol-hwa’s feelings.

Being an intern is sad, but there is nothing more painful than being sick.

Moreover, he may be able to solve the mission of capturing women’s hearts while doing it.

“Huh? Ki-seok, why are you in the emergency room?”

When Choi Ki-seok entered the emergency room, Ahn Beom-gyun tilted his head.

Ahn Beom-gyun is Jeong Seol-hwa’s counterpart in the emergency room.

“Seolhwa was sick with the flu, so I came here as a substitute.”

“Really? Could it be that you two…?”

Beom-gyun Ahn looked at Ki-seok Choi with a sinister expression.

“It’s not what you think.”

“I don’t think it’s true, right? It’s love that sprouts amidst the arduous life of an intern. This is perfect drama material.”

“So no.”

Choi Ki-seok grumbled and avoided Ahn Beom-gyun’s gaze.