Level Up Doctor - Chapter 88

The second (3) of One Hundred and One Nights

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[Do you want to join the Saber team?]

[Once you join the Saber team, you cannot join another team.]

[You can receive various rewards depending on your activities within the team. You will not be able to join the party after ten days have passed since the party acceptance time.]

A notification rang along with the offer.

It’s the same team joining message as when Kwon Il-soo was there.

“Honestly, I don’t know.”

Choi Ki-seok remained silent and then opened his mouth.

“I wonder why even Professor Jang wants to hire me as a staff member. I’m only in my first year as a resident…” “It’s

not important that I’m in my first year as a resident. What’s important is my skills.”

“….”

“You know this because you’ve worked as a surgical assistant, right? The skills of our department’s staff are not very good. They fall far short of other university hospitals. Professor Song has been making up for that until now.”

Choi Ki-seok could not deny Jang Hyuk-pil’s words.

Even in the same university hospital, Jinsung University Hospital, where I had previously worked as a thoracic surgeon, was of a higher standard than Uijin University.

“In the long run, it is much more beneficial to nurture you than to use staff with more experience and less skills. You have shown ample potential so far.”

“….”

“Now you have three options.”

“Not two?”

Choi Ki-seok tilted his head.

It’s surprising that there are other options other than joining the Norwood or Saber teams.

“Of course. You can choose not to go either way. Well, I don’t think you would make that decision.”

“Why do you think that?”

Jang Hyuk-pil just laughed at Choi Ki-seok’s answer.

“Your goal is to become a skilled doctor. Joining such a high-skilled surgical team is a great asset. There’s no way you’d miss this opportunity, right?”

Hyukpil Jang’s words pierced my heart.

I was able to feel with my own skin that Jang Hyuk-pil, who 100% saw right through Choi Ki-seok, had high political power.

‘Then you can’t lose.’

Choi Ki-seok calmed down with a calm expression. I will no longer be dragged around by Jang Hyuk-pil.

“Thanks to the professor, I know my worth. Then I wonder why I should join the Saber team instead of the Norwood team.”

“That’s a question I really like.”

After a pause, Hyukpil Jang continued speaking.

“Once you join, I will use you as my second assistant.”

“That is the same condition as Professor Kwon.”

“I know. Just listen to what I say. But I’m also thinking of putting you up to first assistant.”

“….”

“For live demonstrations or important surgeries, I will use you as a second assistant, but for other surgeries, I will flexibly use you as a first assistant. What do you think?”

“I don’t think that’s enough. Professor Kwon already said the same thing.”

Choi Ki-seok showed his guts on purpose.

In fact, Kwon Il-soo never said that he would be the first assistant. But Hyukpil Jang would not know that fact.

“….”

There was silence as Jang Hyuk-pil, who was eloquent, remained silent.

Choi Ki-seok leisurely waited for an answer. There is no need to shrink just because the other person is a professor.

Because you are the one holding the sword hilt right now.

Suddenly, I wondered if conducting psychological warfare in this way was political.

“Then let me make one more suggestion.”

“….”

“I will do my best to help you improve your surgical skills. If you need anything, I will help you to the maximum extent allowed.”

“I know what you’re saying is abstract, but I understand. I’ll give you an answer soon.”

Choi Ki-seok bowed and left the rooftop.

As he left, Hyukpil Jang looked down at the night view and burst into laughter.

“A bear trying to become a fox… Well, that’s not a bad thing.”

His mutterings flowed on the wind.

* * *

The next morning.

Choi Ki-seok was practicing surgery in his hideout.

Today’s surgery is tetralogy of Fallot.

Although it was a difficult pediatric heart surgery, his hands were unstoppable. Even without assistance, he used various surgical tools freely and deliberately restored the damaged heart.

“Phew…”

After completing the surgery, I looked down at the heart.

My heart was fine, but I wasn’t feeling very happy.

This is because surgery is only half the surgery.

If it is a true tetralogy of Fallot surgery, the heart size must be smaller.

Tetralogy of Fallot surgery is a pediatric heart surgery.

Choi Ki-seok cleaned up after himself and picked up his cell phone. And I called the butcher shop owner. I received contact information through Song Myeong-jin, and we occasionally communicated with each other.

“Yes, sir. Hello. Sorry for being so early in the morning.”

[no. You know I usually wake up early.]

“How’s business going these days?”

[what. It’s okay. It’s neither good nor bad.]

“I see. Hey, can I ask you one favor?]

[Tell me anything. I’ll listen to everything except the things I can’t do.]

The boss smiled brightly and answered,

“Now, I eat cow heart every day. You are sending it. Is it possible to find a heart that is smaller than this one?”

[A smaller heart?]

“Yes. I want to practice a more elaborate surgery.”

[Hmm… I don’t think it will be easy…]

“I can’t help it if it doesn’t work out, but… please ask.”

[Okay. I’ll look into it first, so don’t expect too much. [Mayo.]

“Thank you.”

Choi Ki-seok hung up the phone and went up to the ward.

Perhaps because the surgery was over, various thoughts ran through his mind.

Among them, the ones that bothered me the most were Kwon Il-soo and Jang Hyuk-pil.

The two are competing for supremacy in the heart clinic. Professor.

I received offers from all of them to join the team, and sooner or later I have to choose one side.

Considering the conditions, it would be advantageous to join the Saber team, but that could not necessarily be said. Assuming that

Jang Hyuk-pil does not keep his promise.

When will a verbal promise be made? I don’t know how things will go wrong. But that doesn’t mean I can’t ask to sign a contract.

‘Well, it’s not like there’s no way.’

Choi Ki-seok gathered his thoughts and got out of the elevator.

“Teacher Cho Regi! Hi.”

Kang Ha-na waved her hand in greeting, and Choi Ki-seok also smiled and waved.

“Teacher Choi is really strange.”

“What is it?”

“It’s been over a week since you were on duty for the 100th day. But why are you so energetic?”

Kang Ha-na tilted her head.

“Teacher Min wasn’t crazy about filming Resident Devil around this time.” ”

I usually have amazing physical strength.”

“Wow! I’m sure your girlfriend will like it.”

“…Are you now exploring something other than old man gags?” ”

This is what I majored in originally.”

Kang Hana finished speaking and handed over the fatigue reliever, and Choi Ki-seok emptied the glass bottle in one go.

Now that I think about it, Kang Ha-na feels different from usual today. She

feels more subdued than usual, or feels like she is trying to force herself to be bright.

“What are you worried about?”

“Will you listen to me if I have something?”

“Of course. “How much do I like Teacher Kang?”

“Tch. Just words.”

Kang Ha-na looked pouty before continuing.

“Actually… I was debating whether I should go home right after work or have a drink.”

“Is that what you’re worried about?”

The unexpected answer made my heart flutter.

“Of course . . How important is this? Hamlet said that too. Alcohol or sleep, that is the question.”

“It seems like the Hamlet I know and the Hamlet you know are different people.”

Choi Ki-seok smiled and continued.

“Isn’t it off tomorrow? Then I guess you can drink it.”

“I guess so? But there is no one to drink with. They can’t even drink a glass of soju.”

Kang Hana pointed to Go Mi-young and Choi Hye-jin, nurses sitting next to her. “Then

I guess I’ll have to

drink it alone at home.” “It’s not fun, but I have to do it.”

Kang Hana made a sullen expression in response to Choi Ki-seok’s answer.

“Teacher Choi. . Do you want to have a drink with me later on time?”

“Yes.”

“Then promise.”

Choi Ki-seok left the station, linking his pinky with Kang Ha-na.

But just then.

Grrrr.

The door opened and Jo Eun-ji hurriedly came out of the hospital room. What happened? His face was bright red, perhaps because of something.

“What’s wrong?”

“Well… that’s actually true. “I… was inserting a urine line for a male patient.”

Jo Eun-ji continued, stuttering.

“I was trying to apply gel and insert a tube. Suddenly, it became big and hard…”

I blurted out the words, but I could roughly understand the situation. As

the female doctor touched the object with her hand, the patient apparently developed an erection without realizing it.

“Is this the last treatment?”

“. ..Yes.”

“Go in and prepare for the conference. I’ll attach the urinal.”

“Thank you.”

Jo Eun-ji bowed and headed to the conference room. It was cute to see her hurriedly back away.

Choi Ki-seok packed a new poly set and went into the hospital room.

“Phew… I finally have a male teacher. “You’re here.”

Patient Park Byeong-pil sighed in relief.

“I thought I was going to die from the discomfort of having to take off my pants in front of a female teacher. It’s not well controlled either.”

“It’s natural.”

Choi Ki-seok comforted Park Byeong-pil and started inserting a urine line.

Unlike Jo Eun-ji’s time, the insertion of the Foley catheter, which was calmer than it was during Jo Eun-ji’s time, was completed in a flash. After

putting away the treatment set, he went into the conference room.

* * *

The morning meeting and conference were over.

Choi Ki-seok quickly organized the changed surgery schedule and went down to the cardiology department.

There was a patient who had been consulted in the thoracic surgery department.

‘Where is he?’

I looked around the cardiology ward, but Jeong Seol-hwa was nowhere to be seen. He must have gone to assist with PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) or defibrillator treatment. He looked around the ward and

entered the medical room.

“ Hello, senior.”

“Are you here?”

Seongjin Yoo, who was alone, was greeted.

Seongjin Yoo is a 2-year senior at Uijin University in the Department of Cardiology.

“Where is the patient you requested?”

“Just come a little early. “I just went to get an echocardiogram.”

Yoo Seong-jin displayed the chart of the patient he was

examining. “He is a patient with angina pectoris, and his left ventricular function continues to decline. I can’t control it well with medication. Originally, I was planning to do PCI sometime this week, but I think it will be difficult.”

“Can I take a look at the tests?”

“Yes.”

Choi Ki-seok checked the electrocardiogram and exercise stress test.

Despite intensive drug treatment, the patient’s condition was not good. .

The number of narrowed coronary arteries was high, and the degree of stenosis was at a serious level.

“Senior. I think this patient will need CABG (coronary artery bypass grafting)?”

“Why?”

“If the stenosis is this high, the stent will not expand even if PCI is performed. Your blood vessels may be damaged.”

“It’s pretty good, isn’t it? I think the same thing.”

Yoo Seong-jin patted Choi Ki-seok on the shoulder and continued.

“You are 100 times better than Joo-hyuk. When I think about how foolish Joo-hyuk was in the first year of Reggie Reggie…”

Yoo Seong-jin suddenly dissed Min-joo-hyuk, and Choi Ki-seok took Min-joo-hyuk’s side.

“First, I talked to Professor Yoon, who performs the CABG surgery, and called him. I’ll give it to you. I’ll transfer the

criminal record then.”

“Okay.” After finishing the conversation with Seongjin Yoo, I left the medical office.

Grumble.

With perfect timing, the door to the conference room opened and Jeong Seol-hwa came out.

“Sul-hwa.”

I approached Jeong Seol-hwa with a happy heart, and Jeong Seol-hwa was in tears. I was stealing.

At that moment, my heart sank.

“What’s wrong? What’s going on?”

“…It’s not a big deal.”

“It’s not a big deal. “Why are you crying?”

“I’m sorry. I’ll tell you later. I have to go down to the imaging room now.”

Jeong Seol-hwa passed by quickly and left the ward, and Choi Ki-seok blankly watched her back.

Jeeeeee. I

belatedly came to my senses when the call phone vibrated.

I checked the number and saw that Yoon Ji-hye was calling. .

“Yes, Professor.” [The

V.I.P patient

that the director mentioned a while ago is

now

admitted to the V.I.P room. Since you are the attending physician, please check and

come

to the V.I.P room station right away. I will be there soon too.

.]

“I understand.”

Choi Ki-seok hurriedly left the cardiology ward.