When Jun-ho, who was listening to Lee Han’s extremely formal inauguration speech, started whispering in a tired voice, Hae-joon responded quietly. In fact, the inauguration speech is all there. It’s an honor to be here, and it’s just an extremely ordinary and boring story about doing well in the future.
It was only today, when they were over 30, that they learned for the first time that such an obvious sound could be perceived differently depending on the speaker. As the story continued, my back became tense and I couldn’t relax even for a moment.
“From now on, I will directly manage all matters related to Cheil Hospital and make changes to make it more efficient.”
“… … .”
“So, you just have to do your best at your job. “As a doctor and as an economic entity.”
… … Are you telling me to listen to that now?
At that moment, it seemed like Lee Han’s eyes were focused squarely on me, and Haejun’s heart sank. I guess it’s because of my mood. However, even though I felt reassured, I felt somewhat uneasy. Hae-joon, now in a hurry, looks at Jun-ho to ask what you think, but her friend frowns Oh Man-sang and lets out a sigh.
“hey. Hae-jun Yoon. “What do you do now?”
“… … ah.”
One hundred percent. You did it to me, right?
You can’t even openly despair. As the corner of her mouth twitched, a look of pity appeared in Junho’s eyes. Still, she didn’t want her precious first love to die alive, so she took a quick look around her and pushed her to the side.
“I’ll watch over you, so stay out for a bit.”
“huh?”
“If you don’t mind going out, don’t make eye contact with the chairman. “Pretend you don’t know and just keep your head down and crouch.”
I covered her with my body while giving advice that wasn’t advice. After hesitating for a moment, Hae-joon said there was no need to do that and pushed his shoulder to make him sit upright.
“why? “I’m dead. Just bow down.”
“I want to do that too… … .”
Hae-joon forced a smile at Minguk, who was sitting in the front seat and glanced at me. Are you really okay? I’m sure I’m not the only one they’re worried about.
“If we do that, the kids in our department will collapse. Why have I been unable to laugh freely until now? If I behave too subserviently, the kids will have a mental breakdown. “Because I am their pride.”
“It’s amazing, it’s amazing. So what are you going to do?”
“What can I do?”
Hae-joon spread his shoulders wide. I can’t guarantee that Lee Han will see me, but at least the kids who glance at me will see me clearly. At the same time as Hae-joon raised his head towards the front as if nothing had happened, applause poured in on Lee Han after he finished his inauguration speech.
“Wow!”
Although he didn’t shout, relief soon returned to the faces of the children who looked back at Hae-jun clapping more passionately than anyone else in the auditorium. Of course, our professor! They also gradually regained their smiles and clapped their hands, with only Junho clicking his tongue.
“… … “Nobody, even a girl, can be the head of a household.”
… … What is it really, that woman?
As Lee Han got off the podium, one of his eyebrows twitched greatly. It wasn’t because I was looking for it, but it stood out especially in a place filled with so many people.
I feel sorry for those who believe that they are the world’s killers, but they have no taste for enjoying the sight of their prey whining. They have to be rivals. In the end, they’ll stick their necks out to catch me anyway, but it’s all just an annoying and childish process.
“sorry!”
Nevertheless, perhaps because I was unfamiliar with the experience of the other person running away while greeting me, I wanted to see their reaction at least once.
I wonder if it’s annoying, or if he notices me at all.
As a result, her gaze stayed in one place for an unusually long time, but contrary to expectations, she did not avoid her eyes. I don’t know why, but even though she was clearly nervous, she never once lowered her head or turned her body. Even though it was her sense of mission that she had to do this, it was clearly visible from a distance that her arms were tightly placed on both of her small shoulders.
“Wow.”
I’m going to break my finger like that.
Seeing Hae Joon applauding as vigorously as a seal, Lee Han slightly pulled on the tie that wasn’t even tight. Hae-joon’s applause continued until the end among the doctors who stood up one by one following his movements.
I have no way of knowing whether he is shameless or clueless. Above all, the biggest thing I don’t know is why I am worrying about such things when I should be busier than anyone else on my first day in office.
“… … .”
Lee Han became irritated by the unsolved mystery, gritted his teeth and raised his eyes somewhere in the audience. Hae-joon’s smile, which became brighter as if he had been waiting, was difficult to explain in one word.
The inner will to never back down, even though it is difficult and desperate, is something you only see when helping the less fortunate at the end of the year… … .
“Chairman.”
Lee Han’s head turned to the head of the planning department who greeted me at the foot of the podium and handed me a coat. A shiny black cashmere coat that was shiny even when hanging on someone else’s arm took on an incredible weight when draped over its owner’s shoulders.
“Of course, you are perfect. “The employees all seemed impressed.”
“… … “Is that also true in your eyes, Manager?”
“yes?”
Director Han wondered if I had misheard and then burst into laughter. The chairman made that joke. He was smiling exaggeratedly and quickly caught up with Lee Han.
“The next schedule is a dinner meeting with the representative of Daehan Pharmaceutical. First of all, I prepared a report on the pharmaceutical companies currently entering the hospital, their unit prices, and sales. “If you need anything else,”
“Yoon Hae-jun.”
“… … .”
As he walked away, deftly buttoning his buttons as if indifferent, Lee Han’s eyes narrowed towards someone who was applauding so loudly that it was noisy.
“Please prepare his resume.”
When you see it with your eyes, it’s even more confusing.
◇ ◆ ◇
There are two types of sad and difficult things that humans can experience. The first was a beautiful wound that gradually healed and was forgotten over a day or two, and the other was a wound that burned with rage as the days passed and threatened to kill me.
“Professor Yoon, are you really sane?”
“… … .”
And unfortunately for Haejun, this injury fell into the latter category. To be honest, there is nothing to feel sorry for. It’s been a life that has never gone well since 5 years ago, when I applied to thoracic surgery despite everyone’s opposition. Hae-joon, who was captured by the professors, lowered his head and said, “I’m dead.”
“I’m sorry, Professor Choi.”
“sorry? “Is it okay if you feel sorry for me?”
“Professor Choi, lower your voice. “But what if I hear it somewhere else?”
“Put this down. “There is no one I don’t know in the hospital, so it would be helpful if I had somewhere to hear more.”
Another professor hinted at it, but it was literally a ‘hint’. Even if I turned my back and told him not to do that, I couldn’t stop the sunflower’s anger.
“How absurd the chairman must have been! Oh my god, the patient ran away. “He did such a thing knowing that he would already be criticized for not making money?”
“The situation is so urgent… … .”
“Is it urgent? Well, I saw something like that in front of the chairman, so I need to act urgently. “Even if a rock splashes poop, they won’t tie us up just because of you!”
“… … .”
That was it.
Hae-joon, who was not even making a breathing sound, let out a long sigh without realizing it. If he had done this because he was worried about CS as the professor in charge, he would not have been so devastated even if he received the same criticism.
“You were singing about the transplant center and what are you going to do with all that?”
“… … “Was Professor Choi interested in that?”
“what? “This person is real.”
Professor Choi chuckled at Hae-joon’s quiet, puzzled voice, which he said he had not noticed before. Since I also had something to criticize, I couldn’t criticize her randomly, but her gaze at me became even sharper.
“So what are you going to do? Are you embarrassing CS when you clearly know that this is the center director’s long-cherished wish? “Since you’re so good, you’ll solve the problem on your own, right?”
“Don’t worry. “I’ve thought of everything.”
“… … “You thought about it?”
“sure. Professor Choi is worried that things at the heart transplant center may go wrong, so can I stay silent? We must make every effort to ensure that it is carried out safely and well, as Professor Choi wishes. “I will meet the Chairman in person and negotiate, so you don’t have to worry about things that you never did before.”
“… … .”
Okay then.
Hae-jun bowed with a gentle smile and walked out the door. As a matter of course, there was an outburst of anger inside, bordering on yelling, but he didn’t care at all. The children who had been waiting anxiously in the hallway rushed to me and Hae-joon forced a smile.
“What are you guys here to do?”
“Professor Yoon, are you okay? “Professor Choi, you’re very upset, aren’t you?”
“doesn’t care.”
Even if a plant produces heat, what else can it do but dry out and die alone?
Hae-joon, who was walking down the hallway, absentmindedly stroked his hair. Getting scolded doesn’t just happen for a day or two, it’s been 5 years since I joined the thoracic surgery department, and unless I’ve been beaten up, I’ve suffered this much.
“don’t worry. “If something else happens, you’ll move there.”
“… … “You would say so, right?”
“then.”
This is true, except that the other things that Professor Choi would be angry about are mostly caused by me. Still, what can you do if you want to do something on your own that no one else is doing? Hae-joon, standing in front of the elevator, lightly turned his neck, with Minguk and Kyung-min standing on either side like guards.
“But I’m so glad you have a solution!”
“… … Yes?”
“Emergency measures. In fact, I couldn’t sleep because I wondered if the transplant center would close down like this, but Professor Yoon said there was a way, so I can take a breather now.”
“… … .”
Among the children who were overly relieved, Hae-joon’s face darkened noticeably. His lips, which were about to say something, became silent. Kyeong-min, who was talking excitedly, noticed the change in her.
“Why are you doing this? Where are you hurting?
“Oh, no. “It hurts.”
“What a relief. Are you going to see the chairman to negotiate right away?”
“… … Uh oh. “I guess so.”
If I don’t go with my feet, I think you will drag me.
