Dr. Choi Max Ho - Chapter 202



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Doctor Choi Dae-ho Episode 202

It was at that time that the atmosphere became very tense.

Jeong Gyu-jin stared at the ceiling for a long time and then suddenly asked.

“Director. Am I having a hard time?”

“I have said this many times, but I dare say that it is not yet time to despair.”

“But if you have the surgery, you might become disabled or never wake up again.”

“As I said before, it’s just a probability. It’s like a game of numbers.”

Do-Woon Jong explained it in a non-provocative way.

However, only a hollow smile appeared on Jeong Gyu-jin’s lips.

“The director always says the same thing, phew.”

“Because it’s true.”

“I see. So, what happened to your inquiry about transferring to another large hospital?”

When Jeong Gyu-jin asked softly, Do-woon Jong’s mouth closed for a moment.

“That, that……”

“Hoooo. Is that so? It looks like everyone is reluctant.”

“That’s not what I meant….”

Do-Woon Jong tried to keep his words to himself as much as possible because the patient was his own.

Jeong Gyu-jin did not listen to the answer until the end and continued to speak his mind.

“Director, I really want to live. I want to live somehow.”

“Of course. You should do that.”

“Please help me. I don’t want to spend the rest of my life in this hospital.”

“Why do you say that first? It’s hard to hear.”

Do-Woon Jong tried his best to stabilize Jeong-Gyu Jin.

As such, Jeong Gyu-jin’s psychological state became more and more anxious as they talked.

Jeong Gyu-jin was also trying not to waver by lowering his trembling voice.

But there were some areas that could not be resolved through self-restraint.

It was the horror of the abyss.

Such fear was hidden in Jeong Gyu-jin.

Daeho also observed Jeong Gyu-jin and had a gut feeling.

‘I’m being chased.’

death?

No it wasn’t.

It was an unknown fear that was held even deeper inside.

What’s more fearful than death?

What is that?

Daeho honestly didn’t understand.

I wanted to know what that fear was all about.

With that in mind, Daeho gave a signal to Do-Woon Jong and stepped forward.

“Mr. Jeong Gyu-jin. May I say something?”

“Yes, of course. Phew. Mr. Choi.”

“I’m not good at beating around the bush. Let me first apologize for that.”

“Right, ahem. It’s a bit scary when you say it like that.”

When Jeong Gyu-jin answered awkwardly, Dae-ho took a step back.

“Then I won’t ask any questions.”

“That’s not what I meant, huh. Feel free to ask me anything.”

“Then let me ask. As I listened to you, I felt anxious.”

“I think anyone would feel the same way if it were my body right now.”

Swish.

Jeong Gyu-jin turned his head and met their gaze as he spoke.

His eyes were still cloudy.

To some extent, I felt like I had let go of my attachment to life.

The fact that he had just expressed his earnest desire to live seemed meaningless.

The tiger did not avoid those eyes.

I said something that could be considered somewhat provocative while facing each other.

“I dare say it’s not a fear of ‘death’.”

“hmm.”

Jeong Gyu-jin let out a heavy breath.

On the other hand, Do-Woon Jong scolded Dae-Ho with a sharp gaze.

“What are you talking about now?”

“Senior, just a moment.”

“It’s just a moment, if you’re going to say something like that, get up right now. I’m sorry, Jeong Gyu-jin.”

Do-Woon Jong quickly apologized to Jeong Gyu Jin.

At the same time, he grabbed Daeho’s arm and tried to pull him down.

“Get up quickly.”

“senior.”

“Tsasha. Let’s get up when I’m rational. Okay?”

Do-Woon Jong frowned and threatened Dae-Ho.

But then it happened.

Jeong Gyu-jin’s eyes, which had been watching quietly, slowly shook.

The vibration that started small gradually grew larger and clearer.

Even the corners of my eyes became moist.

“Hmm.”

Then, a sigh full of moisture burst out.

At that moment, Daeho and Dowoonjong flinched and looked at Jeong Gyujin.

“Eyes, tears…..”

“I’m sorry about this. My junior said something unnecessary.”

Do-Woon Jong quickly dabbed Jeong-Gyu Jin’s eyes with a tissue.

Knock knock.

At that moment, Jeong Gyu-jin grabbed Do-woon Jong’s hand.

And then he opened his mouth with a forced, damp voice and spoke.

“Okay, it’s okay, Director.”

“Oh my. That guy. That mouthless mouth. I taught my junior wrong.”

“No, that’s not true. It really isn’t.”

“……”

Do-Woon Jong hesitated and then took a step back.

Only then were Dae-ho and Jeong-gyu-jin able to meet each other’s eyes again.

Surprisingly, Jeong Gyu-jin opened his mouth first.

“Mr. Choi. Why did you think I wasn’t afraid of dying?”

“I don’t know either. I just felt that way.”

“How did it feel?”

“It doesn’t mean that my desire to live now is false. It’s just that I don’t want to live long. Even if I say it, it doesn’t make sense.”

Daeho tried to smile, thinking it was just a slip of the tongue.

However, Jeong Gyu-jin looked at Dae-ho and smiled weakly.

“Huh. Mr. Choi. You are my name.”

“yes?”

“You saw it well. It really felt like you came into my mind and then came out.”

An incredible number of words came out of Jeong Gyu-jin’s mouth.

At that moment, Daeho and Dowoonjong blinked.

“What are you talking about?”

“Mr. Jeong Gyu-jin. Where did you hear such words?”

The doctors spoke one after another.

On the contrary, Jeong Gyu-jin opened his mouth again with a rather relieved expression.

“What have I been living for?”

“yes?”

“I looked back on my past life here, but all that remained in my memory was an image of me knowing nothing but work.”

“……”

Daeho and Dounjong were silent.

But Jeong Gyu-jin didn’t stop pouring out his heart.

“I lived hard. I can proudly say that I lived harder than anyone else.”

“I guess so.”

“But even though I lived so diligently, I don’t remember doing anything with the children.”

“ah.”

The tiger let out a small gasp.

On the other hand, Do-Woon Jong remained silent with a thoughtful expression on his face.

“……”

At that moment, Jeong Gyu-jin opened his mouth again.

“I’ve never been to a sports day, and I’ve never attended an entrance ceremony or graduation ceremony.”

“Hmm.”

“I’m already an adult, but I don’t know what those guys like or what their interests are. Isn’t that pathetic?”

“Uh… hmm.”

Daeho was about to speak, but ended up answering with an exclamation.

Jeong Gyu-jin continued speaking without paying any attention.

“I regret it now. I should have gone to cheer on you during the sports day, and taken a picture at your graduation ceremony.”

“……”

“I should have gone to a nearby campsite and just chatted all night. Or, I should have just stayed home and sprawled out on the sofa and chatted about trivial things. Hehe.”

Tub.

Jeong Gyu-jin could not bear his boiling emotions and eventually burst into tears of regret.

But at that moment, Daeho looked at Dowoonjong instead of Jeong Gyujin.

Do-Woon Jong’s father did that.

He immigrated to the United States, suffered greatly, and then passed away from illness.

He felt sorry towards Do-Woon Jong until the moment he died.

And I missed Korea so much that it was sinking into my bones.

That was when I was Daeho’s intern, and I knew the inside story well because I was in and out of his hospital room often and kept in touch with him.

‘So that’s why you were attracted to your senior.’

It seemed like this was the first time Do-Woon Jong had heard something like this.

But, looking at Jeong Gyu-jin, he might have unconsciously thought of his late father.

It seems that Daeho’s worries were right on target.

Do-Woon Jong’s nose was suddenly red.

Do-Woon Jong shouted at Jeong-Gyu Jin with a tearful face.

“Why are you talking like that as if it’s the end of the world!”

“yes?”

“Why are you so calm? You should be angry and swear instead.”

“Excuse me, director.”

Even though Jeong Gyu-jin called, Do-woon Jong, who was already excited, screamed.

“Save me. Fix me. Make me healthy so I can go play with my children. Is that so hard to say?”

“Hmm.”

“You guys, make lots of money. Take lots of money, and in return, why can’t you say, ‘Give me some time!’”

Knock knock.

Do-un Jong rolled his legs and shouted desperately.

It was a heartbreaking cry, blaming myself for not being able to do anything at that time.

It was clear that it had touched off PTSD.

It was a kind of panic state.

Daeho quickly got up and stopped the helper.

“Senior, calm down. Look at me. Look at me.”

“Father. Khuuuk.”

“What kind of director is this… Eight!”

match.

Daeho had no choice but to pat Dowoonjong on the cheek.

After a moment of shock, Do-Woon Jong’s eyes returned to their original place.

“Phew, phew, thank you.”

“Why would you do that to me?”

“Jung Gyu-jin, I showed my ugly side. I’m sorry.”

Do-Woon Jong bowed his head deeply and apologized.

But Jeong Gyu-jin’s condition wasn’t that good either.

The blood pressure and pulse numbers on the ECG fluctuated as emotions rose and fell.

“Ugh, ugh.”

Beep beep.

Daeho’s head felt dizzy.

‘It’s a total mess.’

However, I had no intention of leaving it like this.

I quickly pressed the emergency call button and tried to call a nurse.

Thud!

“This is the regular patient’s room. Could I please have some tranquilizers?”

-Huh? Who are you? By any chance…..

“I am Richard Choi, an acquaintance of Director Do. Director Do is standing next to you, and I have received your order.”

-Oh, yes. I’ll go quickly.

The conversation ended briefly with the nurse’s bewildered voice.

In the meantime, Do-Woon Jong was checking on Jeong-Gyu Jin’s condition to see if he had come to his senses.

“It’s a panic attack.”

“Yes. Like someone.”

“sorry.”

“Senior, did you know about this patient’s history?”

Daeho suddenly asked while looking at Jeong Gyujin.

Do-Woon Jong, who had hesitated, spoke in a blurry tone.

“To some extent…..”

“Let’s first administer first aid, then go outside and talk.”

“Okay. Okay then.”

Do-Woon Jong answered in a calm voice.

It was during that time.

Knock knock.

The door opened and a nurse came in quickly holding a syringe.

“Director.”

“Nurse Park, give me the syringe.”

“Yes, here it is.”

“I’ll give you the injection right away. Please write down the time and your vitals.”

All the way.

Do-Woon Jong showed himself as the director and gave emergency treatment to Jeong-Gyu Jin.

Although Daeho did not perform any medical procedures directly, he calmly watched from behind.

‘Senior Do has found stability. Jeong Gyu-jin will soon do the same.’

Despite the chaos, he did not lose his balance and calmly assessed the situation.

Soon, Jeong Gyu-jin fell asleep due to the effects of the tranquilizer.

“……”

-Beep, beep.

The ECG was showing stable numbers.

Daeho checked it several times before telling Dowoonjong.

“We should take a break.”

“Huh. Okay.”

Do-Woon Jong nodded.

Only then did Daeho guide Do-un-jong out of the sickroom.