Infected - Chapter 557



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Side story episode 44

Hyun-tae was dying.

Fortunately, he was still breathing, but there was no guarantee that he would survive.

As Jae-jae laid him down on the table and stepped back, Min-yeong, who had been waiting, clung to him.

The items taken out of the bag were things that could not be seen from outside.

Medicines that could be produced thanks to cooperation with China.

All of this was a luxury that could be enjoyed thanks to Zhang Liming.

Her hands become busy listing the necessary medicines.

Afterwards, he wiped the bloodstain with a cotton swab and looked for the wound.

Hyun-tae was found to have suffered wounds to his side and abdomen.

Of course, the extent of the injury cannot be assessed at the scene.

But it wasn’t entirely impossible.

Minyoung has treated numerous injured patients over the years.

Thanks to this, it was possible to make some inferences just by looking at the amount and concentration of blood flowing out.

Whether it was an organ injury or a simple cut.

“Hang the sap over there.”

“okay.”

Finance, who brought the hanger, hung the sap on the top.

“Close the windows and doors.”

Gongdu hurriedly closed the windows and doors.

Then, Min-young took out a plastic sheet from her bag and placed it on the table next to her and moved Hyun-tae.

That’s how the emergency surgery started.

The surgery was limited to just disinfection and suturing, but now something had to be done.

Min-yeong, who had increased the speed of the sap, took the pulse.

In some cases, patients who are given intravenous fluids too quickly may experience heart attacks.

Especially when the condition is as bad as it is now, you have to be even more careful.

I had no choice but to assume every conceivable scenario.

“Both of you put on gloves and disinfect first. I’ll assist you from the side.”

“okay.”

Finance and Gongdu put on their gloves with tense faces.

Meanwhile, Hyun-tae’s lips were becoming increasingly blue.

Sweat beads up on Min-yeong’s forehead as he carefully sutures himself.

The two people watching could only swallow dry saliva.

Gongdu was beyond anxious and his heart was burning, but he couldn’t say a word.

Because I was afraid that if I spoke, things would go wrong.

Please, please, I just pray that you stay alive.

Meanwhile, Jaejae looked out the window.

Outside, the troops who had just arrived were spread out and taking up positions.

It was to prepare for possible attacks from enemies.

If the spies are this deeply embedded, they must have already figured out all of Finance’s operations.

When Jae-jae, who had been lost in thought, turned his head, Min-yeong, who had finished suturing, was cleaning Hyun-tae’s abdomen.

“Are you done?”

“for a moment.”

Min-yeong looked at Hyun-tae’s expression and then took his pulse urgently.

His face was rapidly turning blue.

As soon as the long needle was injected into the vein, I hastily took off my jumper.

Then he climbed onto the table and started pressing Hyun-tae’s chest.

“I’ll do it.”

As Jae-jae rolled up his sleeves, Min-yeong shook his head.

“No. If you press too hard, the wound may burst. Put my jumper under the back of his neck. We need to keep his airway open.”

“okay.”

While two people are working hard together.

Gongdu’s hands and feet were shaking so much that he couldn’t do anything.

There were several times when I tried to approach but stopped.

Hyun-tae’s unconscious body shakes.

Every time that happened, Gongdu’s heart would also flutter.

I really wonder if I’m going to die like this.

Although he had sent countless people away, he wanted to prevent Hyun-tae’s death at all costs.

I wonder if that prayer worked.

As CPR was added to the drugs that entered the bloodstream, reactions gradually appeared.

Minyoung checked the pulse every time she stopped CPR.

A sigh escaped her lips.

“ha…….”

“how is it?”

“… The crisis has passed. My complexion is returning.”

At those words, the two people who had been holding their breath let out a sigh of relief.

Gongdu, who had approached the window, staggered and grabbed the window frame.

I thought I would never see you again.

What would have happened if Finance hadn’t brought the car?

If I hadn’t brought Minyoung, I wouldn’t have even attempted this.

I felt so grateful for the little things.

Gongdu grabbed Minyoung with hands that were trembling like a poplar tree.

Then he said with tearful eyes.

“…Thank you, Minyoung.”

“Thank you. As long as the person is okay, that’s fine.”

“Ha, I’m so glad you’re here.”

“You don’t have to do that. This is my job. Everyone is fighting with their lives on the line, so I have to do a good job at saving them. And still… … .”

Min-young took her hand away and looked at Hyun-tae’s face.

“You can’t let your guard down. You have to rest absolutely for a few days and keep an eye on it.”

“Yes. I will never forget this favor and will definitely repay it.”

“… I told you, you don’t have to do that.”

Minyoung smiled and walked out into the hallway.

Then Jae-jae, who followed behind, followed suit with an awkward expression.

Even after ten years, the two were still on bad terms.

There were several attempts, but in the end, the gap was not closed.

It was because what happened at the stadium was so great.

“You’ve worked hard, Minyoung.”

Jae-jae, who had been walking silently, glanced at Min-yeong, who was drenched in rainwater, and spoke.

I didn’t have time to explain at length earlier.

Hyun-tae just screamed that he was going to die.

Minyoung followed him without saying a word, packing her bag.

His expression, his voice said it all.

“are you okay.”

“If you keep doing this, you’ll catch a cold. At least wear this… … .”

As he tried to take off the sweater he was wearing under his jumper, Minyoung waved his hand.

“No. I have no intention of receiving it, and I can’t accept it.”

“Why? After all the hard work, this is a given… … .”

“Brother, please behave properly. I have never said that I have given up on you. It’s not that I want to do something to a married person, but my feelings are not over yet.”

“… … .”

Finance shut his mouth as he put the jumper back on.

“Hyun-tae, it’s dangerous to leave it like that, so request a vehicle and move it safely.”

“Okay. I’ll take care of you first.”

“It’s okay. I’ll walk.”

“How can you walk in this weather? And this is an operational area. No. It’s dangerous.”

“There are people who came with you.”

“I said no.”

Finance spoke firmly and forcefully.

“I feel stuffy. I want to go for a walk.”

“Go to the safe zone and walk. I can’t compromise on this one thing.”

Min-yeong stopped walking and looked up at Jae-jae.

It was closer to glaring rather than looking at.

Finance quickly turned his gaze away.

“Ahem… … .”

“I know what you mean. Just give it to me. Just this once.”

“Okay. Let’s go.”

The two people who came down the stairs immediately got into the open-top Letona.

A soldier who saw this came running and shouted.

“Take another car! We’ll be there soon!”

“It’s okay! I’ll just go!”

The voice of finance cut through the raindrops, which were thicker than before.

Meanwhile, Min-young, sitting in the passenger seat, was looking out the window on the fifth floor.

I hope you survive.

That was all Min-young wanted.

There were two major wars, and three wars in total, including the war with the Anonymous Church.

There have been countless patients who have passed through Minyoung’s hands over the years.

A past where I had to deal with patients pouring in without even having time to mourn my father’s death.

And then I thought.

If he still had to live without dying, if heaven had not yet abandoned him.

Let’s do what we have to do, what we can do.

That strong will has brought Minyoung to where he is today.

The rain pouring down relentlessly soaks my whole body.

If it were the old days, my body would have trembled and my face would have turned pale.

Over the years, Minyoung has also become much stronger.

Minyoung stroked the cross pendant around her neck.

The necklace my father gave to Yeonhee and then returned to me.

I closed my eyes and felt the rain pouring down on my face.

It was cold and heavy, but not uncomfortable.

Min-young believed that her father was in heaven.

So whatever was pouring down from the sky was fine.

No, rather, I was glad.

It may seem funny that someone who studied medicine believes in such superstitions.

People are not that simple.

How small pieces come together to form one person.

A wandering figure who lost his family, love, and friendship.

The appearance of someone who was pessimistic about reality and was about to take his life.

The contradiction of trying so desperately to save someone.

A heart that loved someone who wasn’t mine and never gave up until the end.

All of these pieces came together to create what Minyoung is today.

“Oh, it’s cold!”

Jae-jae, who was holding the steering wheel, screamed.

“Eww! Why is it suddenly raining and making a fuss!”

At that sound, Minyoung burst into laughter.

“Who are you talking to?”

“I don’t know! I just hate the rain!”

“Really, I’m not a kid, really… … .”

Min-young smiled happily, wiping the raindrops running down her face.

It wasn’t bad.

He’s someone I can’t have, but I can watch over him like this.

And I was grateful that I could spend even just a little bit of time with them.

There was someone who once stayed by my side, but in the end, he refused.

It had to be that way.

I don’t know if it was my father’s stubbornness, but once I made up my mind, it didn’t go away easily.

I also didn’t want to hurt other people for no reason.

So I cut it off before the other person’s feelings got any worse.

And then he was lost in the ensuing war with the soldiers.

Yeah, maybe it was a good thing.

Because I didn’t get hurt by giving you unnecessary affection.

While thinking about this and that.

Letona had already arrived at the safe zone under the mountain.

As we passed through the main gate and went inside, we saw a group gathered under a tent.

Min-yeong glanced at Jae-jae.

His gaze was directed at Anna, who was running towards him holding an umbrella.

He got out of the car with a bitter smile.

In reality, the umbrella was opened over Min-yeong’s head, not Jae-jae’s.

“You’ve worked hard, sis.”

In front, Anna was smiling brightly while holding an umbrella.

“… What a hardship.”

“I think I’m catching a cold.”

“are you okay.”

“No, Oppa. No matter how urgent it is, what if you take me away like this?”

“Hey, isn’t the rain that hit me rain? Can’t I see it?”

“Be quiet. Go change your clothes. Just come next to me like that.”

Then he started walking while half-hugging Min-yeong.

Two people walking while listening to the sound of rain pouring down on their umbrellas.

The residents looked at the strange group with curiosity.

As I passed that gaze and entered the temporary residence, there were clothes that had been prepared in advance.

“Oh my, look how wet it is. Wipe it off with this, and change into these clothes.”

“thank you.”

“Thank you. It’s something I should do.”

And then Anna crossed her arms and pretended not to know anything.

“… Aren’t you going out?”

“Yeah. I’ll stay here. Is it uncomfortable?”

“no.”

Minyoung took off all her clothes and wiped the moisture off her body with a towel.

Anna’s gaze, which had been acting strangely, slowly scanned her.

“… Sister, you really take good care of yourself.”

“You are good at management.”

“No. Even though it may look like that on the outside, my body isn’t the same as before after having kids.”

“It’s the same as when you were a young lady?”

“You say that even after looking in the mirror? That’s deceiving. Who would think you’re that age?”

“What do you want from me?”

Minyoung laughed while putting on her underwear.

“What do you want? Yes.”

“what?”

“I have a favor to ask.”

“say.”

“Will you listen?”

“If you ask me, what can I do?”

“If I do something wrong this time… … .”

Minyoung, who was wearing a T-shirt, stops.

“You’re wearing it backwards. The logo should be on the back.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Anyway, if I do something wrong, I’ll ask you to do it for me. You’ll know how to do it even without me saying anything.”

“Anna.”

“Just listen. It’s not that hard. I don’t have anyone else to ask for help from, except for you. That guy is a tough guy, so he needs someone to take care of him.”

“no.”

“…what?”

“If you have time to talk like that, you should be thinking about your life. And I don’t really like kids. You know that. I’m not confident.”

“Has someone who hates kids been taking care of them all this time?”

“That’s… … .”

“Anyway, I know that. You’re the only one I can trust. Besides me, you’re the only one who thinks that much of me.”

“It’s uncomfortable to hear. I’ll pretend I didn’t hear it.”

“Sister.”

Minyoung, who was about to leave, stopped.

“I will come back alive. I will never die, even if it is for the sake of my children, leaving my brother. I am just saying.”

“… … .”

“For the past 10 years, I’ve never missed a single ancestral rite for my uncle. I even prepared the food. My sister doesn’t perform ancestral rites because of her religion, but I did it anyway because I thought it might be a good idea. So I think I’m qualified to say this. I’m sorry if I made you uncomfortable.”

“wait for a sec.”

Minyoung grabbed Anna as she tried to go out.

“… You have to live. Okay? Don’t even think about dying. If you do something wrong, I won’t be able to live in my right mind.”

“Of course. Just get insurance.”

And then Anna smiled brightly.

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