Emergency Blind Date - Chapter 34

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#Episode 34

 

“Yes, Mother.”

 

“I’ve been thinking about it, and I think it would be good if you came to the hospital event with that young lady this time.”

 

Jeong Hyeok, who was in the middle of a storm of eating, stopped eating and looked at Kang Hyeok, wondering what this was about.

 

Although he had been suspecting this since their conversation in Bo-kyung’s research lab, it seemed it would be more comfortable to come clean about Da-som at this opportunity.

 

In fact, that was part of why he had come.

 

“You’ve decided to marry that young lady, right?”

 

Goh Ah-reum’s voice even trembled with anticipation.

 

“I was going to tell you after we finished eating, but since the topic came up, I’ll tell you now.”

 

“Yes, yes, that’s right. What’s so important about a meal we eat every day.”

 

Goh Ah-reum pushed aside the rice bowl she had been eating from.

 

“The day I went on that blind date, a very appealing woman appeared.”

 

“See? I told you so.”

 

Goh Ah-reum looked ready to shed tears.

 

“Ahem, so the ancestral grave site is now protected?”

 

Tae Pil-yeong cleared his throat and looked at Kang Hyeok leisurely.

 

“I hate to pour cold water on this, but to tell you the truth, the person who came to that blind date wasn’t the Blind Date Woman, but her younger sister.”

 

“What? What are you talking about now?”

 

“I’ll explain it step by step, so please listen first.”

 

After that, Kang Hyeok told the truth from beginning to end. He explained without omitting anything about how he met Da-som and what the current situation was.

 

So that Da-som wouldn’t face any difficulties because of this matter later.

 

As Kang Hyeok’s story continued, the family members’ expressions changed moment by moment.

 

“Hahaha, hyung really has no conscience.”

 

“Jeong Hyeok, won’t you be quiet?”

 

Goh Ah-reum first made Jeong Hyeok shut his mouth.

 

“So, so you’re saying you like Da-som, who Eun Hyeok has his eye on?”

 

“Not only do I like her, but we’re seriously dating.”

 

“Hey, you’re my brother-in-law, but aren’t you really crazy? How can you steal your brother’s woman?”

 

Tae Bo-kyung couldn’t hold back and scolded Kang Hyeok as if he were some kind of beast.

 

“Kang Hyeok, did you know that I had my eye on Da-som as my youngest daughter-in-law?”

 

Goh Ah-reum asked calmly.

 

“At the time of the blind date, I didn’t even know who the other party was. I just thought she was the woman who was originally supposed to come.”

 

For a while, silence hung over the dining table.

 

“Eun Hyeok relies on Da-som a lot and likes her, so at this rate there will be a fight between brothers. You, as the older brother, should yield. You can always go on another blind date.”

 

Goh Ah-reum seemed to firmly believe that Da-som was Eun Hyeok’s match.

 

“Eun Hyeok knows too. When I checked directly with Eun Hyeok, he said they’re just close friends.”

 

At Kang Hyeok’s words, Goh Ah-reum closed her mouth.

 

“Dad, does this make sense?”

 

Tae Bo-kyung looked at Tae Pil-yeong and spoke as if she was dumbfounded.

 

“Ahem, indeed it doesn’t.”

 

Tae Pil-yeong also put down his utensils and was just observing the situation.

 

Kang Hyeok opened his mouth, thinking to clearly address the part that Da-som was worried about at this opportunity.

 

“Mother.”

 

“Y-yes.”

 

“Da-som’s family doesn’t know. If they find out that Da-som went as a substitute for her sister, her position will become difficult. So please bury that matter at your level, Mother.”

 

Goh Ah-reum glared at Kang Hyeok.

 

In reality, the side that sent the substitute for the blind date should be criticized, but in the current situation, all the arrows were pouring toward Kang Hyeok.

 

He was prepared to be a target for arrows as much as needed.

 

“Mom, don’t do that and just go find the General of Cheongdam-dong again and try to set him up with Da-som. Who knows if they’ll be a good match?”

 

Tae Bo-kyung casually brought up the topic.

 

“You stay quiet for a bit. But Kang Hyeok, what will you do about the consequences if something happens to Da-som? Your yang energy should be quite strong for this to work.”

 

If she was talking about that yang energy being concentrated intensively in his crotch, he would acknowledge it.

 

Lately, after meeting Da-som, he was feeling it more desperately than anyone else.

 

But who believes in such superstitions?

 

Kang Hyeok moistened his throat with his water glass without any particular response and looked at his wristwatch.

 

Now he had finished saying everything he needed to say and wanted to get up quickly to go see Da-som.

 

“What a mess.”

 

Jeong Hyeok was giggling by himself, finding this situation somehow enjoyable, getting on Kang Hyeok’s nerves.

 

“Mom, shouldn’t we hear Da-som’s side of the story too? He might have threatened her.”

 

Tae Bo-kyung looked at Kang Hyeok with a strange smile.

 

“Everyone be quiet.”

 

At Goh Ah-reum’s sharp command, everyone shut their mouths.

 

Kang Hyeok left them behind and stepped out to the entrance to get some fresh air.

 

Standing in the garden where a cool breeze was blowing, he felt like he could live.

 

He would drive the point home once more after the meal ended, but in fact, his family’s reactions or opinions weren’t important.

 

He had only been playing along all this time because he was too much of a filial son to refuse Goh Ah-reum’s earnest wishes.

 

Since he had taken Da-som into his heart, there was no other choice.

 

Having finished thinking this far, Kang Hyeok realized there was something he hadn’t told Da-som.

 

But how can I say that with my own mouth?

 

That my yang energy is too strong and it’s a problem?

 

He would definitely be called crazy.

 

***

 

After the morning department meeting ended, rounds for patients admitted to the Emergency Intensive Care Unit began.

 

The patient admitted due to a motorcycle accident at dawn was a sturdy man in his early twenties.

 

As reported during the meeting, the patient had his endotracheal tube removed and was breathing spontaneously.

 

The diagnosis was concussion, rib fractures with minor hemothorax, and liver laceration without hemoperitoneum.

 

The doctor on night duty had already performed all necessary tests for the patient, and the patient was not in a situation requiring immediate surgical treatment.

 

“How are you feeling, patient?”

 

Kang Hyeok approached the patient and asked.

 

Da-som’s eyes sparkled as she watched Kang Hyeok’s broad back from behind.

 

The more she adored him, the better she needed to distinguish between public and private matters. She didn’t want to be disliked by Kang Hyeok.

 

Da-som held her notebook and pen with bright, sparkling eyes and listened carefully.

 

“Yes, I’m fine.”

 

The patient answered energetically.

 

He might be shocked if he heard the diagnosis, but outwardly he looked fine as the patient said.

 

Kang Hyeok looked at such a patient and showed a gentle smile while explaining his condition.

 

“We performed endotracheal intubation because you were unconscious when you arrived, but now your spontaneous breathing has returned and your consciousness is clear, so we removed it. However, due to the rib fractures, a small amount of hemothorax is observed in the chest, but fortunately it’s in a mild state, so we’ll monitor you for about two days.”

 

“Actually, breathing is difficult because of my ribs, but this isn’t my first time, so I’ll recover quickly, right?”

 

“Since you’re young, recovery will be fast, but you need to rest for the time being. Then I’ll see you in the evening.”

 

After finishing the conversation with the patient, Kang Hyeok made eye contact with Da-som standing behind him and gave instructions.

 

It was the first order given to Da-som, skipping over second-year Jeon Su-ji.

 

“Perform chest X-rays twice, morning and evening.”

 

“Understood.”

 

Da-som recorded it efficiently in her notebook.

 

***

 

“Da-som.”

 

“Oh, senior!”

 

Seon-woo, who had come down to the emergency room because of a cerebral hemorrhage patient, approached Da-som.

 

“Are you very busy?”

 

“I’m okay right now.”

 

She was waiting for the test results.

 

“I’m off duty if I leave now, so do you have time for dinner? Want to have dinner together?”

 

“Should we call Han Byeol and Eun Hyeok too?”

 

“That sounds good too.”

 

“Yes, we have the same shift schedule right now so we should be able to make time. I’ll check our schedules and contact you again.”

 

“Alright, see you later then.”

 

Seon-woo waved lightly and left the emergency room. Then Nurse Im, who was at the station, poked Da-som’s side and asked.

 

“What’s the relationship between you two? You know that Dr. Han Seon-woo’s popularity is through the roof right now, right?”

 

“Haha, I heard.”

 

She thought it made sense since he was handsome and had a good atmosphere about him. She felt proud for no reason, her shoulders rising with satisfaction.

 

“But what’s the relationship between you two? Don’t tell me you’re dating?”

 

“It’s nothing like that.”

 

Da-som was startled and waved her hands dismissively. This was something that would be big trouble if it reached Kang Hyeok’s ears.

 

“They say strong denial is strong affirmation, this is suspicious. I smell something fishy.”

 

“No, really. He’s just a senior.”

 

“Dr. Han Seon-woo has a good reputation and looks good too, you should go for it. You two look good together.”

 

“Thank you just for saying that.”

 

Da-som looked around to see if Kang Hyeok was anywhere nearby. Then she made direct eye contact with Professor Ma.

 

He had a large build but moved quietly.

 

So sometimes she often didn’t even know whether Professor Ma was there or not.

 

Professor Ma, who had been hiding his presence until now, got up from his seat and winked.

 

“Everyone’s having a good time. It’s spring, spring.”

 

He muttered as if talking to himself and left his spot.

 

Nurse Im spoke quietly toward Professor Ma’s back.

 

“That’s why you should date someone too, Professor. Like our Dr. Jeong.”

 

“I told you it’s nothing like that.”

 

Da-som blushed, feeling guilty for no reason.

 

Da-som, who was currently in a passionate relationship with Kang Hyeok, felt her face heat up just hearing talk about romance.

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