I Became the Oriental Doctor for Divine Beasts - Chapter 48

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I became the Korean medicine physician for the Shinsu Group.
#48
“Hmm… where would be the best place to hang this?”
I stood wandering through the first floor of Baekmiodang, holding the appointment letter that had arrived from Baekho Hospital.
It designated Baekmiodang Korean Medicine Clinic as an official partner medical institution, with the hospital director’s seal stamped prominently across it.
That was when—
I heard the door open and footsteps.
“Oh? Detective Jin?”
I turned, and Detective Jin Do-gyeong stood there holding a large box.
A middle-aged man I’d never seen before accompanied him.
“And… who’s the gentleman next to you?”
Detective Jin stepped forward with a smile.
“Allow me to introduce him. He’s our team leader.”
“Ah, hello.”
I bent slightly at the waist somewhat awkwardly.
“Hello, Director Ko. I’ve heard much about you.”
The team leader had a bright, open expression.
His eyes crinkled softly at the corners when he smiled—the face of someone genuinely good-natured.
Though I couldn’t help noticing a large scar that ran across the bridge of his nose, which gave the impression of something incongruous.
“But what brings the two of you here?”
At my question, the team leader took the box from Detective Jin and grinned.
“Our police station felt so grateful toward you, Director, that we’ve come to present you with a commendation.”
“A commendation?”
I carefully opened the box, and inside the thick casing lay a substantial framed plaque.
Elegant text was inscribed on it.
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In recognition of the above citizen’s active cooperation in the investigation of a street robbery case and major contribution to the apprehension of the suspect, we hereby express our sincere gratitude.
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I quickly waved my hand.
“Come on, I don’t deserve a commendation like this. It was you detectives who caught the criminal.”
The team leader let out a hearty laugh.
“Director Ko’s contribution was substantial. Thanks to you awakening our key witness from a comatose state, the investigation gained tremendous momentum. And most importantly, because you healed Detective Jin’s shoulder so quickly, we were able to apprehend the suspect without any additional casualties.”
It was true.
The muggers had finally been caught.
After Jo Mi-so’s cognitive functions recovered considerably, she gave clear testimony about the perpetrators’ faces.
Based on that testimony, a composite sketch was created.
‘And everything that followed moved at lightning speed,’ or so I’d heard.
This time, Detective Jin had conducted the stakeout personally.
He’d deliberately posed as a drunk with his guard down in an alleyway.
When the pair of criminals took the bait, he’d arrested them on the spot.
“When Detective Jin was diagnosed with six weeks of treatment needed, I’ll be honest—we were extremely anxious.”
The team leader shook his head.
“There’s no talent as sharp and capable as this fellow. But to have him recover in just two weeks—that allowed us to wrap things up without any significant additional damage.”
“They’re currently under interrogation.”
Detective Jin added, his brow furrowed.
“We’re focusing our questioning on how they managed to evade CCTV so skillfully.”
“Still…”
I scratched my cheek awkwardly.
“I’m glad the criminal was caught, but I’m not sure I deserve a commendation like this.”
Detective Jin laughed and winked.
“Originally, we’d planned to hold a formal ceremony. But I convinced them that you were busy and would absolutely hate that kind of event, so we managed to scale it back to just this.”
“A formal ceremony?!”
I was startled and my eyes widened.
“No, no! I’d have to decline that.”
As I took the commendation, both the team leader and Detective Jin burst out laughing simultaneously.
That was when—
The team leader’s eyes went wide as he noticed the other framed plaque I was holding.
“Ah, but Director, you’ve already received another one?”
“Oh, this is…”
I hesitated for a moment before explaining the situation.
“So… I’ve begun working as a cooperating Korean medicine physician for Baekho Hospital.”
“Wow! At that prestigious Baekho Hospital?”
The team leader exclaimed again.
“I suppose it makes sense—just seeing how you brought Jo Mi-so back was extraordinary. If I were the hospital director, I’d have tried to keep you, Director Ko.”
The two plaques now hung side by side in the waiting room.
In their elegant frames, they gleamed with subtle luster and looked quite impressive.
“Wow…!”
Detective Jin and the team leader clapped their hands together again.
“Director Ko, you’re truly remarkable.”
“I never thought I’d receive something like this. I feel quite embarrassed.”
“There’s no need to be modest. What you accomplished this time was genuinely extraordinary.”
At Detective Jin’s words, I smiled sheepishly.
“Well then, today I’ll walk around with my shoulders held a bit higher.”
As I shrugged my shoulders playfully, Detective Jin and the team leader laughed along with me.
But then, as we were laughing, something that had been nagging at me came to mind.
“By the way, detectives—what’s to become of Su-ah? Will she not be able to live with Mi-so?”
“That should work out well too.”
Detective Jin smiled knowingly.
“With the help of Executive Director Baek Eun-ho.”
“Really? Eun-ho?”
“After hearing about Mi-so and Su-ah’s situation, he decided to provide legal and financial support. Soon, the two of them should be able to live together.”
“Ah…!”
I clasped my hands tightly together.
“That’s truly wonderful.”
After all,
Su-ah’s large eyes had remained in my heart all this while.
The fact that everything was falling into place like this—
it was truly a relief.
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Beyond that, there was one more good thing that happened to me personally.
Ding—
It was one day, just as I was finishing the clinic’s last appointment.
“Welcome—oh!”
I opened the door and froze.
“Mi-so?”
Jo Mi-so stood in front of the entrance.
She smiled brightly and a bit shyly.
The hair she’d had shaved during surgery had been trimmed short overall to match, and the new cut suited her well, framing her face distinctly.
The shorter hair actually accentuated her features beautifully.
And—
a large fruit basket hung from both her hands.
“Director, I’ve come to thank you.”
“My goodness!”
I hurried over, took the basket from her, and settled Mi-so on the waiting room sofa.
“You shouldn’t be carrying something so heavy while you’re still recovering!”
I set the fruit basket on the table and brought out some warm tea.
After sipping the tea and chatting about this and that,
Mi-so, who had been hesitating for a moment, opened her mouth carefully.
“Director, I heard that Baekmiodang is looking to hire a nurse.”
“Yes?”
“After I recover a bit more, I’d like to work here… Is the position urgent?”
Her tone sounded somewhat urgent, as if she meant what she said.
“Could you give me one or two months to convalesce? I really want to work here.”
“Really?”
I was so surprised that I blinked.
“I’d be grateful, of course. But Mi-so, what about your previous job? Your orthopedic clinic must be desperate to keep you, since you were their star employee.”
“Does that matter now?!”
Mi-so cut off my words sharply.
Her voice held no hesitation whatsoever.
“You’re the one who saved my life and brought my daughter back to me!”
Then her expression suddenly changed.
All warmth drained from her face, replaced by an air of steel-like resolve.
“From now on, I won’t call you Director anymore.”
“Yes…?”
“I will serve you as my lord. I will dedicate my heart to my work!”
I almost reflexively waved my hands.
“No, no, that’s not necessary—keep your heart!”
What was all this talk about being a lord?
I was just a small neighborhood clinic director!
But Mi-so was unyielding.
“Please, let me work by your side!”
With burning eyes, she looked ready to fall to her knees.
“I will give my entire life in loyalty and lay my bones in this clinic!”
In any case,
after that rather intense (and somewhat fanatical?) interview, Mi-so’s provisional employment was confirmed.
Normally, after such a serious ordeal, one would need at least three months before returning to work.
‘But I’d specially prepared recovery medicine infused with my vital energy for her, and Mi-so is young,’
so she could potentially return within a month if all went well.
‘And just like that, a hardworking and sincere employee has practically fallen into my lap.’
I felt quite pleased.
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The residence of the chairman of the Baekho Group.
A place normally so quiet it borders on desolate, guarded with the utmost security—
today saw a steady stream of outside visitors.
“Hello.”
“It’s been a while.”
At first glance, these people seemed to have no connection to one another.
Their ages, genders, and professions were all different.
An actor, a director, a detective, a producer, a chef.
Even a popular YouTuber.
Protected by a special barrier to avoid drawing the public eye,
they exchanged brief greetings as if familiar with one another, then followed the servants’ guidance deeper into the residence.

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