The Physician of Traditional Medicine Returns from Murim - Chapter 302

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Chapter 302

At Mr. Ju’s declaration, Kang Manseok opened his mouth in bewilderment.

He opened and closed his mouth several times, then twisted his face and pulled up the corners of his mouth.

“Are you really going to put that woman in as hospital director?”

“I’ll need to review it a bit more, but Director Kang doesn’t need to concern himself with it. You’re not the person I was looking for. I don’t know where you heard about our hospital, but please look for other places you can buy with money.”

Mr. Ju brushed off his ear as if he didn’t need to hear any more.

And still Kang Manseok stood there in a daze.

“What are you doing, not leaving? Let’s not make someone educated enough force me to call security.”

He even pointed to the exit and firmly kicked him out.

Kang Manseok clenched his fists, but couldn’t bring himself to speak harshly to Mr. Ju and turned his back.

He was fuming, but there probably wasn’t much he could do about it.

“Let’s go somewhere and talk. Is the hospital director’s office available?”

“Let’s go to the conference room. I’ll bring my computer and documents too.”

When the Administrative Manager gestured, Jeong Gihun led the group to move locations.

I confirmed that Kang Manseok had completely left the hospital before taking my hand off my sleeve.

‘Good thing I didn’t need to use it.’

Mr. Ju had quite a cold impression when expressionless, but he softly eased the atmosphere as he entered the conference room.

“I’d like to hear in earnest about the management style you two are thinking of. Are you operating together? In a way where you invest money and participate in shares?”

“Ah, it’s not a corporate hospital, so it’s not like a typical company method. On paper, all rights and responsibilities belong to Director Hwangseoyeong, and the network only provides operational support. Of course, we specify all the services we provide, including educational programs. If you’d like, we can show you our contract as well.”

“Aha… Do you have something like a network portfolio?”

But separate from sending Kang Manseok away, his eyes still gleamed sharply.

When I took out the tablet, Mr. Ju pushed up his glasses and examined the presentation file in detail.

Of course, this wasn’t my first time making a franchise contract either.

Moreover, since Seo Inae took the manager position, she had prepared materials that cleanly visualized the sales information that the branches had been sending, so the explanation wasn’t too difficult.

“I’ll skip Jeju and Daejeon since they’re new openings… Yes, in the case of the Seoul Branch, Gwangju, and Busan Branch 2, this level of indicator improvement appeared.”

“Yes. The average is roughly… Huh? What’s this global expansion status in the left table of contents?”

“…That’s related to the herbal medicine preparation room. After contracting our preparations with the Saudi Royal Hospital, we’re partially distributing to other countries as well.”

Since I had completely entrusted this distribution to PK, I only received reports, but Seo Inae had made the materials look quite impressive.

There was unexpectedly demand not only in the Middle East but also in the Americas and Europe. There was even talk of something being concluded in Taiwan, where there seemed to be quite a lot of competitors.

“Does treating a Saudi prince mean literally what it says? What exactly are you doing with the Royal Hospital?”

“Officially, it’s pharmaceutical distribution. Medical support… only when necessary?”

“It was quite noisy in South Korea, but you probably didn’t know since you were in the United States.”

Jeong Gihun and Yun Heeyoung smiled warmly.

They knew because they were Korean medicine doctors, but even in South Korea, there probably weren’t many people who knew that a prince had come and gone.

“It just happened that way.”

Ugh, just thinking of that prince makes my face heat up.

Faisal was the one who did all the over-the-top acting, so why is the shame mine to bear?

But it was certainly something I could appeal with, so I briefly conveyed the story of treating the ambassador to South Korea through connections and the prince coming.

“Ooh!”

Although it wasn’t a topic with much direct relation to the current hospital, Mr. Ju was very impressed.

Indeed, there’s a reason people keep saying global, global.

“Ah, but what books of father’s have you read? The Small Clinic Stories?”

Perhaps thinking I had been sufficiently verified, Mr. Ju shifted his gaze to Hwangseoyeong.

Fortunately, it wasn’t just something said casually.

Hwangseoyeong answered naturally with delight.

“Ah, I naturally read the essay collection. The story about how treatment isn’t about eliminating disease but restoring the patient’s life was very impressive. But actually, I read the professional books much more. I read the Saam Acupuncture Method Lectures and Bangyakhappyeon Commentary more than 5 times. That’s right, Hanyewon and I did study groups together when we were students.”

That… was true.

During the winter break of our second year of pre-med, we came to school for 3 hours every morning to study, saying we were previewing for the main course, and thinking about it, that was the Saam Acupuncture Method Lectures.

“That’s right. I’m still using it well.”

Recalling old memories, I answered calmly. I used it a lot in the martial arts world too, yeah.

Starting with Hwangseoyeong’s words, Mr. Ju’s guard completely dropped.

Was he moved?

The sharp alertness he had maintained until now, the tension in all his muscles, completely crumbled.

“Father… really studied a lot while he was alive. He also liked writing books. Haha, it’s very nice to meet people who have read them like this.”

“Including us, he left a great legacy for future Korean medicine doctors. Father’s acupuncture methods and heart will continue to be passed down.”

Tears slightly formed in Mr. Ju’s eyes, then with an ambiguous smile that was neither happy nor sad, a single drop flowed down.

Swish, he wiped his tears with his suit sleeve and continued speaking.

“Will the name change to Seongsu Oriental Medicine Hospital?”

“That part is negotiable. We already have Seongsumullim Oriental Medicine Clinic anyway.”

“Hmm… Seongsu Cure Oriental Medicine Hospital? Well, the name isn’t the essence, so you can do as you wish. Father probably named it casually anyway.”

Mr. Ju joked that if there had been any meaning behind it, he would have mentioned it at least once.

The subsequent coordination flowed very smoothly.

“Would it be convenient to pay monthly rent? Purchasing the building outright would be difficult, right?”

At Mr. Ju’s question, Hwangseoyeong looked at me.

“If the price is right, I’d like to buy it.”

“Ah, do you have the capacity? If possible, I’d like to settle all the real estate I have in South Korea before leaving. If you can buy it, please do.”

“Would it be okay if I bought it?”

“That would be great for me!”

I nodded for now.

However, since I hadn’t planned on building transactions today, I couldn’t tell if the amount Mr. Ju proposed was appropriate.

He said he was selling it cheap, but…

‘I should ask Teacher Inae to look into it.’

I should investigate the market price on my end too.

If it’s excessively cheap, that could trigger a tax audit, so we need to negotiate at a fair price.

We decided to proceed with this part gradually, and today we just stamped the contract for Hwangseoyeong’s hospital acquisition.

Since the hospital had prepared a preliminary contract in advance, we reviewed it and even wired the deposit.

“Thank you for calmly persuading me even though I was unpleasant at first. I’m really fortunate to have met such good people.”

“Unpleasant? Being cautious is natural. I’ll work hard so as not to disappoint Director Ju.”

Mr. Ju, or rather, looking at the contract, his real name was Jupiter.

After shaking hands heartily with me and Hwangseoyeong, he got in his car with a very relieved expression.

“Wow, you have a place to go right after finishing residency?”

When I grinned, perhaps finally realizing it, Hwangseoyeong covered her face with both hands.

“I can do well, right? Yes, I will do well!”

So finally our network has a hospital too.

I felt both proud and excited.

Even though I had some fear myself, I confidently patted her back so that Hwangseoyeong, who must be feeling more anxious, could rely on me.

“You’ll do well quickly. I’ll help you minimize trial and error.”

I also stopped by the attending physicians to thank them for helping the acquisition process go smoothly.

“Hooray! Congratulations! Wait… should I be the one getting congratulated? Wow!”

“Could you give me Doctor Han’s contact information? And Dr. Hwang’s too?”

“Of course.”

I thanked the Administrative Manager, Jeong Gihun, and Yun Heeyoung once more.

Since it was accomplished with many people’s help, it would be good to give out some gifts.

“Still, this time we’re going back with some leisure.”

“If I keep closing the clinic for trips that aren’t even necessary, it’ll become a habit.”

Today was a business visit with a 2-day, 1-night schedule.

Since we decided to stay overnight at Hwangseoyeong’s house, we got in the car together.

This was my first time seeing her new house after moving.

Originally she lived near the Gangnam Branch where she worked, but this time Roberto opened a store in Hongdae, so she moved to Mapo entirely.

It’s close to Ilsan too, so that worked out well.

“But how did you speak so impressively when asking Mr. Jupiter for a chance? You had complete hospital director presence.”

After resting quietly in the car, feeling a bit drained, I asked what I’d been curious about only after arriving at Hwangseoyeong’s house.

“I really did read the essay. I read it before, and I read it once more yesterday thinking it might help with the contract.”

“No, the content aside, but the momentum? The tone and such.”

“Um… because I practiced?”

“You knew that situation would come up…?”

Hwangseoyeong was seeing Kang Manseok for the first time too, but she even practiced in case he’d be distrustful even if not a competitor?

But she shook her head.

“Of course I didn’t know we’d talk about it today. Should I say I usually practice interview content in advance for when I succeed later.”

“Huh?”

“Uh… huh?”

What interview…?

Hwangseoyeong also had the same puzzled expression as me, not understanding.

“Don’t you usually prepare in advance?”

“Why would you practice interviews you don’t know if you’ll do…?”

“If I don’t do it, then I don’t, but it’s just fun, right? Like a hobby. I prepared what I’d say in interviews if I got a perfect SAT score from the March mock exam, didn’t everyone do that…?”

What is this? Is this real? There are people like this?

“You didn’t do it?”

“I’ve never done it once.”

“Then what you said came out without preparation? This business is for foreign patients suffering from incurable diseases, and for the overseas expansion of Korean medicine…”

“Aaah! Don’t read it!”

What kind of article is that.

I happened to leave the tab open on my phone from showing Mr. Ju the article about the Saudi prince earlier.

I hurriedly stopped Hwangseoyeong and snatched the phone to delete all the tabs.

Doing this makes it feel like college days.

We exchanged news we hadn’t shared and took a brief rest while planning hospital operations.

“Yes, Roberto. Hanyewon and I just arrived home.”

But I don’t need to witness a couple’s lovey-dovey talk.

As soon as Hwangseoyeong answered the phone, I retreated to the room.

I should at least do my game attendance.

“What? Is his consciousness okay? Can you communicate well with him?”

But before I could even log in, I heard something troubling.

“What is it, what happened?”

I went out to the living room and asked, but Hwangseoyeong was busy on the phone.

“If consciousness is okay, check breathing, bleeding, pain, and sensation once. If they’re having trouble breathing, severely dizzy, or losing strength in their arms, call an ambulance right away even if they refuse. Ah… it doesn’t seem that serious? That’s a relief. Yeah, yeah. I’ll be right there, so keep watching. If anything seems strange, lay them down on the floor and call 119!”

“Did someone collapse at the store?”

As soon as she hung up, I asked, and Hwangseoyeong shook her head.

“Oh, no. They say consciousness is fine. Did I worry you for nothing? It doesn’t seem urgent.”

“What happened?”

“There was an accident in front of the store, but a customer refused to go to the hospital and just came in. They called asking what to ask to find out if they’re okay.”

“Ah… just a minor collision?”

I was startled because she mentioned emergency signs like consciousness and breathing, but it didn’t seem to be anything serious.

Well, if they really wanted gelato, they could eat first and go to the hospital slowly.

Though the owner would be worried.

“If it were car-to-car, I would have understood, but it’s a pedestrian accident. It wasn’t a hard hit, but they saw the moment of impact and slight bouncing, so they’re concerned. It’s nearby, so I’ll just go check quickly.”

What? A pedestrian accident?

If they were walking and got hit by a car, even if it doesn’t hurt much, most people would want to get an X-ray just in case.

“Let’s go together. Why are they refusing to go to the hospital? It’s not like they’re a mafia boss’s son.”

“They seem to be a foreigner.”

“An illegal resident…? But traffic accidents are treated through the driver’s auto insurance, so it shouldn’t matter.”

Hwangseoyeong didn’t know that much either.

It would be fortunate if it’s nothing serious, but if there’s pain, it would be good to persuade them to receive treatment gradually even if it’s not an emergency.

Traffic accidents especially tend to leave aftereffects.

“Oh.”

When we hurried into the store like that.

An Italian was sitting in a corner seat, holding his back while eating gelato.

Not a mafia boss’s son.

‘It was you!’

It was none other than the subordinate who had been dispatched to watch him.

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