The Physician of Traditional Medicine Returns from Murim - Chapter 330

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Chapter 330

Trainer Jeon Yongjun, who runs a gym in Busan, was working hard today as well.

Saturday afternoon, this time slot was always reserved for member Hwang Sanghun’s PT session.

He was a member who was slowly but steadily building his strength.

“Wow… I can now squat 100kg. It’s all thanks to you, trainer.”

“It was possible because you worked hard, sir.”

When member Hwang Sanghun first came, his big three lifts barely reached 100kg total, but today’s measurement showed 280kg.

Actually, it wasn’t a particularly remarkable achievement.

He was tall with good physical conditions, so if he had shown a bit more enthusiasm for exercise, wouldn’t he have surpassed 300kg in the big three lifts long ago?

But he wasn’t a member who particularly loved working out.

Still, for his health, he consistently did PT twice a week, his body improved a lot, and he went from not knowing how to use his muscles at all to being able to lift decent weight.

“When Hanyewon lifted 100kg effortlessly, I thought it was amazing, but back then I really… had no idea just how incredible that was.”

Director Hanyewon was the head director of Seongsoo Oriental Medicine Clinic where member Hwang Sanghun worked.

Jeon Yongjun recalled the first day he saw her a few years ago.

He said he’d check her form, but was shocked when she immediately started with 100kg.

She wasn’t particularly big in stature, so how she generated such strength remained a mystery to him.

Anyway, Seongsoo Oriental Medicine Clinic had been the gym’s VIP since then.

Four members – Hwang Sanghun, Seo Inae, Seol Yuhui, and Gong Nari – had been consistently doing PT as an employee benefit for several years.

There were also employees who came and went after taking 10 to 20 sessions.

Though Director Hanyewon herself wasn’t a regular member.

She would occasionally visit with a day pass for strength testing purposes, boosting the morale of many female members.

“Haha, I’m amazed every time I see it too.”

Moreover, even without a formal agreement, members often came through referrals from Seongsoo Oriental Medicine Clinic.

So Jeon Yongjun had been recommending people go there when they got injured or sick.

“Well, good work today. See you next week.”

“Good work today as well. Just do 30 minutes of cardio before you go.”

Jeon Yongjun stopped Hwang Sanghun who was about to go home right after PT ended.

While some people get hooked on exercise and work out enthusiastically on their own, there are others who just don’t listen no matter what you say.

Hwang Sanghun was the type who would reluctantly run only when held back and urged to do individual exercise like this.

“Ah, I’d like to, but I have to watch the Olympics today. I’ll come tomorrow after work.”

But it didn’t work today.

He declined the individual exercise suggestion, saying he absolutely had to watch the Olympics.

“What game is on today?”

“The women’s basketball finals.”

“Ah, right. Our country made it to the finals. I think I saw it on the news yesterday. Do you like basketball?”

“I haven’t played since middle school. But actually, a patient who comes to our clinic is on the national team.”

“What?”

“And Director Hanyewon went to Saudi Arabia as the team doctor, so she’s there at the scene.”

“Wow, amazing!”

Jeon Yongjun, who had asked as small talk, was shocked.

He thought Director Hanyewon wasn’t an ordinary person, but she was amazing enough to be a team doctor for the national team.

“Then how about we watch it together here? There’s a beam projector in the GX room!”

Jeon Yongjun suddenly became curious too.

He originally liked most sports, and hearing that Director Hanyewon was at the scene made him want to cheer.

But he had to stay and watch the gym, so wouldn’t it be more fun to cheer together since things turned out this way?

“Should we do that?”

Member Hwang Sanghun readily nodded.

They went to the GX room and set up the computer and beam projector.

“Olympic women’s basketball finals live! Anyone want to cheer together?”

Jeon Yongjun called out loudly to gather the members.

Since Jeon Yongjun usually taught exercises whenever he had time, even to non-PT members, he was acquainted with most members.

“Should we tell member Seo Inae to come too? She often comes to exercise after Saturday work ends anyway.”

“Ah, I’ll ask her.”

“If it’s okay, let’s call the other staff members too!”

Once people gathered and it got lively, even those who were just exercising started showing interest.

“Can we order chicken and beer?”

“Hmmmm… Alright, chicken is specially allowed today!”

This was the deciding factor.

Somehow it became an impromptu gym event.

Soon after commercials, highlights from the quarterfinals and semifinals, player introductions, and other screens passed by, the game began.

“Our country’s women’s basketball was this good?”

“Oh my, back in the day I used to watch every Olympic event, but I didn’t even know they made it to the finals.”

At first, the atmosphere was members chatting casually among themselves.

“Republic of Korea!”

Clap clap clap clap clap.

When one member shouted the old chant, the sealed spirit of the Red Devils awakened.

The cheering instantly heated up, and passionate cheers erupted whenever Korean players performed well.

“Lee Jin is really good.”

“Amazing! I should have gotten her autograph!”

Seo Inae and Seol Yuhui, who personally knew the player, were almost mesmerized.

Jeon Yongjun also admired the players’ skills and shouted cheering slogans.

But then, of all times.

“Ugh!”

“Hey, hey, did you see that just now? That bastard kicked our Kim Ijin’s leg!”

“No way, that’s crazy. Isn’t that worthy of ejection? Doesn’t basketball have yellow cards?”

It was obvious that Kim Ijin, clearly the ace player, had been injured.

There had been several fouls up until now, but this was the first time the team doctor had rushed over to check her condition.

“Oh no, she should be okay…”

Member Hwang Sanghun was worried but also pleased to see his acquaintance briefly shown on screen.

He wanted to know how serious the injury was, but the camera briefly zoomed in on Kim Ijin and the coaching staff before switching to a replay scene.

– Ah, here we see Kim Ijin getting hit in the shin and her ankle twisting.

– In the case of a simple sprain, she could return to the game, right?

– Yes, unless the doctor determines there’s a high risk of fracture or rupture.

Along with the commentators’ explanation, the scene of the Chinese player’s foot kicking Kim Ijin was repeated several times.

To Jeon Yongjun, it didn’t seem intentional, but the members were extremely angry and cursed at the opposing player.

– The game continues.

– It looks like they’re going to substitute Kim Ijin for now.

And shortly after.

The replay ended and returned to the live broadcast showing the stadium.

“Whoa?!”

Jeon Yongjun was even more surprised by what happened next.

– Who is that person? Is that a coach?

– Ah, that person is the team doctor.

– Um… yes… We see them lifting Kim Ijin up and carrying her out. Hopefully she can return quickly after treatment.

The commentators were clearly flustered as well.

“Wow, that’s our clinic director for you!”

Member Gong Nari raised her beer with pride.

“Does that make sense? According to the player profile, she weighs over 70 kilograms.”

“Our clinic director can easily lift 100 kilograms!”

“What the…”

“I’ve seen it too. She comes to the gym sometimes.”

Whether one spectator was frozen with their mouth agape or not, the game resumed.

The end of the second quarter was a bit disappointing, but when they returned after halftime commercials, Kim Ijin was standing on the court.

The excitement rose again in the third quarter.

And in the fourth quarter, there was even a dunk shot.

– Wooooow! It’s a dunk shot!

– A dunk shot in women’s Olympic basketball is very rare, isn’t it?

– Yes. It’s not the first, but it’s the second since 2012!

The replay scene was amazing no matter how many times you watched it.

A movement that looked like flying to the sky rather than jumping.

“Republic of Korea!”

“Kim Ijin! Kim Ijin!”

In that state of excitement, the game ended in victory.

The national anthem echoed along with the gold medal ceremony.

Though no one instructed them, several members were deeply moved and placed their hands on their left chest.

Of course, Jeon Yongjun joined them.

– Ah, Teacher Han Yewon! You’re the team doctor for this women’s basketball national team. You carried Kim Ijin out right after her injury earlier. If it’s okay, could you share a few words?

It was truly amazing.

When Director Han Yewon appeared on screen, the faces of Seongsoo Korean Medicine Clinic members visibly brightened.

“That person is the director of Seongsoo Korean Medicine Clinic downstairs?”

“The light under the lamp was dark…”

Director Han Yewon seemed briefly surprised, as if she hadn’t expected the microphone to come to her.

But she soon brushed back her hair and answered smoothly.

– Treatment was administered immediately, and the player’s recovery ability was so good that she could be reinserted into the game. As a member of the team and as a citizen, I’m happy and proud.

“Wooooow!”

Director Han Yewon spoke normally, but people cheered loudly.

One member even turned on the YouTube app and walked around the GX room, telling people to look at this.

Whether drunk on beer or drunk on the atmosphere.

Member Gong Nari even attempted to lift up member Seol Yuhui as a celebration ceremony.

“You’ll get hurt doing that, only Doctor Han can do that!”

Eventually they sat back down quietly.

Each sent personal congratulatory messages.

“Please tell her I thought it was really cool too.”

Jeon Yongjun, who didn’t have her contact information, asked member Hwang Sanghun to pass along the message, and he gladly agreed.

“Thanks to you, we all had fun together today.”

Jeon Yongjun was able to create a fun event thanks to Hwang Sanghun telling him about the finals.

He cleaned up after the chicken party with great satisfaction.

* * *

That was too much.

Calling me out in the post-match interview was really too much!

If I hadn’t been someone who could speak brazenly even in front of the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, I would have definitely stammered, right?

As soon as the interview ended, I returned the gold medal to Kim Ijin and protested about what to do about this situation.

“Hahaha.”

Of course, it didn’t get through to her at all.

What words would reach a sage on the verge of transcendence?

Having achieved her wish, Kim Ijin was extremely satisfied and just smiled brightly.

“You deserved it. You’re really the number one contributor. Without the Clinic Director coming, it would have been difficult to return to full condition, right?”

Lee Sora praised me, but I could only pull at my hair.

‘She really fixed it herself!’

I couldn’t bring myself to mention the energy circulation technique and suffered alone.

Meanwhile, messages flooded in starting with Hwang Sanghun.

It seemed everyone had watched the match together.

[No, it was just a minor ankle sprain. Even older brother would have treated it quickly]

[Hehe thank you Manager Seo]

[Was that really broadcast live? No way! Don’t try to imitate it! You’ll get hurt!]

I replied diligently.

But the unread messages just kept piling up.

[I’m proud that the Clinic Director is a Korean Medicine Doctor.]

[Ah why are you doing this!!!]

The Seongsoo Oriental Medicine Clinic group chat sent messages that gave me goosebumps all over.

[God Heavenly Tang Family King Heavenly Flower Rain…!]

Game acquaintances were excited, posting videos with cross-edited footage of my old videos and Junwon Online characters.

“For the Clinic Director! Cheers!”

The atmosphere at the Olympic winning team’s after-party was the best, the greatest.

The Director called out each player by name and praised them.

“Why are you toasting for me…!”

“Hahahaha!”

It was my first time seeing the players drink, and unlike their usual restrained appearance, they all had good alcohol tolerance.

“…”

Among them, Kim Ijin wasn’t drunk at all.

She seemed to already instinctively know how to push out the alcohol with her internal energy.

“Player Myeong Seonju, you did well as expected, right?”

“Yes. It went well as you said. Though I don’t want to receive the same treatment as yesterday again…”

“What? What did you do?”

“Yongcheon acupoint treatment. Would you like to try it?”

“Me first.”

Kim Ijin didn’t let out a single groan even when receiving acupuncture at the Yongcheon point.

Indeed, an enlightened sage is different.

From the next day, it was essentially free time.

We had to get permission to go out, but it wasn’t too difficult.

Those who had finished all their competitions either cheered for athletes from other sports they had befriended in the Athletes’ Village, or enjoyed touring Riyadh.

I was also able to invite the players to my villa once.

“Lee Jin, let’s have a separate celebration party when we return to South Korea.”

“Really?”

“I bought all new furniture.”

On the last day, I spent another day with Sasha and Hasha, finishing up the schedule.

The two of them saw me off to the airport.

“Since you’re here, why don’t you stay and have more fun… Older Brother was really disappointed too.”

Faisal, who had been too busy to come out since the opening, conveyed his regret through Hasha.

I would like that too, but I had left the clinic work to my staff.

No matter how late, shouldn’t I match the national team’s return schedule?

“There will be days when we meet again. I might come to Riyadh, or go to the United States…”

“We could go to South Korea too!”

Sasha spoke in a cheerful tone, comforting Hasha.

“That’s right. If you come to South Korea, I’ll treat you the best.”

Hasha took it as a polite greeting, but Sasha’s eyes sparkled.

“If we go, could we meet Songgol and Cheongsol too?”

“Probably…?”

I can’t guarantee it since they’re not the type to just stay at our house.

But if they stay for about ten days, they might come at least one day, right?

“…I just had an incredibly amazing idea.”

At those words, her eyes flipped.

Not that they physically flipped, but she became like Park Haru from Melon Soda Horizon.

“What is it?”

“I want to film a music video with Cheongsori and Songgol!”

“…”

If it were someone else, I would have thought it was a joke.

But since it was Sasha Rian, there was a very high possibility she was being serious.

“Uh, um… I’ll go ask them.”

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