The Time-Limited Baby Doctor Doesn’t Hide The Fact That She’s A Genius - Chapter 187

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The Terminal Baby Physician Doesn’t Hide Being a Genius

Chapter 187

“Aww.”

At that, the female patients all made disappointed faces. Even so, they obediently stepped back.

“Oh my, he’s so handsome~”

“He’d be perfect as our daughter’s son-in-law, Acting Family Head.”

Playful jokes began flowing from their cheerful mouths one by one. I shook my head back and forth.

It was because I could feel Raon hiding behind my back flinching with each word they said.

Though I couldn’t see him, he was surely curled up like a hermit crab. For poor Raon’s sake, I blocked the female patients.

“When will we ever see such a handsome man in our lifetime?”

“Right. Now I have to go home and look at my husband’s face. You’re saying our husband had a face like that about 30 years ago? I miss those days~”

“Oh my, Elder Sister, you’re exaggerating too much!”

“Giggle giggle!”

They chattered away while moving farther away.

Soon someone entered the building and, having heard their chatter, grumbled.

“What’s this, hey you all. You never said things like that about me?”

It was Uncle, Hei Birang, who had followed me.

The female patients looked at Hei Birang with pleased expressions while giggling.

“We’re not interested in married men~”

“Why are you like that. Birang is handsome too. But he’s not our daughter’s type, you know?”

“Try being a little kinder!”

“Noisy. Be quiet and go get your examinations?”

“Kyahaha!”

Hei Birang clicked his tongue as if fed up while looking at the female patients.

Compared to before, he’s improved a lot. That prickly human, I mean.

‘After seeing him for several years, the market people all treat him warmly too.’

I was watching rather contentedly when Uncle strode toward me.

His expression twisted slightly, perhaps having seen Raon hiding behind me.

“You came?”

“Why are your steps so fast for such a tiny thing? I told you to wait for me.”

“I’m just slightly smaller than my peers, okay? And I would have followed along just fine on my own.”

I came here while Uncle was talking with the Security Captain earlier.

If we had walked together, Ayan would have been tearfully asking me to solve her problem.

‘That’s not something I can solve for her.’

If I took Uncle’s side, Ayan would be greatly hurt. Sorry, but I’m on our pretty Ayan’s side.

Actually, the reason Uncle is following me around today is because he’s assigned to be my bodyguard.

Usually it’s Brother Gyewon’s job, but today he’s away with Uncle for a while, so this is a replacement.

I felt a large presence filling the space next to me. Before I knew it, Raon had come out from behind me and was standing by my side.

I lifted my head up.

‘He really has grown a lot.’

Now I had to look up to see this kid. Second Uncle teases me for being short, but I’m not really that small.

This kid who became an adult a little before me had grown beyond recognition.

A slender build and broad shoulders. He wasn’t as burly as the warriors I saw every day, but strangely he was stronger than them.

According to Uncle and Father’s brother, he was born with good bone structure.

If you placed him among warriors like Brother Gyewon, he looked like a crane, or an elegant willow tree.

A crane among chickens, you could say.

“Biyu, thank you for saving me…”

Raon said shyly. Look at that face, so beautiful it could enchant people of all ages and genders.

Unlike his appearance, he was so shy and reserved around strangers.

That’s why I had to protect him.

I smiled brightly.

“Don’t mention it. If things get tough, tell me anytime. Got it? Don’t overdo it.”

In crowded places, he always received more attention than necessary, which troubled him, yet this kid always tried to help people.

How beautiful such a kind heart was.

“You’re really shy around people.”

At that, Raon’s face turned red. Beautifully, like red paint spreading on white paper.

“But I want to be helpful, even with things like this…”

“Ugh.”

The retching sound came from Second Uncle. I glanced sideways at Hei Birang and smiled again.

That man, really. What am I to do with this immature uncle? Tsk.

I ignored him and said.

“Even without doing things like this, you’re already being a really big help, you know.”

How much help I had received.

And I was still receiving it now. When I thought of Mother, I felt nothing but endless gratitude.

Hearing my words, Raon’s cheeks turned even redder. Soon his eyes curved into crescents. It was a smile only I could see.

“Yeah…!”

Raon fidgeted with his long fingers. They were pretty, long fingers that would suit playing piano.

Then he looked at the herb pouch he was holding and was startled.

“Ah…! I forgot to return the herb pouch. I’ll be right back, Biyu. Wait for me!”

“Okay, I’ll wait. Let’s go together.”

Even as Raon ran off, he looked back this way, and I waved at him.

Just as Raon disappeared from view, I heard an incredulous snort from beside me.

“What’s wrong with you?”

I turned to Second Uncle with an exasperated expression.

“I told you not to pick on Raon, Second Uncle.”

“Ha, when did I? And doesn’t it look like I’m going to?”

Uncle glared intensely at where Raon had disappeared and clicked his tongue.

“That, that fox brat!”

“Don’t curse at Raon. Uncle, what exactly is your problem?”

Hei Birang looked at me. Somehow he seemed to be looking at me with pity, and also like he found me pathetic…

What settled in Uncle’s eyes at the end was light anger.

“You dense thing, blockhead.”

“Why are you suddenly cursing at me too?”

Uncle ruffled his hair with an “argh” as if he had a headache.

“Don’t forget that kid is a fox, okay? Ugh, I can’t even say anything because it might become gossip!”

What is he talking about.

It’s not like it’s been just a day or two since that prickly Uncle started spouting incomprehensible nonsense.

I shook my head back and forth.

A little later, Hei Birang, who had brought me home, heard news about Ayan and rushed out.

“You, don’t take even one step outside the house, okay? You treated patients until this morning, so don’t move and rest! I’ll be back soon!”

“Yes, yes.”

Even saying that, he probably knew Dad would come soon and was leaving his post. Besides, Raon was next to me too.

‘He curses but still trusts me.’

Raon had also been diligently learning martial arts during this time.

Didn’t they say even Dad and Uncle were surprised? Though Dad seemed to refuse to acknowledge it for some reason.

Anyway, only Raon and I were left alone at home. Dad hadn’t returned yet, and Mother would be with Dad too.

“I heard Ayan hasn’t been going home lately.”

“Ayan?”

Raon had always lived in the same house as me, but after coming of age, he moved his lodging to Brother Gyewon’s dwelling.

“Yeah, you wouldn’t know since you were away on training until recently, Raon. She was staying at our house.”

“Ah. I heard from Brother Gyewon. She wanted to go outside?”

I nodded.

“Yeah. She seems to want to try medical volunteer work in conflict zones. A lot of Hei Family people are going to various places these days.”

To be precise, it’s not volunteer work but paid support to those countries or families.

Though it was ambiguous to say it wasn’t volunteer work since they treated poor commoners for free at the places they provided support.

“Little Uncle is extremely opposed to it, as you can see.”

“Ah.”

Raon nodded as if he understood.

“What do you think, Biyu?”

“Well, honestly, conflict zones have many variables and are dangerous as Uncle says, and it’s right to avoid dangerous places if you can avoid them. But my thoughts are a bit different.”

I slowly recalled the past.

My third life, when I traveled around treating people everywhere.

“I think physicians can grow in places where there are patients.”

I don’t mean to think of patients as tools for growth. I mean you have to see and feel the field.

Physicians like us become more mature and solid within that.

Besides, Ayan simply didn’t experience the same events as in the original work, but her tendencies and personality haven’t changed.

That child’s talent will bloom in crisis, in trials.

Growing like a greenhouse flower is fine too. But.

“A child will become an adult someday.”

“….”

“We need to ensure safety, but we can’t live only protecting her.”

Most importantly, Ayan herself wants to bloom.

I don’t think anyone can stop that.

‘It’s not like we’re sending her to the most dangerous place right away – it would be good to send her near the Territory for experience.’

So, it would be nice if Uncle could understand Ayan’s feelings even a little.

“I also think Biyu’s opinion is right.”

“Haha, thank you.”

I talked up to this point and looked at Raon.

We were sitting side by side on the Wooden Floor.

The Wind blows gently.

During the past time, there had been much development in the Hei Family Estate, but This Place where I live with Dad was still a Secluded Place. It was only quiet.

I liked this quietness.

“Do you feel like you can live a little now?”

I could tell without asking. Raon’s face, which had turned pale in the crowded place earlier, now had a subtle pink glow.

“Yeah… Actually, yes. Though it’s a bit embarrassing.”

Raon nodded carefully.

It’s easy to tell whether Raon feels comfortable or not. This Child brings out her ears first when she’s comfortable.

Even now, ears were twitching on top of Raon’s head.

Then, thinking of something, she soon became dejected and made an apologetic expression.

Her ears drooped too.

“I’m sorry. Because of me….”

“What for?”

“You always have to find quiet places.”

Hearing those words, I blinked my eyes wide. Then I couldn’t help but chuckle softly.

What was I thinking.

“Not at all.”

I gently took Raon’s hand.

“I like being alone with you too.”

Raon’s eyes widened suddenly, then she showed a slight smile. It was a bitter yet mysterious smile.

“Yeah. Though the meaning would be different.”

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