Hyun Woo immediately observed Min Guk’s complexion as they made eye contact. He knew Min Guk’s condition was stable from the morning rounds, but Min Guk’s expression was somber, possibly due to the upcoming surgery.
“Afraid already?” Hyun Woo asked.
“No,” replied Min Guk without hesitation, prompting a small smile from Hyun Woo.
“What do you need to talk about?” Hyun Woo asked.
“Well… Why haven’t I seen Dr. Sori lately? Is she avoiding me? She doesn’t come to my room anymore,” Min Guk inquired.
Hyun Woo straightened up from the patient records he was reviewing and looked intently at Min Guk’s genuinely disappointed face.
“You saw her during the ward rounds,” Hyun Woo pointed out.
“But then she’s always at the back, I hardly see her face,” Min Guk said.
“Dr. Sori isn’t your friend or primary physician. It’s unusual for you to see her often,” Hyun Woo replied sharply, instantly regretting his harsh tone upon seeing Min Guk’s saddened face.
Sighing softly, Hyun Woo stepped away from the station.
“Want me to buy you some snacks?” he offered gruffly, genuinely intending to cheer Min Guk up.
“No, thanks,” Min Guk replied dejectedly, turning away.
Hyun Woo grabbed Min Guk’s shoulder.
“I’m sorry,” he said.
“For me?” Min Guk asked.
“For that day. You were in a lot of pain,” Hyun Woo explained, an action completely uncharacteristic of him, but he wanted to speak on Sori’s behalf.
“It’s not because of Dr. Sori,” Min Guk clarified.
“Even so. She was really shocked that day,” Hyun Woo said, acknowledging that Sori had been deliberately avoiding Min Guk since then.
“Please tell her I’m sorry. No, Professor, you tell her I’m sorry,” Min Guk requested.
“I will. And she’s been very busy,” Hyun Woo added.
“I know. A lackey,” Min Guk said.
“What?” Hyun Woo was puzzled.
“Dr. Sori said so. She’s a NS lackey,” Min Guk shared.
Hyun Woo chuckled softly.
“Don’t be too upset. Stay in top condition,” he advised.
“Okay,” Min Guk replied, his face slightly brighter yet still tinged with lingering disappointment.
After a nod, Min Guk walked back to his room.
Hyun Woo recalled the numerous questions Sori had asked in his office, all related to Moyamoya disease and its surgeries. She wasn’t even the first assistant in the surgeries but was keenly interested.
He suddenly headed back to the department, musing that patients’ charts are usually not scrutinized so closely unless it’s one’s patient or primary physician. In the wards, the workload is overwhelming, and just staying out of trouble with the seniors is considered the best effort.
However, Sori always made time to thoroughly review patient charts, especially Min Guk’s, knowing it as well as she knew her own.
“Kang Se Hoon,” Hyun Woo called out as he entered the department.
“Yes, Professor,” Se Hoon responded.
“This week’s surgery on Choi Min Guk, I’m changing the first assistant to Sori Yu.”
“What?”
“Just know that.”
Hyun Woo couldn’t deny that this decision was influenced by his personal feelings, but it wasn’t just that. As the chief surgeon, he needed Doctor Sori’s expertise.
In Hyun Woo’s office.
He could tell who it was just by the knock. As he expected, Sori entered with a grave expression, apparently already informed by Se Hoon.
“Professor, me as the first assistant? I can’t do it.”
First-year residents usually only serve as second assistants, performing simple tasks. This process allows them to learn and become accustomed to the atmosphere in the operating room.
“Do it. If I say to do it, you do it.”
“Professor.”
Hyun Woo looked up with stern eyes, meeting Sori’s gaze for the first time in a while.
“Don’t argue.”
“Why are you doing this, Professor? Really…”
Sori, nearly in tears, looked at Hyun Woo with pleading eyes. His expression softened unexpectedly at her petulant tone.
Suddenly, he chuckled, stood up, and grabbed his suit jacket. Sori was mentally overwhelmed by Hyun Woo’s abrupt decision.
“Let’s go.”
“Where?”
“Follow me, and I’ll listen to you.”
“If I follow you, will you reconsider me being the first assistant? Please, Professor. I’ll do anything else you ask.”
Hyun Woo just smiled at Sori’s earnest plea, thinking how clueless she was about his intentions to take her on a date.
Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)
One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.
Synopsis:
Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.
Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.
Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.
Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.
There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.
