A Surgeon Who Uses Martial Arts [EN]: Chapter 36

Surgeon Who Uses Martial Arts – Chapter 36

Chapter 7: Main Subject (6)

The next day.

Jun-hoo was walking down the school hallway with his friends.

However, students from the same class were gathered in front of the department office.

Was there a notice posted on the bulletin board?

Curiosity led him to investigate.

“They’re all crowded together. Can you see what’s written on the bulletin board?”

“I can’t see it.”

“Me neither.”

Jeong-han and Ah-young frowned as they responded to Seong-ho’s question.

The students were surrounding the bulletin board in layers, and the text posted was too small.

It seemed they would have to wait for the students in front to move before they could read it.

But Jun-hoo didn’t need to do that.

Jun-hoo channeled the inner energy from his dantian [energy center in the body, according to traditional Chinese medicine] into his eyes.

The blurry and small letters soon appeared large and clear, as if he were using a microscope.

By infusing inner energy into specific parts of his body, Jun-hoo could enhance those parts.

Sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell.

None of the five senses were an exception.

“It’s about Seung-beom, hyung [older brother or male friend]. It’s about the SNS incident a while ago, and he’s been given a one-week suspension.”

After reading the notice, Jun-hoo frowned in displeasure.

Recently, Seung-beom and his gang had committed the outrage of posting 인증 [proof/validation] photos taken with a cadaver on social media.

But the punishment is only a one-week suspension?

They tarnished the reputation of our medical school!

“One-week suspension? Isn’t that too lenient?”

“I thought he would get at least a suspension.”

“I guess it’s because it wasn’t widely known.”

That was the opinion of Seong-ho, Ah-young, and Jeong-han, and the reactions of the other classmates were generally not much different from the three.

The level of this punishment was too low.

“I’ll be back after visiting the department office for a moment. You guys go to the classroom first.”

Jun-hoo went to the department office and questioned the assistant, Hana, as if he were pressing her.

Hadn’t she passed on the necessary materials for the disciplinary action?

Hadn’t she expected a strong disciplinary action?

But how could such an absurd punishment of a one-week suspension be given, he protested.

The department shouldn’t be like this.

“I’m sorry, Jun-hoo. Actually, I don’t know the reason either.”

“If the assistant doesn’t know, who would know?”

“The department head would know.”

The assistant replied weakly.

“I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have gotten angry at you.”

Jun-hoo calmed his excited mind.

Strictly speaking, Hana was not at fault.

Hana did not have the authority to punish Seung-beom and his gang.

“No, it’s okay. I put a lot of pressure on you, telling you that Seung-beom would be properly punished.”

“The department head is usually strict, so why did he make such a decision this time?”

Jun-hoo turned his anger toward the department head.

He couldn’t understand the department head’s decision at all.

“I wonder about that too. He would usually be furious, but not this time.”

“…….”

“He said that people can make mistakes and that we should quietly move on since the incident wasn’t widely known.”

Hana said with a frustrated expression.

Hana also reacted as if she couldn’t understand the department head’s attitude.

At that point, Jun-hoo recalled the meaningful words Seung-beom had said to him a few days ago.

-Our innocent Jun-hoo only knows one thing and doesn’t know two. You’ll find out soon. The reason of the world you don’t know.

The details were unknown.

But it was clear that Seung-beom had been up to something.

After finishing the conversation, Jun-hoo left the office with a 찝찝한 [unpleasant/uneasy] feeling.

As he was moving to the classroom where the next class was, he happened to run into Seung-beom and his gang.

Seung-beom had an annoying smile on his face.

It was the 余裕 [composure/余裕] of someone who knew all the circumstances.

“What the hell did you do?”

Jun-hoo immediately cut to the chase.

“Do you want to know? Are you curious? Should I tell you? Or not?”

“Tell me.”

“Oh, I’m scared. You’re going to hit me again like last time.”

Seung-beom continued, sneering.

“Since we’re special, I’ll tell you only you. My father is the vice president of Shinwon University Hospital.”

“…….”

“And he’s very close to the department head.”

Jun-hoo laughed in 허탈 [disbelief/resignation] at Seung-beom’s explanation.

So, Seung-beom had covered up this commotion with 학연 [school ties/connections].

He wondered why he was so confident even after committing a crime, but he never thought he would have connections with the department head.

But even so, the department head’s actions were excessive.

Covering up for a friend’s son like this was an immoral act.

It was an act of betraying the students’ trust.

Jun-hoo hated the department head as much as Seung-beom.

The human who covered up the crime and the human who committed the crime were virtually in the same category.

“Jun-hoo. The world isn’t about being successful just because you’re strong and smart.”

“…….”

“You have to have a strong backing to be successful. If you had posted something on SNS like me, do you think it would have ended like this?”

Seung-beom said, 거들먹거리며 [acting important/pompously].

He seemed proud of himself for having 먹인 [one-upped/screwed over] Jun-hoo.

A trash-like guy.

Not reflecting on his sins.

Rejoicing in the fact that he received a lenient punishment.

This incident re-proved that Seung-beom was an unforgivable, even unusable guy.

“Don’t be so proud. This is the only time you’ll be able to rely on your father’s influence.”

Jun-hoo continued without backing down.

“This is the only time you’ll get away with luck. I’ll make you pay for your sins later. Definitely.”

“Oh, please do. I’ll be waiting eagerly.”

Jun-hoo passed by the 비아냥거리는 [mocking/sarcastic] Seung-beom and went on his way.

It was definitely painful that Seung-beom’s punishment was terrible.

But Jun-hoo learned one lesson from this incident.

Just because his actions were righteous didn’t necessarily mean that the results would be righteous.

Then the path he had to take in the future was clear.

Become a surgeon with skills that no one can surpass.

And one more thing.

Become a surgeon with strong power to realize justice.

Power was as important as skill.

In order to punish evil.

* * *

Jun-hoo couldn’t concentrate on the class today.

It was because of the aftereffects of the Seung-beom incident.

‘I’m sure there are more 불편한 [inconvenient/uncomfortable] things in modern times.’

Jun-hoo compared 무림 [martial arts world] and modern times. In 무림, a certain degree of self-help was possible.

무림 is also called 무협(武俠) [wuxia – martial arts chivalry].

This is because society allows the use of 무(武) [martial arts] to achieve 협(俠) [chivalry/justice].

The Jun-hoo of 무림 was the same.

After his father lost his life to 적일도 [a specific person’s name].

Jun-hoo developed his martial arts and achieved self-judgment.

He 처단한 [executed/punished] 적일도 with his own hands.

But that was not possible in modern times.

The punishment of an individual must be carried out under the state’s 공권력 [public authority/state power].

So, it was impossible for the modern Jun-hoo to personally punish Seung-beom.

From Jun-hoo’s point of view, who had experienced 무림, it was 답답한 [frustrating/suffocating].

After class, Jun-hoo went straight to the library.

He began to read a book to supplement his 부족한 처세 [lacking social skills/tact].

It was Machiavelli’s The Prince.

[A wise prince must know how to be both a lion and a fox.]

This was one of the phrases that Jun-hoo read with 감명 깊게 [deep impression/inspiration].

The lion symbolizes the degree of skill and determination.

The fox can be seen as symbolizing wit and strategy.

Looking back on his life in 무림 and his life in modern times.

Jun-hoo felt that he lacked the fox-like part of himself.

Jun-hoo had always considered effort, perseverance, and sincerity to be the greatest virtues.

But if he became a doctor, these qualities could be exploited by 악한 [evil/malicious] doctors.

Jun-hoo, who was 음미하던 [savoring/pondering] The Prince, suddenly 탁- hit his knee.

He finally opened his eyes to the 지략 [strategy/tactics] of the fox.

While reading the part about public opinion warfare in The Prince, he came up with a 묘안 [brilliant idea/plan].

A great 계략 [scheme/plot] to 먹일 [screw over/get back at] Seung-beom, who had 무마한 [covered up/smoothed over] the SNS incident with 학연.

Jun-hoo, who came out of the library, immediately picked up his cell phone.

He called Lee Tae-hwan, a reporter for 산천일보 [a newspaper name].

The reporter who had written an article about Jun-hoo’s CPR in the past.

-Hello.

“Yes, reporter. Hello. This is Seo Jun-hoo, do you remember me?”

-Of course, I remember you. I still have your contact information saved. But what’s going on?

“I was wondering if I could give you a 기막힌 [amazing/incredible] scoop.”

Jun-hoo explained the Seung-beom incident in detail and asked if Tae-hwan could write an article about it.

He was planning to 공론화 [make public/bring to public attention] the Seung-beom incident.

Jun-hoo also wanted to 먹이고 [get back at/screw over] Seung-beom.

He also wanted to 먹이고 [get back at/screw over] the department head who covered up Seung-beom.

He wanted to show the two people a 따끔한 [bitter/sharp] taste with the 지략 [strategy/tactics] of the fox.

If you thought you could get away with touching my 코털 [nose hair – idiom for ‘slight annoyance’], you’re wrong.

-Do you have any 증거 자료 [evidence/proof]? I can’t write an article with just words.

“Data? I have a captured copy of the SNS post, and I’ll send it to you as soon as the call is over.”

-Okay. Then I’ll review the data and get back to you soon.”

“…….”

-Seung-beom, was it? This student seems to be very 악질 [malicious/vicious]. He needs to be 혼쭐 [taught a lesson/disciplined].

“I think so too.”

After ending the call, Jun-hoo sent the saved image file to Tae-hwan.

If the article was published, the department head and Seung-beom would suspect Jun-hoo, but Jun-hoo was going to 오리발 [play dumb/feign ignorance] to the end.

They only had 심증 [suspicion], not 물증 [hard evidence].

Anyone who checked SNS could save a captured copy of the SNS post.

That’s why Jun-hoo only 넘긴 [passed/handed over] the captured copy to Tae-hwan.

If he sent the voice recording file and video to Tae-hwan, he could be 들킬 [caught/exposed] that he was the 제보자 [informant/whistleblower].

Seung-beom, thank you so much.

Thanks to you, I was able to become a fox on this occasion.

I filled in the last piece that I was missing.

If I continue to develop my 지략 [strategy/tactics] like today.

Even if I become a surgeon, I will never be 밀리지 [pushed back/defeated] in the political 싸움 [fight/struggle] in the 의국 [hospital department/bureau].

지이이잉 [sound of a phone ringing].

The cell phone rings in 5 minutes.

The caller was 당연하게도 [naturally/obviously] Tae-hwan.

“Yes. Reporter. Did you already see it?”

-I’m a medical part 전문 [specialized/expert] reporter, so I can’t miss a medical scoop.

Tae-hwan laughed 껄껄 [heartily] and continued.

-This is enough to make it an issue. I’ll post it as an article tomorrow.

“Thank you. Reporter.”

-I should be 감사 인사 [expressing gratitude] to Jun-hoo student.”

Jun-hoo talked with Tae-hwan for about 10 more minutes after that.

They asked about each other’s 근황 [recent situation/how things are going], developed into a relationship where they spoke comfortably, and even said that they should live as 악어 [crocodile] and 악어새 [crocodile bird – symbiotic relationship] in the future.

Jun-hoo had a 든든한 조력자 [reliable helper/supporter].

After ending the call, Jun-hoo stretched with a 홀가분한 [lighthearted/relieved] mind.

He was 찜찜 [uneasy/uncomfortable] all day because he couldn’t 혼내주다 [punish/teach a lesson] Seung-beom, but now the 찜찜함 [uneasiness/discomfort] was gone.

Above all, the biggest gain was that he was able to 묶어서 엿을 먹이다 [screw over together – idiom] even the department head.

The department head will never be 자유로울 [free/clear] from this incident because of his failure to properly manage the students and his lenient punishment of Seung-beom.

Jun-hoo was 꼴좋게 [serves him right/good for him].

It’s 자업자득 [you reap what you sow], so don’t 원망 [resent/blame] me.

No.

I can’t 원망 [resent/blame] because I can’t 확신 [be certain/confirm] that I’m the 제보자 [informant/whistleblower]?

Jun-hoo 피식 [scoffs/chuckles] laughed and was about to return to the library.

Two big men were 직진해 [heading straight] from far away.

They 막아섰다 [blocked/obstructed] Jun-hoo’s 앞길 [path/way] without knowing anything.

“Student, let’s talk for a moment.”