61 – The First Alliance of Kim Cheol-soo’s Medical Team!
“Surely, Mr. Kim Charles also has many thoughts about the reality of imperial medicine.”
‘I really don’t have any thoughts…’
This Kim Cheol-soo only thinks about working and resting day by day.
He’s so busy with patients that he doesn’t even have the energy to think about anything else..!
I’m not anyone remarkable.
I was just a nurse who worked in a small hospital in Korea.
But it seemed that Asher saw me as someone with significant thoughts!
Like a great figure in history!
“I will make sure to learn well.”
“Well… Anyway, please come in.”
As Asher declared the discussion, people around us began to look at us with expectant expressions!
If it continued like this, it seemed like a TV program for a national debate would be held, so I quickly led Asher and the Aureus followers to our clinic.
* * * *
Today is Saturday.
It’s a day off at the clinic, so only our clinic staff and visitors from the Aureus family filled the clinic, creating a subtle tension.
“It’s the tea brought from the East.”
The sound of Jessica serving the premium black tea she received from Emma to the guests quietly echoed.
An uncomfortable silence lingered among the politicians, akin to a prelude to an investigation…!
“Ugh, this is awkward.”
For no good reason, time seemed to drag on, with each second feeling like an hour…!
I don’t think I could ever be like a politician.
If I had to entertain like this every day, I’d surely go insane!
“Well, thank you once again for hosting us. Mr. Charles Kims.”
The first to speak was Ms. Asher.
Taking a sip of her tea skillfully, she scanned the surroundings swiftly and began to unfurl the usual flattery that nobles are so fond of!
“We have heard of Mr. Charles Kims’ reputation. Treating patients for free, and providing the Charles Kims’ Paste recipe at no cost.”
“Oh, yes. That’s true.”
“You are truly remarkable.”
“Haha.. Well, I don’t treat for money.”
Unless I truly become destitute.
Honestly, after treating Irene from the capital for lead poisoning and making a fortune lately from the cosmetics business, I am not lacking in funds.
‘Maybe I just kept treating patients who traveled a long way, and it naturally led to more patients?’
…I had no intention of opening a clinic.
I just ended up treating patients who sought me out, and word of mouth spread, leading to a surge in patients.
I couldn’t help but open a clinic.
‘Wait, if I hadn’t treated those patients, wouldn’t I be living comfortably?’
Suddenly, I could imagine a happy future where I didn’t treat patients and just enjoyed life.
The idea of doctors spitting out their jobs and quitting because they couldn’t stand it suddenly made a lot of sense.
I envisioned a blissful future where I never stepped foot outside my bed for 365 days.
“Hmm…”
But I can’t just not treat patients.
I shook my head vigorously, banishing the grim thought!
“Mr. Charles Kims?”
“Ah.. Yes, Ms. Asher. What were we discussing?”
“Yes, Mr. Charles Kims, we would like to form an alliance between your clinic and our Aureus Hospital.”
“An alliance?”
“Yes.”
Ms. Asher, seemingly flattered by my praise, quickly got to the point.
It was about the alliance between our Kim Chul-soo Medical Team and the Aureus family!
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It was the first alliance proposal received by the Kim Chul-soo Medical Team, and I was taken aback.
Ms. Asher explained.
“It’s not a grand alliance. It’s about ensuring we don’t interfere with each other’s medical businesses, helping out when supplies are low or when there’s a shortage of doctors.”
“I see, that sounds reasonable.. but considering our clinic is small, I’m not sure how much help we can provide…”
“It’s fine if you decline the offer of help. The essence of this alliance is to cooperate and grow together.”
“I understand the concept of the alliance, but why us in particular?”
“Mr. Charles Kims, you are a rising star in the west.”
“Ah.”
Yong-i? Me?
Miss Asher was overestimating me!
“It’s best for exceptional individuals to cooperate. Otherwise, could it be that our Aureus family is not interested in forming an alliance?”
“Oh my! No, not really interested. It’s more of a burden, actually!”
“You’re humble.”
‘But really!’
No matter what I said, Miss Asher wasn’t buying it!
I quickly rolled my eyes and secretly gestured to Miss Catherine beside me, and Catherine nodded slowly.
It seems Miss Catherine doesn’t find this alliance proposal bad.
Given Miss Catherine’s familiarity with noble politics, her endorsement is trustworthy.
I calmed my racing heart and thought!
“Have I caused trouble?”
Honestly, there isn’t anything special in the contract.
Just don’t invade each other’s territories, help if possible, and let’s be friends.
It’s just that Aureus Hospital is so big that I feel overwhelmed.
I glanced at our clinic staff, but Matthew and Malvoy seemed unapproachable, so they weren’t much help.
Sighing, I continued to ponder and eventually made a decision.
“Alright, I understand. An alliance.”
I decided to form an alliance with the Aureus family!
Now that our Kim Cheol-soo medical team’s reputation has grown, this might be a necessary step.
I’ll go forth confidently like this!
Upon hearing my response, Miss Asher’s eyes widened, she smiled brightly, and nodded.
“Thank you!”
And so, our Kim Cheol-soo medical team and the Aureus family formed an alliance!
The head of the Aureus family and Miss Catherine prepared two contracts.
I and Miss Catherine checked the contract terms with wide eyes.
I signed, Miss Asher stamped the family seal.
Alliance complete!
Now our clinic and the Aureus family are friends!
I shook hands with Miss Asher, smiling like a diplomat on a TV show.
“I’m counting on you.”
“I’m truly counting on you, Mr. Kim Charles. If the alliance was rejected, I had to leave, but now that we’ve formed this alliance, we can discuss all night.”
“…All night? What for?”
“For the advancement of medicine.”
…To cut to the chase, Miss Asher was an incredibly passionate friend.
As soon as the alliance ended, she turned into a chatterbox, passionately discussing the issues of modern medicine like a rap, and I had no choice but to listen.
“In the Larsa Empire, only the wealthy can afford treatment. If you don’t have money, you can’t get treatment. So, are they telling the poor patients to die?”
“Well.. don’t charities provide free treatment for those without money?”
“That’s a rare occurrence. Ultimately, it’s a reality that the poor patients are marginalized.”
“I see.. then how about reducing medical expenses?”
“Excellent words. Our Aureus Hospital already offers the most affordable medical expenses in the west. Thanks to that, even the financially struggling commoners receive treatment at our outpatient clinic.”
“You’re doing well.”
“Haha, thank you for the praise.”
It seemed like Asher’s mood improved after talking to me.
There was a glow on his skin, and the look of kindness that I saw became even more intense.
I’m not sure if I should say this, but it felt like… seeing a beloved lover…?
This Kim Cheol-su is definitely not gay, so I feel burdened and sense a crisis of dignity!
“Mr. Kim Charles, your thoughts are really similar to mine. I was surprised.”
“Oh, well… I just said something sensible.”
“Oh… Is it just common sense for Mr. Kim Charles to have such innovative thoughts?”
“No… Uh, think as you please.”
From the perspective of a modern medical professional, Asher seemed very pleased with my reaction.
…In my view, Asher’s thoughts aren’t much different from those of a modern medical professional.
Is Asher a strange person in this era?
Asher showed great interest, fidgeting in his chair and gradually approaching me!
“Well then, Mr. Kim Charles, what do you think about this topic?”
“Wh… What topic?”
“Blah blah.”
Asher engaged me in a medical topic without getting tired!
…It was not a comparison, but rather a dizzying feeling reminiscent of the baseball star Park Chan-ho.
After a long and intense conversation of 5 hours, I felt drained and slumped in my chair.
I couldn’t recall how many medical topics we had discussed in those 5 hours.
Asher, who had been talking non-stop, breathed lightly, and a refreshing smile appeared on his face!
“Thank you for participating in my discussion, Mr. Kim Charles.”
“I… If you’re satisfied, that’s enough.”
“Actually, I was only planning to form an alliance with Mr. Kim Charles, but now my thoughts have changed.”
Asher held up my slumped hand, his eyes burning with passion as he made a proposal!
“How about collaborating with our hospital?”
* * * *
Asher Aureus held the slumped hand of Kim Cheol-su like a corpse and felt a deep sense of camaraderie.
‘Mr. Kim Charles is more to my liking than I thought.’
Generally, very famous or talented people are very boastful.
They take great pride in their achievements and subtly look down on others.
This was Asher’s experience as the next leader of Aureus, having met numerous therapists.
‘But Mr. Kim Charles is different.’
Kim Charles is humble.
He just politely declines even when praised.
He doesn’t boast about his own achievements.
He could boast, but he doesn’t.
‘And that’s not all.’
The patient, how can they be treated well?
How many patients can be treated?
Kim Charles had been contemplating these two topics for a long time, and his story was very innovative.
…Of course, what Kim Cheol-soo was talking about was just a modern perspective.
Although Kim Cheol-soo put in his own subjective opinion.
So far, he was a truly rare and appropriate opponent for Asher, who had not been understood by others despite being admired as a genius for a long time.